Every day, thousands of 18-wheelers move freight through Houston, Baytown, Texas City, and the Gulf Coast industrial corridor. When these massive trucks collide with smaller vehicles, the results are life-changing. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we combine decades of maritime, industrial, and highway litigation experience to represent victims of catastrophic truck crashes across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Our attorneys understand the unique overlap between port logistics and over-the-road freight, where longshoremen, refinery contractors, and everyday Texans share crowded routes with heavy commercial traffic. We pursue the trucking companies, brokers, and insurers responsible for unsafe practices that lead to deadly collisions.
Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas
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Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
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Overloaded or improperly secured freight leaving the port
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Distracted or impaired driving
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Brake failure and poor maintenance
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Negligent hiring, training, and supervision by carriers
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Unsafe equipment leaving refineries or terminal yards
From I-10, Highway 225, Beltway 8, and Highway 146 to Corpus Christi’s refinery district, we investigate every angle — reviewing dash-cam data, ECM downloads, bill-of-lading records, and driver logs to prove fault and maximize recovery.
What You Can Recover
Truck accidents often result in devastating harm — from spinal injuries and burns to wrongful death. Our firm fights for full compensation, including:
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Medical expenses and long-term rehabilitation
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Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
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Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
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Loss of consortium or companionship
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Punitive damages for gross negligence or reckless conduct
Experienced Texas Trucking Attorneys with Maritime & Industrial Insight
Unlike general personal-injury firms, Gilman & Allison’s attorneys are U.S. Merchant Marine-licensed professionals with hands-on experience in port operations, cargo logistics, and industrial safety. That background gives us an edge when a collision involves tractor-trailers serving refineries, container terminals, or offshore supply operations.
We’ve represented victims from the Houston Ship Channel to the Port of Corpus Christi, building cases that hold negligent carriers and contractors accountable under Texas negligence law, FMCSA regulations, and federal interstate-commerce standards.
Our approach is simple: investigate aggressively, litigate strategically, and never settle for less than full justice.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck collision, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622 | 📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
