Midland Truck Accident Lawyers That Care
Injured in a truck accident? Our Midland truck accident lawyers fight 18 wheeler, semi truck, and commercial vehicle cases across the Permian Basin.
Describe Your Truck Accident case
Tell us what happened and where. The details you share here, from the highway to the type of truck involved, help our Midland truck accident lawyers start evaluating your claim before we even pick up the phone.
Free Case Evaluation
Your first conversation with a Midland truck accident lawyer costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We review the facts of the wreck and explain your options in plain language.
No Fees Unless We Win
We front every cost of building your case, from crash experts to filing fees. Our fee comes out of the recovery at the end, and the percentage is agreed on in writing before we start.
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local expertise
The Midland Truck Accident Lawyers West Texas Trusts
The trucks that keep the Permian Basin running share every road Midland families drive each day, and the crash data shows what that costs. TxDOT recorded 507 commercial motor vehicle crashes in Midland County in 2024, killing 11 people and injuring 169 more. That averages nearly ten commercial vehicle wrecks in this county every single week. Our Midland truck accident lawyers handle these cases from our office at 1605 N Big Spring St, in the same city where the wrecks happen. We know the carriers that operate here, the courts your case will land in, and the value a West Texas jury places on a life changed by an 18 wheeler.
Our process
How Our Midland Truck Accident Lawyers Work With You
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FREE Initial Consultation
Call (866) 377-9855 or send the form and a Midland truck accident lawyer responds the same day. We listen to what happened, answer your questions, and give you an early read on what your claim may be worth.
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We Secure The Evidence
Trucking companies send investigators to crash scenes within hours. We move just as fast, serving preservation demands that stop the carrier from discarding driver logs, black box data, and inspection records.
3
We Settle Or Go To Trial
Most claims resolve once the insurer sees the strength of our evidence. Our Midland truck accident lawyers prepare every file for a Midland County jury, and that pressure is what drives settlement value up.
Midland Truck Accident Lawyers For The Permian Basin
Truck wrecks here look different from wrecks in Dallas or Houston. The vehicles involved are often sand haulers, water trucks, and crude tankers running lease roads and narrow state highways on production schedules that reward speed. Federal hours of service rules even let drivers serving the oilfield restart their weekly driving clock after 24 hours off duty, while most truckers wait 34, which puts more fatigued drivers on Midland roads than almost anywhere else in the country. Our Midland truck accident lawyers build these cases around that reality, pulling dispatch records, well site logs, and duty status data that firms outside the Basin rarely know to request.
trusted expertise
Why Choose Our Midland Truck Accident Lawyers Instead of Others
Trucking insurers keep track of which law firms actually take cases to trial. Our Midland truck accident lawyers carry a record they recognize, and that shows up in the settlement offers our clients receive.
Real People, Real Help
A dedicated case manager handles your file from the first call to the final check. You get their direct line, regular updates, and answers to your questions within a day.
We Win Big Cases
Our recoveries include $31 million for a commercial vehicle death and $21 million for a truck wreck, along with a long record of oilfield results across West Texas. We bring that same level of fight to every Midland case.
Recognized by the Community
Cesar Ornelas is a Diamond Member of the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of the Mex-Tex Family Fiesta. Our firm shows up for West Texas outside the courtroom, from scholarships for local graduates to holiday giving across the region.
Testimonials
Local reviews
“Great customer service! Always kept me in the loop on what was going on! I would give them more stars if I could.”
Satisfied Client
“I recommend Cesar Ornelas law firm to anyone seeking a great auto accident injury lawyer or any other legal help. They are on top of their cases!”
Satisfied Client
“In April of 2019 I was rear ended by a drunk driver on the highway. My car was completely wrecked from the back. I called a close friend of mine after the accident and he referred me to Cesar. From beginning to end Cesar and his team were helpful, understanding, and patient with me. They were always honest with me and explained all the steps of the case. In the end the outcome was more than I expected and it was all thanks to the commitment this firm made to me. I can not express how grateful I am to have had the Cesar Ornelas Law firm leading me. I highly recommend this firm to anyone that is looking for an attorney to fight for them in a personal injury case.”
