Austin sees constant commercial truck traffic on I-35, Highway 183, and MoPac. These routes carry heavy freight alongside regular commuters. When a crash involves a passenger vehicle and a large truck, the injuries are often severe and the consequences long-term.
If you were hurt in a truck accident, the Austin truck accident lawyers at Zinda Law Group can review what happened and explain your legal options. The initial consultation is free. You only pay if we recover compensation for you. Call (800) 863-5312 or submit the online intake form to get started.
You can also visit one of our Austin offices:
North Austin Office. Principal Office
8834 Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 304, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 866-695-6382
Downtown Austin Office
100 Congress, Suite 450, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-271-5549
About Jack Zinda, Your Legal Advocate
“I want to help hardworking people fight against empires and large insurance companies that take advantage of them”
Zinda Law Group is dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered serious harm in trucking collisions. These cases carry unique challenges that set them apart from typical auto accidents. Federal trucking regulations, corporate defendants with aggressive legal teams, and multiple layers of insurance coverage all come into play. We bring focused attention to every case, working to protect your interests and pursue fair compensation for your medical expenses, income losses, and the broader impact your injuries have had on your life.
If you were hurt in a truck collision in the Austin area and suspect another party bears responsibility, we encourage you to schedule a no-cost consultation. Contact us at (800) 863-5312 or through our online form.
Recognition and Results That Speak for Themselves
Our attorneys have earned recognition as Top 40 Under 40 trial lawyers and have been named to The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 10 list. Firm founder Jack Zinda is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction reserved for attorneys who have achieved exceptional outcomes for their clients.
Our Awards
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)
AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020)
LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA
What Past Clients Have to Say
Hear From a Real Client – Jacob
“With Zinda Law Group, I was able to get my life back together.” – Jacob
Hear From a Real Client – Marlon
“Zinda was very prepared and very compassionate.” – Marlon
What Makes Zinda Law Group Different
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious trucking collision is overwhelming enough without added complications from the legal process. Our firm is committed to reducing that burden, handling the complexities of your case while you direct your energy toward recovery.
No Upfront Costs. Free Case Review
You won’t pay a dime unless we secure a recovery for you. Your first consultation is confidential, obligation-free, and designed to give you honest answers about your situation.
Communication You Can Rely On
Our A+ Better Business Bureau rating reflects our commitment to keeping clients informed. We return phone calls promptly, address your concerns directly, and make sure you’re never left wondering about the status of your case.
A Full Team Behind Your Case
More than 100 professionals support our clients throughout the legal process. Whenever you have a question or need assistance, someone is available to help. You won’t navigate this alone.
A Reputation Built on Client Trust
Thousands of clients across Texas have placed their confidence in our firm. Hundreds of five-star Google reviews speak to the professionalism, attentiveness, and respect that define our approach.
Demonstrated Success in Complex Trucking Claims
Our attorneys have brought more than 6,500 cases to successful resolution, including challenging truck accident matters, severe brain injuries, and hard-fought battles against insurers unwilling to offer fair settlements.
CASE RESULTS
How We Handle Your Case
1. No-Cost Initial Review
We’ll discuss the details of your accident, understand how it has affected your daily life, and outline the legal paths available to you. There’s no charge and no pressure.
2. Building Your Case
Our team gets to work gathering critical evidence: accident reports, trucking company documentation, driver logbooks, data from the truck’s electronic systems, medical records, witness accounts, and expert opinions where appropriate.
3. Filing Your Claim
We draft and submit your claim to the at-fault parties and their insurance carriers, managing every deadline and piece of paperwork so you don’t have to.
4. Negotiating a Fair Settlement
Most trucking injury cases resolve before reaching a courtroom. We handle all communications with insurance representatives and advocate aggressively for compensation that accurately reflects what you’ve lost.
5. Going to Trial If Necessary
When insurers refuse to make a reasonable offer, we’re prepared to present your case to a jury and fight for the outcome you deserve.
Trucks and Commercial Vehicle Accidents We Handle
Commercial vehicles are those used for business purposes, whether hauling freight, transporting goods, or carrying passengers. Their size and weight, often compounded by heavy cargo, make collisions with these vehicles especially dangerous. Our attorneys handle cases involving:
- 18-wheelers and semi-trucks
- Tractor-trailers
- Tanker trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Dump trucks and construction vehicles
- City buses and passenger vans
- Cargo vans and box trucks
No matter what type of commercial vehicle caused your injuries, our team has the experience to pursue your claim.
Common Causes of Trucking Collisions
Truck accidents happen for many reasons, and identifying the cause is essential to building a strong case. Our attorneys investigate crashes caused by:
- Distracted or inattentive driving
- Driver fatigue from excessive hours on the road
- Speeding or reckless driving to meet delivery deadlines
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo
- Failure to account for blind spots
- Lack of routine vehicle maintenance
- Defective truck parts or equipment
- Poor weather conditions
- Dangerous road conditions
Understanding what led to your accident helps us identify who should be held responsible.
