If you were hurt in a Houston, you deserve a law firm that knows how to take on powerful trucking companies and win. Our 18-wheeler accident attorneys have extensive experience representing victims of 18-wheeler crashes and big rig collisions across Houston and throughout Texas. We understand the devastating toll these wrecks can take—severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and the stress of being unable to work. From the moment you hire us, we act quickly to investigate the crash, preserve evidence, and build a strong case for the maximum compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been in a collision with an 18-wheeler or semi truck in Houston, Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP is here to help. Our Houston-based attorneys are accessible at our office, your home, or virtually, guiding you through every step to recover what you deserve.
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Accidents with commercial trucks often cause catastrophic injuries, involve multiple parties, and require understanding federal & Texas trucking regulations.
| Evidence Type | Lifespan Without Preservation |
|---|---|
| ECM / Black Box | Days to ~30 days |
| ELD Logs | ~6 months |
| Telematics / GPS | Varies |
| Dispatch Communications | Days to weeks |
| Physical Truck Condition | Hours to days |
$100,000 to several million, depending on injury severity and insurance coverage.
Trucks weigh up to 80,000 lbs vs 4,000 lbs for a car, causing severe injuries: traumatic brain injury, paralysis, amputations, fatalities.
Multiple parties may be responsible: trucking company, trailer owner, driver, maintenance or loading company.
FMCSA regulations govern driver hours, vehicle maintenance, training, and cargo. Violations are strong evidence of negligence.
Typically two years from the accident date, but early investigation is essential.
If you or a loved one is injured in an 18-wheeler accident, Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP will investigate and fight for full compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation. We are available 24/7 and you pay nothing unless we win.
C.J. Baker represents victims with serious injuries and he won’t let any corporation or insurance company stop his clients from getting complete justice. He has won millions of dollars for victims of 18-wheeler crashes, oilfield equipment failures, offshore platform explosions, and defective medical devices. Our lawyers have 25+ years of combined experience.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims following an 18-wheeler accident is generally two years from the date of the wreck. However, commercial trucking cases require immediate action to preserve evidence like black box data and driver logs before they are legally destroyed.
Liability in an 18-wheeler accident often extends beyond the driver. Depending on the cause of the crash, you may be able to sue the trucking company (carrier), the cargo loader, the maintenance contractor, or even the freight broker. We investigate FMCSA violations to identify all negligent parties.
Most 18-wheelers are equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR) or “Black Box.” This device records critical data such as speed, braking, and steering patterns leading up to a collision. Our Houston lawyers issue “Spoliation Letters” immediately to ensure this digital evidence isn’t wiped by the trucking company.
Yes. Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. As long as you are not more than 50% responsible for the accident, you can still recover damages. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
18-wheeler accidents typically involve much higher insurance policy limits (often $1M+) and more catastrophic injuries due to the 80,000-pound weight of the rigs. These cases also involve complex federal regulations that don’t apply to standard passenger vehicle accidents.
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