Truck accident lawyers in McAllen
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Recent client recoveries
Proven Texas truck accident attorneys
$975K
Truck Accident
$950K
Commercial Vehicle Case
$750K
Commercial Vehicle Case
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Client reviews
What people say after we have closed their case
★★★★★ 5.0 from 62 Google reviews
★★★★★
After a very very very long process with my case, I can finally say I’m relieved from my case. Such a helpful office. Very outstanding team. Great communication even if I was working most of the time. But they kept me up to date with calls, voicemails, texts and e-mails.
Eloy Sanchez II · Google review
★★★★★
Pablo “Sonny” Garza and Mauricio A. Martinez are incredible attorneys, they are very knowledgeable, dedicated, and have a way of explaining things very well! Their team of assistants and paralegals all combined will make you feel secure and take away your stress.
Jerry · Google review
★★★★★
Highly recommend! My attorney was kind, professional, and gave me the guidance I needed. His staff was super helpful and made everything feel less overwhelming.
Gabriela Alvarez · Google review
Why Garza Law Firm
Real Help For Real Damages
We deal with the insurance company. Adjusters open with low offers. We negotiate so you are not doing it from a hospital bed.
We investigate the crash ourselves. Witness statements, medical records, police reports and accident reconstruction experts, used to prove negligence.
We are ready to try the case. Most claims settle, but insurers settle higher when your lawyer is genuinely prepared to go to court.
You focus on recovering. We handle the legal process and keep you updated at every step so you can make informed decisions.
Why truck collisions are different
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh twenty times what your car weighs. That difference is why the occupants of the smaller vehicle are so often catastrophically injured while the truck driver walks away.
Who we can hold liable
A truck crash usually has more than one defendant
In a car accident there are typically two drivers. In a truck case, responsibility is often shared across a chain of companies, and each one may carry its own insurance policy.
1
The driver
Fatigue, speeding, distraction, or hours-of-service violations.
2
The trucking company
Poor hiring, training, or skipped inspections.
3
The cargo loader
Overloaded or badly secured freight
4
The mechanic
Brake, tire, or hitch failures from poor servicing
5
The manufacturer
A defective truck, trailer, or part.
6
The vehicle owner
A separate business that owns or leases the truck
This is the single biggest difference between a truck claim and a car claim. Commercial policies carry far higher limits than a private driver’s, and identifying every responsible party is often what decides whether your claim covers the care you will actually need.
The evidence clock
In a truck case, the proof disappears long before the deadline
Texas gives you two years to file. But the records that prove what the driver and the company did are destroyed on a much shorter schedule, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Days 1–3
Scene evidence
Skid marks, debris and vehicle damage are cleared. Witnesses are still reachable, but not for long.
Weeks 1–2
Dashcam and video
In-cab and nearby business camera footage is routinely overwritten on a short loop unless someone demands it is be kept.
Months 1–6
Driver logs and ECM data
Hours-of-service records and the truck’s electronic control module data can be lawfully discarded once the retention period ends.
2 years
The filing deadline
The legal limit for most truck injury and wrongful death claims in Texas. By this point the useful evidence is usually long gone.
Calling early costs you nothing. We send a preservation letter that legally requires the trucking company to keep these records.
Car case vs truck case
Why a truck claim is not just a bigger car claim
These four differences are why truck cases take a firm that handles them, and why they are worth more when they are handled properly.
Typical car accident
Truck accident
The rules that apply
Texastraffic law.
Texas law plus federal trucking regulation. A breach of the federal rules can establish liability on its own.
Who you claim against
Usually the other driver.
The driver, the carrier, the loader, the manufacturer and the maintenance contractor, each with separate coverage.
Who you are up against
An insurance adjuster.
A trucking company’s standing defense team, often on the scene within hours of the crash.
How insurers behave
A low opening offer.
Far more money at stake, so they negotiate harder and settle higher only against a firm prepared to try the case.
Injuries
Injuries we build truck claims around
Compensation has to cover the care you will still need, not only the bills already paid. That second half is where unrepresented claims lose the most money.
Spinal cord injuries
Paralysis, nerve damage, and loss of function.
Brain injuries
Concussions and lasting brain damage.
Amputations
Crush and limb injuries needing long recovery.
Broken bones
Fractures often needing surgery.
Internal injuries
Hidden bleeding and organ damage.
Burns and PTSD
Scarring, burns, and lasting trauma.
Common questions
What people ask us first
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means you do not pay us any legal fees unless and until we secure a settlement in your case. The first case review is free and carries no obligation.
Who can be held responsible besides the driver?
Depending on the facts, the trucking company, the owner of the vehicle, the cargo loading company, the truck or parts manufacturer and the maintenance contractor can all be liable. Identifying every responsible party matters because each may carry its own insurance policy.
What can I recover?
Past medical bills and future medical expenses. Lost wages and lost earning capacity. Property damage. Disfigurement, dismemberment and disability compensation. Loss of quality of life, emotional distress and chronic pain.
In a fatal crash, wrongful death damages can include lost benefits, loss of companionship, lost inheritance and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may apply where the at-fault party was especially reckless.
How soon should I call?
As soon as you can. Evidence deteriorates, witness memories fade and insurers begin building their defense immediately. It is never too soon to get advice after a truck wreck, but it is possible to wait too long.
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