EL PASO’S DEADLY TRUCK CORRIDORS: LET’S LOOK AT THE NUMBERS
El Paso’s position as Texas’s largest border crossing creates a perfect storm for catastrophic truck accidents. With constant commercial traffic flowing, El Paso faces unique dangers that the data painfully confirms.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso County recorded 965 commercial vehicle crashes in 2024 alone. Here’s what those crashes meant for our community:
- 10 fatal crashes resulting in 10 deaths
- 11 serious injury crashes that had life-changing injuries
- 108 crashes caused suspected minor injuries to 159 people
The concentration of crashes around our international bridges and freight corridors isn’t random. Heavy cross-border trade means tired drivers, overloaded trucks, and companies pushing deadlines at the expense of safety.
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WHY DO I NEED A TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER IN EL PASO
Truck accidents aren’t like regular car crashes. The trucking company has a team of lawyers and investigators at the scene before the ambulance leaves.
THEY KNOW FEDERAL TRUCKING LAWS YOU DON’T
Commercial trucks must follow complex federal regulations about driving hours, weight limits, and maintenance logs. When drivers violate these rules to meet deadlines, people get hurt.
Angel Reyes & Associates knows exactly which records to demand before they disappear. We check driver logs, maintenance records, and black box data that prove violations. Without a lawyer who understands these regulations, critical evidence vanishes within days.
MULTIPLE INSURANCE POLICIES MEAN MORE FIGHTS
Trucking companies carry multiple insurance policies worth millions. Each insurer has lawyers fighting to pay you nothing.
You’re facing the truck driver’s insurance, the trucking company’s coverage, cargo insurance, and sometimes separate trailer coverage. These companies point fingers at each other while you wait for medical bills to get paid.
EVIDENCE DISAPPEARS FAST
Trucking companies “routinely” destroy driving logs after 30 days. Security footage gets overwritten. Witnesses forget details.
We send investigators immediately to photograph skid marks, measure impact points, and interview witnesses while memories are fresh. This evidence makes or breaks your case.
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WHAT ARE COMMON TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURIES
When an 80,000-pound truck hits your car, your body absorbs tremendous force. Even “minor” truck accidents cause injuries that change your life forever.
Injuries We See in El Paso Truck Crashes
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: Your head doesn’t need to hit anything to suffer brain damage. The violent motion alone causes bleeding and swelling, which may not show for days.
- Spinal Cord Damage: The impact can be herniated discs or fractured vertebrae, leading to paralysis or chronic pain. Many victims need multiple surgeries and never fully recover.
- Internal Bleeding: Seatbelts save lives but can cause internal organ damage in high-impact crashes. Your liver, spleen, or kidneys might be bleeding while you feel “fine” at the scene.
- Crushed Limbs and Amputations: When trucks override smaller vehicles, occupants suffer crushing injuries. Some victims lose limbs at the scene; others face amputation days later due to damage.
- PTSD and Psychological Trauma: The terror of a truck bearing down on you doesn’t end at the hospital. Many victims can’t drive again, suffer panic attacks, and need extensive therapy.
These catastrophic injuries require lifelong medical care that insurance companies don’t want to pay for.
LIABILITY IN TRUCK ACCIDENT CASES
Proving fault in your El Paso truck accident isn’t as simple as pointing to the driver who hit you. Multiple parties share responsibility, and each has lawyers fighting to blame someone else.
WHO’S ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE?
- The Truck Driver might have been speeding, texting, or driving beyond legal hours.
- The Trucking Company could have pushed unrealistic deadlines, failed to maintain vehicles, and hired drivers with bad records. They’re liable for their driver’s actions under Texas law.
- The Loading Company could have overloaded the trailer or secured the cargo incorrectly. When loads shift, trucks jackknife and kill people.
- The Maintenance Provider could have signed off on faulty brakes or worn tires. Their negligence makes them liable for your injuries.
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Insurance companies will claim you’re partially at fault to reduce what they pay. If they convince a jury you’re 51% responsible, you get nothing.
They’ll say you were speeding, changed lanes suddenly, or should have avoided the accident. Without experienced lawyers protecting you, these tactics work.
Angel Reyes & Associates knows how to prove the trucking company’s negligence while defending against blame-shifting tactics.
GET THE EL PASO TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER WHO WINS
For over 30 years, Angel Reyes & Associates has fought trucking companies across Texas and won substantial settlements for families just like yours. We know El Paso’s dangerous corridors, understand federal trucking regulations, and have the resources to take on massive insurance companies.
Our El Paso personal injury attorneys handle everything while you focus on healing. We investigate immediately, preserve critical evidence, and fight for every dollar you deserve. You pay nothing unless we win.
Call Angel Reyes & Associates now for your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 because truck accidents don’t wait for business hours. Let us start fighting for you today.
EL PASO CAR AND TRUCK ACCIDENT FAQS
What factors contribute to the success of a truck accident case?
Strong cases have clear evidence of trucking violations, documented medical injuries, and preserved physical evidence from the scene. The faster you get legal help to secure black box data, driver logs, and witness statements, the stronger your case becomes.
How long does it typically take to resolve a truck accident?
Most truck accident cases settle within 12-18 months, though complex cases with severe injuries may take 2-3 years. Cases resolve faster when you have attorneys who prepare for trial from day one, forcing insurance companies to negotiate seriously rather than stall.