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Pflugerville Truck Accident Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
Pflugerville sits on one of the region’s heaviest freight junctions, where I-35, SH-130, and SH-45 funnel commercial trucks toward Austin and the wider distribution network. When an 18-wheeler causes a crash here, the stakes — and the available insurance — are usually much higher than in a typical car wreck. SMB Law, PC helps injured Pflugerville clients reach it. A knowledgeable Pflugerville truck accident lawyer knows that higher policy limits also mean a more aggressive defense from the carrier’s insurer. Shane has handled Central Texas crash claims since 2003 and personally builds each case to stand up to that pressure.
The freight volume around Pflugerville, feeding employers like Dell and the Samsung logistics chain, means serious truck collisions are a real risk on these roads.
Where a Pflugerville truck accident claim is handled
Pflugerville is in Travis County, so a lawsuit is filed at the Travis County Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street — just blocks from our office, where we appear regularly. Most claims settle with the carrier’s insurer first.
Why the insurance picture is different
Unlike private drivers, interstate trucking companies must carry federally mandated liability coverage that is far higher than the state minimum — often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or more, depending on cargo. That coverage exists because truck injuries are severe, but reaching it means correctly identifying the carrier and any other responsible parties. FMCSA safety rules on driver hours and maintenance frequently supply the evidence of fault, and the standard two-year deadline and comparative-fault rule still apply.
Working with us from Pflugerville
We are only about 16 miles south in downtown Austin and right by the courthouse, which makes Pflugerville truck cases especially efficient to handle. We still work by phone and video whenever that is easier for you.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
- Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
- Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Commercial traffic on the SH-130 bypass
SH-130 exists to move freight around Austin — which routes it straight past Pflugerville at the highest speed limits in Texas. When it goes wrong, the fatal-wreck lane closures make the news; the liability fight involves carriers, brokers, and federal rules. Our preservation demands go out immediately.
Injuries in Pflugerville often overlap with other collisions; we also represent people hurt in car crash injuries, motorcycle accident injuries, and losing a loved one in a crash, backed by our Austin-based truck accident attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
Are SH-130 truck crashes handled differently?
The law is the same, but the evidence is better: toll records, camera coverage, and TxDPS jurisdiction. Speed — the corridor’s defining feature — is usually central to fault.
How much insurance is available after a Pflugerville truck crash?
Interstate carriers must carry federally required coverage well above the state minimum, often hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reaching it depends on naming the right parties.
Does it help that Pflugerville is in Travis County?
Yes — your case would be filed at the Travis County courthouse near our office, where we appear regularly and know the local practices.
Do I have to travel far to work with SMB Law from Pflugerville?
No. Our office is only about 16 miles south, and we handle most Pflugerville consultations and updates by phone and video.