Car Accident
“Please call this law firm before you go with anyone else. I was involved on the wrong end of a car accident with no fault to my own. Feeling shaken, and after several attempts to get help, Cesar, directly answered my phone call. His firm gave me comfort in the time of need. When my case was done, Cesar presented me a check in an amount so large that let me know he put up a good fight.”
Car Accident
“I was recommended to use Cesar Ornelas Law by my sister in law and I'm glad I did. To start off they helped me navigate all the post-accident procedures that can be confusing. In addition my case manager Anyssa was very professional and quick to response. She explained the process to me in its entirety so I new what was happening behind the scenes. They have a well organized way of doing business that makes things easy. I appreciate all the help and guidance I received from them.”
Car Accident
“I'm so glad Kristi referred me to this firm! She and Cassie have made the process a dream, from getting me in to physical therapy and seeing a chiropractor, to getting an MRI to see just how badly I was hurt in an auto accident. While I'm sad my car was totaled and I was hurt, this firm has helped me to feel better about the situation. Definitely give them a call and see how they can help you!”
Car Accident
“Have been very pleased with the way the law firm has been attentive and working for me and my family. The case worker for my case, Anyssa, gives me updates without me having to ask, and moves fairly quickly. Thank you all!”
Satisfied Client
“I chose Mr. Ornelas because is the greatest law firm, he has helped me every step of the way. And has helped me through the process of getting my settlement and he is the nicest person ever always answers his calls and always answering my questions. He is always on the ball of making sure I got my settlement. Thank goodness for him.”
Satisfied Client
“First time using this attorney and to be honest they are one of the best people I ever spoked to through messages and don't get me started our case manager Kristi is one of the most fun loving and so caring person I ever met through calls and messages she gets things done when we ask her to do so also she will not give up on trying to bug people for answers.”
Satisfied Client
“I’ve had a very positive experience with Kristi and the rest of the team at Ornelas Law. Everyone is very informative and helpful and all my questions and concerns get answered in a timely manner.”
Satisfied Client
Cases Our Midland Truck Accident Lawyers Handle
Our team handles 18 wheeler collisions, sand and water hauler wrecks, crude tanker crashes, and equipment hauling accidents across Midland County. We see the same causes repeat: fatigued drivers pushing oilfield schedules, overloaded trailers, poorly secured loads, and skipped maintenance. Each cause points to a different defendant, and we investigate all of them in every case. If a truck of any kind put you in the hospital, our Midland truck accident lawyers want to hear what happened.
Your Midland Truck Accident Lawyer Finds Who Pays
Several companies usually share legal responsibility for a single truck wreck. The motor carrier, the owner of the trailer, the shipper that loaded it, and the contractor that maintained the rig can each hold a separate insurance policy. Your Midland truck accident lawyer needs to identify every policy in play before the first demand letter goes out, because stacked coverage is where seven figure recoveries come from. We map that chain of contracts at the start of every case we take.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
A Midland Truck Accident Lawyer Knows What's Different Here
Where Riders go Down
I-20, Highway 191, and the Rankin Highway carry the county’s heaviest truck traffic, and crashes cluster along all three. Lease roads and rural intersections outside the city limits produce some of the region’s worst wrecks.
Getting Your Crash Report
Crashes inside the city are worked by Midland Police, and reports are usually ready about five days later through the department’s LexisNexis portal for $8. For wrecks on I-20 or county roads, DPS files the report and you can purchase it through TxDOT’s online crash records system.
Where Your Case Gets Filed
Truck accident lawsuits are filed in the Midland County District Courts on North Loraine Street downtown. Carriers based out of state often move cases to the federal court serving Midland and Odessa, and our Midland truck accident lawyers handle both venues.
The Deadline Locals Miss
Texas allows two years to file, and claims against government vehicles can require written notice within six months. Oilfield companies also merge, dissolve, and rename fast enough that waiting puts your recovery at real risk.
