Aaron A. Herbert is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. What board certification means
Injured in a truck accident in Dallas? Maybe an 18-wheeler drifted into your lane on I-35E, or a box truck rear-ended you at a light on the LBJ Freeway. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. finds out who caused the crash, saves the evidence that still exists and goes after payment for the losses you can document. That means the driver, the carrier and any other company tied to the truck, plus their logs and records.
- Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law
- Texas Bar #24036761
- Firm founded 2010
- Free consultation, available 24/7
- Home or hospital visits
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The consultation is free. The firm advertises no fees or expenses unless you recover; the written agreement explains the percentage and expenses before you hire the firm. You can also contact our Dallas team.
- Firm
- The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C.8330 LBJ Fwy #700, Dallas, TX 75243
- Fees
- Contingency feeFree consultation; no fees or expenses unless you recover
- Deadline to sue
- Two years from accrualTex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003; exceptions apply
- Evidence
- Act earlyTruck data, driver logs and dash video can be erased or overwritten
- When to call
- 24/7, se habla españolIn the hospital? We’ll come to your room or your home
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Quick answers before you call
What does a truck accident lawyer do for you?
Finds out who was at fault. Asks for the logs, video and truck data before they’re gone. Adds up your bills and lost pay, checks every insurance policy, then deals with the insurers or the court for you.
Why is a truck case different from a car case?
A truck case brings in federal safety rules, the carrier’s own records and sometimes several companies. That’s on top of the usual questions about fault and injuries. See who may be responsible.
Does shared fault end the claim?
Not always. Under Texas law, your share of fault generally cuts what you recover. Above 50%, you generally recover nothing. See the detailed answer.
How long do I have?
Usually two years from the date the claim accrues (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003). Exceptions and separate notice rules can change that. Have your deadline checked early.
What does a consultation cost?
Nothing. The first consultation is free. Before you hire the firm, the written agreement spells out the contingency fee and expenses.
Why choose our Dallas truck accident firm?
What should you ask a Dallas truck accident lawyer? Who will request the truck’s data before it’s erased? Who checks the carrier, the broker and the shipper? Will your case be ready if it goes to a jury? Here’s how we answer.
Board certification
Aaron Herbert is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Certification recognizes qualifications in a defined practice area. It does not promise a settlement or verdict.
Ready for a jury
Picture your case before 12 jurors at the George Allen Courts Building on Commerce Street. That’s the standard we prepare for. If a fair offer comes first, we’ll tell you, and you decide.
Even a well-prepared case does not guarantee a higher offer.
Available and local
Crashes don’t wait for business hours. You can reach us at 2 a.m. on a Sunday. Our office at 8330 LBJ Fwy sits right on I-635, a short drive from I-35E and US-75, the freight routes where many of these wrecks happen.
For a collision in the Houston area, see our Houston truck accident representation page.
Immediate steps we take to preserve evidence
Picture a jackknifed trailer on I-35E at 5 a.m. By noon, the skid marks are fading, the debris is swept up, and the tractor may already be at a repair shop. A Dallas truck accident lawyer can move fast to save what’s left.
Some trucking companies send their own investigators within hours of a bad wreck. Who is taking photos and measurements for you? And who decides when the truck’s computer gets downloaded?
When it makes sense, we send the carrier a preservation letter listing the records and equipment to keep. The letter puts them on notice. It does not freeze the truck, guarantee access or prove a record exists.
| Record or item | Often held by | What it can help show | Its limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic control module (“black box”) | Carrier or vehicle owner | Depending on the installed system and triggering event, speed, braking or engine information. | A qualified examiner must determine what is available. |
| Hours-of-service logs | Driver and carrier | Duty status and compliance with applicable hours-of-service rules. | They do not alone prove fatigue or its role in the crash. |
| Driver qualification file | Carrier | Whether the driver held the proper license and what the driving record shows. | It does not by itself show what happened in this crash. |
| Maintenance and inspection records | Carrier or maintenance contractor | Inspections, repairs and equipment condition that may bear on the collision. | We still have to prove a maintenance problem played a part. |
| Drug and alcohol testing results | Carrier and testing provider | Whether post-accident testing was required and what it showed. | Requirements depend on the applicable rules and circumstances. |
| Dash, traffic and business camera video | Carrier, public agencies, nearby businesses | The sequence of events from an independent viewpoint. | Some business cameras record over old footage after a few days. Ask early. |
Independent investigation and expert analysis
When the facts call for it, we bring in outside specialists, for example:
- a crash reconstructionist to work out speed and lane position
- a truck mechanic to inspect the brakes and tires
- doctors to explain how the crash caused your injuries
Their findings shape how we value the claim and get it ready for settlement talks or trial.
