Trucking Accidents

Trucking Accident Lawyer in El Paso, TX

Holding Negligent Truck Drivers and Companies Accountable

Trucking accidents can cause devastating injuries and lifelong consequences. At The Law Office of Jorge Luis Rivas, Jr., we represent victims of serious truck collisions across El Paso and West Texas. Our firm fights to hold negligent drivers, trucking companies, and insurers accountable for the harm they cause.

When large trucks like 18-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and delivery trucks collide with passenger cars, the results are often catastrophic. Victims may face severe injuries, medical bills, lost wages, or even the loss of a loved one. Attorney Jorge Luis Rivas, Jr. has extensive experience pursuing justice and full compensation for victims of these complex and high-stakes cases.

A distracted trucking driver caused a major accident on a main highway that crashed into the median and another vehicle causing personal injury to the victim.
An 18 wheeler crashed head on into another vehicle. The other vehicle is unrecognizable. An officer is examining the trucking crash site.

Why Trucking Accident Cases Are Different

Trucking accident claims require more than basic auto accident experience. They often involve:

Federal and state trucking regulations (FMCSA compliance)
-Company liability for negligent hiring, training, or maintenance
-Multiple responsible parties, such as the driver, carrier, or cargo company
-Black box data, logbooks, and GPS evidence are critical to proving negligence

Our team conducts detailed investigations and works with accident reconstruction experts to build strong cases that maximize recovery for our clients.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

-Driver fatigue or logbook violations
-Speeding or aggressive driving
-Distracted driving or cell phone use
-Improper loading or unsecured cargo
-Poor truck maintenance or brake failure
-Negligent hiring or lack of driver training

18 wheeler truck going through a tunnel. It is night time and the night lights are yellow.

Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle

The Law Office of Jorge Luis Rivas, Jr. represents clients injured in all types of trucking accidents, including:

18-Wheeler Accidents

Involving semi-trucks and tractor-trailers on highways

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Collisions with vehicles used for business or transport

Business Truck Accidents

Crashes involving company-owned or fleet trucks

Delivery Truck Accidents

accidents with Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or local delivery vehicles

Each type of truck accident requires a tailored legal approach depending on the vehicle, ownership, and insurance policies involved.

Get Legal Help After a Trucking Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Attorney Jorge Luis Rivas, Jr. is dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you recover the compensation you deserve.

Insurance companies and trucking corporations have teams of lawyers working to limit what they pay — but you don’t have to fight them by yourself. Our firm has the knowledge, experience, and resources to investigate your case, prove liability, and pursue the maximum recovery for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

We treat every client like family — providing personal attention, clear communication, and aggressive representation from start to finish. You won’t pay us anything unless we win your case.

Call 915-533-7200 today to schedule a consultation. Let us fight for your future while you focus on healing.