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Texas Truck Accident & Injury Law Information

Practical guides explaining Texas injury laws, deadlines, insurance claims, evidence preservation, and common accident scenarios. Written for Texans, with direct links to Texas statutes and federal regulations so you can verify.

Texas-only legal information publisher, not a law firm. For legal advice, consult a licensed Texas attorney.

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Texas

Texas Truck Accident Law

Liability, FMCSA rules, Texas Transportation Code, evidence preservation, and insurance layers in Texas commercial vehicle cases.

Houston 18-Wheeler Accidents

Harris County courts, TXDOT CR-3 reports, federal hours-of-service evidence, and what to do after a crash in Houston.

Oilfield Truck Accidents - Permian Basin

Lease roads vs public highways, liability of oil companies, FMCSA oilfield exemption, and third-party claims beyond workers comp.

Motorcycle, Pedestrian and Other Vehicle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

Helmet law §661.003, lane splitting prohibition, 51% bar rule, and evidence specific to motorcycle cases.

Texas Personal Injury Law

Two-year deadline §16.003, 51% bar rule §33.001, insurance minimums, and steps after any Texas injury.

Workplace and Industrial Injuries

Construction Accidents in Texas

OSHA fall protection, scaffolding, third-party claims beyond workers comp, and evidence preservation.

Chemical Exposure and Plant Explosions

OSHA Process Safety Management 1910.119, third-party liability, and latent injury discovery rule in Texas.

Common Injury Types

Slip and Fall - Premises Liability

Invitee vs licensee, notice requirement, Chapter 95, and surveillance preservation in Texas.

Dog Bite Injuries

Strict liability under Health & Safety Code §822, one-bite evidence, and leash ordinances in Texas cities.

Wrongful Death Claims

Who can file under Chapter 71, survival action vs wrongful death, damages, and deadlines.

Brain Injuries After Accidents

Medical evidence, neuropsych testing, life care plans, and compensation for TBI in Texas.

How We Research & Review Content

Every guide links directly to primary sources: Texas Transportation Code, Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, FMCSA regulations, TXDOT crash records, and OSHA standards. We verify against official sources as of May 2026. We are a legal information publisher, not a law firm. For legal advice, consult a licensed Texas attorney.

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