Undefeated Houston Truck Accident Lawyers
The more severe the crash, the more aggressively trucking companies and their lawyers will work to pay you and your family as little as possible—even going so far as to hide or destroy crucial evidence.
To protect your rights and ensure justice, you need an experienced legal team that knows how to act quickly, preserve key evidence, and hold all at-fault parties accountable.
Here’s what every truck accident victim should know about preserving evidence after a case and how our undefeated Texas truck accident attorneys can stand up, fight, and win a record-setting recovery.
What is Evidence in a Truck Accident Case?
In the eyes of the law, evidence is any type of information or material used to prove or disprove the facts of a case. In a Texas truck accident lawsuit, evidence is crucial for determining fault, the extent of damages, and the full compensation you and your family deserve. Without properly preserving evidence, it becomes much harder to prove the trucking company’s negligence and secure your financial future.
Key evidence in a truck accident case can include:
- Photos, video footage and measurements from the crash scene
- The truck’s black box (data recorder), a device that records essential data like the truck’s speed, braking patterns, and the driver’s actions in the moments leading up to the crash
- Truck driver logbook, which shows how long the truck driver was on the road
- Electronic Control Module (ECM) data, similar to black box data, which provides data about the truck’s mechanical systems
- Truck driver’s employment and training records, which can reveal the driver’s experience, qualifications, and any history of safety violations.
- Maintenance records that show whether the truck was properly maintained or if negligence contributed to the accident.
- Dashcam footage
- Cell phone records
- Police reports
- Other official reports
- Eyewitness accounts
- Expert witness testimony
- Medical records
- Lost wages documentation
- Insurance coverage details
By preserving and effectively using this evidence, our team can build a strong case to hold the trucking company accountable, demand the full compensation you deserve, and recover record-setting results.
What to Preserve After a Truck Accident
After a truck accident, securing crucial evidence can significantly strengthen your case. Here’s what you should preserve:
1. Photographs and video footage of the accident scene. Collect as many photos and videos from the scene as possible. These could come from you, a family member, bystanders, or even the police. Make sure to capture:
- Skid marks or any road damage
- Damage to your vehicle and the truck
- Your injuries
- Any other relevant scene elements, like road signs or weather conditions
2. Names and contact information. Record the names and contact details of everyone involved, including witnesses. Their testimony could play a critical role in verifying the facts.
3. The police report. Obtain a copy of the police report. This document provides an official account of the accident, including the officer’s observations and any statements made at the scene.
4. Details about the truck involved. Write down the trucking company’s name, the truck’s Department of Transportation (DOT) number (typically located on both sides of the truck), and the company’s insurance information. These details are vital for identifying liable parties.
5. Your recollection of the crash. As soon as possible, document everything you remember about the accident, even if it seems minor. Keep this in a folder along with the police report, witness information, medical receipts, and any other collected evidence. This will help ensure no important details are forgotten.
How Zehl & Associates Helps You Gather The Most Important Evidence After a Truck Accident
In the aftermath of a truck accident, trucking companies move quickly to “lose” or hide evidence, often deploying teams of experts—from neurologists to accident reconstructionists—to dispute your injuries. They may claim the crash was unavoidable or even try to blame you.
You have to move fast to level the playing field. At Zehl & Associates, we understand the pivotal role evidence plays in securing the full compensation you deserve. But uncovering the right evidence requires more than just effort—it requires a legal team with decades of experience, unparalleled expertise, and a proven track record of success.
With billions won for clients, our undefeated Texas truck accident attorneys are unmatched in their ability to collect and use evidence to hold trucking companies accountable.
We go above and beyond to build the strongest case possible:
- Accident Reconstruction
We send the best and brightest accident reconstruction team to the crash site and vehicle locations to gather physical evidence, such as road conditions, vehicle damage, and skid marks that establish how fast the truck was traveling at impact, if and when it braked, whether the driver was fatigued or distracted, and more. - Preserving Critical Records
We immediately obtain key documents like the truck driver’s logbook, the truck’s black box (event data recorder), and the electronic control module (ECM) records before they can be lost or altered. - Accessing Hidden Training Records
We obtain training records that trucking companies prefer to keep out of sight, revealing inadequate driver preparation or non-compliance with safety standards. - Consulting Top Doctors
We work with both our client’s treating doctors and our medical experts to determine the nature and severity of our client’s injuries, the doctors and specialists who are most qualified to treat them, and the cost and frequency of medical care that our clients will require in the future. - Depositions to Uncover the Truth
We conduct in-depth depositions with the truck driver, company representatives, and any experts hired by the defense, ensuring we uncover every detail and hold the responsible parties accountable. - Expert Knowledge of Federal Regulations
Our attorneys are highly experienced in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including Hours of Service rules. We know how to identify violations and use them to prove negligence (and gross negligence) on the part of the trucking company and driver. - Collaboration with Texas DPS and Investigators
We work closely with Texas Department of Public Safety officers and other officials who investigated your accident to confirm whether the driver misled authorities or lied at the scene. - Preventing Evidence Tampering
We take immediate legal action to ensure that the trucking company cannot tamper with or destroy evidence, safeguarding your case. - Unwavering Commitment to Clients
Every truck accident case is unique, but our relentless pursuit of justice is always the same —we know what evidence to look for, where to find it, and most importantly, how to use it to hold trucking companies and their drivers accountable for seriously injuring or killing other drivers or passengers in a crash.
