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Laredo Truck Accident Lawyer
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Laredo is one of the busiest commercial trucking corridors in the country. In 2025, the Port of Laredo handled more than $354 billion in goods, and a major share of commercial truck traffic from Mexico moved through its bridges, I-35, Loop 20, and the industrial roads connecting Webb County to the border.
When a loaded semi jackknifes, crosses the center line near an industrial intersection, or makes an unsafe turn through a port corridor, the people in the smaller vehicle often suffer the worst of the impact. The legal fight that follows can be more complicated than a typical truck accident case in Texas.
If a commercial truck seriously injured you or someone in your family in Laredo or Webb County, we handle this specific type of case. We have tried a truck accident case through a full jury trial in Webb County’s 341st District Court, where many serious local injury cases are heard, and the jury returned the largest truck injury verdict in Webb County history, according to research by ALM VerdictSearch in April of 2026.
Commercial carriers operating through Laredo are often based outside Texas and may come to these cases with experienced defense teams, large insurance policies, and a head start on protecting themselves. In our Webb County case, the defense entered trial offering $750,000 after initially denying liability altogether. The jury returned more than $20 million after approximately five hours of deliberation. That outcome came from preparation, familiarity with how Webb County juries evaluate these cases, and a trial team that was ready to take the case to verdict.
The decisions made in the weeks immediately after a crash can shape what the claim is worth. Evidence can disappear, electronic data can be overwritten, and the carrier’s insurer may already be building its defense. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.
How to Choose a Truck Accident Lawyer in Laredo
After a serious truck crash, you need a lawyer who can look beyond the police report and investigate the trucking company’s role in the collision. The driver may be one part of the case, but responsibility may also involve:
- The trucking company
- A freight broker or logistics company
- A maintenance provider
- A cargo-loading company
- More than one insurance carrier
The lawyer you choose should know how to secure the records that can explain what happened, including:
- Driver logs
- Black box data
- Inspection records
- Maintenance files
- Dispatch messages
- Cargo records
- Company safety policies
- Cellphone records
- Crash scene evidence
The firm you hire should understand the roads, freight routes, businesses, and courthouse where the claim may be heard.
Why Clients Choose The Injury Law Guides
After a serious truck crash, you may be dealing with surgery, missed work, pain, and pressure from an insurance company before you even know what recovery will look like. The lawyer you choose should know how to uncover what happened, protect the evidence, and push back when the trucking company tries to limit responsibility.
The Injury Law Guides handles serious commercial truck accident cases involving major injuries, disputed fault, and carriers prepared to defend themselves from the start. We look beyond the crash report to the driver’s conduct, the company’s safety practices, the truck’s condition, the available insurance coverage, and the records that may show why the crash happened.
In Laredo, those details can be especially important. Truck crashes often involve out-of-state carriers, industrial roads, port traffic, and companies with defense teams already working to reduce the value of the claim.
We work on a contingency fee basis. No fee is charged unless compensation is recovered, and free consultations are available.
Our Webb County Trial Record
In February 2026, we tried a truck accident case in the 341st District Court of Webb County, Texas. The crash involved a Marten Transport driver who made an illegal left turn from the far-right lane at an industrial intersection in Laredo.
The carrier initially denied responsibility and entered trial with a $750,000 offer. After approximately five hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of $20,259,042.79.
That verdict does not predict the outcome of any future case. It shows what we are prepared to do when a trucking company denies fault, downplays serious injuries, or refuses to account for the full harm caused by a crash.
Client Testimonials
“Amazing representation. True advocates for their clients!!!! They take the time and the energy to understand our needs and helped us to resolve our case expediently. It’s a good feeling to know that they had our best interests at heart.” — Daniel H.
“I’m so grateful for this team. I was in a car accident and they were so helpful throughout the whole process. They really fought for me to get the compensation I deserved, they were communicative, caring and supportive. Thank you so much I really appreciate everything. I definitely recommend.” — Raquel R.
“Highly recommend this law firm to anyone involved in serious motor vehicle crashes. This law firm always made me feel like a priority, the customer service is on point. No robots, as soon as you call you talk to someone immediately…” — Robert G.
