Laredo 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer | Commercial Truck Wrecks
18-Wheeler Accident Help in Laredo, Texas
Hit by an 18-Wheeler? Call Joey First.
A serious truck crash can leave you facing major injuries, medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, and a trucking company already protecting itself. Joey Tellez helps injured people across Laredo and Webb County preserve evidence, identify the responsible parties, and build the claim from the beginning.
Why Acting Early Matters
Important Trucking Evidence Can Disappear.
Electronic logs, dashcam footage, black-box data, inspection records, dispatch messages, and maintenance files may be controlled by the trucking company or another business involved in the shipment.
Our office works to identify and preserve important evidence before routine retention practices, overwriting, or repairs make the investigation more difficult.
Tell Us What HappenedMore Than a Car Accident Claim
Why 18-Wheeler Cases Are Different
More Evidence
Truck cases may involve ELDs, ECM data, dashcams, dispatch records, inspection reports, maintenance files, and driver qualification records.
More Parties
Responsibility may extend beyond the driver to the carrier, trailer owner, maintenance contractor, broker, shipper, or loading company.
Federal Rules
Commercial carriers and drivers are subject to federal safety requirements involving driving time, vehicle inspections, qualifications, and drug and alcohol testing.
Serious Injuries
The size and weight of commercial vehicles can cause life-changing injuries, extended treatment, lost earnings, and future care needs.
Preserve the Proof
Evidence That May Matter in a Truck Accident Case
Identify Every Responsible Party
The Truck Driver May Not Be the Only One Responsible
A careful investigation may show that the crash involved decisions made by the carrier, a company responsible for maintenance, the trailer owner, a broker, a shipper, or the team that loaded and secured the cargo.
Commercial Vehicle Cases We Handle
Common Types of Truck Crashes
Rear-End Collisions
Crashes caused by excessive speed, following too closely, distraction, or delayed braking.
Jackknife and Rollover Crashes
Loss-of-control crashes involving speed, braking, road conditions, or unstable cargo.
Wide-Turn Collisions
Crashes caused when a truck swings into another lane or traps a nearby vehicle during a turn.
Underride Crashes
Severe collisions in which a smaller vehicle travels beneath the side or rear of a trailer.
Cargo-Shift and Load Failures
Crashes involving overloaded trailers, unsecured freight, or improper weight distribution.
Driver-Fatigue Crashes
Collisions involving excessive driving time, inadequate rest, or unsafe scheduling pressure.
What the Claim May Include
Compensation After a Truck Accident
The value of a truck accident claim depends on liability, insurance coverage, the nature of the injuries, treatment, recovery, lost earnings, and how the crash affected the injured person's daily life.
Why Clients Choose Tellez Law
Local Experience. Direct Access. Serious Case Preparation.
Joey Tellez has practiced in South Texas for more than 24 years. Clients can speak directly with the attorney responsible for their case and receive clear answers about what is happening and what comes next.
Our office is local, responsive, and focused on preserving evidence, identifying coverage, documenting injuries, and getting the legal work done correctly from the beginning.
How the Case Moves Forward
What to Expect After You Contact Tellez Law
01
We Listen and Review the Crash
We learn what happened, the injuries involved, the companies identified, and the immediate problems you are facing.
02
We Work to Preserve Evidence
We identify records, vehicles, video, electronic data, and other information that may need to be preserved.
03
We Identify the Responsible Parties
We review the carrier, driver, equipment, shipment, insurance coverage, and other businesses connected to the crash.
04
We Build and Present the Claim
We organize the liability evidence, medical documentation, wage loss, and other supported damages before pursuing resolution.
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What Clients Say About Tellez Law
“I really appreciate all the help at Joey Tellez Law Firm after a company truck ran a red light. They went above and beyond for us. Thank you so much!”
— Verified Client Review
“Joey Tellez helped me with my case. He made a stressful situation much easier to handle. Glad I hired him. Don't hesitate to hire him, he gets the job done.”
— Mark C.
Past client experiences do not guarantee a similar result.
Answers to Common Questions
Laredo Truck Accident FAQs
How is a truck accident claim different from a car accident claim?
Truck cases often involve more evidence, more insurance coverage, federal safety rules, and multiple companies that may share responsibility.
What evidence should be preserved after an 18-wheeler crash?
Potential evidence may include ELD records, black-box data, dashcam footage, driver qualification files, inspection records, maintenance history, dispatch communications, and cargo documents.
Can the trucking company be responsible even if the driver caused the crash?
Possibly. The carrier may be responsible for the driver's conduct, and separate claims may arise from hiring, training, supervision, maintenance, scheduling, or other company decisions.
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Texas?
Texas generally provides a two-year limitations period for personal injury claims, but evidence may be lost much sooner. Shorter notice deadlines can also apply in some cases.
How much does it cost to hire Tellez Law for a truck accident case?
Personal injury matters are generally handled on a contingency fee, which means attorney fees are collected only if compensation is recovered. The written agreement explains the fee and any responsibility for case expenses.
Call Joey First
Talk to a Laredo Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured in an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle crash, let our office help preserve the evidence, identify the responsible companies, and build the claim carefully from the beginning.
Call (956) 717-8200 Request a Free Case ReviewPrincipal office: 702 Corpus Christi St, Laredo, TX 78040