The person or company liable in a truck accident may include the driver, the trucking company, a vehicle parts manufacturer, or another third party, depending on the circumstances. If you’ve been hurt in a crash and aren’t sure who is at fault, a Houston truck accident lawyer can help you figure it out and fight to hold the right parties accountable.
Truck accident cases are rarely simple. Unlike a two-car collision, these crashes often involve multiple companies, different insurance policies, and serious injuries that make recovery even more stressful. Knowing who is legally liable is the key to protecting yourself and getting the help you need during a difficult time.
How Haque Law Determines Liability in Truck Accident Cases
At Haque Law, we understand that victims often come to us overwhelmed and uncertain. Your medical bills may be piling up. You might be unable to work. And in many cases, you’re still waiting for clear answers about how the crash even happened. That’s where our truck accident lawyers come in.
Under Texas law, any party whose negligence caused or contributed to a crash can be held liable. We don’t just stop at the driver. We dig deeper to uncover issues like improper maintenance, illegal schedules, or even defective truck parts. This comprehensive approach gives you the strongest chance at recovering full compensation.
Multiple Parties Can Be Liable in a Truck Accident
Liability in truck accidents depends on the facts, but here are some of the most common parties we investigate:
- Truck drivers: Liable if they were speeding, distracted, fatigued, under the influence, or breaking traffic laws
- Trucking companies: May be liable for negligent hiring, poor training, or pressuring drivers to break safety rules
- Cargo loaders: Can be liable if unsecured or uneven loads caused the truck to tip, sway, or crash
- Maintenance contractors: May be liable for failed brakes, bald tires, or other mechanical issues if they neglected proper repairs
- Parts or vehicle manufacturers: Liable if a defective component, such as a faulty steering system or underride guard, caused or worsened the crash
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001. You can recover damages as long as you’re not more than 50 percent at fault. If an insurance company tries to shift blame onto you, we will push back hard with facts and evidence.
What Evidence Proves Liability in a Truck Crash?
Getting compensation depends on proving who was at fault. At Haque Law, we act quickly to gather and protect critical evidence. The trucking companies often have legal teams working against you from day one, so it’s important to act fast.
Here’s some of the evidence we pursue:
- Electronic logging device (ELD) data: Shows how long the driver was behind the wheel and whether they followed rest requirements
- Black box records: Reveal speed, braking, and sudden maneuvers right before the crash
- Driver logs and personnel files: Help identify violations, fatigue, or improper training
- Truck inspection and repair records: Show whether the vehicle was safe to be on the road.
- Photos, videos, and witness statements: Provide visual context and backup your version of the event
- Expert analysis: Help clarify both cause and long-term impact, especially accident reconstruction specialists and medical professionals
We work with trusted professionals to build a complete picture of what happened and who should be held liable for your injuries.
Why Establishing Liability Matters for Your Recovery
When you’ve been seriously injured, knowing who is liable is about more than assigning blame. It’s the foundation of your financial and physical recovery. The people or companies who caused your injuries should be the ones to pay for your medical care, lost income, and ongoing needs—not you.
In truck accident cases, victims often face longer recoveries, higher costs, and bigger hurdles from insurance companies. The injuries may require surgery, months of physical therapy, or changes to your entire lifestyle.
That’s why it’s critical to uncover every possible source of liability. The more parties we can hold accountable, the better your chances of receiving full compensation.
Why Choose Haque Law to Handle Your Truck Accident Claim?
At Haque Law, we do more than file paperwork. We advocate for your healing, your rights, and your future. With over 80 years of combined experience and tens of millions recovered for injured clients, we bring the experience and dedication you need to face powerful trucking companies head-on.
Our firm was founded on a deep understanding of healthcare. Our lead attorney spent over a decade as a hospital CEO and COO, which means we know exactly what kind of care injured victims need—not just today, but for the rest of their lives.
We use that knowledge to build stronger cases, negotiate smarter, and ensure your long-term needs are never overlooked. We also provide practical help, like:
- Coordinating medical care and specialists
- Helping with transportation to appointments
- Working directly with Medicaid, Medicare, and lien holders
- Managing your case entirely in–house, from start to finish
You won’t be passed around or left in the dark. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Call the Haque to Hold the Right Parties Liable for Your Truck Accident
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you were injured in a truck crash and want to know who is legally liable, Haque Law is ready to help. Our team comes to you with inside knowledge of the devastating effects of the injuries you’ve experienced and the trials of recovery.
We truly understand what you’ve been through and are uniquely equipped to fight for your well-being. Haque Law offers free consultations, works on a contingency basis, and is willing to travel to meet with you if you can’t come to us.
Don’t settle with the insurance company before you know what your case is truly worth. Let our deep medical insight and in-house legal team uncover the full picture and fight for what you deserve. Call the Haque today to get started and take the first step toward recovery, justice, and peace of mind.
