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Cypress, TX Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
Commercial trucks were involved in 6,313 crashes in Harris County in 2024, killing 41 people (TxDOT). Truck cases turn on federal safety rules — hours of service and minimum insurance — that Texas adopts. Compass Law Group’s Cypress office handles truck claims; you generally have two years to sue (CPRC §16.003).
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How common are truck crashes in Harris County?
In 2024 Harris County had 6,313 crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle; 41 people were killed and 112 suffered suspected serious injuries (TxDOT, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Involved Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024). Statewide, 430 truck-tractor/semi-trailer rigs were involved in fatal crashes that year (TxDOT, Count of Vehicles in Crashes by Body Style, 2024). Around Cypress, freight moves on US-290 and SH-99 (Grand Parkway).
| Harris County, 2024 (CMV-involved) | Count |
|---|---|
| Crashes | 6,313 |
| Fatal crashes | 41 |
| People killed | 41 |
| Suspected serious injuries | 112 |
| Suspected minor injuries | 818 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Truck Accident Claims in Cypress, Texas
Who can be responsible for a truck crash in Cypress?
The driver and, for work done on the job, the employer: Texas law makes a person liable for an injury caused by “the person’s or his agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness” (CPRC §71.002(b), in the death context). Carriers, loaders and maintenance companies can share responsibility; the jury assigns each a percentage (§33.003).
What records matter most in a truck case?
Hours-of-service records (49 CFR §395.3 limits driving to 11 hours in a 14-hour window), the truck’s electronic data, maintenance records and the carrier’s insurance policy. Ask a lawyer to send a preservation letter early.
How long do I have to sue after a truck accident in Texas?
Two years for most personal injury claims and for wrongful death (CPRC §16.003).
How many truck crashes happen in Harris County?
TxDOT counted 6,313 crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle in Harris County in 2024, with 41 people killed (TxDOT, 2024).
What is the minimum insurance for an interstate truck?
$750,000 for a for-hire interstate carrier of non-hazardous property in a vehicle rated 10,001 pounds or more; more for hazardous materials (49 CFR §387.9).
Which safety rules apply to truck drivers?
Federal hours-of-service rules limit a property-carrying truck driver to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour window that starts after 10 consecutive hours off duty, with a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving (49 CFR §395.3(a)). Texas motor-carrier safety rules must be consistent with the federal regulations, and Texas may adopt them by reference (Transp. Code §644.051). Driver logs, electronic logging data and maintenance records are therefore central evidence in a truck case.
| Rule | Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Off duty before driving | 10 consecutive hours | 49 CFR §395.3(a)(1) |
| Driving window | 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty | §395.3(a)(2) |
| Driving time in that window | 11 hours | §395.3(a)(3)(i) |
| Break | 30 minutes after 8 hours of driving | §395.3(a)(3)(ii) |
How much insurance do trucking companies carry?
Federal law sets minimum public-liability coverage of $750,000 for a for-hire interstate carrier hauling non-hazardous property in a vehicle rated 10,001 pounds or more, and $5,000,000 for certain bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR §387.9, Table 1). Those minimums are far above the $30,000 per-person minimum for a private car (Transp. Code §601.072), which is one reason trucking insurers investigate fast.
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your truck accident claim, call (713) 912-4504.
Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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