What should you know about truck accidents in Texas?
I-35 is a major trade corridor running from the border at Laredo through San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, and the Permian Basin's oil-field traffic crowds highways around Midland and Odessa. The Port of Houston sends container trucks onto I-10, I-610 and the Sam Houston Tollway around the clock.
Texas tip: Oil-field trucks are often owned, leased and operated by different companies — photograph every name and number you see.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in Texas?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In Texas, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Texas's 51% bar, your truck accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops only if you are found more than half responsible. Read Texas car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving Texas cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.