Truck Accident Attorneys in Huntsville, Texas

Standing Up to Big Trucking Companies for You

When a semi-truck or 18-wheeler is involved in a crash, it can cause significant consequences compared to a typical car accident. Usually, the injuries are more severe, the damage is greater, and the trucking company shows up with a full legal defense team. Their goal is simple: protect themselves and limit what they owe you. If you don’t have someone in your corner right away, you could feel like you’re in for an uphill legal battle.

That’s why we’re here. At Scott Law Firm, our Huntsville truck accident lawyers know how to take on powerful trucking companies and the defense attorneys and insurers they rely on. We act fast, prepare reliable cases, and fight hard to get you the compensation you need to heal and move forward.

You should hire Scott Law Firm because:

• We know how to challenge trucking company defense tactics.
• We take quick action to secure important pieces of evidence.
• We have experience dealing with complex truck accident claims.
• We prepare every case like it’s going to trial.
• You don’t pay us unless we win your case.

Call (936) 243-4299 to talk to our truck accident lawyers during a free initial consultation.

Truck Driver Negligence is a Leading Cause of Crashes

Many truck accidents are caused by truck driver error, plain and simple. Truck drivers are held to high safety standards, but some take shortcuts or push their limits to meet tight delivery deadlines. When they do, other drivers on the road can pay the price if a collision occurs.

Common forms of truck driver negligence include:

• Driving while too tired or violating hours-of-service rules
• Speeding or driving too fast for weather and road conditions
• Distracted driving (such as using a phone)
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Making unsafe turns or lane changes
• Failing to secure cargo properly

Holding the Trucking Company Responsible

In most truck accident cases, the trucking company could be legally responsible for the losses caused by the crash. Under a rule called respondeat superior, employers are responsible for what their employees do on the job, including negligent or reckless behavior by their drivers.

Sometimes, the company’s own decisions play a role in causing a truck accident, too. They may have hired a driver with a bad record, failed to maintain the vehicle, or pushed their drivers to ignore safety regulations. When that happens, we know how to hold the company directly accountable for putting profits over people.

Examples of trucking company negligence include:

• Skipping inspections or delaying repairs
• Hiring unqualified or dangerous drivers
• Failing to provide proper training
• Forcing or encouraging drivers to break safety rules
• Ignoring red flags in driver performance

FMCSA Violations & Truck Accident Claims

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets nationwide rules to keep trucks safe on the road. Important FMCSA regulations include those related to driver hours, drug testing, truck maintenance, load limits, and recordkeeping.

Our truck accident attorneys know how to dig into FMCSA records and safety histories. If we find violations that contributed to your crash, we could use that information to prepare an even stronger case and hold the company accountable for breaking the rules that are meant to keep people safe.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents often lead to life-changing injuries, and the financial toll can be overwhelming. A personal injury claim might be the right way to pursue compensation for everything the crash has cost you, and everything it will continue to cost in the future.

You may be able to recover compensation for:

• Hospital bills and emergency medical care
• Surgeries, therapy, and long-term treatment
• Lost wages and lost earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and mental health care
• Property damage (vehicle repairs or total loss)
• Permanent disability or disfigurement

We can work with doctors, life care planners, and financial experts to make sure your claim includes every type of loss, not just the ones the insurance company is willing to recognize. 

Proving Fault in a Trucking Case: The Evidence Matters

Trucking companies often control much of the key evidence in an accident case, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get to it. In fact, one of our first priorities is often preserving and collecting the data we’ll need to prove fault and push back against lowball offers from any insurance companies.

Important evidence for a truck accident case may include:

• Driver logbooks and hours-of-service records
• GPS and “black box” data from the truck
• Vehicle maintenance and inspection logs
• Dashcam or surveillance footage
• Photos from the scene of the crash
• Witness statements
• Internal company policies and driver training materials

This kind of evidence is powerful, but some of it can disappear quickly. That’s why it’s important to get a lawyer involved as soon as possible.

Preparing Every Truck Accident Case Like It’s Going to Trial

Even if your case eventually settles, trucking companies take it more seriously when they know you’re ready to go to court. From day one, we prepare every case with trial in mind.

Our Huntsville personal injury attorneys can get your case trial-ready by:

• Interviewing witnesses and gathering sworn statements
• Working with accident reconstruction specialists
• Preserving and analyzing all electronic truck data
• Creating visual presentations to show injuries and damages
• Preparing you and your loved ones for depositions or testimony

We don’t bluff. When we say we’re ready to go to trial, we mean it, and thanks to our decades-long reputation, the other side knows it.

Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claims

Tragically, some truck accidents are so severe that they claim lives. If you’ve lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit under Texas law. This legal action can help your family recover from the financial and emotional losses caused by the crash by holding the responsible party or parties accountable.

We handle truck accident wrongful death cases with care, compassion, and focus. While no amount of money can undo the loss, a wrongful death claim can ease the financial burden and bring justice to your loved one’s memory.

Wrongful death damages may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost income your loved one would have earned
• Loss of companionship, care, and support
• Mental anguish suffered by surviving family
• Medical costs from attempts to save your loved one’s life

Texas Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Claims

In Texas, you usually have two years from the date of a truck accident or a loved one’s wrongful death to file an injury claim in court. But that doesn’t mean you should wait that long to take legal action.

The trucking company’s legal team will likely get started immediately. While you’re recovering, they’re preserving evidence, crafting a defense, and working to limit their liability. The sooner we get involved, the more we might be able to do to protect your rights, preserve key evidence, and stay one step ahead of the opposition.

Call Scott Law Firm Today to Begin

If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a truck accident, you should go over your legal options as soon as possible. At Scott Law Firm, we have helped countless clients in Huntsville and the surrounding areas get the answers and support they deserve after devastating crashes. We’re ready to fight for you, too, so it is always a good time to reach out to us.

Contact our Huntsville truck accident attorneys today to schedule your free consultation. Dial (936) 243-4299.