US-290 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer in Austin, TX

US-290 east and west of Austin sees heavy commercial truck traffic. When a tractor-trailer hits you, you are facing a $1M+ insurance policy and a corporate defense team deployed within hours of the crash. We have the engineering experts and the litigation record to match them.

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What We Offer

Live truck accident attorney 24/7
Free case evaluation, any hour
No fee unless we win -- 33% / 40% contingency
ELD and black-box evidence preserved immediately
We come to you -- hospital or home

Federal trucking evidence we preserve

Electronic Logging Device data showing driver hours. Bills of lading and weight tickets. Maintenance and inspection records. Pre/post-trip inspection reports. Driver qualification file. Drug and alcohol test results. Black-box and dashcam footage. Most is destroyed within 6 months absent a litigation hold -- which we issue within hours.

Why US-290 trucking cases settle high

Commercial policies on US-290 cargo runs typically start at $1M. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation violations create per-se negligence. We have resolved multiple US-290 truck crashes where the initial carrier offer was under $100K.

No fee unless we win

Free case evaluation. 33% / 40% contingency. No recovery, no fee.

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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