Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Hit by an 18-wheeler? The trucking company is already building a case against you.
Motor carriers dispatch rapid-response teams within hours of a crash. ECM data can be overwritten in 30 days. Will Calderon sends preservation letters the same day you call — before evidence disappears.
"Trucking companies fly investigators to the scene before the tow truck arrives. My job is to make sure their evidence doesn't disappear — and that the insurance layers above the $750K minimum actually get paid out."
Why 18-Wheeler Cases Are Not Car Accidents
Commercial trucking is governed by federal law — the FMCSR — not just Texas traffic law. This changes who you can sue, what evidence exists, and how much coverage is available.
- Federal minimum $750K liability
Most Texas fleets carry $1M–$5M in stacked coverage. Cargo, tractor, and trailer policies can be layered separately.
- Electronic Control Module (ECM) data
Records speed, brake use, and hours driven. Can be overwritten in 30 days without a spoliation letter.
- Driver logs & drug tests
Post-crash drug and alcohol testing is federally required within 8 hours. Missing tests = a presumption against the carrier.
- Motor carrier liability
We sue the trucking company directly for negligent hiring, training, and supervision — often larger recovery than driver liability alone.
Houston Truck Accident FAQ
+How much is my Houston truck accident case worth?
Commercial trucks carry federal minimum $750,000 liability policies — most Texas fleets carry $1M-$5M. Case value depends on medical bills, lost income, long-term impairment, and available layers of coverage (tractor, trailer, cargo, umbrella). Serious 18-wheeler cases in Harris County routinely exceed policy limits.
+Why do I need a truck accident lawyer instead of a regular car accident lawyer?
Trucking cases are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), not just Texas law. Evidence — ECM data, driver logs, dashcam, drug tests — must be preserved within days via spoliation letters. A general auto-accident lawyer often misses the deeper liability against the motor carrier, broker, and shipper.
+How fast do I need to act after a truck crash in Texas?
Immediately. Trucking companies dispatch rapid-response teams to the scene within hours. Evidence like electronic control module (ECM) data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days. Texas gives you 2 years to file suit, but the evidence window closes far sooner.
+What if the trucker was from out of state?
Interstate carriers must register with FMCSA and can be sued in Texas for crashes that happen here. We handle out-of-state and out-of-country carriers regularly.
+What does it cost to hire Calderon Legal Group?
Nothing up front. We handle truck accident cases on contingency — no fee unless we recover for you. Case expenses are advanced by the firm.
+How long will my truck accident case take?
Simple cases can settle in 6-12 months. Serious injury and wrongful death cases against motor carriers often take 12-24 months because the potential recovery justifies full litigation. We move as fast as your medical treatment allows.
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