Truck Accident Lawyer Dallas

If you need a Dallas truck accident lawyer after a collision with a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, or other commercial vehicle on a North Texas highway, Cross & York offers free case reviews. Cross & York focuses exclusively on truck accident claims and handles cases nationally, including Texas.

Why do Dallas victims need a truck accident lawyer?

A Dallas truck accident lawyer who specializes in commercial vehicle cases gives you advantages that a general personal injury attorney cannot match, starting with knowledge of the federal regulations that govern trucking.

The FMCSA sets mandatory rules on driver hours, vehicle maintenance, drug testing, and cargo securement. When a truck driver or carrier violates those rules, the violation is direct evidence of negligence in your case. An attorney who knows how to access ELD data, interpret maintenance records, and build a multi-defendant case against a large carrier is in a fundamentally stronger position.

Trucking companies and their insurers have dedicated claims teams. A specialist attorney puts an equally experienced team on your side.

What makes Dallas a high-risk area for truck accidents?

Dallas is one of the most significant freight junctions in the United States, which means a higher concentration of commercial trucks on its highways than most American cities.

The city sits at the crossroads of several major interstate freight corridors:

I-35E (Stemmons Freeway and South R.L. Thornton Freeway). The northern leg of the NAFTA corridor connecting Dallas to Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, and the Mexican border. One of the most heavily traveled truck freight routes in North America.

I-20 (West Dallas and East Dallas). A primary east-west freight artery connecting Dallas to Fort Worth to the west and Shreveport and Atlanta to the east. High volumes of intermodal and refrigerated freight.

I-30 (Tom Landry Freeway / R.L. Thornton Freeway). A key route between Dallas and Fort Worth with significant daytime truck traffic through dense urban sections.

I-635 (LBJ Freeway). The primary loop route for trucks bypassing central Dallas between industrial zones and distribution hubs. Known for congestion-related crashes involving heavy vehicles.

I-45 (South Central Expressway). Connects Dallas to Houston and the Gulf Coast ports, carrying substantial southbound truck freight.

If your accident happened on any of these routes, the investigation needs to move quickly. Surveillance cameras on Dallas highways typically overwrite footage within 30 to 72 hours.

How does Texas law affect a truck accident lawyer dallas case?

Texas applies a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Section 16.003). That clock starts on the date of the accident. Missing it means losing your right to claim, regardless of how clear the other side's liability is.

Texas also uses a modified comparative fault system. You can recover compensation even if you share some of the blame for the accident, as long as your share does not exceed 50 percent. If you were 25 percent at fault, you recover 75 percent of the total damages.

Trucking company insurers in Texas routinely try to assign partial blame to the injured party to reduce the payout. An attorney builds the evidence record to counter this: hours-of-service violations, maintenance failures, driver qualification issues, and witness testimony.

Cross & York also handles cases across broader Texas including Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and the wider Metroplex. For Houston cases, see the Houston page page.

What does a truck accident lawyer dallas clients hire actually do?

A truck accident attorney in Dallas follows the same evidence-first approach that applies in any commercial vehicle case, with Dallas-specific investigation advantages.

Within days of you retaining the firm, a legal preservation notice goes to the trucking company requiring them to preserve the ELD data, driver logs, drug and alcohol test results, and maintenance records. The attorney simultaneously contacts law enforcement for the crash report and identifies any relevant surveillance or dash cam footage from the crash corridor.

The investigation then establishes all liable parties: the driver, the carrier, any cargo loader, and potentially a manufacturer if a mechanical defect contributed. Pursuing every liable party simultaneously draws on every available insurance policy, which is how maximum compensation is achieved.

You can see the full five-step claims process Cross & York follows from free case review through to payment. You pay nothing unless the case is won or settled.

Find out more about the firm. Cross & York offers a free case review and focuses on trucking liability and FMCSA violation cases.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Dallas?

In Texas, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. This deadline is strict and cannot be extended. Contact an attorney as soon as possible: the more urgent reason to act early is evidence preservation, particularly ELD and black box data that can be overwritten within days of the crash.

Does Cross & York handle cases anywhere in North Texas, not just Dallas city limits?

Yes. Cross & York handles truck accident cases anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, and all surrounding areas. Cases involving accidents on any North Texas highway are covered.

What if the truck was registered out of state?

Out-of-state carriers operating on Texas highways are still subject to FMCSA federal regulations and to Texas personal injury law. Where the truck or company is registered has no bearing on your right to bring a claim.

What if the trucking company's insurer calls me before I have spoken to a lawyer?

Do not give a recorded statement or agree to any settlement offer. Insurers contact crash victims early to settle claims quickly and cheaply, before attorneys are involved. Politely take their contact details and call a truck accident attorney before responding.

What does it cost to hire a Dallas truck accident attorney?

Cross & York works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing during the case. The fee comes from the settlement or verdict only if the case is won. If no compensation is recovered, you owe nothing.