Corpus Christi Truck Accident Lawyer

A Corpus Christi truck accident lawyer from the Mike Slocumb Law Firm can help you or your loved ones recover the damages caused by commercial vehicles, by utilizing federal and Texas law.

An 18-wheeler hauling crude oil from the Permian Basin can weigh 80,000 pounds at highway speed. When one collides with a passenger vehicle on I-37 or the Crosstown Expressway, the damage is rarely simple. This is where our personal injury team comes in to help.

Call us: (888) 302-3669, or contact us online, for a free consultation. Evidence disappears fast, and so do your legal options.

Why Corpus Christi Has a Truck Problem Unlike Anywhere Else in Texas

Corpus Christi is the United States’ number one crude oil export gateway. In 2024, port customers moved 206.5 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, a seventh consecutive annual record, including 130.5 million tons of crude at roughly 2.4 million barrels per day. Tanker trucks, flatbeds, petrochemical haulers, and Eagle Ford oilfield vehicles pack I-37, SH-286, the Harbor Bridge corridor, and South Padre Island Drive around the clock.

That volume creates serious crash exposure for everyone driving in Nueces County. At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, we have recovered over $500 million for injured clients nationwide and serve Corpus Christi through our Houston office. As part of our team of Corpus Christi personal injury attorneys, we bring the same aggressive investigation to every commercial truck case we accept in the Coastal Bend.

What We Do from the Moment You Hire Us

Truck accident cases carry a layer of complexity that standard car crashes do not. Liability can fall on the driver, the carrier, the cargo loader, the truck manufacturer, or a maintenance contractor, and identifying each one requires moving fast.

Immediate evidence hold. We send a formal spoliation letter demanding the carrier preserve ELD records, dashcam footage, black box data, and Hours of Service logs before the six-month retention window closes.
FMCSA violation analysis. We review hours-of-service compliance, cargo securement records, brake and tire inspections, and drug testing results to identify any federal regulations the driver or company may have violated.
Litigation-ready investigation. We retain accident reconstruction experts and are prepared to file in the 347th District Court at 901 Leopard Street or in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas at 1133 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, whichever venue best serves your case.
Full compensation pursuit. We fight for medical costs, future care, lost wages, earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and, when a crash proves fatal, wrongful death damages under Texas law for your family.

We represent clients throughout the Coastal Bend, including Portland, Robstown, Calallen, Flour Bluff, and Aransas Pass, who were injured on the freight routes connecting those communities to the port.

Why Corpus Christi Clients Choose Us

We Know Every Freight Route in Nueces County

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Corpus Christi District oversees the highway network across Nueces, Aransas, and San Patricio Counties. We know where the high-crash corridors are, how coastal fog and Gulf squalls reduce visibility on the Harbor Bridge approach, and which arguments the major petrochemical carriers and their insurers use in Nueces County courtrooms.

You Get Direct Access to Your Legal Team

From intake to resolution, you have a direct line to the attorneys working your case. We communicate at every stage in plain language, in English or Spanish, and on your schedule rather than ours.

Contingency Fees, Zero Financial Risk

You pay nothing unless we win. No retainer, no hourly billing, no upfront consultation fee.

Getting Started Takes Three Steps

Step 1: Call (888) 302-3669 or message us online. We evaluate your case for free and tell you directly whether you have a viable claim.

Step 2: We investigate while you recover, issue the spoliation demand, gather all available evidence, and handle every insurer communication.

Step 3: We negotiate toward a full settlement or take the case to trial. We prepare every file as though it will go before a jury, because that preparation is what produces real results.

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Timing and Costs

Texas gives most truck accident victims two years to file suit, but ELD and Hours of Service records can be legally destroyed under 49 CFR § 395.8(k) after just six months. Retaining us early means we issue a preservation demand before that window closes.

If your crash involved a car or pickup rather than a commercial truck, our Corpus Christi car accident lawyers handle those claims under a separate, purpose-built approach. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that govern commercial carriers do not apply to standard auto crashes, which changes both the investigation strategy and the liable parties.

Get Help Today From Our Corpus Christi Truck Crash Attorneys

On I-37, the Crosstown Expressway, SH-286, or any port access road in Nueces County, the moments after a truck crash determine what evidence survives. Carrier insurance teams mobilize within hours. The legal hold letter we send on day one is often the difference between a strong case and a guessing game.

If you are ready to move forward, contact us today. Call (888) 302-3669, message us online, or request a callback. The Mike Slocumb Law Firm is here, and the first conversation costs you nothing.

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Client Testimonials

Our Clients TELL THEIR STORIES

I thank Mike Slocumb so much for changing my life “I thank Mike Slocumb so much for changing my life. David and Mike were like Angels to me. I didn’t know if I would ever walk again.”
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Our Nearest Office and How to Reach Us

We serve Corpus Christi and South Texas from our Houston office. Most clients start with a free phone or video consultation. If traveling in person, take I-37 North to San Antonio, then I-10 East into Houston, roughly two and a half hours from the Harbor Bridge.

Houston, TX | (888) 302-3669 | 550 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 370, Houston, TX 77027

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We can also arrange local meetings in Corpus Christi. Call us to discuss the most convenient option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Corpus Christi?

Texas sets a two-year filing deadline from the date of the accident. That clock is firm, but under 49 CFR § 395.8(k), a carrier can destroy ELD records and driver logs after just six months. Retaining an attorney early allows us to issue a legal hold before that evidence is lawfully lost.

Who can actually be held liable for a commercial truck crash in Nueces County?

Liability extends well beyond the driver. The trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance contractor, and component manufacturer can each carry independent legal exposure. In Corpus Christi cases involving oilfield service fleets or port drayage carriers, multiple entities often share responsibility, and we identify every one of them.

What should I do if the insurance adjuster calls me before I have a lawyer?

Decline to give any recorded statement. Adjusters are trained to ask questions that shift fault percentages or minimize injury severity. A single comment about feeling fine at the scene can undermine your claim significantly. Call us first at 281-595-1575, and we handle all carrier communications from that point forward.

What damages can I recover after a truck accident in Corpus Christi?

Recoverable damages include past and future medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, vehicle damage, physical pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In cases where the carrier showed gross negligence, such as knowingly dispatching a driver who exceeded federal hours-of-service limits, Texas law permits punitive damages on top of compensatory recovery. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, you may still recover even if you bear partial fault, as long as your share does not exceed 50 percent.

Does it cost anything to speak with a truck accident attorney?

No. The consultation is free and carries no obligation. We work on a contingency basis: you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you, with no hidden fees and no upfront costs.

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