How We Use Important Evidence To Recover Maximum Compensation
Truck accidents are often won or lost based on an attorney’s understanding of federal and state trucking regulations, modern technology, and their ability — and willingness — to take your case to trial and win. At Zehl & Associates, we devote whatever resources necessary to build your case with compelling, irrefutable evidence that leaves no room for doubt. And we don’t just win — we set records.
Our goal is twofold: to hold negligent trucking companies fully accountable for the harm they cause and to ensure that they are never able to put other drivers at risk again.
We use evidence to not only win cases, but set records on behalf of our clients:
- Proving What the Truck Driver Should Have Done to Prevent the Crash
After securing critical evidence like the black box data, logbooks, and crash scene analysis, we work alongside industry-leading experts and engineers to reconstruct the accident. We demonstrate exactly how the crash occurred and, more importantly, what the truck driver could and should have done to avoid it. This leaves no doubt that the trucking company failed in their duty to prevent the accident. - Documenting the Full Impact of the Crash
Once we’ve established fault, we use medical records, expert testimony, and economic analysis to show the full extent of the damage. This includes the immediate injuries, long-term effects on health, and the financial impact on our client’s future earning potential. By demonstrating the ongoing and future harm caused by the accident, we calculate the full compensation necessary to cover medical care, lost wages, and other expenses for the rest of our client’s life. - Using Advanced Technology to Strengthen Your Case
We leverage the latest in accident reconstruction software, electronic data logging, and even forensic animations to present a clear, undeniable narrative of the crash. These tools allow us to show exactly how the trucking company’s negligence led to the accident, making it easier for juries to understand complex technical details. - Demanding Maximum Compensation—Never Settling for Less
We NEVER settle for anything less than that the maximum compensation needed to provide for our clients. If the trucking company refuses to offer a fair settlement that fully compensates you and your family, we don’t hesitate to take the case to trial, where we remain undefeated. Our undefeated truck accident attorneys have a proven record of recovering the largest truck accident verdicts in history, and we’re prepared to fight for the maximum compensation every step of the way. - Holding the Trucking Company FULLY Accountable
Our goal isn’t just to win a case—it’s to set a precedent and make the roads safer. We ensure that trucking companies take responsibility for their actions and change their practices to protect other drivers in the future. By winning record-setting verdicts, and repeatedly recovering punitive damages on behalf of our clients, we send a powerful message: negligent behavior has consequences, and companies that fail to follow safety regulations will be held fully accountable for the harm they cause.
Our Track Record of Using Key Evidence to Win Record-Setting Results
At Zehl & Associates, we have a history of uncovering and using evidence that trucking companies tried to hide in order to secure the largest truck accident victories in Texas history.
Here are just a few of our latest wins on behalf of clients:
- $37.5 won using traffic video and a forensic animation of the accident to show the truck driver was distracted and never applied his brakes before rear-ending our client at 70 mph.
- $23.5M won using employment and training records to prove the truck driver didn’t have the training and experience needed to drive a company vehicle.
- $20M won using the 18 wheeler’s black-box data to prove the driver was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the crash.
- Record-setting, confidential settlement using onboard technology to prove the trucking company violated federal and state regulations.
- Record-setting, confidential settlement using evidence from the scene and the 18 wheeler’s Electronic Control Module (ECM) to prove that the truck driver was responsible
- $5.1M won using cell phone records and certified driving history to prove the truck driver was fatigued and driving in excess of federal hours of service limits.
No matter how hard trucking companies try to avoid responsibility, our undefeated truck accident attorneys don’t let them get away with it. We can’t be outworked, outmaneuvered, or intimidated—and we never back down when it comes to achieving record-setting results for our clients.
But don’t just take our word for it — hear what our clients have to say about working with us.
Undefeated Houston Truck Accident Attorneys: Call 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult Today
With Billions won, our Undefeated Houston Truck Accident Attorneys have the resources, skill, and experience to take on the largest trucking companies in the world and not only win, but set records. We have repeatedly recovered the largest truck accident verdicts and settlements in history on behalf of clients in Texas and across the U.S. And we do whatever it takes to secure your family’s future.
If you or a loved one were injured or tragically killed in a trucking accident, call us 1-888-603-3636 or send us a confidential email through our Contact Us form.
We’ll answer all your questions, explain your rights and options, and provide you with all the information you need to decide what’s best for you and your family.
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