Truck Accident Attorney in Houston Fighting for Your Recovery

When an 18-wheeler hits you on I-45 during rush hour, your life changes in seconds. You’re dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and insurance companies that want to pay you as little as possible. At Wyly & Cook Law Firm, we handle trucking accident cases across Houston, from the Energy Corridor to the Medical Center, and we know exactly how to hold trucking companies accountable.

Why Trucking Accidents Are Different

Truck crashes aren’t like regular car accidents. A fully loaded semi weighs 80,000 pounds. When that much weight hits your vehicle at highway speed, the damage is catastrophic. We’ve seen these crashes on the Katy Freeway, Highway 290, and the Sam Houston Tollway. The injuries are always serious: spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and internal bleeding.

Insurance companies know this, too. That’s why they send investigators to the crash scene within hours. They’re collecting evidence to blame you, even when their driver was speeding, texting, or falling asleep at the wheel.

You need a Houston trucking accident attorney who moves just as fast.

What We Do After Your Crash

The first 48 hours matter. Trucking companies are required to keep driver logs, maintenance records, and black box data, but this evidence can disappear if we don’t act quickly. We send our own investigators to the scene. We photograph skid marks, download electronic logging data, and interview witnesses before memories fade.

We handle every type of trucking accident case. Jackknife crashes on wet roads. Underride accidents where cars slide under trailers. Rollover crashes caused by overloaded cargo. Blind spot accidents in construction zones along I-10. Wide turn crashes at intersections near the Port of Houston. Each type requires different evidence and different experts.

Trucking Accident Investigation Services

Our investigation goes beyond the police report. Police often don’t have time to dig into federal trucking regulations or analyze electronic control modules. We do. We review hours of service violations, failed drug tests, and skipped vehicle inspections. We find out if the driver was working for multiple companies to bypass rest requirements. We check if the trucking company has a history of safety violations with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

This takes time and money. We hire accident reconstruction experts who can show exactly how the crash happened. We bring in trucking industry experts who explain federal regulations to juries. We work with medical experts who can project your future care needs. You don’t pay for any of this upfront. We cover these costs because we know the value of your case.

Truck Driver Negligence Claims

Most crashes happen because drivers make bad choices. We prove it. Drivers who speed through construction zones on Loop 610. Drivers who ignore weather conditions during Houston’s heavy rains. Drivers who text while merging onto the freeway. Drivers who run red lights at intersections in Midtown or the Galleria area.

Federal law requires commercial drivers to follow strict rules. They can only drive 11 hours before taking a 10-hour break. They must maintain daily logs. They must inspect their vehicles before every trip. When drivers or companies break these rules, people get hurt. We hold them responsible.

Trucking Company Liability Cases

The driver isn’t the only one responsible. Trucking companies cut corners to save money. They pressure drivers to meet impossible deadlines. They skip maintenance to keep trucks on the road. They hire drivers with bad records because they’re cheap. They lie about cargo weight to maximize profits.

Texas law allows us to go after the company, not just the driver. This matters because drivers often don’t have enough insurance to cover their damages. The trucking company has much deeper pockets. We sue them for negligent hiring, negligent training, negligent maintenance, and negligent supervision.

Cargo Loading Accident Claims

Improperly loaded cargo kills people. When cargo shifts in transit, it causes rollovers. When cargo isn’t secured, it falls onto other vehicles. When trucks are overloaded, they can’t brake in time. Loading companies, shipping companies, and trucking companies all share responsibility when loading errors cause crashes.

We investigate the loading process. We check weight tickets and loading manifests. We inspect tie-down systems and cargo securement. We find out who loaded the truck and whether they followed federal cargo securement regulations. This type of case requires specialized knowledge. We have it.

Commercial Vehicle Collision Representation

Our firm handles all commercial vehicle crashes, not just semi-trucks. Delivery trucks, dump trucks, concrete mixers, tanker trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks, and box trucks. Each vehicle type presents different hazards. Amazon delivery drivers are rushing to meet quotas. Construction dump trucks with unsecured loads. Tanker trucks carrying hazardous materials through residential neighborhoods like the Heights or Montrose.

Commercial drivers need special licenses. They’re held to higher standards than regular drivers. When they cause crashes, the law treats them differently. We know these laws inside and out.

Semi-Truck Crash Legal Services

Semi-truck crashes often involve multiple parties. The driver works for one company. The trailer belongs to another company. A third company loaded the cargo. A fourth company was supposed to maintain the brakes. Each party will try to blame the other. We sort through this mess and sue everyone who shares fault.

