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If you were injured in an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, delivery truck, or commercial vehicle crash, our Dallas truck accident lawyers act quickly to protect your case, preserve critical evidence, and deal with the trucking company and its insurer. Truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that may require guidance from an experienced Dallas personal injury lawyer to pursue full compensation.
Truck accident claims are often more complex than typical car accident cases. They may involve black-box data, driver logs, federal trucking regulations, maintenance records, and multiple liable parties. Our team moves fast to investigate the crash and pursue full compensation for injured victims throughout Dallas and North Texas — no fee unless we win.
After a crash, review our guide on what to do after a truck accident to protect evidence, avoid insurance mistakes, and understand the next steps in a Texas truck accident claim.
Serving truck accident victims throughout Dallas County, including crashes on I-35E, I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-75, and the Dallas North Tollway.
We also help clients injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death claims.
Dallas Office: 3300 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219
When choosing a Dallas truck accident lawyer, trust matters. Thompson Law combines BBB accreditation, strong client reviews, and recognized legal results to help injury victims feel confident in their choice.
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When you choose Thompson Law, you’re choosing a Dallas team experienced in complex truck accident litigation, rapid evidence preservation, and compassionate client care. Here’s why crash victims across Texas trust us after serious 18-wheeler and commercial-vehicle accidents:
We’ve recovered over $2.1 billion for injury clients, including major tractor-trailer and commercial-fleet crashes. Our team acts fast to secure ECM/ELD data, driver logs, and maintenance records to build leverage from day one.
No two truck crashes are alike. You’ll work directly with a Dallas truck accident lawyer who understands your medical needs, long-term care costs, and financial recovery goals—no call-center barriers or cookie-cutter strategy.
Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews highlight our communication, transparency, and results. Clients consistently praise our responsiveness and compassion throughout the claims process.
Our contingency-fee system means you pay nothing upfront. You owe no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Truck carriers move quickly after a wreck—so do we. Our Rapid Response Team works 24/7 to preserve crash scene data, contact witnesses, and block insurance tactics. You can reach us any time by phone, text, or online form.
Ryan L. Thompson, TX Bar #24046969, is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience fighting for victims of truck and 18-wheeler crashes.
He has helped secure over $2.1 billion in settlements and verdicts for Texans and leads the Rapid-Response Truck Crash Team at Thompson Law. His priority is to hold careless carriers accountable and make sure you get the care and compensation you deserve.
When you call Ryan’s team, you’re not just a file number — you get direct access, legal transparency, and a litigation-ready approach right from day one.
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Handling a truck wreck alone is even riskier than a regular car crash claim. Trucking companies and their insurers often dispatch rapid-response teams within hours to
shape the story, while insurance adjusters push for recorded statements and broad medical releases that can be used against you. Without an experienced Dallas truck accident lawyer, it’s easy to miss key evidence, violate Texas deadlines, or accept a quick offer that ignores future surgeries, wage loss, and long-term limitations.
Getting calls from the trucking company or their insurer?
Send them to us — we’ll protect your statement, your evidence, and your claim.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers have handled a wide range of commercial vehicle claims involving 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, fleet vehicles, and company-owned trucks throughout Dallas and North Texas.
Every truck crash presents unique liability issues, insurance challenges, and evidence requirements. These are some of the most common types of truck accident cases we investigate and pursue on behalf of injured clients.
Collisions involving tractor-trailers, freight haulers, and commercial rigs on Dallas highways such as I-35E, I-20, I-30, and I-635.
Complex crashes involving loss of control, chain-reaction collisions, highway pileups, and multiple potentially liable parties.
Severe truck crashes involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, wrongful death, and permanent disability.
Truck accidents caused by blind spots, unsafe turns, failure to yield, red-light violations, and congested Dallas intersections.
Cases involving exhausted drivers, logbook manipulation, unrealistic delivery schedules, and violations of federal trucking regulations.
Claims involving overloaded trailers, unsecured cargo, brake failures, tire blowouts, negligent hiring, and unsafe fleet management practices.
Why Experience Matters in Truck Accident Cases
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated based on its own facts, injuries, liability issues, and available insurance coverage.
At Thompson Law, truck accident cases move fast — so we move faster. From the moment you contact us, our Dallas legal team begins preserving evidence, protecting your rights, and building leverage for full compensation.
We take over all communication with trucking companies and insurers to stop adjuster pressure and ensure your statement is protected from day one.
Every truck claim is treated as trial-ready from the start. We collaborate with medical experts, economists, and accident reconstruction specialists to build a clear picture of fault and damages.
