Injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler or commercial truck in Pasadena? Greg Baumgartner has more than 40 years of experience in truck accident cases and a record of holding trucking companies accountable.
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If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, Pasadena truck accident lawyer Greg Baumgartner and his skilled legal team are here to help. With over 40 years of experience and hundreds of millions recovered in compensation, we have built a strong reputation for holding truck drivers and companies accountable for severe injuries and fatalities. Our firm has consistently secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients.
We exclusively handle serious truck accident cases, ensuring that our quick-response team starts building your case immediately. We focus on obtaining maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our quick-response team begins building your case immediately after you call — preserving black-box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and witness statements before they disappear.
| Harris County & Texas Truck Accident Statistics (2024) Harris County: 6,313 truck crashes — 41 people killed [TxDOT 2024] Texas statewide: 39,393 large commercial vehicle crashes — highest in the U.S. [TxDOT 2024] Nationally: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports 500,000+ large truck crashes annually, causing 100,000+ injuries each year. [FMCSA Crash Facts] Pasadena city (2022): 3,418 total crashes, 14 fatalities, 90 severe-injury crashes. [TxDOT] |
Founder, Baumgartner Law Firm | Licensed in all Texas State Courts & Federal District Courts
Greg has dedicated over 40 years exclusively to commercial truck accident litigation. His practice is built entirely around the unique complexities of commercial vehicle cases: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, Hours of Service violations, black-box data retrieval, and the tactics insurance carriers use to minimize payouts. He has never lost a truck accident case.
Credentials & Recognition:
| AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell highest peer rating since 2000 |
| 10.0 AVVO Rating | Maximum possible attorney score |
| Super Lawyers | Multi-year selection, Texas |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association |
| Trial Lawyers College Graduate | Prestigious advanced trial advocacy program |
| Newsweek Best Lawyers | Named among the best personal injury lawyers |
Unlike general personal injury firms that handle all case types, we exclusively focus on truck accidents in Texas. This specialization enables us to maintain relationships with the industry’s top accident reconstruction experts, trucking regulation consultants, and medical specialists who specialize in commercial vehicle cases.
Pasadena is the second-largest city in Harris County with a population of approximately 146,716, and is home to one of the nation’s most concentrated petrochemical corridors. The following corridors see the highest concentration of commercial vehicle accidents:
| Road / Corridor | Known Hazards |
| Highway 225 (La Porte Freeway) | Primary trucking artery for the petrochemical corridor. High-frequency serious accidents near Red Bluff Road interchange. |
| Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) | Primary trucking artery for the petrochemical corridor. High-frequency serious accidents near the Red Bluff Road interchange. |
| Pasadena Boulevard (TX-225 Business) | High industrial vehicle congestion combined with large trucks creates persistent intersection and rear-end crash risk. |
| Fairmont Parkway | Heavily used corridor connecting residential Pasadena to industrial facilities. High truck and cross-traffic hazard. |
| Spencer Highway | High industrial vehicle congestion, combined with large trucks, creates persistent intersection and rear-end crash risks. |
In 2022, Pasadena recorded 3,418 total traffic crashes, including 14 fatalities and 90 severe-injury crashes. [TxDOT]
Our firm exclusively handles serious commercial vehicle cases across Pasadena and Harris County:
Understanding what caused your crash is the foundation of a successful truck accident claim. The most frequent causes include:
The sheer mass of an 18-wheeler — up to 80,000 pounds — means collisions with passenger vehicles almost always cause severe injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 70% of fatalities and injuries in large truck crashes are suffered by occupants of other vehicles — not the truck. [NHTSA] The victims we represent in Pasadena have suffered:
Texas law allows truck accident victims to pursue several categories of damages. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001 (Proportionate Responsibility), you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. If you are found 51% or more at fault, recovery is barred entirely.
