Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents in Houston
Houston's major freight corridors — I-10 (Katy Freeway), I-45 (Gulf/North Freeway), US-59/I-69 (Southwest/Eastex), 610 Loop, Beltway 8, Grand Parkway (TX 99) — push enormous commercial truck volume through the area. We send a litigation hold letter to the motor carrier within days of the crash to preserve ELD data, driver qualification files, and dashcam footage before they're lawfully discarded.
Texas law that governs truck accident cases
Common injuries we see in Houston
- Severe spinal injuries / paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Multiple fractures and crush injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
- Severe burns
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death
Compensation we pursue
- Past and future medical expenses (often catastrophic)
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and PTSD
- Disfigurement and permanent disability
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages for gross negligence (HOS fraud, drug/alcohol violations)
Frequently asked questions for Houston clients
Why are Houston truck cases more complex than car cases?
Truck cases involve federal FMCSA regulations (hours of service, maintenance, load securement); multiple potentially liable parties (driver, trucking company, broker, manufacturer, cargo loader); much higher policy limits; and time-sensitive evidence that's destroyed on routine retention schedules unless we send a litigation hold fast.
Who can be sued after a Texas 18-wheeler crash?
Depending on facts: the truck driver, the motor carrier, the freight broker, the truck or trailer manufacturer, the cargo loader, and any maintenance contractor. Identifying every responsible party is critical — it multiplies available insurance coverage.
How much is a Houston truck accident case worth?
It depends on injuries, fault, and available coverage. Federal minimums require $750,000 for general freight and $5 million for hazmat carriers — so truck cases routinely involve seven-figure policy limits. We've recovered well into the six and seven figures on commercial crash cases.
Court venue for Houston cases
Personal injury cases arising in Houston are typically filed in Harris County (county seat: Houston), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Houston to our Houston office
Our Galleria-area office is in the heart of Houston at 2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830 — minutes from downtown, the Medical Center, and the 610 Loop.
Newman Injury Law
2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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