Semi truck accidents are among the most devastating crashes on Texas roads. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and when they collide with passenger vehicles, the results are often catastrophic. Karl Luth has the experience and resources to handle the complex liability issues in semi truck accident cases and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Semi Truck Accident Liability in Texas
Semi truck accident cases often involve multiple potentially liable parties: the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the truck manufacturer, and even the entity responsible for road maintenance. Identifying all liable parties is critical to maximizing your recovery. Karl Luth works with accident reconstruction experts and trucking industry specialists to build comprehensive cases. Related cases include 18 wheeler accidents and general trucking accidents.
Federal Trucking Regulations and Your Case
Semi trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations cover driver hours of service, vehicle maintenance requirements, cargo securement, driver qualification standards, and drug and alcohol testing. When a trucking company or driver violates these regulations and someone is hurt, those violations are powerful evidence of negligence. Karl Luth knows these regulations inside and out.
Evidence in Semi Truck Accident Cases
Time is critical in semi truck accident cases. Electronic logging devices (ELDs) and black box data can prove driver fatigue violations, but this data can be overwritten or destroyed. Karl Luth acts immediately to preserve evidence, including the truck's black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, cargo manifests, and any available surveillance footage. If the accident resulted in a fatality, the family may also have a wrongful death claim.
Common Cases We Handle
- Driver fatigue and Hours of Service violations
- Improper cargo loading and unsecured loads
- Brake failures and mechanical defects
- Tire blowouts on Texas highways
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Jackknife accidents on wet roads
- Underride accidents (car slides under trailer)
- Wide turn accidents in El Paso intersections
Ready to Fight for Your Rights?
Call Karl Luth today for a free, confidential consultation. We're available 24/7 and never charge unless we win your case.