Injured in a truck accident in Dallas? The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. investigates responsibility, preserves available evidence and pursues compensation for supported losses. We investigate the driver, carrier and other potentially responsible parties, including the available vehicle and company records.
- Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law
- Texas Bar #24036761
- Firm founded 2010
- Free consultation, available 24/7
- Home or hospital visits
- Se habla español
Free consultation. 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
- General deadline
- Two years from accrualTex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003; exceptions apply
- Evidence
- Act earlyVehicle data, logs and video can change or be overwritten
- Availability
- 24/7, se habla españolWe can come to your home or hospital room
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Quick answers before you call
What can counsel help with?
Investigating responsibility, preserving available records, evaluating damages and coverage, and handling negotiations or litigation within the representation.
Why is a truck case different from a car case?
Commercial-vehicle cases can require investigation of applicable safety regulations, company relationships and specialized records, in addition to the ordinary questions of fault and injury. See who may be responsible.
Does shared fault end the claim?
Not always. Applicable Texas proportionate-responsibility rules generally reduce recovery for your share of responsibility and bar it above 50%. See the detailed answer.
How long do I have?
Personal injury claims generally have a two-year period from accrual, with exceptions and other notice rules. Get the specific deadline checked promptly.
What does a consultation cost?
The initial consultation is free. Discuss contingency fees and expenses in the written agreement before hiring the firm.
Why choose our Dallas truck accident firm?
Choosing a Dallas truck accident lawyer means assessing the work your case needs: preserving available evidence, identifying the responsible companies, evaluating serious injuries and preparing for litigation. Our firm combines trial preparation with individual attention to those questions.
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.
Trial preparation
We prepare cases for the possibility of trial while evaluating reasonable settlement opportunities. Preparation helps us assess the evidence and explain your options.
Preparation does not guarantee that an insurer will offer more money.
Available and local
Accidents happen at night and on weekends, so our team is available around the clock. Our office on the LBJ Freeway places us minutes away from the major trucking corridors where these accidents happen.
For a collision in the Houston area, see our Houston truck accident representation page.
Immediate steps we take to preserve evidence
Evidence can change after a truck collision: marks fade, debris is cleared and vehicles may be repaired. A truck accident lawyer in Dallas can help you identify timely steps to preserve relevant evidence.
Some trucking companies deploy investigators after a serious collision. Your team should independently document relevant evidence and evaluate requests for access to vehicles and electronic systems.
When appropriate, we send a preservation request identifying relevant records and equipment. A letter is a step in protecting evidence; it does not itself freeze a vehicle, guarantee access or prove that 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 had the proper license, and the driving history. | 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. | Whether a maintenance issue contributed must be established. |
| 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. | Recordings may be overwritten, so early requests matter. |
Independent investigation and expert analysis
Our investigation may involve qualified reconstruction, vehicle, medical and other specialists when the facts call for them. We use the resulting evidence to assess responsibility and damages and to prepare the claim for negotiation or trial.
Disputes may concern responsibility, injury causation or pre-existing conditions. We review those issues against the records rather than assume any party’s account is complete.
Identifying all liable parties
A commercial-vehicle collision can involve a driver, motor carrier, equipment owner, freight broker, loader, maintenance contractor or manufacturer. Which parties are responsible depends on their actual roles, conduct and the governing law. Commercial defendants and insurers may begin investigating quickly; an independent investigation can preserve information and test competing accounts of what occurred.
We investigate the entities whose conduct may support a truck accident claim and the policies that may respond. This matters because catastrophic injuries often cost more than a single insurance policy can cover.
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 may have a different role, insurer and defense. A company’s appearance in shipping records does not by itself establish liability.
The cargo loader
The company that packed the trailer, if shifting cargo caused the crash.
The maintenance shop
Mechanics who signed off on unsafe repairs.
The manufacturer
Defective parts, such as blown tires or failing brakes, that caused a loss of control.
Identifying all potentially responsible parties matters, but multiple defendants do not ensure adequate insurance or full compensation. We investigate applicable insurance and potentially collectible sources instead of assuming every company has high limits or coverage for this collision. Each proposed claim must have a factual and legal basis.
