Jackknife Truck Accident Lawyer in Austin, TX
When a trailer swings out at a 90-degree angle on MoPac or I-35, it can sweep across multiple lanes. Jackknife crashes are usually caused by speeding, hard braking, or improper loading. We prove driver and carrier negligence with the data the truck itself recorded.
What we do on a jackknife truck accident case
When you call us right after a jackknife truck accident in Austin, the first thing we do is make sure you are safe and that the right reports are being filed at the scene. We walk you through exactly what to tell the responding APD officer, what NOT to say to the other driver's insurance, and what to photograph before the cars are towed.
Once your case is open, we pull the police report, request any nearby traffic-camera footage before it is overwritten, locate independent witnesses, and obtain your medical records. We deal directly with every insurance adjuster on every policy involved — the at-fault driver's liability carrier, your own UM/UIM coverage, and any commercial policy that applies (rideshare, employer vehicle, trucking, bar overservice).
You pay us nothing up front and nothing along the way. We work on a standard Texas personal-injury contingency: no fee unless we recover money for you. If we do not win, you do not pay. Initial case review is always free, day or night.
How a case works after your crash
Call us 24/7
Call Call 24/7 from the scene or the ER. We answer day, night, weekends, holidays.
Free case review
We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you straight whether you have a case worth pursuing.
We investigate
Police report, witnesses, camera footage, medical records, insurance policies. We do all of it.
We recover
Medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, pain and suffering. You owe us nothing unless we win.
Recent Austin clients
“An 18-wheeler ran me off I-35 near Slaughter Lane at 1am. I called and someone answered immediately and had an investigator at the scene before the tow truck even left. They downloaded the truck's black box that night. The trucking company's story fell apart and we settled for far more than the first offer.”
Marcus D.
Austin, TX
“A delivery box truck blew a stop sign in East Austin and totaled my car. I figured it was just the driver's insurance, but they found out the company classified him as a contractor to dodge liability — and went after the corporate policy anyway. Covered every medical bill and my lost income.”
Priya N.
Austin, TX
“Jackknife crash on MoPac in the rain. The semi swung across two lanes. They pulled the ELD logs and proved the driver had been on the road 14 hours straight. I never spoke to a single insurance adjuster — they handled all of it.”
Travis B.
Austin, TX
Common questions
How much does it cost to hire an Austin truck accident lawyer?+
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.
Why are truck accident cases different from car accidents?+
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.
What should I do right after a truck accident in Austin?+
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.
How fast does truck evidence disappear?+
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.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?+
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.
Other practice areas
18-Wheeler / Semi-Truck Accident
Hit by an 18-wheeler on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, or on US-290 or SH-130? Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 lbs and the injuries are catastrophic. We send investigators to download the truck's ECM black box and secure the driver's logbook before the trucking company can destroy them.
Truck Rollover Accident
Top-heavy rigs roll on highway ramps and curves outside Austin, often from excessive speed or shifting cargo. Rollover crashes crush smaller vehicles. We bring in accident-reconstruction experts to identify every responsible party — driver, carrier, and loader.
Underride Accident
When a car slides under the side or rear of a trailer, the results are devastating. Missing or defective underride guards make these crashes deadly. We investigate FMCSA guard compliance and pursue the carrier and equipment manufacturer.
Tire Blowout & Tread Separation
A retread or worn truck tire that blows out at highway speed sends debris and an out-of-control rig into traffic. Federal rules require regular tire inspections. We obtain maintenance records to prove the carrier skipped them.
Blind-Spot / No-Zone Accident
Big rigs have large No-Zones on all four sides. When a trucker changes lanes on I-35 without checking, the car beside them gets crushed. We use dashcam and telematics data to show the driver failed to clear the blind spot.
Fatigued / Drowsy Driver Crash
Truckers pushed past federal Hours-of-Service limits fall asleep at the wheel. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records every hour driven. We subpoena the ELD and dispatch records to prove the driver — and the company that pressured them — broke the rules.
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