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Truck and 18-wheeler accidents cause some of the most serious injuries and fatalities on Texas roads. These cases are not handled the same way as car wrecks. They involve commercial trucking companies, federal safety regulations, multiple insurance policies, and electronic evidence that can be lost within days.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident in Southeast Texas, you need a truck accident lawyer who understands how trucking companies defend these cases — and how to stop them.
Texas Truck Accident Lawyer With Statewide Authority — and Local Roots
Truck accidents are different. They involve commercial defendants, 18-wheelers, and electronic data that can disappear or be overwritten if it is not preserved immediately.
Tony Malley is one of the truck accident lawyers who helps decide what Texas lawyers need to know to properly handle trucking cases.
Tony Malley is a panel speaker and former course director for the Prosecuting & Defending Truck and Auto Collision Cases continuing legal education program of the State Bar of Texas. He teaches other attorneys what must be done in the first 48 hours after a truck accident and how to secure critical electronic evidence from commercial trucks before it is lost.
Just as important for local families: Tony Malley is a Beaumont, Texas native — born and raised. He is not an out-of-town lawyer advertising for cases in Southeast Texas. He understands the local roads, trucking corridors, courts, and communities affected by serious truck crashes.
In recent years, Tony Malley has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in truck and 18-wheeler accidents, using the same investigation and evidence-preservation strategies he teaches to other lawyers.
Experienced Texas Truck Accident Attorney
Local. Proven. Hands-On.
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Beaumont, Texas native — born and raised
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Former State Bar of Texas Course Director for trucking cases
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Teaches lawyers what to do in the first 48 hours after a truck accident
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Experience preserving truck black box data, ELDs, and fleet GPS systems
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Millions recovered in recent years from trucking and 18-wheeler companies
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Your case is handled personally — not passed off
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No fee unless we win
Your Case Is Handled by the Lawyer You Hire
Many truck accident cases are signed up locally and then handed off to junior associates or outside firms.
That does not happen here.
When you hire Malley Law Firm for a truck or 18-wheeler accident case:
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Tony Malley personally handles your case
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He is involved from the initial investigation through resolution
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Strategic decisions are made by an experienced trial lawyer — not delegated away
In serious trucking cases, early decisions matter. Experience matters. And direct involvement matters.
Why Truck Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents
Truck accident cases involve issues that do not exist in ordinary car crashes, including:
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
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Driver hours-of-service violations
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Corporate safety policies
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Maintenance and inspection failures
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Electronic driving and braking data
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Multiple insurance carriers and corporate defendants
Trucking companies often deploy investigators, lawyers, and insurance representatives immediately after a crash. Evidence can be altered, lost, or destroyed if action is not taken quickly.
What Must Happen in the First 48 Hours After a Truck Accident
The first 48 hours after a truck accident are critical. This is when key evidence is most vulnerable.
A knowledgeable truck accident lawyer will immediately take steps to:
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Send preservation and spoliation letters
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Identify and secure black box data
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Preserve electronic logging device records
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Obtain driver qualification and safety files
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Investigate maintenance and inspection records
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Document the crash scene before it changes
Mistakes made in the first days after a truck crash often cannot be fixed later.
Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Texas Truck Accident?
Truck accident cases often involve more than just the driver. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
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The truck driver
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The trucking company
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A freight broker or logistics company
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Maintenance or repair contractors
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The company that loaded the cargo
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Manufacturers of defective truck components
Identifying every responsible party is essential to maximizing recovery.
Common Causes of Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents
Truck accidents in Southeast Texas frequently involve:
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Driver fatigue or hours-of-service violations
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Distracted or impaired driving
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Speeding or unsafe lane changes
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Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
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Mechanical failures or poor maintenance
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Inadequate driver training or supervision
These crashes often result in catastrophic injuries or death due to the size and weight of commercial trucks.
Fatal Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
When a truck accident results in death, families are often left facing overwhelming grief, financial uncertainty, and unanswered questions.
A wrongful death claim may help recover compensation for:
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Loss of financial support
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Funeral and burial expenses
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Loss of companionship and guidance
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Mental anguish suffered by surviving family members
These cases require careful investigation and experienced handling from the very beginning.
Serving Southeast Texas Truck Accident Victims
We represent truck accident victims throughout Southeast Texas, including:
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Jefferson County
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Orange County
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Hardin County
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Chambers County
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Surrounding areas
If your crash involved an 18-wheeler, commercial truck, or company vehicle anywhere in Texas, help is available.
No Fee Unless We Win
Truck accident cases are expensive to investigate and litigate — but you do not pay upfront legal fees.
You owe no attorney’s fees unless we win your case.
Your consultation is free and confidential.
Speak With a Southeast Texas Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck or 18-wheeler accident, time matters. Evidence disappears. Memories fade. Trucking companies act quickly.
Contact Malley Law Firm today to speak directly with a Beaumont-born, Southeast Texas truck accident lawyer who will personally handle your case.