Meet Your Laredo Truck Accident Lawyers
Board Certification and Trial Credentials
Will Clark, the founder and lead attorney who tried the Webb County case, is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. That certification is reserved for attorneys who meet specific experience, testing, peer review, and continuing legal education requirements in personal injury trial law.
In a serious truck accident case, the carrier and its insurer are paying attention to whether the firm across the table has the record, resources, and willingness to take the case to trial.
Why Are Truck Accidents in Laredo Different From Other Texas Cities?
Laredo is not just another Texas traffic market. It is the No. 1 U.S. border crossing by trade value and one of the most active commercial trucking corridors in the country. In 2025, the Port of Laredo handled more than $354 billion in trade, and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that Laredo handled 38.8% of all inbound commercial truck traffic from Mexico. That traffic moves through I-35, Loop 20, bridge corridors, industrial roads, and warehouse districts throughout Webb County.
That volume influences how crashes occur and how claims are defended. A Laredo truck accident may involve an out-of-state carrier, a cross-border shipment, a freight broker, a maintenance contractor, a cargo-loading company, and multiple insurance policies. The company behind the truck may already have its insurer, adjusters, and defense lawyers involved before the injured person has even seen the full medical picture.
These cases require early investigation into the driver, the truck, the route, the cargo, and the companies tied to the shipment. The more complicated the freight operation, the more important it is to identify who controlled the driver, who maintained the truck, who loaded the cargo, and who had the power to prevent the crash.
What Should You Do After a Truck Crash in Laredo?
The steps you take in the hours and days after the crash can affect your health, your evidence, and the value of your case. These actions often matter most:
- Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and spinal damage may not fully appear for hours or days. A delay in treatment can also give the insurer room to question the connection between the crash and your injuries.
- Report the crash to Laredo Police or the Webb County Sheriff’s Department and request the incident report number.
- Photograph the scene, the truck’s U.S. Department of Transportation number on the cab door, vehicle positions, visible injuries, road conditions, traffic signals, and signage.
- Collect the commercial driver’s information, the motor carrier’s name, and the insurer’s contact details.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to the carrier’s insurer before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters work for the insurer, and an early statement can be used against you before you know the full extent of your injuries.
- Contact a Laredo truck accident attorney early so a preservation letter can be sent to the carrier. Federal rules require motor carriers to keep driver records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months, but other data, including black box data, dispatch communications, video, and maintenance records, may be harder to recover if no one acts quickly.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Commercial Truck Crash in Webb County?
Liability in a commercial truck crash rarely stops at the driver. Depending on the facts of the crash, responsible parties may include:
- The truck driver, for hours-of-service violations, distracted driving, impairment, or reckless maneuvering through a congested port corridor
- The motor carrier, for negligent hiring, authorizing fatigued driving, or failing to maintain the vehicle
- Third-party maintenance providers, when improper service or deferred maintenance contributed to mechanical failure
- Vehicle or component manufacturers, when a defective part caused or worsened the crash
- Cargo loading companies, when improperly secured freight caused instability or load shift
Liability often extends beyond the driver to the company that employed them, controlled the shipment, maintained the vehicle, or profited from the freight movement. A careful investigation can identify each party whose choices contributed to the crash.
What Damages Can You Recover After a Laredo Truck Accident?
Compensation in a commercial truck accident case usually falls into two main categories.
Economic damages cover financial losses that can be calculated, including medical bills, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and property damage.
Non-economic damages cover the personal losses that do not fit neatly on a bill or receipt, including physical pain, emotional distress, psychological harm, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
In rare cases, Texas law may also allow exemplary damages, often called punitive damages, when the evidence shows fraud, malice, or gross negligence by clear and convincing evidence. In a truck accident case, that may involve facts such as falsified driver logs, knowingly dispatching a dangerously fatigued driver, or putting a mechanically unsafe truck on the road. These damages are not available in every case and are subject to Texas law.
The amount recoverable depends on the facts, the injuries, the available insurance, and the strength of the evidence.
How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Texas?
Texas law gives most injured people two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. In wrongful death cases, the two-year period generally begins on the date of death. The controlling statute is Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003.
That deadline may feel distant while you are still recovering, but truck accident cases require early action. Federal rules require motor carriers to retain driver records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months. Other evidence, including black box data, onboard video, dispatch communications, inspection records, and maintenance documents, may become harder to obtain if the carrier is not placed on notice.