Truck cases often involve multiple players — drivers, carriers, brokers, maintenance contractors, or manufacturers. We investigate each to uncover all available coverage and hold every party accountable.
You’ll get updates directly from your legal team, clear timelines, and honest expectations at every stage — no guessing, no legal jargon, just straight answers.
Our approach blends rapid response with long-term strategy — giving you both immediate protection and the strongest position for negotiation or trial.
Texas law allows victims of commercial-vehicle and 18-wheeler crashes to pursue compensation for losses caused by a trucking company’s or driver’s negligence. In most truck accident claims, compensation may include both financial losses and the personal impact of serious injuries.
Economic damages cover measurable financial losses from the truck accident, including medical bills, lost income, and other out-of-pocket costs.
We document these losses with medical bills, wage records, repair estimates, and expert cost projections so every dollar is supported. Victims with catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, or significant financial losses may also benefit from speaking with a Dallas personal injury lawyer about the full value of their claim.
Non-economic damages address the personal impact of a severe truck crash — losses that do not come with receipts but can affect nearly every part of daily life.
Insurance companies often undervalue these losses because they are harder to calculate. We use medical records, physician notes, therapist reports, witness statements, and day-in-the-life evidence to show the full impact of the crash.
No amount of money can undo the trauma of an 18-wheeler crash, but a complete damages presentation can help fund your care, protect your livelihood, and hold the trucking company accountable. If you were hurt, our Dallas personal injury attorneys are available to review your case and explain your legal options. Call (214) 919-5860 for a free, no-pressure consultation.
After a serious truck or 18-wheeler crash, your first priorities are calling 911 and getting medical care. Once that’s done, the next steps are about
protecting your rights and preventing the trucking company’s insurer from gaining an early advantage.
Determining fault in an 18-wheeler or commercial truck crash is rarely straightforward. Multiple companies may share responsibility—from the driver to the carrier, shipper, or maintenance contractor—and identifying each one can greatly increase the coverage available for your recovery.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers act fast to secure black-box (ECM) data, driver qualification files, shipping manifests, and maintenance logs—ensuring every liable party is identified and every source of insurance coverage is pursued for maximum recovery.
Every truck accident case is different. Some claims involve relatively minor injuries and short recovery periods, while others involve catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, or wrongful death. Because of these differences, there is no true “average” truck accident settlement value.
Why Truck Accident Claims Are Different
Truck accident claims often involve severe injuries, federal trucking regulations, multiple insurance policies, and several potentially liable parties. Determining case value requires a thorough review of the evidence, medical records, insurance coverage, and the long-term impact of the crash on your life and ability to work.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers offer free consultations to help victims understand their legal options and the factors that may affect the value of their claim.
Commercial truck accidents often cause some of the most serious injuries seen by a Dallas truck accident lawyer. Crashes involving 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, and company fleets can leave victims facing extensive medical treatment, lost income, and long-term physical limitations.
Unlike a typical car accident claim, truck accident cases frequently involve trucking companies, corporate insurers, safety directors, maintenance providers, freight brokers, and multiple layers of commercial insurance coverage. These companies often begin investigating immediately after a crash to protect their interests.
Our Dallas truck accident attorneys move quickly to preserve critical evidence before it disappears. In many cases, injured victims may also benefit from speaking with a Dallas personal injury lawyer about the full impact of their injuries and the compensation available under Texas law.
When investigating a commercial truck accident, our team focuses on:
Because trucking companies often have rapid-response teams and experienced defense attorneys working on their behalf, early investigation can make a significant difference in the outcome of a claim. The section below explains why truck accident cases are more complex and how Thompson Law builds strong cases against commercial defendants.
A truck accident is not just a bigger car crash. These cases involve federal safety laws, commercial carriers, and overlapping insurance policies—and that complexity can decide how much you recover.
In Dallas, trucking companies often send investigators to the scene within hours to start controlling the story. That’s why our team moves fast—before key proof disappears.
Critical evidence such as black-box (ECM) data, electronic logging devices (ELDs), driver files, and maintenance logs can be erased in weeks. Under federal rules, carriers may purge records after six months. Acting quickly can make the difference between a strong case and a missing record.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers act immediately to secure this data and build leverage against trucking companies, brokers, and insurers. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial—because that’s how we get full and fair compensation.
According to TxDOT crash data, hundreds of commercial-vehicle and 18-wheeler crashes occur each year on Dallas highways. The most frequent factors include driver fatigue, speeding, distraction, poor maintenance, unsafe cargo, and driving under the influence.
Here’s how our Dallas truck accident lawyers prove these causes in real cases — and what you can do now.
Why this matters: Connecting your Dallas truck crash to a specific safety violation under Texas law or
FMCSA rules helps establish negligence and increases settlement leverage against the trucking company and its insurers.