Texas follows proportionate responsibility rules. Even if you’re partially at fault, you can still recover damages as long as you’re not more than 50% responsible. Insurance companies will try to pin more blame on you to reduce their payout. We fight these tactics every day.

18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys

The bigger the truck, the worse the crash. 18-wheelers cause the most devastating injuries we see. Permanent disabilities. Months in the hospital. Years of rehabilitation. Lost careers. Changed families. These cases require maximum compensation because your losses are maximum.

We calculate damages differently from most firms. We don’t just add up your current medical bills. We bring in life care planners who project your future medical needs. We work with vocational experts who calculate your lost earning capacity. We consider your pain, your emotional trauma, and how your injuries affect your daily life. Then we add the cost of adapting your home and vehicle for your disabilities.

Large Truck Collision Legal Help

Insurance companies have lawyers working for them from day one. You should, too. Trucking companies carry policies worth millions of dollars, but they don’t want to pay. Their lawyers will argue you caused the crash. They’ll say your injuries aren’t as bad as you claim. They’ll offer you a quick settlement that sounds good but doesn’t cover your long-term needs.

Don’t talk to insurance adjusters without a lawyer. Don’t give recorded statements. Don’t sign anything. These companies use your own words against you. They’re trained to get you to say things that hurt your case. Call us first.

What You Get When You Hire Us

You get a legal team that has recovered millions for trucking accident victims across Houston. You get lawyers who go to court when insurance companies won’t negotiate fairly. You get a firm that treats you like family, not a case number.

We meet you wherever works for you. Hospital rooms, your home, or our office 15 minutes from downtown Houston. We explain everything in plain English. We return your calls the same day. We keep you updated at every stage. And we never pressure you to accept a settlement you’re not comfortable with.

Our Fee Structure

You pay nothing unless we win your case. No upfront fees. No hourly charges. No surprise bills. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid when you get paid. And if we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything.

This lets you hire the best lawyers regardless of your financial situation. You get the same quality representation as wealthy clients. You get experienced attorneys, expert witnesses, and a thorough investigation. We invest in your case because we believe in it.

How Houston Trucking Cases Work

Most cases settle before trial. Once we gather the evidence, insurance companies usually recognize they need to pay. But some cases go to trial. We’re ready either way. We’ve tried cases in Harris County courts, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County. Juries in Houston understand trucking accidents because they see these crashes on our highways every day.

The process takes time. Building a strong case requires months of investigation. Your medical treatment might last a year or longer. We don’t rush your case. We wait until you reach maximum medical improvement so we know the full extent of your injuries. This ensures we demand enough money to cover all your losses.

Common Questions After Trucking Crashes

People ask how long their case will take. It depends on your injuries and how cooperative the insurance company is. Simple cases might settle in six months. Complex cases can take two years or more.

People ask how much their case is worth. Every case is different. We look at your medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, pain and suffering, and whether the company’s conduct was reckless. We’ve handled cases worth hundreds of thousands and cases worth millions.

People ask if they really need a lawyer. Yes. Trucking companies have lawyers protecting their interests from the moment the crash happens. You need someone to protect yours. Studies show people with attorneys recover significantly more money than people who handle claims themselves.

Areas We Serve Throughout Houston

We represent trucking accident victims across the Houston metro area. Downtown Houston, the Energy Corridor, the Medical Center, Midtown, Montrose, the Heights, the Galleria, Greenspoint, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Humble, and beyond. If your crash happened on Houston roads, we can help.

We know the dangerous intersections. We know where trucks speed and where they ignore traffic signals. We know which trucking companies have the worst safety records. This local knowledge helps us build stronger cases.

Taking the First Step

Call us today for a free case review. Tell us what happened. Bring your police report if you have it, but don’t worry if you don’t. We can get it. Bring your medical records if you have them. Bring photos of your injuries and vehicle damage. But if you don’t have any of this, that’s okay too. We can gather everything we need.

The consultation is free. There’s no obligation. We’ll tell you honestly whether you have a case and what it might be worth. If we take your case, we will start working immediately. If we don’t think we can help, we’ll point you toward someone who can.

Don’t wait too long. Texas gives you two years from the crash date to file a lawsuit, but waiting makes cases harder to win. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget details. Insurance companies become less willing to negotiate. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.

You didn’t ask for this crash. You didn’t ask for these injuries. But you deserve compensation. You deserve a legal team that fights for you. Contact Wyly & Cook Law Firm today and let us start building your trucking accident case.