The Truck Hit You — Now the System’s Hitting You Too
One crash with an 18-wheeler can leave you broken, buried in bills, and battling insurance giants. Don’t let a truck accident destroy your health and your future. We fight back — one case at a time.
Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents in Houston can leave victims with life-changing injuries, overwhelming bills, and more questions than answers. With major highways like I-10, I-45, Beltway 8, and the 610 Loop packed with 18-wheelers, commercial vehicle crashes are a growing danger, especially in high-traffic zones like the Eastex Freeway and Westpark Tollway. The size and weight of these trucks mean collisions often result in catastrophic injuries, particularly when caused by driver fatigue, speeding, brake failure, or FMCSA safety violations.
Abogada Kim Bruno is a relentless advocate for truck accident victims in Houston. Known for her hands-on approach and deep understanding of commercial vehicle laws, she takes on powerful trucking companies and insurance carriers without backing down. With every case, she brings strategic precision, personal attention, and an unwavering drive to secure maximum compensation. Clients trust her because she treats their case like it’s her own—because to her, it is. When you’re up against a system built to protect corporations, Kim Bruno is the ally you want in your corner.
What Does A Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
Truck accident cases in Houston involve far more than just a police report and insurance claim. These cases often include multiple responsible parties, such as the driver, the trucking company, third-party maintenance providers, or cargo loaders, and require deep legal insight. Abogada Kim Bruno brings the experience and tenacity needed to navigate these complex claims and fight for the compensation you deserve.
We analyze every detail, black box (ECM) data, driver logs, GPS records, maintenance reports, and dash cam footage to uncover how and why the crash happened.
By working with accident reconstruction experts, we determine fault and build a timeline that holds negligent parties accountable under Texas and federal law.
Many trucking accidents involve federal safety violations. We identify breaches like hours-of-service violations, overloaded trucks, or negligent hiring to strengthen your claim.
We manage all communication with trucking insurers and corporate defense lawyers, shielding you from pressure tactics and lowball offers.
Total Loss Assessment
From ER bills to future lost income and long-term care, we calculate the full financial impact of your injuries, including pain and suffering and permanent disability.
Trial-Ready Representation
If the trucking company refuses to settle fairly, Kim Bruno is ready to take your case to trial and fight for the maximum recovery allowed under Texas law.
How Abogada Kim Bruno Can Help Truck Accident Victims?
After a serious truck accident, you need more than just a lawyer — you need someone who knows how to fight back. Abogada Kim Bruno has the experience, strategy, and determination to hold trucking companies accountable and get you the compensation you deserve.
Takes over all communication with trucking companies and insurance adjusters so you can focus on recovery
Investigates the accident scene, driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records to build a strong case
Identifies all responsible parties — including truck drivers, employers, cargo loaders, or manufacturers
Understands federal trucking regulations and uses violations (like fatigue or overloaded trucks) to prove fault
Gathers medical records, witness statements, and expert reports to support your claim
Negotiates aggressively to recover full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering
Keeps you informed and involved every step of the way — no being passed around or left in the dark
Prepares your case for trial if the insurance company refuses to settle fairly
Works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless she wins your case
What To Do After a Truck Accident in Houston?
If you’ve been injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler, delivery truck, or any large commercial vehicle, what you do in the moments that follow can greatly affect your safety, recovery, and your legal claim. Trucking companies act fast to protect themselves, so you need to act smart to protect your rights.
Call 911 to report the crash and request medical help; the police report will be key to your claim.
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine, as serious injuries may not show up right away.
Take photos of vehicle damage, the truck’s USDOT number, road conditions, skid marks, and any injuries.
Exchange contact info, CDL number, insurance details, and employer info with the truck driver; collect witness info too.
Do not admit fault or speculate at the scene, as trucking violations may later shift liability.
Contact a truck accident lawyer immediately to preserve crucial evidence like ELD data and start building your case.
What Are The Common Types of Truck Accident? in Houston?
When a commercial truck crashes in Houston, the results are often far more severe than a typical car accident. The size, weight, and speed of 18-wheelers increase the risk of catastrophic injuries, especially on Houston highways like I-10, I-45, and the 610 Loop. Below are some of the most common types of truck accidents we see in personal injury cases.
Rollover Accidents
These occur when a truck flips onto its side or roof, often due to speeding, sharp curves, or unbalanced cargo. Rollover crashes can crush nearby vehicles and cause multi-lane pileups.
