Truck Accident Lawyer in Dallas, TX
An 18-wheeler crash isn't a fender-bender. Trucking companies send their own investigators fast. Our Dallas truck accident lawyers move just as fast to lock down the black-box data, driver logs and maintenance records. Free review 24/7.
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The first 72 hours matter
Hit by an 18-Wheeler in Dallas? Act Before the Evidence Disappears
Trucking companies and their insurers often send investigators to the scene within hours. Here's how to protect your 18-wheeler claim.
Get treated, and keep records
Truck crashes cause serious injuries. Major trauma care in the area is provided by Parkland Memorial Hospital (Level I trauma center), Baylor University Medical Center and Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Get the truck's details
Photograph the cab doors (company name, USDOT number), the trailer and plates, and the scene. The CR-3 crash report from Dallas Police Department or Texas DPS also lists the carrier.1
Preserve the black box
Engine control module (ECM) data, ELD driving logs and dash-cam video can be overwritten. We send preservation (spoliation) letters right away.2
Don't talk to the trucking insurer
Their rapid-response adjusters are building a defense. Don't give a recorded statement. Refer them to us.
Don't sign anything
Quick settlement offers in truck cases are often far below what the claim is worth. Signing a release ends your claim.
We front the experts
Accident reconstruction, trucking-safety experts, downloads of the truck's data. No recovery, no attorney fee.
Federal trucking rules
Why Truck Cases Are Different: FMCSA Rules, Black-Box Data, Multiple Insurers
Semi trucks and 18-wheelers on Dallas highways must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules. When a trucking company breaks them, that can prove fault. A Dallas truck accident attorney on our team checks each one:
Property-carrying drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, can't drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty, and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. 60/70-hour weekly limits apply.3
49 CFR Part 395Most interstate drivers must record duty status on an ELD. That data, plus the truck's ECM "black box," shows speed, braking and hours.2
49 CFR Part 395, Subpart BCarriers must keep driver qualification files: license, driving record, road test and medical certificate. Hiring an unqualified driver can make the company liable.4
49 CFR Part 391CDL drivers are subject to pre-employment, random and post-accident testing. A missed post-crash test is a red flag.5
49 CFR Part 382Carriers must inspect, repair and maintain their trucks and keep records. Brake and tire failures are common in 18-wheeler wrecks.6
49 CFR Part 396Loads must be secured to prevent shifting or spilling, and lights, brakes and reflective devices must meet federal standards.7
49 CFR Part 393Texas DPS commercial vehicle enforcement applies many of the same safety rules to Texas carriers.
Dallas truck crash data
Dallas Semi-Truck Crash Corridors: I-35E, I-20, I-45, I-30
- Dallas County had 3,857 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in 2024, with 29 people killed and 124 suspected serious injuries. Statewide there were 39,393 CMV crashes and 608 deaths.8
- The Southern Dallas County Inland Port covers more than 7,500 acres with direct access to I-20, I-35E and I-45, plus the 360-acre Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal and a BNSF intermodal facility, which puts heavy truck traffic on those interstates every day.9
- I-35E was Dallas's deadliest roadway in 2025, with 14 fatal crashes in TxDOT records.10
We handle 18-wheeler and semi-truck crashes across the I-20/I-45 Inland Port area (Wilmer, Hutchins, Lancaster), the Stemmons/I-35E industrial corridor, Love Field and the Mockingbird corridor, and the I-30 corridor toward Grand Prairie and Mesquite.
- I-35E
- I-20
- I-45
- I-30
- I-635 (LBJ)
- Loop 12
- US-175
- SH-183
- Loop 9 (future)
More than one defendant
Who Can Be Liable for a Dallas Truck Crash
Unlike most car wrecks, an 18-wheeler crash can involve several companies, and several insurance policies:
- The truck driver
- The motor carrier (trucking company)
- The freight broker or shipper
- The company that loaded the cargo
- Maintenance or repair shops
- Truck or parts manufacturers
Dallas truck case facts
- County
- Dallas County
- Investigating
- Dallas Police Department, or Texas DPS (including commercial vehicle enforcement) on state highways and interstates
- Court
- George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building (Dallas County civil district courts), 600 Commerce St., Dallas11. Some truck cases are filed in or moved to federal court.
- Trauma care
- Parkland Memorial Hospital (Level I trauma center), Baylor University Medical Center and Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- Our office
- Principal office: Lakeway, TX. We meet DFW clients by phone or video.
