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How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Texas?

When you’re involved in a catastrophic collision with an 18-wheeler, the world doesn’t just stop—it shatters. Between the surgeries, the insurance calls, and the physical therapy, the last thing on your mind is a calendar. But in Texas, that calendar is your most unforgiving adversary. As a lawyer who has sat in the boardrooms of… read more

Is a Truck Driver Liable for an Accident on the I-35 “Upper/Lower Deck” Split?

If you’ve lived in Austin for any length of time, you know the feeling of dread as you approach the I-35 “Upper/Lower Deck” split near downtown. It is one of the most stressful stretches of highway in Texas, where drivers are forced to make split-second decisions while being surrounded by massive 18-wheelers. When a collision… read more

Why is “The Mousetrap” (I-25 & I-70 Interchange) So Dangerous for Denver Trucks?

If you’ve lived in Denver for more than five minutes, you know the name. It’s the stuff of local legend and rush-hour nightmares. We call it “The Mousetrap.” Located at the intersection of I-25 and I-70, this massive interchange is the heart of Denver’s transportation network. But as a lawyer who has spent a career… read more

How Does the “Colorado Chain Law” Affect My Truck Accident Claim?

Navigating the Rocky Mountains of Colorado comes with it’s challenges. I’ve seen firsthand how the steep grades of I-70 and the unpredictable weather of the Front Range can turn a standard delivery into a catastrophic disaster. When a massive 18-wheeler loses traction on a slushy incline and plows into a line of passenger vehicles, the legal… read more

The Critical 24: What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Texas Truck Accident

The 24 hours following a collision with an 18-wheeler are the most chaotic—and the most consequential—hours of your life. While you are trying to process the trauma, the trucking company is already executing a pre-planned defense strategy. I’ve seen it from the other side; they have investigators on the ground before the debris is even… read more

Texas Highway Terrors: The Common Causes of Truck Wrecks on I-35, I-10, and I-45

If you live in Texas, you know that our interstates are the lifeblood of the American economy—but they are also some of the most dangerous stretches of asphalt in the world. Whether I’m driving through the “Upper Deck” in Austin or navigating the complex interchanges of the Houston Ship Channel, I see the same thing:… read more

Texas 18-Wheeler vs. Car Accident: 5 Critical Differences You Need to Know

If you’ve been in a fender-bender on a suburban street in Austin, you’re dealing with a car accident claim. But if you’ve been struck by a 40-ton tractor-trailer on I-35, you are in a completely different legal arena. I see people make the mistake all the time of assuming that any “personal injury lawyer” can… read more

The “Black Box” & Beyond: The Digital Evidence You Need to Win Your Trucking Case

In the moments following a catastrophic collision with an 18-wheeler, the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. Your focus is on your family, your health, and wondering how life will ever get back to normal. But while you are focused on healing, the trucking company’s defense team is already at work. They aren’t… read more

Who Is Liable? Determining Fault in a Multi-Party Austin Trucking Claim

In a standard collision between two passenger cars, fault is usually a simple, binary question: which driver made the mistake? However, in the high-stakes world of commercial trucking, a crash is rarely the result of a single person’s error. In my experience, it is almost always the final link in a long chain of corporate… read more

The Comprehensive Guide to Texas Trucking Laws (2026 Edition)

Navigating the aftermath of a commercial vehicle collision is a completely different beast than a standard passenger car accident. Between the sheer size of the vehicles and the web of federal regulations involved, Texas has carved out specific statutes to govern these claims. At Treviño Law, I’ve always believed that an informed client is an… read more