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Trucking & Personal Injury

Houston's Trucking Accident Attorney — Fighting the Carriers That Think They're Untouchable

When a semi-truck destroys a family, the carrier's insurance team is mobilized within hours. Jimmy Ardoin has spent 20+ years doing the same thing — for the people on the other side of that crash. Trial-ready. Always.

What We Handle

Trucking & Personal Injury Cases

These are the cases Jimmy Ardoin fights — in depositions, at mediation, and in front of juries.

18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Accidents
Oilfield Accidents & Injuries
Catastrophic & Fatal Accidents
FMCSA Violations & Carrier Liability
Wrongful Death
Burn & Spinal Injuries
Why This Case Is Different

This Is Not a Car Accident. Don't Treat It Like One.

When a passenger car hits you, you're dealing with a single driver and their insurance. When a semi-truck hits you, you're dealing with a carrier corporation, a federally regulated industry, a team of adjusters mobilized within hours, and a legal team that specializes in minimizing payouts.

The stakes are different. The evidence is different. The federal regulations are different. And the potential verdict is different — because carrier policies are worth millions, not thousands.

  • Federal regulations (FMCSA) create liability opportunities a car accident doesn't have
  • Black box data must be preserved before it's overwritten — usually within 30 days
  • Driver Hours of Service logs can prove exhaustion and carrier negligence
  • Carrier insurance policies can run into the millions — not the hundreds of thousands
Our Approach

We Prepare Every Case for Trial. Because That's What Gets Results.

Jimmy doesn't settle early to close files. He prepares every trucking case as if it's going to trial — because the carriers pay more when they know you'll actually try it.

The moment you hire Jimmy Ardoin, the other side knows they're in a real fight. That knowledge has value — and it shows up in the numbers.

$10,000,000 Jury verdict — business fraud case taken over 4 weeks before trial. Demonstrates what trial preparation and willingness to fight produces.
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Common Questions

Trucking Accident FAQ

How long do I have to file a trucking accident claim in Texas? +
In Texas, the general statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident. However, trucking cases involve federal regulations, black box data that gets overwritten, and carrier evidence that disappears fast. You should call an attorney within days — not months. The earlier you act, the more evidence we can preserve.
What evidence is critical in a trucking accident case? +
Critical evidence includes: the truck's black box (Electronic Control Module), dashcam footage, driver logs (Hours of Service records), maintenance records, drug and alcohol test results, FMCSA compliance history, and the carrier's insurance policy. This evidence must be preserved immediately — carriers have teams that start working the scene within hours of an accident.
How much is my trucking accident case worth? +
Trucking accident cases can be worth significantly more than standard car accident cases. Carrier policies typically run into the millions. FMCSA violations can support punitive damages. Catastrophic injuries — spinal, burn, wrongful death — drive larger verdicts. Every case is different, and the only way to know is to have an attorney evaluate your specific facts in a free consultation.
What federal regulations apply to trucking accidents? +
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) governs commercial trucking through regulations covering Hours of Service (how long a driver can be on the road without rest), vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements, drug and alcohol testing protocols, cargo securement standards, and driver qualification rules. Violations of these regulations can establish liability and support significantly larger verdicts than a standard negligence claim.
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