Texas Truck Accident Lawyers
Tim Tate
Claire Tate Rehmet
Chris Rehmet
$13,000,000
Gross Recovery
Pedestrian Accident
Wrongful Death
$10,750,000
Gross Recovery
Motorcycle Wreck
Head Injury
$9,500,000
Gross Recovery
Defective Product
Brain Injury
$6,500,000
Gross Recovery
Workplace Accident
Head Injury
Truck Accident Attorneys Serving McKinney, Sherman, and North Texas
Have you been injured in a Texas truck accident? Tate Accident Law is a family-owned firm serving McKinney, Sherman, and communities across North Texas. If you need a Texas truck accident lawyer, our team can move quickly to preserve critical evidence, including ELD and ECM data, driver files, inspection records, and maintenance history.
With 30+ years of experience, we help injured clients pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain, and other losses. Start with a free case review. You pay no attorney fees unless we win compensation for you.
Why Choose Tate Accident Law for Your Truck Accident Case?
- 30+ years serving injured Texans: Tate Accident Law has helped clients and families across North Texas after serious accidents.
- Local offices in McKinney and Sherman: The firm serves clients in Collin County, Grayson County, and nearby communities.
- Fast evidence preservation: Truck accident claims may involve ELD data, ECM data, dashcam footage, driver files, and maintenance records.
- Experience with trucking regulations: Truck cases may involve FMCSA rules, hours-of-service records, and commercial vehicle safety requirements.
- Insurance coverage review: The team looks for all available coverage, including primary, excess, and umbrella policies when applicable.
- No fee unless we win: You do not pay attorney fees unless compensation is recovered for you.
- Free case review: Speak with a truck accident attorney about your next steps.
What a Texas Truck Accident Attorney Can Do for You
After a serious truck crash, the trucking company and its insurer may begin investigating right away. You may still be getting medical care when evidence is already being reviewed.
A Texas truck accident attorney can step in early to protect your claim. Tate Accident Law can review what happened, send preservation letters, request key records, and handle communication with the insurance company.
Our team looks closely at the evidence that makes truck cases different. If the insurer refuses to make a fair offer, we can prepare your case for litigation.
How Your Case Works
- Intake: We start with a free case review so you can explain what happened and get answers about your next steps. If you hire us, we open your claim right away. We also notify the insurers and send preservation letters to protect important evidence.
- Investigation: We gather the crash report, scene photos, video footage, and witness statements. In truck accident cases, we also work to secure evidence that may be controlled by the trucking company, including ELD and ECM data, driver files, maintenance records, inspection logs, dashcam footage, and telematics. We also identify all available insurance coverage.
- Medical Care and Damages: We help make sure your injuries are properly documented. Our team tracks medical bills, missed work, future care needs, and the ways the crash has affected your daily life.
- Negotiation: We build a trial-ready demand that explains liability and documents your losses. We negotiate with the insurers and keep you informed before any settlement decision is made. You decide whether to accept an offer.
- Litigation: If the insurance company does not make a fair offer, we can file a lawsuit and prepare your case for court. That may include discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation. We keep you updated as the case moves forward.
Compensation a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You Pursue
A serious truck crash can affect your daily life for many years to come. A Texas truck accident lawyer can help document your losses, including health and income changes, and build a claim that reflects the full impact of the collision.
Depending on your case, compensation may include:
- Medical bills
- Future treatment
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Wrongful death damages
The value of a claim depends on many factors. Tate Accident Law can review your case and explain what compensation may be available in your unique situation.
Local Presence: McKinney & Sherman
With offices in McKinney and Sherman, we serve clients across Collin and Grayson Counties. Choose the office closest to you. You’ll work with the same trial-ready team at both locations.
Tate Accident Law – Sherman, Texas (Grayson County)
Tate Accident Law – McKinney, Texas (Collin County)
Call a Truck Accident Attorney in McKinney
118 S Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069 • (972) 433-6113
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2902 N. US Hwy 75, Sherman, TX 75090 • (903) 892-4440
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Truck Accidents
How are truck accident cases different from car accident cases?
Truck accident cases often involve federal safety rules, commercial insurance policies, trucking company records, and evidence that may be controlled by the carrier. A truck accident attorney can help preserve key records and investigate every party that may share responsibility.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas personal injury cases, you have two years from the date the claim accrues to file a lawsuit. Some exceptions may apply, so it is best to speak with a Texas truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after the crash. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 generally sets a two-year deadline for personal injury claims.
Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault for a truck accident?
You may still recover compensation if you are 50% or less responsible for the accident. Texas law bars recovery when a claimant’s percentage of responsibility is greater than 50%.
What insurance coverage applies in a truck accident case?
Truck accident cases may involve the trucking company’s primary liability policy, excess coverage, umbrella coverage, or other policies tied to the vehicle, driver, cargo, broker, or shipper. Federal rules set minimum financial responsibility levels for certain motor carriers, including $750,000 for some for-hire property carriers and higher minimums for some hazardous materials.
Should I give a recorded statement after a truck accident?
You should avoid giving a recorded statement before getting legal advice. Insurance adjusters may ask questions in ways that limit your claim. Tate Accident Law can handle insurer communication and help protect your case.
What compensation can I recover after a Texas truck accident?
You may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses caused by the crash.
How much does it cost to hire Tate Accident Law?
Tate Accident Law offers free case reviews and handles truck accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney fees unless the firm wins compensation for you.
