Board Certified Trial Representation for Lubbock Truck Accident Victims
When an 18-wheeler collision leaves you or a family member with catastrophic injuries, the trucking company’s legal team is already working against you. Wood Law Firm LLP represents injured individuals, children, and families throughout Lubbock and the South Plains with the same firepower: Attorney Wood holds dual Board Certifications in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and as a Civil Law Trial Specialist from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Our firm brings over 40 years of combined experience in catastrophic injury cases to every client we serve.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Initial consultations are free with no obligation to hire.
If you or someone you love was seriously hurt in a truck crash in Lubbock, don’t wait. Call Wood Law Firm LLP today at (806) 304-0447 for a free consultation. Same-day appointments are available.
Why Lubbock Truck Accident Victims Choose Wood Law Firm LLP
Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law isn’t awarded for years in practice alone. It requires demonstrated trial experience and a rigorous peer review process. Attorney Wood brings that credential to every Lubbock truck accident case we handle, and our entire firm is built around the willingness to take cases to trial when insurers or carriers refuse a fair resolution.
Our credentials reflect consistent recognition across the legal community:
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating held for over 15 years, reflecting outstanding ethical standards and peer recognition
Super Lawyers Selection for Attorneys Wood and Owens, multiple years
Texas Monthly Top Attorneys recognition for Attorney Wood
Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb for our attorneys
Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers recognition
We handle the full range of injuries a truck crash produces: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, amputations, and wrongful death claims. Same-day appointments are available, with evening and weekend appointments by request.
Lubbock’s Commercial Trucking Corridors
Lubbock sits at the southern terminus of I-27, which runs 124 miles north to Amarillo and serves as the primary commercial freight corridor connecting the South Plains to the Texas Panhandle. US-87 continues south through Lubbock County toward Lamesa and Big Spring as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, a trade route designed to run from Laredo to the northern United States. In April 2025, a 4.2-mile southern extension of I-27 along US-87 was officially signed, further cementing Lubbock as a key freight node.
Loop 289 and the Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82) move commercial traffic through the metro daily. Agricultural commodity haulers, oilfield service vehicles, and long-haul carriers all share these roads with local drivers. The region’s flat terrain and high plains wind conditions compound stopping-distance hazards for heavily loaded trucks, turning a moment of driver negligence into a catastrophic crash.
Protect Your Truck Accident Claim Today
Texas law gives most personal injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Trucking companies and their insurers begin protecting their interests immediately after a crash. Evidence on commercial trucks, including electronic data recorder information and electronic logging device records, can be overwritten or lost without prompt legal action to preserve it.
We act quickly after taking a truck accident case. Your initial consultation is free, there are no upfront costs, and we don’t collect attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Same-day appointments are available, and we can schedule evening or weekend meetings by request.
Call our 18-wheeler accident attorneys in Lubbock at (806) 304-0447 to get started today.
Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in the Lubbock Area
Commercial truck crashes rarely happen without a traceable cause. Understanding what went wrong is the foundation of every claim we build.
Hours-of-Service Violations: FMCSA rules limit drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive off-duty hours and prohibit more than 14 hours on duty in a single period. Fatigued drivers behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound truck are a recognized cause of catastrophic crashes.
Distracted Driving: Federal rules prohibit commercial drivers from using handheld devices while operating a commercial motor vehicle. Dispatch communications and other in-cab distractions compound the risk.
Speeding and Failure to Adjust for Conditions: Commercial trucks require significantly longer stopping distances than passenger vehicles. Excessive speed on I-27, Loop 289, or other Lubbock-area roads dramatically increases crash severity.
Improperly Loaded or Overweight Cargo: Cargo that shifts during transit can cause rollovers or sudden loss of vehicle control, endangering everyone nearby.
Inadequate Maintenance: Brake failures, tire blowouts, and steering defects caused by deferred maintenance are recognized grounds for claims against carriers and maintenance contractors alike.
Negligent Hiring and Inadequate Training: Carriers that place unqualified drivers on the road bear responsibility for the consequences.
Logbook Falsification: Electronic logging device records are sometimes falsified to conceal hours-of-service violations. Securing these records early is critical.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Lubbock Truck Accident Case
Truck accident claims often involve multiple responsible parties. Texas law supports pursuing all of them.
The Truck Driver: A driver who was speeding, fatigued, distracted, or impaired is personally liable for the harm they cause.
The Trucking Company: Under respondeat superior, a trucking company is generally liable for its employee driver’s negligence committed within the scope of employment. Even when carriers attempt to classify drivers as independent contractors, federal motor carrier regulations may still impose liability on the carrier.
Cargo Loading Companies: If improper loading contributed to the crash, the party responsible for loading may share liability.
Manufacturers and Parts Suppliers: Defective brakes, tires, or steering components can give rise to a product liability claim against the manufacturer or supplier.
Maintenance Contractors: A contractor whose negligent repairs or deferred maintenance caused a mechanical failure can be held accountable.
FMCSA regulations require commercial carriers to maintain minimum insurance coverage, and many carriers carry substantially higher limits. The severity of injuries in large-truck collisions frequently warrants pursuing the full value of those policies.
How We Investigate Truck Accident Cases
Trucking companies deploy their own accident response teams immediately after a crash. We move just as fast. From the day we take a case, our focus is on securing evidence before it disappears.
Digital Evidence: Black Boxes and ELD Records
Electronic data recorders on commercial trucks capture speed, braking input, and steering data in the moments before impact. Electronic logging device records document driver hours and can reveal hours-of-service violations that caused the crash. Both data sources can be overwritten without prompt legal action to preserve them.
Records, Witnesses, & Crash Reconstruction
Driver qualification files, maintenance records, and dispatch communications must be secured through legal hold letters before they’re altered or destroyed. We gather witness statements and document crash scene conditions, including skid marks, road surfaces, and sight lines, before the scene changes. Our firm works with a network of investigators, crash reconstructionists, and medical professionals to build a complete picture of how the collision occurred and who bears responsibility.
Trial Readiness
Insurers respond differently when they know our attorneys can take the case to a jury if negotiations stall. Attorney Wood’s Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law reflects genuine trial experience, not just time in practice. That readiness shapes every negotiation we enter on a client’s behalf.
Damages Available to Lubbock Truck Accident Victims
Texas is an at-fault state. When a truck driver’s or carrier’s negligence caused your injuries, you have the right to pursue compensation. Recoverable damages in a Texas truck accident case include:
Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Physical pain and mental anguish
Permanent impairment or disfigurement
Property damage
Wrongful death damages when a crash is fatal
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can recover damages as long as you’re found 50% or less at fault; your recovery is reduced proportionally by your share of fault, and a finding of 51% or more eliminates recovery entirely. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering aren’t capped in Texas truck accident cases.
Texas personal injury and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Delay doesn’t just risk the deadline; it risks the evidence. Contact Wood Law Firm LLP at (806) 304-0447 as soon as possible after a truck accident in Lubbock.
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