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Houston 18-Wheeler & Truck Accident Lawyer

18-wheeler accidents are among the most catastrophic on Texas roads. When a commercial truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often fatal or permanently disabling. CDF Law fights trucking companies, their insurers, and every liable party in these complex cases.

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What We Handle

Case Types We Fight

Driver Fatigue Violations

FMCSA Hours of Service regulations limit how long commercial drivers can operate. When companies push drivers past legal limits, they bear liability.

Improper Loading / Cargo Shifts

Overloaded or improperly secured cargo causes rollovers and jackknife accidents.

Brake & Mechanical Failures

Federal law requires pre-trip inspections. When companies skip maintenance, they create deadly liability.

Blind Spot Collisions

Commercial trucks have massive blind spots on all four sides. We reconstruct the incident with expert witnesses.

Jackknife & Rollover Accidents

Caused by excessive speed, improper braking, or unbalanced loads.

Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon, FedEx, UPS and contractor-operated delivery vehicles. CDF Law identifies every liable party.

What You Can Recover
  • Catastrophic medical care including surgery and long-term rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and future earning capacity
  • Permanent disability and disfigurement
  • Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
  • Wrongful death damages for surviving families
  • Punitive damages for grossly negligent conduct
Recent Recovery
$3,200,000
18-Wheeler Accident — Driver Fatigue / Hours of Service Violation

Client sustained bilateral femur fractures and traumatic brain injury. ELD data confirmed 11 consecutive hours of driving in violation of FMCSA limits. Settlement reached before trial.

Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Your Case

Who can be held liable in a Texas truck accident? +
The truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the truck manufacturer, and sometimes the shipper. CDF Law investigates all potentially liable parties from day one.
What evidence must I preserve after a truck accident? +
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, black box/ECM data, driver logs, and maintenance records. CDF Law sends litigation hold letters immediately to preserve critical evidence.
What is the statute of limitations for a truck accident in Texas? +
Two years for personal injury claims under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Contact us immediately to preserve your rights.
How are truck accident cases different from car accident cases? +
They involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple liable parties, high-limit commercial insurance, and more aggressive defense teams. They require immediate evidence preservation and trucking litigation experience.
What compensation can I receive after an 18-wheeler accident? +
All economic damages, non-economic damages, and potentially punitive damages when the trucking company's conduct was reckless or grossly negligent.
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