Houston Trucking Accident Defense Attorney Ready To Safeguard Your Enterprise
The United States thrives on commercial transportation – especially in Houston, which is a logistics hub connecting southeast Texas with the rest of the country. At our firm, Ellington & Associates, we understand that trucking and logistics providers focus on safety and efficiency. We know that your company’s financial health and reputation can be on the line after a catastrophic accident.
Our founding attorney, Owen H. Ellington, has handled thousands of civil litigation matters over the course of his nearly 40-year career. He is well qualified to act as your commercial accident trial counsel. He knows the legal challenges trucking industry players face through his membership in organizations such as the Transportation Lawyers Association, the Trucking Industry Defense Organization, the Texas Trucking Association and the Houston Council of Safety Professionals. Additionally, Mr. Ellington is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Preserving And Leveraging Critical Evidence After An Accident
Mr. Ellington believes in prompt, responsive representation as part of a high-damage accident litigation case. After an accident, our firm will concentrate on locating and evaluating critical pieces of evidence, including:
- Log book entries or Electronic Log Device (ELD) data
- Hours-of-service records for the truck driver
- Data from the truck’s “black box” (Engine Control Module, or ECM)
- Maintenance record for the vehicle
- Photos of skid marks and road debris
- Documentation of vehicle damage
- Dash camera or traffic camera video of the accident
- Truck inspection records
This evidence helps our attorney understand how the accident happened. Mr. Ellington may call on the testimony of an accident reconstruction expert to explain how the incident unfolded and demonstrate which parties to the accident bear the greatest liability or fault.
Why Try Truck Accident Claims In Court?
If the trucking accident your company was involved in received a great deal of local media coverage, you may wonder if focusing on settling the claim would be better for your reputation or bottom line. Our trucking accident defense attorney evaluates each case individually and can provide you with a menu of options, informing you of the pros and cons of each one.
However, in some cases, litigation is the best path to minimizing the impact of a high-value claim. Mr. Ellington has handled more than 100 trials. He is well-versed in untangling complex liability situations for judges and juries, making plain your driver’s part in the accident. He can mount a defense centered on your company’s adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, using your compliance history to demonstrate a commitment to industry-leading safety standards. He proactively manages claims of negligent entrustment and commercial fleet liability, utilizing proven Texas litigation strategies to limit the scope of evidence presented to the jury.
After A High-Exposure Commercial Trucking Accident, Call Ellington & Associates
Our attorneys stand ready to protect your company from financially devastating commercial trucking accident claims. Learn more about how we can help you by calling our office in Sugar Land at 832-291-3688, or sending us an email message using our online contact form. We work with clients throughout the state of Texas.