Tractor / Trailer CRASH Attorney in Wichita Falls, TX

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Tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers are far heavier than any sport utility vehicle or sedan. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — compared to roughly 4,000 for an average passenger car. When a big rig is involved in a collision, the results are almost always catastrophic. Truck accidents can cause life-altering injuries, extensive property damage, and, far too often, death.


Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you need a dependable truck accident attorney to represent your claim. Lawsuits arising from truck accidents require consideration of factors that are not present in ordinary car accident cases — including strict federal and state regulations that commercial carriers must follow, complex questions of liability that can involve multiple defendants, and now, a Texas law that changes how these cases are tried in court.

Federal & State Laws That Apply


Multiple state and federal laws and regulations apply to trucking companies, truckers, and their insurance providers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets nationwide standards governing driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, cargo securement, and drug testing. Texas has additional state-level regulations that apply alongside federal rules.


Violations of these regulations do not automatically create liability — but they are powerful evidence. When a trucking company or its driver ignores the rules designed to keep Texas roads safe, those violations belong in front of a jury.



Important — New Texas Law

How Texas Law Now Governs Truck Accident Cases

Causes of action regarding commercial motor vehicles are governed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 72.051, et seq. This statute — passed in 2021 and sometimes called the Texas Trucking Liability Act — changed the way many truck accident cases are handled in Texas courts. If you have been injured in a crash involving a commercial truck, this law directly affects your case.

Who May Be Responsible for Your Injuries

Truck accident cases often involve more than one responsible party. A thorough investigation is essential to identify every source of potential recovery:

  • The truck driver — for negligent, fatigued, distracted, or impaired driving
  • The trucking company — for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to violate hours-of-service rules
  • A maintenance contractor — for failing to keep the vehicle in safe operating conditions
  • A cargo shipper or loader — for improper loading that caused a shift or spill
  • A parts manufacturer— if a defective component contributed to the crash
  • A freight broker — in cases where scheduling decisions contributed to the collision

Damages You May Be Entitled to Recover

Truck crashes cause some of the most severe injuries seen in personal injury law. Ostovich & Associates works to ensure every element of your loss is fully accounted for:

  • Emergency medical care, surgery, and hospitalization
  • Ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and physical therapy
  • Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
  • Physical pain and suffering, both past and future
  • Emotional distress and mental anguish
  • Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement
  • Property damage and out-of-pocket expenses
  • Wrongful death damages for families who have lost a loved one
  • Punitive damages when a company acted with gross negligence 


Statute of Limitations: In most Texas truck accident cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a claim. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your recovery. Do not delay seeking legal counsel.

Knowledgeable truck accident attorneys understand trucking laws and regulations, as well as how these laws apply to your lawsuit. Our truck accident lawyers have experience in dealing with trucking companies and their insurance providers. Carolyn Ostovich has represented individuals involved in truck accidents in Wichita Falls and throughout Texas, and she will work tirelessly to obtain the settlement that you deserve.

If injured in a truck accident, you should:


  • Obtain a necessary complete medical examination. Initially some injuries may not be noticeable; however, some injuries could be life-threatening if not treated.
  • Contact an experienced truck accident attorney.


If you or a loved one was injured in a trucking accident in Wichita Falls or anywhere in Texas, please call 940-761-2000 or e-mail us to speak with our Texas truck accident attorney, Carolyn Ostovich.

If you or a loved one was injured in a trucking accident in Wichita Falls or anywhere in Texas, please call 940-761-2000 or email us to speak with our Texas truck accident attorney, Carolyn Ostovich.