What to know about federal trucking regulations
Truck drivers and trucking companies must follow strict federal rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets these rules to keep the roads safe. A violation does not by itself establish the case. Applicability, breach, causation, admissibility and damages require separate analysis. We investigate applicable safety requirements in areas including:
- Hours of service: drivers can only drive for a certain number of hours before they must rest.
- Weight limits: overloaded trucks take longer to stop and become harder to control.
- Maintenance schedules: companies must inspect and repair their fleets regularly.
- Cargo securement: loaders must strap down freight correctly so it does not shift or fall.
For official context, consult the FMCSA hours-of-service summary and the FMCSA truck and bus crash resources. Exceptions and applicability matter; a safety violation is not a substitute for proving causation and damages.
Documenting the full effect of your injuries
A serious truck collision can create long-term medical and financial needs. We consider current bills alongside supported future treatment, rehabilitation, assistance and changes to earning ability. A settlement release can limit later recovery even if treatment costs increase, so when appropriate, medical experts and life-care planners help evaluate future needs before an offer is assessed.
We investigate supported damages, which may include the categories below. Recovery of medical expenses is subject to Texas Section 41.0105’s paid-or-incurred limitation and other applicable rules.
Financial losses
- Past and future medical bills: surgeries, hospital stays, medication and physical therapy.
- Lost wages and earning capacity: money you lost while recovering, and money you will not earn because you cannot work the same 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.
We evaluate a proposed settlement against the evidence, available sources of payment and litigation risks. No amount or outcome is guaranteed.
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
A first conversation should identify the crash location and investigating agency, your immediate medical needs, the vehicles and companies known so far, and the evidence that may change or disappear.
We discuss what needs preserving
We can then discuss what records need investigation and whether action is appropriate to preserve a vehicle, video or electronic information. No lawyer can tell from a brief call whether a particular truck system recorded the crash or whether another company is liable. Those questions require the facts and records.
You focus on medical care
Our role is to organize the evidence, explain the options and prepare the claim while you focus on medical care. We discuss the work required and the fee agreement at the start of representation.
Helpful to have for the first call
If you have these items, keep the originals and let us know. If you do not have them, you can still discuss the case. 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
TxDOT recorded the following crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in Dallas County in 2025. This category includes more than semi-trucks. CMV involvement does not establish 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?
No lawyer can give you an exact number over the phone without investigating the facts. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, the amount of insurance coverage available, and the degree of fault.
Our assessment considers medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and other supported losses. Catastrophic injury alone does not determine a dollar figure; causation, legal responsibility and collectible resources also matter.
Who can I sue after a truck accident?
Potential claims may concern the driver, carrier, trailer owner, loader, maintenance shop or manufacturer. The evidence and applicable law must connect each party to the harm. Adding parties does not automatically increase the 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 requirements can change the analysis. Ask counsel promptly to identify and protect the deadlines that apply to your facts.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Texas proportionate-responsibility rules (Sections 33.001 and 33.012) generally allow recovery when your responsibility does not exceed 50%, with damages reduced by your percentage. For example, a 20% responsibility finding generally reduces recoverable damages by 20%; responsibility greater than 50% bars recovery under that rule. The evidence and applicable law determine the allocation.
Why is a truck accident different from a car accident?
Commercial-vehicle cases can require investigation of applicable safety regulations, company relationships and specialized records, in addition to the ordinary questions of fault and injury. Severity, insurance limits and the complexity of the dispute vary by case.
Questions families commonly ask
Can the trucking company move its truck?
A vehicle can be towed, stored, inspected or repaired after a crash. The question is what condition and data should be documented or preserved, who controls the equipment and what lawful access is available. Read the vehicle preservation section in the advanced guide.
What if I do not know the carrier’s name?
A logo, plate, USDOT number, report or bill of lading can begin the inquiry. Counsel should verify the actual companies and their roles. 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.
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 collisions. We can discuss the records you have, the questions that need investigation and the next steps available, including whether the facts support claims involving driver conduct, company practices, maintenance, loading or defective equipment.
We are ready to take your call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you cannot come to our North Dallas office on the LBJ Freeway, we will 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
Lawyers and readers seeking more detail can consult the Advanced Texas Truck Accident Litigation Guide for vehicle inspections, electronic records, company discovery and Texas trial issues.