Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers

Congratulations to our firm founder Ryan Zehl for earning a placement on the Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Ryan was recognized in the Plaintiff Personal Injury category.

After a truck accident, preserving evidence is critical to proving what happened and holding the responsible parties accountable. By law, trucking companies must retain records and data related to your crash, even if their standard practices include deleting or overriding this information. However, many trucking companies go to great lengths to “lose” key evidence—employing tactics to pay you as little as possible, discredit your injuries, or even shift the blame onto you. Under both Texas and federal law, intentionally destroying or concealing evidence is illegal. But, in our experience, trucking companies will stop at nothing to exploit legal loopholes or employ delaying tactics in order to avoid responsibility after a truck accident. A few of the common reasons trucking companies may destroy evidence are: - To avoid paying the full compensation you deserve: Trucking companies have a financial incentive to manipulate or discard evidence (a practice often referred to as “spoliation”). - To shift blame: Electronic logging devices and black boxes aboard modern trucks are notoriously complex, providing opportunities for trucking companies to manipulate data or redirect fault. - To continue putting profits over safety: The destruction of critical evidence isn’t limited to what happens after a serious accident. Every day, truck drivers face intense pressure to falsify logs or avoid reporting safety issues to protect their jobs. This culture of fear and noncompliance not only violates safety regulations but also puts everyone on the road at greater risk. Read the full blog to learn more about: - How to Protect Your Rights After an 18 Wheeler Accident - How Do Trucking Companies “Lose” Evidence? - Common ways they “lose” evidence include - How Zehl & Associates Combats The Trucking Industry’s Dirty Tactics - Preserving Evidence Starts Immediately After a Truck Crash At Zehl & Associates, we don’t just level the playing field—we tip it in your favor, ensuring your rights are protected and your future is secure. Because our clients are more than just cases — they are family to us — we devote our full resources and manpower into recovering the maximum compensation you deserve and making sure you’re cared for every step of the way, so you can focus on what matters most. https://lnkd.in/g-9fnEtD #personalinjury #18wheeleraccident #18wheeler #personalinjurylawyer #houstontexas #houstonlawyer #zehlandassociates #undefeatedlawyers #texas

Another Victory for Matt Greenberg 👏 Congratulations to Matt and the Zehl & Associates team for securing a policy limits settlement for his truck accident client. The more serious the crash, the harder the trucking company and its lawyers will fight to pay as little as possible for your injuries and losses. From hiding important evidence to blaming innocent victims at the scene, there’s nothing they won’t do to avoid responsibility. Everything changes when Zehl & Associates gets involved. We understand the complexity of truck accidents and the importance of achieving justice for our clients. Our team of the best and brightest truck accident lawyers, engineers, and safety experts immediately goes to the scene to gather critical evidence—proving how the crash happened and what the truck driver should have done to prevent it. Outstanding work, Matt, in delivering justice and holding trucking companies accountable! #justiceserved #anotherwin #truckaccidentlawyer #policylimitssettlement #zehlandassociates #fightingforvictims

Who is actually driving that Amazon truck? It’s easy to assume that the person behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler or other large truck bearing Amazon’s name and logo is a company employee. However, this is almost never the case. In fact, it is far more likely that the driver works for one of the thousands of third-party companies contracted to transport products from factories and warehouses to Amazon distribution centers across the country. In just the last two years alone, at least 57 people have been killed in more than four dozen Amazon truck crashes that involved a driver making middle-mile deliveries. Ideally, an 18-wheeler, semi-truck or box truck would be helmed by a seasoned commercial driver with a spotless record and the training and experience to safely handle a big rig. However, according to the recent CBS analysis of Federal Motor Safety Administration (FMCSA) data, monthly driver violation rates – — such as speeding and texting while driving — for the transportation contractors handling Amazon’s middle-market deliveries were usually double those of carriers that didn’t transport for the company. In fact, during the six-year period included in the analysis, average unsafe driving rates for carriers shipping for Amazon were at least 89% higher every month. Read the full blog to learn more about Amazon truck accidents: https://lnkd.in/g2chxSvG #amazon #tuckaccident #18wheeleraccident #houstonlawyer #personalinjury #undefeated #personalinjurylawyer #amazonprime #amazonnews

Happy New Year from Zehl & Associates! ✨🎉 Here’s to a 2025 filled with health, happiness, and success! #happynewyear #zehlandassociates #personalinjurylawyer #texas #2025

Over 5,000 workers, individuals, and families from across the United States have turned to the Personal Injury Lawyers at Zehl & Associates to represent them after being seriously injured or tragically killed in 18-wheeler and motor vehicle accidents, offshore accidents, plant, refinery, and oilfield accidents, and in connection with some of the most catastrophic workplace explosions in recent history. We’ve recovered billions for injury victims across Texas and repeatedly won the largest verdicts and settlements in history. We’re ready to put our skills, experience, and reputation behind your case. Contact us to schedule your free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. https://lnkd.in/g3BUmUMw #personalinjury #houstonlawyer #personalinjurylawyer #houstontexas #zehlandassociates #settlement #recordbreaking #recordbreakingsettlement

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Zehl & Associates! ✨🎄 Wishing you and your loved ones a season full of joy, peace, and togetherness. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey this year. Here’s to a holiday season filled with love and cheer! #merrychristmas #happyholidays #zehlandassociates #holidaywishe

🎉 Celebrating December Birthdays at Zehl & Associates! 🎉 This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate two incredible trial lawyers, Lamar DeLong and Paige Lawrence! Lamar and Paige have both had an incredible year, achieving outstanding results while treating every client like family. They put endless time and resources into every case to ensure justice and maximum compensation for their clients. We’re so lucky to have these kind, hardworking, and passionate attorneys on our team. Join us in wishing Lamar and Paige a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎁 #happybirthday #zehlandassociates #triallawyers #clientfocused #undefeated #fightingforjustice

We are proud to share a record-setting $35 million wrongful death settlement in Tarrant County against Ben E. Keith Company. While nothing can undo the heartbreak caused by this horrific crash, this settlement ensures your loved one’s legacy will bring meaningful change. We are honored to have had the privilege to represent you. At Zehl & Associates, we are committed to securing justice and holding companies accountable at the highest level. Congratulations to Matt Greenberg, Ryan Zehl, and Lamar DeLong for this remarkable achievement! #justiceserved #personalinjurylaw #wrongfuldeath #truckaccidentlawyer #triallawyers #recordbreakingresults #houstontexas #houstonlawyer #recordbreaking #tarrantcounty

$23.5 Million Truck Accident Settlement Our Undefeated Texas Truck Accident Lawyers won a $23.5 million settlement on behalf of a client who was seriously injured and whose wife was tragically killed after being hit head-on by a commercial truck. It’s the largest settlement in the defendant’s 66-year corporate history. You can learn more about the case and our client’s experience with our firm in his testimonial video here: https://lnkd.in/gMGfGTmq #settlement #texastuckaccidentlawyers #recordsetting #truckaccident #recordsettlement #texas #houtsontexaslawyers #personalinjury #undefeated