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Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Investigating semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes, protecting evidence, and identifying responsible parties.
Houston, Texas · Bilingual · Se habla español
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The brief
Your case gets direct attention.
Crashes involving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers can cause devastating injuries because of the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Responsibility may extend beyond the driver to a trucking company, vehicle owner, or maintenance provider.
Evidence may be held by a trucking company, insurer, or other party. Early attorney involvement helps address preservation and investigate what happened. The Law Office of Claudia Lopez, PLLC investigates how the crash occurred, identifies responsible parties, and pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, and other losses.
What we handle
How the firm can help.
Direct attorney attention, from investigation and negotiation to trial when necessary.
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Crash investigation
Investigating how a semi-truck or 18-wheeler collision occurred.
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Evidence preservation
Protecting evidence and clients' rights as trucking companies and their insurers begin their investigations.
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Identifying responsible parties
Examining the roles of the driver, trucking company, vehicle owner, and maintenance provider.
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Pursuing compensation
Seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, and other losses arising from the crash.
The approach
Attention at every stage.
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The first conversation
Discuss your matter directly with the attorney. Communications are available in English and Spanish.
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Investigation
A careful review of the facts and evidence, with timely updates in plain language.
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Negotiation
Thorough preparation and strategic negotiation, guided by the circumstances of your case.
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Trial when necessary
Claudia Lopez prepares every case as if a jury will hear it.
Serving Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston and surrounding counties
Your first conversation
What to bring to a consultation.
Bring what you have. Missing a report or record does not prevent you from contacting the firm. Discuss how to share sensitive material securely.
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The truck and trailer identifiers, carrier name, crash location, and investigating agency.
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Scene photos, witness information, video, and any correspondence from the carrier or its insurer.
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Medical records, bills, work-loss information, and a list of insurers already involved.
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Details about vehicle storage, inspections, repairs, or requests for a recorded statement.
Common questions
Before you decide.
General information. Your circumstances require individual advice from an attorney.
Can a truck accident involve someone other than the driver?
Potential responsibility depends on the evidence. The review may include the carrier, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, and other parties whose conduct contributed to the crash. A company's connection to a truck does not by itself establish liability.
Why discuss driver records and hours of service?
FMCSA publishes hours-of-service rules for covered commercial drivers, with different provisions and exceptions. When applicable, duty records and related evidence can help an attorney examine the driver's schedule. A rules question must be connected to the actual crash facts.
What if I only have the report number?
Bring it, along with the crash date and the investigating agency's name. TxDOT explains who may obtain a crash report through its purchase system. The attorney can discuss other available evidence and what still needs to be requested.
Source: TxDOT: Crash reports and records
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Speak with Claudia Lopez in English or Spanish. Se habla español.