Will the insurer blame an old back problem? Will they say your injury came from something else? We check those claims against the medical records and crash data instead of taking anyone’s word for it.
Identifying all liable parties
Was it only the driver’s fault? Often a carrier, a trailer owner, a broker, a loader, a repair shop or a parts maker also touched the truck, the load or the schedule. Who is responsible turns on what each one actually did and what the law says.
Their insurers often start digging the same day. We start early too. We look at each company and each insurance policy tied to your truck accident claim. Why? A catastrophic injury can cost more than one policy will pay.
The truck driver
Actions behind the wheel, including speeding, texting or driving while tired.
The trucking company
Hiring practices, and whether the company pushed the driver to break the law.
Trailer owner or freight broker
Each one has its own insurer and its own defense. Showing up on a bill of lading doesn’t, by itself, make a company liable.
The cargo loader
The company that packed the trailer, if shifting cargo caused the crash.
The maintenance shop
A shop that signed off on worn brake pads or a bad tire repair.
The manufacturer
A defective part, like a tire tread that peels off at 70 mph or brakes that fade on a long downhill ramp.
Five defendants can still mean one small policy. So we pull the actual limits and check who can really pay. Every claim we file has to rest on facts and law, not on a hunch that a company has deep pockets.
What to know about federal trucking regulations
Who writes the safety rules for big trucks? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Breaking one doesn’t win your case on its own. You still need to show the rule covered this truck, that it was broken, that the violation caused the crash, and what it cost you. Rules we look at:
- Hours of service (49 CFR part 395): drivers can only drive for a set number of hours before they must rest.
- Weight limits: put too much freight on a trailer and it needs more road to stop and swings wider in a curve.
- Inspection and maintenance (49 CFR part 396): companies must inspect and repair their trucks on a regular schedule.
- Cargo securement (49 CFR part 393): straps, chains and tarps must hold the load so steel coils or pallets can’t slide or fall onto the road.
See the FMCSA hours-of-service summary or the agency’s truck and bus crash resources. One catch: exceptions exist, and a broken rule still doesn’t prove what caused your injuries or what they cost.
Documenting the full effect of your injuries
A serious truck crash can change your health and your paycheck for years. Today’s ER bill is only the start. Will you need a second back surgery in two years? A ramp at your front door? A new line of work because you can’t drive a rig anymore?
- Before you sign a release: know that it can limit what you recover later, even if costs climb.
- When it fits the case: doctors and life-care planners put a number on future care first.
Which losses count? Look at the two lists below. One rule to know: under Texas Section 41.0105’s paid-or-incurred limitation, recovery of medical bills is limited to what was actually paid or incurred. Other rules can apply too.
Money losses
- Medical bills, past and future: ambulance, ER, spine surgery, physical therapy, pills.
- Lost pay and earning capacity: the paychecks you missed while healing, plus what you won’t earn if you can’t go back to your old job.
Personal losses
- Physical impairment: the loss of your ability to walk, lift your children or enjoy your hobbies.
- Pain and suffering: the physical pain and emotional trauma caused by the crash.
- Disfigurement: scarring or amputation that changes your appearance and self-confidence.
- Wrongful death: compensation for the family if the crash resulted in a loss of life.
Is an offer fair? We compare it with the evidence, the insurance that can actually pay and the risk of a trial. No one can promise you an amount or result.
Representation and fees. Discuss the scope of representation, contingency fee and case expenses in a written agreement. Aaron A. Herbert is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
What happens when you contact us after a serious truck crash?
We identify the basics
Expect questions like these on the first call:
- Where did it happen, and did Dallas police or DPS respond?
- Do you need a doctor right now?
- Which trucks and companies do you know about?
- What evidence could vanish this week?
We discuss what needs preserving
Next, we talk about which records to chase and whether to act fast to save the truck, the video or the electronic data. Can anyone tell from one phone call whether the truck’s computer recorded the crash, or whether another company is liable? No. That takes facts and records.
You focus on medical care
We gather the evidence, explain your choices and build the claim. Your job is to see your doctors and heal. We go over the work involved and the fee agreement at the start.
Helpful to have for the first call
Have any of these? Keep the originals and tell us. Don’t have them? You can still talk to us. Tick what you have; this list is saved on this device only.
Start with the immediate steps for families or explore the Texas truck accident evidence and litigation hub.
Dallas County commercial-vehicle crash statistics
How many Dallas County crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle in 2025? TxDOT counted these. The category covers more than semi-trucks, and CMV involvement does not mean the truck was at fault.