Dump Truck Accidents
With their high center of gravity and heavy shifting loads, dump trucks are prone to tipping, especially on construction sites or tight urban roads.
Underride Collisions
Smaller vehicles can become trapped under the rear or side of a trailer, frequently leading to fatal injuries. These are among the most deadly types of truck crashes in Houston.
Flatbed Truck Accidents
Cargo that isn’t properly secured can fly off flatbed trailers, turning into deadly projectiles for nearby drivers.
Override Accidents
When a large truck runs over the back of a smaller vehicle, it’s often due to tailgating, brake failure, or distracted driving.
Garbage Truck Accidents
These trucks make frequent, unpredictable stops and often operate in tight residential streets where visibility is limited, increasing the risk of pedestrian and vehicle collisions.
Jackknife Crashes
A truck jackknifes when its trailer swings out at an angle, resembling a folding knife. This often happens during sudden stops or in poor weather conditions, blocking multiple lanes of traffic.
Tow Truck Accidents
Tow trucks are often involved in low-speed but high-impact crashes due to blind spots, poor lighting, and improperly secured vehicles.
Blind Spot Accidents
Trucks have large “no-zones” on all sides. Cars in these blind spots are at serious risk of being sideswiped, pushed off the road, or pinned between lanes.
Delivery Truck Accidents
With more Amazon, FedEx, and UPS trucks on the road, rushed driving and double-parking create constant neighborhood hazards.
Wide Turn Crashes
Semi-trucks require extra room to make wide right turns. Vehicles caught between the trailer and the curb during a swing can be crushed or dragged.
Cement Mixer Accidents
Heavy and hard to control, cement trucks often roll over or crush smaller vehicles in tight areas.
Sideswipe Accidents
These often happen during unsafe lane changes on crowded highways when a truck drifts or merges into an occupied lane without seeing the smaller vehicle.
Logging Truck Accidents
Poorly loaded logs can spill across highways, triggering dangerous chain-reaction crashes.
Tanker Truck Accidents
Tankers carry fuel, chemicals, and other hazardous liquids. A crash can lead to fires, toxic spills, or explosions, often causing widespread harm.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Houston
Truck crashes in Houston often happen because of negligence—by the driver, the trucking company, or even third parties involved in maintenance or loading. Some of the most common causes include:
- Driver Fatigue
Long hours and tight deadlines often lead to drowsy driving, especially when truckers violate federal hours-of-service rules.
- Speeding
Commercial trucks need more time to stop. Driving too fast, especially on highways like I-10 or Beltway 8, can lead to devastating wrecks.
- Distracted Driving
Cell phone use, GPS navigation, and even eating behind the wheel put everyone at risk.
- Impaired Driving
Alcohol or drug use—especially stimulants meant to stay awake—can cause poor judgment and slower reaction times.
- Inexperienced or Poorly Trained Drivers
Some companies cut corners when hiring or fail to provide proper training.
- Poor Truck Maintenance
Worn-out brakes, bald tires, or faulty lights can all contribute to catastrophic accidents.
- Improperly Loaded Cargo
Overloaded or unbalanced trailers can shift during transport, increasing the risk of jackknifes and rollovers.
- Aggressive Driving or Road Rage
Tailgating, unsafe lane changes, and failure to yield are especially dangerous in large trucks.
- Blind Spot Errors
Trucks have massive blind spots (“no-zones”). Failing to check them during lane changes can crush smaller vehicles.
- Bad Weather or Road Conditions
Heavy rain, fog, or road construction can make it harder for trucks to stop or control their trailers.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Truck accidents in Houston often result in severe, life-changing injuries due to the massive size and weight of commercial vehicles. Victims may require long-term medical care, surgery, or even permanent assistance. Here are some of the most common injuries we see in truck crash cases:
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Caused by sudden impact or violent shaking, TBIs can lead to cognitive impairment, memory loss, or lifelong disability.
Burns and Chemical Exposure
Tanker trucks carrying hazardous materials can ignite or spill, leading to severe burns or toxic exposure.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spine may result in partial or full paralysis, requiring extensive rehabilitation and adaptive care.
Amputations and Crush Injuries
When limbs are pinned or severely damaged in the crash, surgical amputation may be necessary.
Broken Bones and Complex Fractures
Common in rollover or high-speed crashes, these often require surgical repair and long-term physical therapy.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Torn muscles, ligaments, and tendons can cause chronic pain and mobility issues.
