El Paso Truck Accident Lawyer
18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents on I-10 and US-54. We fight for every dollar you deserve.
El Paso sits at the junction of I-10 and US-54, making it one of the most heavily trafficked commercial truck corridors in the United States. Cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico brings thousands of 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and commercial vehicles through El Paso every single day. When one of those trucks crashes, the results can be catastrophic.
Truck accident cases are far more complex than ordinary car accidents. Multiple parties can be liable — the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle manufacturer, and others. Evidence is time-sensitive: truck black boxes, driver logs, dispatch records, and maintenance logs must be preserved immediately. We act fast to protect your case.
Patterson Law Group has the experience and resources to take on large trucking companies and their insurers. We fight for catastrophic injury victims and the families of those killed in truck accidents throughout West Texas.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in El Paso
Who Can Be Held Liable?
The truck driver — for negligent operation: speeding, fatigued driving, distracted driving, DUI.
The trucking company — for negligent hiring, inadequate training, maintenance failures, or pressuring drivers to violate federal hours-of-service regulations.
Cargo companies — for improperly loaded or secured freight that causes the truck to tip or spill.
Manufacturers — for defective truck parts (brakes, tires, lighting systems).
Shippers and brokers — for assigning loads that exceed legal weight limits or scheduling that forces unrealistic driving times.
Federal Trucking Regulations
Commercial trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of FMCSA rules — including hours-of-service limits, maintenance requirements, and driver qualification standards — can establish negligence. We know these regulations inside and out.
We send immediate preservation letters to trucking companies to prevent the destruction of black box (ECM) data, GPS records, driver logs, and inspection reports. This evidence is critical to your case.
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