An attorney can send a preservation letter requiring the carrier to keep relevant evidence. The earlier that happens, the stronger the investigation can be.
Common Truck Crash Scenarios in the Laredo Port Corridor
- Illegal turns at industrial intersections (Loop 20, Mines Road, Killam Industrial)
- Cross-border carrier crashes on I-35 north of the bridges
- Bridge-corridor collisions between Bridge 1, Bridge 2, the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, and the World Trade Bridge
- Warehouse and freight-yard backing/forklift incidents
- Cargo-related crashes from improperly secured loads
- Maintenance-failure crashes on long-haul trucks at the end of their route
Frequently Asked Questions About Laredo Truck Accident Claims
What Should I Do If the Trucking Company’s Insurer Calls Me First?
Do not give a recorded statement or discuss fault before speaking with an attorney. The carrier’s adjuster works for the insurer, and their job is to limit the company’s exposure. An early statement can be used against you before you know the full extent of your injuries or the evidence involved. Once we are retained, we handle communication with the insurer directly.
How Do I Know If I Have a Claim Against the Trucking Company?
You may have a claim against the trucking company if the driver caused or contributed to the crash while working for the carrier. The carrier may also be responsible if its own conduct played a role, such as unsafe hiring, poor training, ignored maintenance problems, or pressure that encouraged unsafe driving.
A free consultation allows us to review the facts, identify the driver, carrier, insurer, and other potentially responsible parties, and explain what legal options may be available before you decide what to do next.
What If the Truck Was Registered Outside Texas?
Out-of-state and international carriers operating in Texas are still subject to Texas civil law and applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. If the crash happened in Webb County, the case may be filed there when Texas jurisdiction and venue requirements are met.
The carrier’s home state does not automatically prevent a Webb County case. In our record verdict case, the carrier was based in Wisconsin, but the crash happened in Laredo and was tried in Webb County.
How Long Does a Laredo Truck Accident Case Take to Resolve?
Timelines vary based on the severity of the injuries, the number of parties involved, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial. Catastrophic injury cases typically take longer because establishing the full medical picture and long-term financial impact takes time. We do not pressure clients toward early settlement when the long-term picture is still unclear. Early offers often come before the full medical picture, long-term work impact, and available evidence are clear.
Does Texas Allow Recovery If I Was Partially at Fault?
Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. An injured person can recover damages if their percentage of responsibility is 50% or less. Any recovery is reduced by that person’s share of fault.
For example, if a jury awards $1,000,000 and finds the injured driver 20% responsible, the recovery is reduced by $200,000. If they are found more than 50% responsible, Texas law bars recovery. Because trucking companies and insurers often dispute fault, it is worth having the crash evidence reviewed before accepting their version of what happened.
What If a Loved One Was Killed in a Laredo Truck Crash?
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004, surviving spouses, children, and parents may file a wrongful death claim for losses including lost financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and funeral and burial expenses. A separate survival claim under § 71.021 can recover damages the deceased person could have recovered if they had lived. We handle wrongful death and survival cases involving commercial trucks in Webb County and surrounding areas.
Injured in a Laredo Truck Crash? Talk to a Lawyer Before the Carrier Controls the Story.
The days and weeks after a serious truck crash can shape the entire claim. The carrier’s insurer may already be investigating, reviewing driver conduct, and preparing its defense. Evidence showing what happened in the cab, how long the driver had been on the road, and whether the truck was safe may still exist, but it may not remain available without early action.
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis. No fee is charged unless compensation is recovered. Call us at 956-758-3276 or submit our contact form to tell us what happened in your case.
We serve people in Laredo, Webb County, and surrounding areas of South Texas.
Written By Will Clark
Will Clark is a hard-working and aggressive Texas and Colorado trial lawyer. He prides himself on always putting his clients first and stopping at nothing to ensure they receive the results they deserve. Will Clark is a proud member of the Texas Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, along with many others. Will Clark attended the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in Texas. As a trial and personal injury lawyer, Will Clark has won numerous Top 100 personal injury jury verdicts for the state of Texas, demonstrating his deep understanding of what it takes to win cases similar to yours.