Types of Truck Accidents
The size and handling characteristics of commercial trucks create risks that don’t exist with standard vehicles. Common accident types include:
Underride Collisions
These occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the trailer of a truck after a rear or side impact. Underride crashes are among the most dangerous because occupants of the smaller vehicle face the risk of being crushed.
Head-On Crashes
Large trucks have significant blind spots at the front of the cab, making it difficult for drivers to see vehicles directly ahead in certain situations. Head-on collisions can result when a truck driver fails to notice a vehicle in their path.
T-Bone Collisions
When a truck strikes another vehicle from the side, often at an intersection, the impact can cause severe injuries to those in the smaller vehicle. These accidents frequently occur when one driver fails to yield or runs a red light.
Jackknife Accidents
When a truck’s trailer swings outward and forms a sharp angle with the cab, it can sweep across multiple lanes of traffic and strike nearby vehicles.
Rollover Accidents
Top-heavy trucks carrying unbalanced or shifting loads can tip over, especially on curves or during sudden maneuvers, endangering everyone on the road.
Injuries Commonly Seen in Truck Accidents
The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks mean that collisions often result in serious harm. Injuries our clients have suffered include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Internal organ injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Neck and back injuries
- Severe burns
- Crush injuries
- Fatal injuries
If you’ve been hurt, seek medical attention right away. A medical professional can identify injuries that may not show symptoms immediately, and your treatment records will serve as important evidence for your claim.
Who May Be Held Accountable After a Trucking Collision
Unlike standard car accidents, trucking crashes often involve multiple parties who may share responsibility. Based on the facts of your case, liability could extend to:
The Truck Driver
Drivers who operate negligently, whether by speeding, driving while fatigued, or ignoring traffic laws, can be held personally liable. This is especially true if the driver works as an independent contractor rather than a company employee.
The Trucking Company
Carriers have a duty to hire qualified drivers, enforce safety protocols, and comply with federal regulations. When companies pressure drivers to skip rest breaks or exceed hours-of-service limits, they may share liability for resulting accidents. If the at-fault driver is an employee rather than an independent contractor, the company may be responsible under certain legal doctrines.
Cargo Loading Companies
Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can shift during transit, causing a truck to tip over or lose control. The company responsible for loading the freight may be liable if their negligence contributed to the crash.
Maintenance and Repair Providers
Third-party mechanics who fail to properly service a truck or who overlook critical safety issues can bear responsibility when mechanical failures cause accidents.
Truck or Parts Manufacturers
If a defect in the truck itself or one of its components caused the accident, the manufacturer may be held accountable. This includes defective brakes, steering systems, tires, or other parts.
Government Agencies
Poorly maintained roads, missing guardrails, malfunctioning traffic signals, and other hazardous conditions can contribute to accidents. When a government entity is responsible for road upkeep, they may share liability for crashes caused by these defects.
Our attorneys dig deep into the details, reviewing logbooks, electronic recorder data, maintenance histories, contracts, and regulatory compliance records to identify every party that contributed to your injuries.
What Compensation Will You Get After a Truck Crash?
If someone else caused your truck accident, you may be able to get compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Our team can identify the at-fault party and help you secure compensation for your:
Medical Bills
People injured in truck accidents may need treatment for broken bones, brain injuries, back and neck injuries, and internal injuries. We help you secure funds to cover your medical expenses, including the costs for:
- Emergency treatment at the scene of a truck crash
- Time spent in a hospital
- Medical tests and required procedures
- Medications, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
A specialized lawyer in truck accidents can assist you in monitoring your medical expenses while you recover from your injuries. This will allow you to concentrate on healing. The lawyer’s expertise in this area will ensure that your expenses are properly documented and accounted for. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing that your financial interests are being taken care of.
Lost Wages
Our legal team will track the time you took off work to recover after a commercial vehicle accident. We know you may need extensive time to heal.
You might be eligible for money to help with lost wages if you were in a crash with a commercial truck.
Property Damage
Passenger vehicles often sustain major damage in a crash with a commercial vehicle. We help you file a claim against those responsible for paying to fix or replace your car and other damaged belongings. We assist you in seeking compensation from the parties at fault. The money can help pay for fixing or getting a new car, and maybe other expenses from the crash.
Non-Economic Losses
Non-economic damages are damages for your pain, mental anguish, suffering, and reduced quality of life. You may also receive funds for lost enjoyment of life and loss of consortium.
Punitive Damages
When the responsible party’s conduct was especially reckless or egregious, courts may impose additional damages meant to punish the wrongdoer and discourage similar behavior.