How We Help
A Midland Truck Accident Lawyer Team that fights for you
We deal with insurance
Trucking insurers put adjusters and defense counsel on a serious crash within 24 hours. Our Midland truck accident lawyers take over every conversation from day one so the record stays clean and your claim keeps its full value.
We collect evidence
Winning these cases means securing electronic logging data, engine control module downloads, driver qualification files, and post crash drug test results. Our team sends preservation demands immediately so that evidence survives.
We get you medical care
Many crash victims delay treatment over cost worries, and gaps in care hurt both recovery and claim value. We connect you with Midland providers who treat you now and get paid from your settlement, so your injuries are documented from day one.
about the firm
The Law Firm Behind Midland Truck Accident Lawyers
Cesar Ornelas was the first in his family to graduate from college and practice law, and he built this firm to give injury victims the same firepower corporations bring to court. Cesar Ornelas Law has recovered more than $1 billion for clients, and our Midland truck accident lawyers work from the Big Spring Street office alongside teams across Texas. The firm funds the Giving a Voice to the Voiceless scholarship for graduating seniors in Texas and New Mexico. When you hire us, the full weight of the firm stands behind your case.
Case Studies
Real Results From Our Midland Truck Accident Lawyers
The Midland truck accident lawyers at our firm bring eight trucking and commercial vehicle recoveries of $4 million or more. Every figure here represents a Texas family we fought for.
18 wheeler
We helped a client attain a $4.5m settlement after they were injured in a 18 wheeler accident.
$4.5m
Leg Injury
Commercial Vehicle Crash
We helped a client attain a $13.5m settlement after being a victim of a commercial vehicle crash.
$13.5m
Wrongful Death
Commercial Vehicle
We helped a client attain a $19.5m settlement after a commercial vehicle death happened.
$19.5m
Wrongful Death
Truck Wreck
We helped a client attain a $20m settlement after a tragic truck wreck death happened.
$20m
Wrongful Death
Oil Field
We helped a client attain a $23m settlement after a tragic death.
$23m
Wrongful Death
Commercial Motor Vehicle Death
When a loved one was tragically killed by a negligent commercial driver, the family turned to us for justice. We uncovered critical evidence the defense tried to bury — and held the company fully accountable. The result: a $31,000,000 recovery that brought closure, accountability, and financial security to a grieving family.
$31m
Commercial Vehicle Death
18 Wheeler
We helped a client attain a $8M settlement after the wrongful death of a loved one in an 18 wheeler accident.
$8m
Wrongful Death
Commercial Vehicle
We helped a client attain a $4.5M settlement after they were injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
$4.5m
Brain Injury
Truck Wreck
We helped a client attain a $21M settlement after the death of their loved one.
$21m
Wrongful Death
Drunk Driving
We helped a client attain a $16.5M settlement after being a victim of a drunk driving wrongful death.
$16.5m
Wrongful Death
FAQs
Common Midland Truck Accident Injury Questions
How much does it cost to hire a Midland truck accident lawyer?
You pay zero upfront cost and zero out of pocket while the case runs. The firm collects a fee when you collect a recovery, and that percentage is set in your agreement from day one.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?
Texas law gives you two years from the date of the crash. Evidence disappears much faster, since carriers can legally discard driver logs after six months, so a Midland truck accident lawyer should be on your case within days of the wreck.
What if the truck that hit me was an oilfield truck?
Oilfield trucking cases often involve an operator, a hauling contractor, and a staffing company all connected to one driver. Each layer can add insurance coverage to your claim. As Midland truck accident lawyers working across the Permian Basin, we know how these companies are structured and where their policies sit.
What compensation can I recover after a truck accident?
Texas law allows recovery for medical bills, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain, and the cost of future care. In fatal wrecks, spouses, children, and parents can bring wrongful death claims for their own losses.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. You can recover as long as your share of fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by that percentage. Insurers push blame onto victims for exactly this reason, so an early investigation by your Midland truck accident lawyer protects your claim.
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