3,778
CMV-involved crashesDallas County · 2025
33
Fatal crashes; 37 people killedDallas County · 2025
130
Suspected serious injuriesDallas County · 2025
| 2025 geography / category | Total crashes | Fatal crashes | People killed | Suspected serious injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County · CMV-involved | 3,778 | 33 | 37 | 130 |
2025 Dallas County CMV-involved crashes by severity
Each bar counts crashes, not people. Scale starts at zero; six categories total 3,778.
View crash counts as a table
| Severity (crashes) | Count | Share of 3,778 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 33 | 0.9% |
| Suspected serious injury crashes | 101 | 2.7% |
| Suspected minor injury crashes | 453 | 12.0% |
| Possible injury crashes | 561 | 14.8% |
| Non-injury crashes | 2,591 | 68.6% |
| Unknown severity crashes | 39 | 1.0% |
| Total | 3,778 | 100% |
For local road-safety context, Texas Metro News republished Dallas Morning News reporting on southern Dallas road segments in November 2025. That reporting concerns a city presentation about specific segments, not all Loop 12 or truck-only crashes.
FAQs: Dallas truck accident lawyer
How much is my truck accident case worth?
Nobody can give you an honest number over the phone before looking at the facts. Value turns on how badly you were hurt, how much insurance exists and who was at fault.
We add up medical bills, lost pay, pain and other losses you can prove. A catastrophic injury alone doesn’t set a dollar figure. Causation, legal responsibility and how much can actually be collected matter too.
Who can I sue after a truck accident?
Possibly the driver, the carrier, the trailer owner, the loader, a repair shop or a parts maker. Each one has to be tied to your harm by evidence and law. Naming more defendants doesn’t automatically mean a bigger recovery.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Texas?
Texas Section 16.003 generally provides two years from accrual for a personal injury lawsuit. Exceptions, the type of claim and separate notice rules can change that. Ask a lawyer early so your deadlines get identified and protected.
Can I still recover if the crash was partly my fault?
You often can. Under Texas proportionate-responsibility rules (Sections 33.001 and 33.012), a jury assigns each side a percentage. Say the truck ran a red light on Northwest Highway while you were going 10 over, and the jury puts you at 20%. Your damages generally drop by 20%. Over 50%? You generally recover nothing under that rule.
Why is a truck accident different from a car accident?
A truck case adds federal safety rules, company relationships and records a car case rarely has, such as driver logs and engine data. Severity, insurance limits and how hard the fight gets still vary case by case.
Questions families commonly ask
Can the trucking company move its truck?
After a crash, a truck can be towed, stored, inspected or repaired. What matters is what gets documented first, who controls the truck and its data, and what lawful access you have. Read the vehicle preservation section in the advanced guide.
What if I do not know the carrier’s name?
Start with what you saw: a logo on the door, a plate, a USDOT number, the crash report or a bill of lading. From there, we confirm which companies were actually involved and what each one did. Read Who Can Be Held Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident in Texas?
Is a truck accident case automatically worth more than a car accident case?
No. Severity, causation, responsibility, supported losses and collectible sources determine the assessment. The vehicle’s size alone does not assign a dollar value. Read our injury claim value hub.
Where would a Dallas truck crash lawsuit be heard?
Usually in a Dallas County civil district court at 600 Commerce Street. Out-of-state carriers often ask to move the case to the federal courthouse in Dallas when the parties are from different states and more than $75,000 is at stake.
How much insurance must an interstate trucking company carry?
For general freight, federal rules require at least $750,000 in liability coverage. Oil and some hazardous loads require more (49 CFR §387.9). The carrier may carry extra coverage on top of that.
Call The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. today
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. represents seriously injured people and families after truck crashes. Bring what you have: the crash report, photos, a letter from an insurer. We’ll talk through what still needs digging and whether the facts point to the driver, the company, a repair shop, the loader or a bad part.
Call any hour, any day. Can’t get to our North Dallas office on the LBJ Freeway? We’ll come to your home or hospital room.
Contact us today to discuss your case. The consultation is free. Ask about contingency fees and case expenses in the written agreement. Se habla español.
About Aaron A. Herbert
Aaron A. Herbert is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. represents seriously injured people, including those pursuing Dallas truck accident claims. His firm biography describes his Dallas roots, service in the United States Marine Corps, education at Texas A&M University and the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and founding the firm in 2010.
Learn more about the firm. To discuss your case, call 214-200-4878.
Technical evidence and Texas trial issues
Want the technical side? The Advanced Texas Truck Accident Litigation Guide covers vehicle inspections, electronic records, company discovery and Texas trial issues.