Question 1

How much does it cost to hire an Austin truck accident lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay no fee unless and until we win your case. Consultations are completely free, and there's no obligation to hire us after we review your case.

Question 2

Why are truck accident cases different from car accidents?

Accepted Answer

Commercial trucks are governed by federal regulations (FMCSA Hours-of-Service, maintenance, and inspection rules) that don't apply to regular cars. A truck records data its driver can't erase — the ECM 'black box', the Electronic Logging Device, and dashcam/telematics. There are also multiple potential defendants: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the maintenance contractor, and equipment makers. That's why preserving evidence fast and knowing the federal rules matters so much.

Question 3

What should I do right after a truck accident in Austin?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Photograph everything — the truck, its USDOT number on the door, the trailer, license plates, the scene, and your injuries. Get the trucking company's name and the driver's info. Collect witness contacts. See a doctor even if you feel fine — adrenaline masks injuries. Then call us before speaking to any insurance company, so we can send a spoliation letter and preserve the truck's data before it's overwritten.

Question 4

How fast does truck evidence disappear?

Accepted Answer

Quickly. A truck's ECM black box can overwrite data within days, and trucking companies are only required to keep some logs for a limited time. Drivers sometimes return to service and put more miles on the truck, erasing the snapshot of the crash. We send a legal preservation (spoliation) letter immediately and, when needed, dispatch an investigator to the scene the same night.

Question 5

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 16.003, you generally have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and the same 2-year limit applies to wrongful death claims from the date of death. But the evidence that wins truck cases can vanish in days, so you should not wait to start an investigation.

Question 6

Who can be held responsible for a truck accident?

Accepted Answer

Often more than just the driver. Depending on the facts, liability can extend to the trucking company (for negligent hiring, training, or pushing drivers past HOS limits), the cargo loader or shipper (for unsecured or overweight loads), a maintenance contractor (for bad brakes or tires), and even an equipment manufacturer (for a defective part or missing underride guard). We identify every responsible party and their insurance.

Question 7

Are you really available 24/7?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We answer day, night, weekends, and holidays — by WhatsApp or phone. Most truck crashes happen on highways at odd hours, and the first 24-48 hours are critical for preserving evidence. Message or call us right from the scene and we'll tell you exactly what to do.

Question 8

How much is my Austin truck accident case worth?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the severity of injuries, medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Truck cases often involve larger commercial insurance policies than car crashes, and Texas allows recovery for both economic and non-economic damages — plus punitive damages where the carrier's conduct was grossly negligent. We give you an honest estimate after reviewing the facts. Call or message us for a free case evaluation.

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