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Big rigs cause devastating injuries — and the trucking companies have lawyers working right now to protect themselves, not you.
An 18-wheeler crash changes everything in an instant. The pain is real. The medical bills pile up fast. You may be missing work, losing income, and wondering how you're going to make it through the week — let alone the next year.
Trucking companies and their insurers move quickly after an accident. They send investigators to the scene. They preserve evidence that helps them — not you. Every day without a lawyer is a day the other side gets further ahead. You deserve someone in your corner right now.
In Texas, you generally have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. That sounds like a long time, but critical evidence — like black box data and driver logs — can disappear quickly. Don't wait. Start the process now.
Nothing upfront. Attorneys in our network work on contingency — meaning they only get paid if they win or settle your case. If there's no recovery, you owe no attorney's fee. Our matching service is also completely free to you.
First, get medical attention — even if you feel okay. Then, if it's safe, document the scene with photos. Get the truck's DOT number and driver information. Don't give recorded statements to the trucking company's insurance. Then contact HurtMatch to get connected with an attorney fast.
Every case is different. Some cases resolve in a few months through settlement negotiations. Others go to trial and can take a year or more. Your attorney will work to move your case efficiently while making sure you're not pressured into a lowball offer.
18-wheeler cases are far more complex than regular car accidents. They involve federal trucking regulations, multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the carrier, the cargo loader, the maintenance company — and aggressive corporate insurers. A specialized attorney knows exactly where to look and how to fight back.
In Austin, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.