Internal Injuries
Blunt force trauma can damage organs like the liver, spleen, or lungs, sometimes going undetected without immediate medical evaluation.
Whiplash and Neck Trauma
Even in lower-speed collisions, sudden movements can damage the neck and upper spine.
Who is Liable in a Truck Accident in Houston?
When You're Not at Fault
If you didn’t cause the crash, you shouldn’t have to pay the price. When a truck driver’s negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, or violating rest requirements, leads to an accident, you have the right to hold them (and their employer) accountable.
Example: You’re stopped at a red light on the 610 Loop when a fatigued truck driver rear-ends your vehicle.
Liability: The truck driver may be personally responsible, but the trucking company could also share fault if they scheduled illegal driving hours, failed to monitor logs, or ignored FMCSA safety requirements.
When You're Partially at Fault
Houston applies modified comparative negligence under § 33.001 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code. This means you can still recover compensation for a truck accident as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault. However, your total recovery will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Example: You were going slightly over the speed limit when a commercial truck made an illegal left turn and crashed into your vehicle.
Liability Breakdown: 20% assigned to you, 80% to the truck driver. If your total damages amount to $100,000, you could still recover $80,000 under Texas law.
When You're At Fault
If your actions were the primary cause of the truck accident such as running a red light, making an illegal turn, or cutting off a commercial truck without enough space, you may be held fully responsible.
Example: You abruptly change lanes in front of a semi-truck, forcing the driver to swerve and lose control, causing a crash.
Liability: In this case, you are likely considered at fault, which means you (or your insurer) may be responsible for paying the other party’s property damage, medical bills, and other losses. The trucking company may pursue a claim against you, especially if their vehicle was damaged or their driver was injured.
Houston Truck Accident Statistics
Large truck crashes remain a serious threat across Texas, especially in Houston, one of the state’s busiest commercial corridors. According to the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System, as of April 2025, 5,363 commercial trucks were involved in fatal and non-fatal accidents statewide. These included 187 trucks in fatal crashes and 5,176 in non-fatal incidents. In total, there were 4,905 crashes involving large trucks, resulting in 177 deaths and 2,841 injuries. Many of these collisions occurred on major Houston roadways like I-10, I-45, Beltway 8, and the 610 Loop areas where high speeds and heavy truck traffic converge.
The risk increases in construction zones, where large trucks contribute to nearly 33% of all crashes. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2024 alone, Texas reported 27,971 work zone crashes, including:
194 fatal crashes, resulting in 217 deaths
823 serious injuries
Over 11,000 people with minor or possible injuries
These numbers reflect the devastating impact of 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents, particularly in high-risk urban areas like Houston. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, having an experienced Houston truck accident lawyer like Abogada Kim Bruno on your side is essential to protect your rights and fight for maximum compensation.
What Is The Average Settlement For A Semi Truck Accident?
Settlements in semi-truck accident cases in Houston vary widely depending on the severity of injuries, liability, and long-term impact on the victim’s life. In general, these cases involve larger compensation than regular car accidents due to the catastrophic nature of truck crashes.
A settlement is a legal agreement between you and the at-fault party’s insurer, usually the trucking company or commercial driver, to resolve your claim without going to trial. The average settlement for a Houston semi-truck accident may include compensation for:
Emergency medical treatment, surgeries, and rehabilitation
Future medical care and long-term disability support
Lost income and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional
Property damage to your vehicle and personal items
Home modifications or caregiving support for permanent injuries
While a fast settlement might seem tempting, insurance companies often offer far less than your case is worth. They move quickly to limit their liability before you’ve fully healed or understand the extent of your losses.
At Abogada Kim Bruno, we push back hard against lowball offers. We evaluate every detail of your case from medical records to black box data and fight for the full compensation you deserve. Don’t settle for less. Let us stand between you and the trucking company’s legal team
When to Consult a Lawyer For a Truck Accident?
Texas law gives Houstonians two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003). But don’t wait. Key evidence like ELD data, driver logs, and truck maintenance records can disappear quickly. Trucking companies and insurers act fast to limit their liability. You need someone just as fast on your side. By contacting a Houston truck accident lawyer early, you give your case the advantage of:
- Preserving critical evidence before it’s lost or destroyed
- Getting expert help communicating with insurers
- Avoiding mistakes that could harm your claim
- Building a strong case for full and fair compensation
At Abogada Kim Bruno, we’re ready to step in right away and take the pressure off your shoulders. Your case starts the moment you call.
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