Brake Failure & Maintenance Negligence in Austin, TX

FMCSA requires systematic brake inspections and records. When a carrier skips them, brake failure becomes per-se negligence. We subpoena maintenance logs, inspection reports, and service records to prove the carrier knew the rig was defective.

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What We Offer

24/7 live truck accident attorney
No fee unless we win (33% pre-suit, 40% if lawsuit filed)
Free case evaluation, any hour
ELD logs and black-box data preserved immediately
We come to you -- hospital, home, or crash scene

How we handle brake failure & maintenance negligence in Austin

From the moment you call, we issue a litigation hold to the carrier so critical evidence cannot be destroyed. We pull the Electronic Logging Device data, the truck's event data recorder, maintenance records, and drug test results -- all within the first 24 hours. We refer you to Austin physicians on a Letter of Protection so you receive treatment with zero out-of-pocket cost while your case is pending.

What does it cost?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee: 33% of the recovery if your case settles before a lawsuit is filed, 40% if a lawsuit is filed. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us nothing. The initial case evaluation is always free.

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

Texas statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the crash. However, the ELD data window is 6 months, dashcam footage is 30-90 days, and the truck itself may be repaired quickly. Call us the same day -- evidence preservation is the most time-critical part of your case.

Common Questions

How is a truck accident case different from a regular car accident case?

Truck accident cases involve federal regulations (FMCSA), multiple potentially liable parties (driver, carrier, freight broker, shipper, maintenance contractor, truck manufacturer), higher insurance policy limits ($750K minimum federally, often $1M-$5M), specialized evidence (ELD logs, black-box data, bills of lading, maintenance records, drug test results), and trucking companies that immediately deploy defense teams. You need a lawyer who specifically knows trucking law.

What evidence must be preserved immediately after a truck crash?

Time-critical evidence: (1) ELD data showing driver hours -- carriers only keep it 6 months. (2) Black-box / ECM data showing speed and braking at impact. (3) Dashcam and surveillance footage from nearby businesses -- overwritten in 30-90 days. (4) The truck itself before repairs. (5) Drug and alcohol test results. We issue a litigation hold the same day you call so the carrier cannot destroy anything.

Who is liable in a truck accident -- the driver or the trucking company?

Often both, plus additional parties. The driver is liable for negligent operation. The carrier is liable under respondeat superior for employee drivers, and often for negligent hiring/training/supervision even for contractors. The freight broker may share liability. The shipper is liable if cargo was improperly loaded. A truck part manufacturer may share liability if a defect contributed. We sue every party with exposure.

How much is my Austin truck accident case worth?

Truck accident settlements are typically much larger than car accident cases because injuries are more severe, policy limits are higher ($750K federal minimum up to $5M+), federal regulation violations create punitive damage exposure, and there are multiple liable parties. Non-catastrophic: $50,000-$500,000. Spinal, TBI, or catastrophic: $500,000-$5M+. Wrongful death: varies. Free case evaluation gives you a realistic range.

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