Understand Why Your Truck Accident Happened
Most truck accidents aren’t just “accidents” — they’re preventable disasters caused by trucking companies, brokers, and shippers who put profits over safety. Research the truth about liability and get the answers your family deserves.
Critical Actions
What to Do in the First 72 Hours
Time-sensitive steps to protect your rights and preserve evidence.
Document Everything
Identify the Truck
Preserve Evidence
Know Your Rights
The Hidden Truth About Truck Accidents
What most families don’t know until it’s too late
96% Are Preventable
Companies Hide Behind Drivers
Multiple Parties May Be Liable
Research Why It Happened
Explore the six core areas of truck accident liability
Truck Driver Negligence
87% of crashes
Hours of service violations, distracted driving, falsified logs, and driver error.
Trucking Company Negligence
87% of crashes
Broker Negligence
87% of crashes
Shipper Negligence
Cargo-related crashes
Improper loading, overloading, and requiring unsafe scheduling practices.
Hidden Motor Carriers
Corporate shell game
Statutory Employment
Federal Protection
By The Numbers
The data behind trucking industry negligence. Source: FMCSA, NHTSA, FMCSA LTCCS.
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Involve federal safety violations
Annual truck accident fatalities in the U.S.
Pounds — Maximum legal truck weight
Maximum daily driving time under HOS rules
Required rest break after 8 hours of driving
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Truck Accident Attorney
Bryan Green: Fighting for Truck Accident Victims
Bryan Green focuses on complex truck accident cases throughout Texas. With deep knowledge of FMCSR regulations and the freight industry, he helps families understand what really caused their accident and holds all responsible parties accountable.
This website exists to educate families about truck accident liability before they ever need to hire a lawyer. Knowledge is power — and understanding who’s truly responsible is the first step toward justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about truck accident liability in Texas
Who can be held liable in a truck accident besides the driver?
In a serious truck accident, multiple parties may share liability: the trucking company (for negligent hiring, training, or maintenance), the freight broker (for selecting an unsafe carrier), the shipper (for improper loading), and potentially a ‘hidden motor carrier’ operating behind a broker label. An experienced truck accident attorney will investigate all potentially liable parties.
What is the statute of limitations for a truck accident lawsuit in Texas?
In Texas, the general statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. However, you should act much sooner — critical evidence like black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records can be destroyed or overwritten within weeks of a crash.
What federal regulations govern commercial truck drivers?
Commercial truck drivers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), administered by the FMCSA. Key regulations include Hours of Service rules (49 CFR Part 395), driver qualification requirements (49 CFR Part 391), vehicle maintenance standards (49 CFR Part 396), and cargo securement rules (49 CFR Part 393).
Can a trucking company avoid liability by calling drivers independent contractors?
Generally no. Under the doctrine of statutory employment (49 CFR § 376.12), a motor carrier is responsible for drivers operating under its authority, regardless of how the employment relationship is labeled. Courts have consistently held that independent contractor labels do not shield carriers from liability to injured third parties.
What is black box data and why is it important in truck accident cases?
Commercial trucks contain an Electronic Control Module (ECM) — often called a ‘black box’ — that records speed, braking, throttle position, and other data in the seconds before a crash. This data can prove speeding, hard braking, or other driver behavior. It must be preserved quickly, as it can be overwritten. A preservation letter should be sent to the carrier immediately after an accident.
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