Holding Negligent Trucking Companies Accountable
An 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — more than 20 times the weight of an average passenger car. When one collides with a smaller vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. Victims may face lifelong injuries, massive medical expenses, and an uphill battle against trucking companies and their insurers.
At McAlpine Law, we level that playing field. We understand the federal trucking regulations, the industry’s tactics to hide evidence, and how to build a case that forces negligent drivers and their employers to take responsibility.
Why Choose McAlpine Law for Your 18-Wheeler Accident Case?
Board-Certified Trial Lawyer
Kiernan McAlpine has earned the highest distinction in Texas personal injury trial law, with a track record of winning complex trucking accident cases.
Experience Against Major Trucking Companies
We know how trucking corporations operate — from manipulating driver logs to disputing fault — and we have the resources to fight back.
Trial-Ready Approach
Insurance carriers for trucking companies often have multi-million-dollar defense budgets. We prepare every case for trial to give our clients the strongest position for a full recovery.
No Fee Unless We Win
You don’t pay a cent unless we secure compensation for you. Our contingency fee means we share the risk and the fight.
Personalized Legal Representation
We give your case the individual attention it deserves, with clear communication and updates at every stage.
Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
Driver Fatigue
Long hours behind the wheel, often in violation of federal Hours-of-Service regulations, can impair judgment and reaction time.
Distracted Driving
Using a cell phone, GPS, or other onboard technology while driving a massive truck can lead to devastating crashes.
Speeding & Aggressive Driving
Large trucks require much longer stopping distances. Speeding makes it nearly impossible to avoid collisions.
Improper Loading
Overloaded or improperly secured cargo can shift during transit, causing rollovers or jackknife accidents.
Poor Maintenance
Faulty brakes, worn tires, or neglected safety inspections can lead to mechanical failure and loss of control.
Damages We Pursue in Trucking Accident Cases
- Medical Costs — Including emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term treatment.
- Lost Income & Earning Capacity — For time missed from work and any reduction in future earning potential.
- Pain & Suffering — For physical pain, permanent disability, or reduced quality of life.
- Emotional Distress — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions.
- Property Damage — Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property.
- Punitive Damages — In cases of gross negligence or willful violations of safety laws.
Our Process
- Free Case Review — We assess your accident and explain the next steps.
- Evidence Preservation — We act quickly to secure black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before they are lost or destroyed.
- Investigation — Working with accident reconstruction experts to determine exactly what happened and who is at fault.
- Aggressive Negotiation — Pressuring the trucking company’s insurers with a solid case backed by evidence.
- Trial Representation — If they refuse to pay fairly, we fight for you in court.
18-Wheeler Accident FAQ
They involve larger vehicles, more severe injuries, and complex federal and state regulations. Multiple parties may be liable, including the driver, trucking company, or maintenance contractors.
Immediately. Trucking companies often deploy response teams to accident scenes within hours to protect themselves — you need someone protecting you right away.
Driver logs, black box data, maintenance records, and witness statements are all critical.
The driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or even manufacturers of defective truck parts.
Nothing upfront — we only get paid if we win.
Injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler? Don’t take on the trucking company alone. Call McAlpine Law for your free consultation — we are Fighting for Maximum Recovery in every case.