Hurt by a Delivery or Company Vehicle? Houston's Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers Are Ready to Fight for You.

When a FedEx driver runs a red light, an Amazon delivery van cuts you off, or a company fleet vehicle rear-ends you on the freeway, the injuries are real — and so are the corporate legal teams that move fast to limit what they pay you. We move faster. Littleton Law Firm has been standing up for injured Texans since 1976, and we know exactly how to take on the companies and insurers behind commercial vehicle accidents.

Why Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases Are More Complicated Than They Look

Commercial vehicle crashes are not ordinary car accident cases. When a delivery truck, company car, or fleet vehicle is involved, you are not dealing with just one driver — you are dealing with a corporate employer, a commercial insurance policy, and a claims process designed to protect the company's bottom line, not yours.

 

Multiple parties may share legal responsibility: the driver, their employer, a staffing agency, a vehicle maintenance contractor, or a cargo loading company. Identifying every liable party is one of the most important steps in building a strong claim, and it is something our team does from day one. We have the experience and resources to investigate these cases thoroughly and pursue every avenue of recovery available to you under Texas law.

The Commercial Vehicles That Most Commonly Cause Serious Injuries in Houston

FedEx and UPS drivers operate under intense time pressure, covering dozens of stops per shift across congested Houston streets and suburban neighborhoods. That pressure contributes to speeding, distracted driving, and unsafe parking that puts pedestrians and other drivers at risk. When a FedEx accident or UPS truck accident leaves you injured, the company's insurer will be involved immediately. We make sure your voice is heard just as fast.

FedEx and UPS Delivery Trucks

FedEx and UPS drivers operate under intense time pressure, covering dozens of stops per shift across congested Houston streets and suburban neighborhoods. That pressure contributes to speeding, distracted driving, and unsafe parking that puts pedestrians and other drivers at risk. When a FedEx accident or UPS truck accident leaves you injured, the company's insurer will be involved immediately. We make sure your voice is heard just as fast.

Amazon Delivery Vans and DSP Drivers

Amazon's delivery network relies heavily on third-party Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) — independent contractors who operate Amazon-branded vans. This structure is designed, in part, to create distance between Amazon and liability for driver conduct. Our team knows how to cut through that structure and identify when Amazon itself bears responsibility for your injuries in an Amazon truck accident.

Company Cars and Fleet Vehicles

Any vehicle owned or leased by a business — a service van, a sales car, a utility truck — falls under commercial vehicle law when it causes an accident during the course of employment. Employers are generally liable for their employees' negligent driving on the job. If you were hit by a company vehicle in Houston, the business behind that driver likely owes you compensation.

Rideshare and Gig Economy Delivery Vehicles

Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart, and similar platforms use independent contractors who are often underinsured and driving personal vehicles on commercial routes. Insurance coverage in these cases depends on whether the driver was actively on a delivery at the time of the crash. Sorting out which policy applies — and maximizing what you recover — requires an attorney who understands how these platforms structure their liability exposure.

Contractor and Subcontractor Work Vehicles

Construction companies, landscaping crews, HVAC contractors, and similar businesses send vehicles across Greater Houston every day. When one of those vehicles causes an accident, the employing company — and sometimes a general contractor above them — may be liable. These cases often involve commercial insurance policies with significant coverage limits, which means the potential for meaningful recovery is real.

Serving Injured Clients Across Greater Houston and All of Texas

Littleton Law Firm represents commercial vehicle accident victims throughout Harris County and across the Greater Houston region, including Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, The Woodlands, and Pasadena. We also handle cases statewide — wherever in Texas a commercial vehicle accident has left someone seriously injured.

 

Our team is multilingual. We serve clients in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, because language should never be a barrier to justice. If you or a family member was hurt by a delivery truck or company vehicle and needs representation in your language, we are ready to help.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Texas law allows injured victims to pursue compensation for the full scope of harm a commercial vehicle accident causes. That includes:

 

  • Medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, and future treatment costs
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work
  • Pain and suffering, including the physical and emotional toll of your recovery
  • Property damage to your vehicle and personal belongings
  • In cases of gross negligence or reckless conduct, punitive damages may also apply

 

Commercial insurance policies carried by delivery companies and fleet operators are often substantially larger than standard auto policies — which means there is more at stake in these negotiations. We fight to recover every dollar you are entitled to, not just what the insurer offers first.

How We Build Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Case

Our team starts working on your case from the moment you contact us. We gather and preserve evidence before it disappears — commercial vehicles often carry dashcam footage, GPS data, and electronic logging device records that can be critical to proving what happened. We also act quickly to send spoliation letters that legally require companies to preserve that data.

 

From there, we investigate driver history, employment records, vehicle maintenance logs, and company safety policies. We work with accident reconstruction specialists when the facts are disputed. And we handle all communication with the commercial insurer so you can focus on your recovery. Our team-based model means you always have someone working your case — not a single overloaded attorney, but a dedicated group of professionals moving your claim forward.

How We Build Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Case

  • Can I sue a company like Amazon or FedEx directly after one of their drivers hits me?

    In many cases, yes. When a driver causes an accident while working within the scope of their employment, their employer can be held liable under a legal theory called respondeat superior. Whether Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or another company is directly liable depends on the employment relationship and the circumstances of the crash — our team investigates that from the start.

  • How is a commercial vehicle accident case different from a regular car accident claim?

    Commercial vehicle cases typically involve larger insurance policies, multiple potentially liable parties, and more complex evidence — including fleet records, driver logs, and corporate safety policies. They also tend to move faster on the defense side, with corporate insurers assigning experienced adjusters immediately. Having an attorney in your corner from day one matters more in these cases than in a standard two-car collision.

  • What if the delivery driver was an independent contractor — does that change my claim?

    It complicates it, but it does not eliminate it. Companies that use independent contractors sometimes try to use that classification to avoid liability. Courts look at the actual nature of the working relationship — not just what a contract says — and in many cases, the platform or company can still be held responsible. We know how to analyze these arrangements and pursue every available avenue of recovery.

  • How long do I have to file a commercial vehicle accident claim in Texas?

    Texas generally gives personal injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, evidence in commercial vehicle cases — dashcam footage, GPS records, driver logs — can be overwritten or destroyed quickly. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better your chances of preserving the evidence that proves your case.

Littleton Law Firm has represented dog bite victims and animal attack survivors across Houston and Greater Texas since 1976. Founded by Larry Littleton on a conviction that negligent property owners and dog owners must be held accountable when their failures hurt people, the firm has recovered significant compensation for victims of all ages — including children with lasting injuries. Larry Littleton serves as attorney of record on all client contracts. Learn more about our firm on our About Us page.

The Trucking Company Has a Legal Team. You Should Too.

If you were injured by a delivery truck, company vehicle, or fleet driver in the Houston area, do not wait to get legal help. The companies behind these vehicles have experienced insurance teams working to protect their interests from the moment the crash happens. You deserve the same level of advocacy on your side. Call us at 713-333-3333 or start your case online right now — we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.