Cases we handle
Dallas 18-Wheeler & Commercial Truck Cases We Handle
Jackknife & rollover crashes
Sudden braking, speed and shifting loads can fold or roll a trailer across several lanes.
Underride collisions
Cars sliding under a trailer's rear or side cause some of the most severe injuries we see.
Rear-ended by a semi
A loaded 18-wheeler needs far more distance to stop. Following too close or fatigue is often to blame.
Wide-turn & blind-spot crashes
Lane changes into "no-zones" and wide right turns at frontage-road intersections.
Delivery & box trucks
Amazon, FedEx and box-truck crashes from the Inland Port and Stemmons distribution centers into Dallas neighborhoods.
Hurt in a car crash instead?
See our Dallas car accident lawyers page.
Case results
Real Results for Injured Truck Crash Victims
Examples from the firm's published results. Location shown for each case.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique, and results depend on the facts and applicable law.
Why we win
We Know the Trucking Company's Playbook
George Z. Goldberg
George started his career on the defense side before switching sides to represent injured people. He knows the delay tactics and lowball scripts trucking insurers use because he used to sit across the table.
James Loren
When insurers won't pay what a case is worth, James takes them to court. The firm reports 50+ trials taken to verdict.
Client reviews
What Our Clients Say
"Incredibly knowledgeable, great in court, and the settlement was way more than I expected."
"I could not be more pleased with the personnel, process, and results I got from working with George Goldberg and his team."
"It was my first time needing to hire an attorney, and I was really happy with the entire process. Mr. Loren worked tirelessly for me while I recovered."
Straight answers
Dallas Truck Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas injury cases, the deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash.12 Claims involving a city, county or other government vehicle can require written notice much sooner. Evidence such as camera footage and truck data disappears far sooner, so it pays to start early.
What if I was partly at fault?
Texas uses proportionate responsibility: you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% responsible, and your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.13 Don't accept the insurer's version of fault. Get a free review first.
Where would my Dallas case be filed?
Most claims settle without a lawsuit. If one is needed, Texas venue rules generally allow filing in the county where the crash happened or where the defendant lives.14 For a crash in Dallas, that is usually the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building (Dallas County civil district courts), 600 Commerce St., Dallas.11
Do you have an office near me in Dallas?
Principal office: Lakeway, TX. We meet DFW clients by phone or video.
What does it cost to hire a truck accident lawyer?
Nothing up front. The consultation is free, we front the costs of building your case, and we only collect an attorney fee if we recover money for you. Court costs and case expenses may apply and are explained in your agreement before you sign.
How much insurance does a trucking company have to carry?
Federal rules set minimum liability coverage for interstate motor carriers. For example, $750,000 for many for-hire carriers hauling general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lbs or more, and more for certain hazardous materials.15 Many carriers have more coverage, and finding every policy is part of our job.
The driver says he's an independent contractor. Can I still go after the company?
Often, yes. Federal rules make the motor carrier responsible for the driver operating under its authority. Brokers, shippers, loaders and maintenance shops can share responsibility too. We look at every company in the chain.
The trucking company's adjuster called me the day after the crash. Should I talk to them?
No, not before you speak with a lawyer. Trucking insurers often have rapid-response teams on scene within hours. Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim. Refer them to us.
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Sources
- TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System (CR-3 reports). https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/
- 49 CFR Part 395 – Hours of Service of Drivers (incl. ELDs). https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-395
- FMCSA – Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-of-service/summary-hours-service-regulations
- 49 CFR Part 391 – Qualifications of Drivers. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391
- 49 CFR Part 382 – Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-382
- 49 CFR Part 396 – Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-396
- 49 CFR Part 393 – Parts and Accessories (incl. cargo securement). https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-393
- TxDOT, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Involved Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024. https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/30.pdf
- Southern Dallas County Economic Development – Inland Port. https://southerndallascounty.com/inlandport/
- NBC 5 Investigates, “Dallas sees fewer fatal crashes on deadly Loop 12” (Jan. 2026), TxDOT records. https://www.nbcdfw.com/investigations/driven-to-death-loop-12-dallas-deadliest-street/3968488/
- Dallas County District Clerk – Civil contact (George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building). https://www.dallascounty.org/government/district-clerk/civil-contact.php
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003 (two-year limitations period). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code ch. 33 (proportionate responsibility). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.33.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §15.002 (venue). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.15.htm
- 49 CFR §387.9 – Financial responsibility, minimum levels. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-387/subpart-A/section-387.9
Crash statistics come from public sources and are shown for general information. They are not a statement about any particular case.