Truck Accident Attorney in Victoria, TX
Over 30 Years Fighting for South Texas Truck Accident Victims
Victoria County sits where US-59, US-77, and US-87 converge, making it one of the busiest freight crossroads in South Texas. Long-haul carriers, agricultural haulers, and oilfield service vehicles connected to Eagle Ford Shale move through this corridor daily. When one of those vehicles causes a crash, the consequences are rarely simple. TxDOT recorded 91 commercial motor vehicle crashes in Victoria County in 2024, including 7 serious-injury crashes that produced 9 serious injuries.
At Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys, we’ve represented injured individuals across South Texas since 1992. Victoria clients work directly with attorneys Blake Brunkenhoefer and Michael Mathis from the first call through resolution. No case managers. No junior associates. Michael Mathis’s background includes complex personal injury litigation involving trucking accidents, and that experience shapes how we approach every claim from the start.
Truck accident cases are more legally complex than standard car accidents. They involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and insurance carriers with dedicated defense teams who begin building their case immediately after a crash.
If you or someone you love was injured by an 18-wheeler or commercial truck in Victoria County, call us at (361) 310-5299 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Victoria Victims Choose Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys
Over more than 30 years, we’ve handled over 2,000 cases and secured more than $200 million in recoveries for clients across South Texas. Those results reflect a consistent approach: we prepare every case as though it will go to trial. That posture can change how trucking company insurers respond to our demands from day one.
Blake Brunkenhoefer holds membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the most selective trial lawyer organizations in the country, and the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum. Our firm holds the AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethics, and has been recognized multiple years as a Texas Super Lawyer. Michael Mathis earned his J.D. with Highest Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
Trucking companies and their insurers deploy investigators almost immediately after a serious crash. A firm that prepares for trial rather than angling for a quick settlement can put you in a stronger negotiating position from the first demand letter forward.
After a serious truck accident in Victoria, two tracks run simultaneously: building the liability case through evidence collection and investigation, and calculating every category of loss you’ve suffered or may suffer going forward.
How We Build Your Victoria Truck Accident Claim
Commercial trucks carry electronic logging devices and onboard data recorders that capture speed, braking, steering input, and hours driven. That data can disappear. Trucking companies may overwrite it or claim it was lost if a legal hold notice isn’t issued quickly. We move fast to preserve the evidence your case depends on.
Key evidence in a big rig accident claim includes:
- Official accident report from Victoria Police Department or Texas DPS
- Black box and ELD data
- Driver qualification files and hours-of-service logs
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Cargo manifests
- Surveillance or dashcam footage
- Witness statements
Trucking company investigators work the scene almost immediately after a crash. Early legal action can prevent evidence from disappearing and can protect your ability to prove liability. We prepare every evidentiary record as though a jury will scrutinize it, and Michael Mathis’s background in complex trucking litigation directly informs how we approach that process.
Damages You Can Pursue After a Truck Accident
A serious crash involving a semi-truck or tractor-trailer can produce losses that extend years into the future. We work to recover the full value of what you’ve lost, not just what’s easy to document.
Economic Damages
These include current and future medical expenses such as hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, medication, and assistive devices, as well as lost income from missed work, diminished future earning capacity, and property damage.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life, including the inability to engage in activities you previously enjoyed, are compensable losses under Texas law.
Wrongful Death Claims
When a truck accident is fatal, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim covering funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship, and the financial support the deceased would have provided.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death claims. For personal injury claims, that clock generally starts on the date of the accident. For wrongful death claims, it begins on the date of death. Missing that deadline means losing the right to pursue compensation in court entirely. If you were injured in a Victoria County truck accident, contacting an attorney promptly isn’t just advisable. It’s important to protecting your claim.
Our FAQ
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Should I just take the money the insurance company offers me?
There are many cases in which this is the best course of action. For one, if you were not badly injured or weren’t injured at all and your car has minimal damage, you might not want or need to seek further damages, especially when that can take months. However, if an insurance company makes a low first offer, then you may want to consult an attorney who can give you an accurate estimate of the worth of your accident. If they refuse to offer more than an initial settlement and you need more than that to recover, an attorney at your side could help you get all that you need.
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Why do I need to hire an attorney?
While there are many methods to receive compensation without an attorney, time and time again we find that insurance settlements offer far too little for our clients to recover and fighting a legal battle is often too complex for many people to take on themselves. If you had minimal damage to your car and were not hurt, then you probably don’t need an attorney. However, insurance companies and the responsible party will try many tactics when avoiding paying you for your suffering. With an experienced attorney, you can fight to receive every penny you need to recover.
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How much is my case worth?
This question can be difficult to answer on a broad scale because of the absolutely unique nature of your accident. However, the types of compensation you can seek can be fairly similar, from case to case. For one, you can seek damages for any kind of medical bills you incurred, or lost wages from the time you had to spend away from work while recovering. If the accident left you unable to work, you can seek compensation for loss of future wages. If you foresee needing physical or emotional therapy, the estimated amount can also be sought. And there is more than just monetary losses: compensation for your emotional suffering and pain may be sought as well.
Why choose our firm our unique approach sets us apart from other firms
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Trial-Tested & ReadyWe prepare every case as if it's going to trial.
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Accessibility RedefinedWe believe in open communication and responsiveness. You can contact your attorney 24/7.
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Client-Centered ApproachYour needs and well-being are at the forefront of everything we do.
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Embracing TechnologyWe leverage technology to enhance your experience.
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Champions of Diversity in South TexasWe are committed to advocating for all individuals, regardless of their background.
A South Texas Firm Built for These Cases
Our roots run through the same industrial and freight corridor that runs through Victoria County. Over more than 30 years, oilfield, maritime, and trucking accident cases have been central to our litigation work, not occasional matters. That experience applies directly to Victoria’s energy and freight landscape.
Our AV® Preeminent rating and Blake Brunkenhoefer’s ABOTA membership reflect how peers and defense attorneys regard our firm, and that reputation can affect how trucking company insurers approach our demands. Every client works directly with an experienced trial attorney from the first call through resolution.
Talk to a Truck Accident Attorney in Victoria Today
If you were injured by a commercial truck in Victoria County, don’t wait to get legal help. Trucking companies aren’t waiting. We offer free consultations, work on a contingency fee basis so you pay nothing unless we win, and you’ll work directly with Blake Brunkenhoefer or Michael Mathis throughout your case.
Call Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys now at (361) 310-5299 to get started.