| Economic Damages | Non-Economic Damages | Punitive & Wrongful Death |
| → Medical bills & future care → Lost wages & income → Diminished earning capacity → Property damage → Out-of-pocket costs | → Pain and suffering → Emotional distress → Loss of enjoyment of life → Permanent disability → Loss of consortium | → Punitive damages (e.g. DUI) → Wrongful death losses → Funeral & burial expenses → Loss of financial support → Family emotional losses |
| Texas “51% Rule” — You May Still Recover Even If Partially at Fault Under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001 (Proportionate Responsibility), you can recover as long as your fault is 50% or less. Your damages are reduced by your fault percentage. At 51% or more fault, recovery is barred. Example: $500,000 award × 20% fault = you receive $400,000. Trucking insurers routinely try to inflate your fault percentage — aggressive legal representation keeps that number as low as possible. |
Modern commercial trucks are equipped with “black boxes” Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that capture critical data in the seconds before a crash. Under FMCSA Hours of Service regulations (49 CFR Part 395), carriers must maintain these records — but they can legally overwrite them after a short window. Our team moves immediately to send a legal preservation letter and, where necessary, obtain a court order to secure this evidence.
Winning a truck accident lawsuit in Texas requires proving four elements of negligence. When a driver or carrier violates FMCSA safety regulations, that violation can establish negligence per se — meaning the regulatory violation itself constitutes sufficient evidence of negligence under Texas law, without needing to prove the conduct was unreasonable:
Key evidence we gather:
Every case is different, but here is a typical timeline for a truck accident injury claim in Harris County:
| Texas Statute of Limitations — Act Now. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. Do not wait — critical evidence disappears quickly, and the clock starts ticking immediately. Call (281) 893-0760 now for a free consultation. |
These are the questions we hear most often from truck accident victims in Pasadena, TX:
| Q: What should I do immediately after a truck accident in Pasadena, TX? |
| Call 911, seek medical treatment, exchange information with the truck driver, photograph the scene, and notify your auto insurance. Most importantly, call a Pasadena truck accident lawyer before speaking with the trucking company’s insurer. Anything you say to the insurer can be used to minimize your claim. |
| Q: How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Texas? |
| Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Miss this deadline and your claim is likely barred entirely. Contact a lawyer immediately — black-box data can be overwritten within days. |
| Q: Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault? |
| Yes — in most cases. Texas follows a modified comparative fault system under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001 (the “51% Rule”). You can recover as long as your fault is 50% or less. Your damages are reduced by your fault percentage. Only at 51%+ fault is recovery barred entirely. Trucking insurers routinely try to inflate your fault to reduce their payout. |
| Q: How much does hiring a Pasadena truck accident lawyer cost? |
| Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. You pay absolutely nothing upfront. Our fee starts at 33⅓% and rises to 40% only if litigation becomes necessary. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us nothing. |
| Q: Who can be held liable in a Pasadena truck accident? |
| Multiple parties can be liable: the truck driver (negligent driving), the trucking company (respondeat superior — negligent hiring, training, or maintenance), the cargo shipper or loader (improperly secured loads per FMCSA cargo securement regulations), the truck manufacturer (defective parts), and third-party maintenance contractors. Our investigation identifies every responsible party. |
| Q: What FMCSA regulations apply to truck drivers in Pasadena? |
| Commercial trucks must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules including: Hours of Service limits (49 CFR Part 395) — max 11 hours driving/day; mandatory drug and alcohol testing; CDL licensing; vehicle inspection; and cargo securement rules. A violation that causes a crash can establish negligence per se under Texas law. |
| Q: What if I can’t work because of my truck accident injuries? |
| You can recover both past lost wages and future lost earning capacity. We work with economic and vocational experts to precisely quantify these losses and include them in your claim. |
| Q: Will my truck accident case go to trial? |
| More than 80% of truck accident cases in Harris County settle before trial. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our undefeated record is a significant factor in securing higher pre-trial settlements — insurers know Greg Baumgartner wins at trial. |
The actions you take in the hours and days following a truck accident directly affect the strength of your legal claim:
All statistics, regulatory citations, and legal references on this page are drawn from the following primary sources:
Call Greg Baumgartner today at (281) 893-0760 for a free consultation. Let us protect your rights and help you recover full financial compensation.
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