After a serious truck accident, obtaining reports, medical care, and evidence quickly can help protect your claim.
I-35E, I-20, I-30, I-635 (LBJ), US-75, Loop 12, and the Dallas North Tollway see some of the highest commercial-truck traffic in North Texas.
Obtain reports through the TxDOT CR-3 Portal or Dallas Police Department. Truck accident lawsuits are typically filed in Dallas County District Courts.
Parkland Health, Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas provide emergency and trauma care for serious crash injuries.
Support services are available through the Dallas PD Victim Services Unit, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), and Metrocare Services.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers handle the investigation, evidence preservation, insurance communications, and legal filings so you can focus on recovery.
Texas reported approximately 17,692 large-truck crashes in 2025, involving commercial vehicles across interstate highways, freight routes, and urban roadways.
More than 500 fatal truck crashes occurred statewide in 2025, highlighting the devastating consequences that can occur when commercial vehicles are involved.
Truck crashes caused more than 10,000 reported injuries in Texas during 2025, many involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and permanent disabilities.
Dallas serves as a major transportation and distribution hub for Texas and the southern United States. Heavy commercial traffic moves through the city daily, connecting freight routes between Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Oklahoma, and the rest of the country.
While many truck accidents are caused by driver error, investigations often reveal larger contributing factors such as driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, distracted driving, improper cargo loading, inadequate maintenance, and unsafe company policies.
Why These Statistics Matter
Truck accident cases often involve much more than a single driver mistake. Crash data helps identify patterns involving commercial carriers, delivery fleets, maintenance failures, and federal safety violations. Our Dallas truck accident lawyers use crash reports, FMCSA records, black-box data, driver logs, and company safety histories to determine what happened and who should be held accountable.
Sources: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Crash Records Information System (CRIS) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Large Truck Crash Statistics.
The force of an 18-wheeler or commercial truck crash often causes catastrophic injuries.
Our Dallas truck accident lawyers help victims recover compensation for a wide range of injuries, from traumatic brain damage to spinal cord and burn injuries.
Every injury tells a story of impact and recovery. Our attorneys help clients access top medical specialists and pursue full compensation for their medical care, income loss, and future needs.
Hurt in a Dallas truck accident or 18-wheeler crash? Our Dallas truck accident lawyers move fast to preserve black-box data, secure video, and deal with the trucking insurer so you can focus on healing.
Whether your wreck involved an 18-wheeler, commercial delivery truck, tanker, or a multi-vehicle pileup, our team is ready to help.
We serve clients across the entire Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Downtown Dallas, Oak Cliff, Uptown, Grand Prairie, Irving, Arlington, Mesquite, Garland, Plano, and Fort Worth—applying local roadway knowledge, courts, and trucking carriers to strengthen your case.
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We handle truck accident and 18-wheeler cases across Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding communities. Not sure where your case should be filed? Call us — our team will walk you through venue, deadlines, and next steps.
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After an 18-wheeler or commercial truck crash, victims often face serious injuries, insurance pressure, and confusion about their rights. Our Dallas truck accident lawyers answer common questions about liability, evidence, timelines, and what steps to take right now to protect your claim and your future.
Truck accident cases are often more complex because they may involve federal trucking regulations, commercial insurance policies, electronic logging devices (ELDs), black-box data, maintenance records, and multiple potentially liable parties. Serious injuries are also more common because of the size and weight of commercial trucks.
Liability may extend beyond the truck driver. Depending on the circumstances, the trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance provider, vehicle manufacturer, freight broker, or another third party may share responsibility for the crash.
The value of a truck accident claim depends on factors such as injury severity, medical treatment, future care needs, lost income, available insurance coverage, and whether liability is disputed. Every case is unique, and there is no standard settlement amount.
In most cases, Texas law allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Certain exceptions may apply, and waiting too long can make it more difficult to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Key evidence may include police reports, medical records, photographs, witness statements, black-box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance reports, dashcam footage, and trucking company safety records. Preserving this evidence quickly is often critical.
It is common for trucking companies and insurers to dispute fault. A thorough investigation may be necessary to determine whether driver negligence, maintenance failures, hours-of-service violations, cargo issues, or company policies contributed to the crash.
Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, future medical care, property damage, and other losses related to the crash. In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may also have additional claims.
Yes. Commercial carriers are often required to carry significantly higher insurance limits than private passenger vehicles. However, obtaining compensation still requires proving liability and documenting damages.
Most truck accident lawyers, including Thompson Law, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront, and attorney fees are only collected if compensation is recovered on your behalf.
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Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $2.1 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
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