Compensation for Families After a Fatal Crash
If you’ve lost a loved one to a trucking accident, our firm can help your family pursue damages covering funeral costs, lost household income, loss of companionship, and related harms.
Why Moving Quickly Matters
If you suspect you have grounds for a truck accident claim, acting without delay can make a meaningful difference in your case.
Texas Imposes Strict Deadlines
State law generally gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Let that window close, and you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely. An experienced attorney can confirm the exact deadline that applies to your circumstances.
Evidence Doesn’t Last Forever
Critical proof can vanish quickly. Trucking companies may repair or scrap damaged vehicles. Electronic logs and black box data get overwritten. Witnesses move, forget key details, or become unreachable. Having legal counsel early allows us to take swift action to preserve the evidence your case depends on.
Insurers Start Building Their Defense Immediately
The insurance companies behind commercial trucking operations have every incentive to minimize what they pay out. They often send investigators to accident scenes within hours, looking for ways to shift blame or undercut your claim. The longer you wait to hire an attorney, the more ground they gain.
Getting experienced legal representation on your side quickly puts you in the strongest position to protect your rights and pursue maximum compensation.
Helpful Articles About Truck Accidents & Personal Injury
Injuries often come with uncertainty and unanswered questions. The articles below explore important topics that may help you make more informed decisions during this time:
Top Causes of Truck Accidents in Austin | Legal Help from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Tips for Negotiating a Fair Settlement with Progressive After an 18-Wheeler Accident
What Happens When You Get Run Over by a Truck?
Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle a FedEx Truck Accident Case?
How to File a Truck-Related Personal Injury Claim in Austin
Top Causes of Truck Accidents in Austin
Austin Personal Injury Law: Your Legal Guide After an Accident
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Austin | Legal Guide for Victims
Where Do I Find My Crash Report? – Zinda Law Group, PLLC
Understanding How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit: A Step-by-Step Guide
What Factors Determine the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim?
Talk to Our Austin Trucking Accident Team
Contacting us doesn’t lock you into anything. It simply opens a dialogue.
When you reach out to Zinda Law Group, you’ll connect with someone whose first priority is listening. We’ll take time to understand what happened, learn how the accident has changed your life, and answer the questions weighing on you most. You don’t need to have paperwork organized or know the right legal jargon. That’s our responsibility.
Your consultation is free, private, and centered on helping you see the full picture of your options. If we believe we can help, we’ll walk you through what comes next. If your situation calls for a different kind of attorney, we’ll point you in the right direction so you’re not left in the dark.
If a truck accident in or around Austin has left you searching for answers, call (800) 863-5312 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. We’re here to listen whenever you’re ready.
FAQs
How do I know if I have a case worth pursuing?
A viable truck accident claim generally requires showing that another party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, caused your injuries through that breach, and left you with measurable damages. We’ll evaluate your situation during a free consultation and give you an honest assessment.
What makes truck accident lawsuits more complex than car accident cases?
Several factors add layers of difficulty: federal regulations governing the trucking industry, the potential for multiple liable parties, and insurance policies with significantly higher coverage limits. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks also tend to produce more severe injuries.
Can your firm help if someone in my family died in a trucking crash?
We approach wrongful death cases with the care and sensitivity they require. While no legal outcome can undo your loss, we can help your family hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue compensation for your damages. We’ll handle the legal burden so you can be with your family.
What will it cost to hire Zinda Law Group?
Nothing upfront, and nothing at all unless we win. Our contingency fee structure means we only get paid if we recover money for you. You take on no financial risk by working with us.
How long should I expect my case to take?
Timelines vary based on case complexity. The severity of your injuries, how many parties are involved, and whether the case proceeds to trial all influence duration. We’ll give you a realistic estimate based on the specifics of your situation.
Will I have to go to court?
The majority of truck accident claims settle through negotiation before ever reaching a courtroom. That said, if the insurance company won’t agree to a fair resolution, we’re fully prepared to try your case before a jury.
What should I do right after a truck accident?
Get medical attention immediately, even for injuries that seem minor. File a report with law enforcement. Document as much as you can by taking photos of the scene, the vehicles involved, and your injuries, and collect contact information from any witnesses. Then reach out to us to discuss your legal options.
What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident?
Texas uses a modified comparative negligence system. If you’re found more than 50% responsible for the collision, you’re barred from recovering compensation. If your share of fault is 50% or less, your recovery will be reduced proportionally. We can help you understand how this rule might apply to your case.
How do I get started with filing a truck accident claim?
Call (800) 863-5312 or complete our online form to set up your free consultation. Our team is available around the clock to answer your questions and help you understand your path forward.
John (Jack) Zinda
Founder / CEO
Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
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Neil Solomon
Partner
Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.
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