Arnold & Itkin File Wrongful Death Suit After Tragic Truck Collision in Texas
On October 24, 2025, Arnold & Itkin LLP took a significant step towards justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit for the family of Christopher Eric Wilke, who tragically lost his life in a tractor-trailer accident on State Highway 302 in Ector County, Texas. The defendants named in the lawsuit include US Oilfield Services, LLC, Rickman Transport, Inc., and the truck driver, Lester Manuel Pena Feria.
The incident occurred on June 30, 2025, when Mr. Wilke, driving a company vehicle westbound, was struck by a tractor-trailer attempting a left turn across the highway. Reports indicate that the truck failed to yield the right of way, resulting in a collision that caused fatal injuries to Mr. Wilke, leaving behind a grieving family, including his wife Jennifer and their children—Lauren, Josh, Sam, and Nick.
The lawsuit details the series of negligent actions taken by Mr. Feria. Specifically, it alleges that he failed to yield, maintain a safe speed, keep a proper lookout, and adhere to traffic laws, which directly led to the collision. Additionally, it claims that US Oilfield Services and Rickman Transport were negligent in their responsibilities by not hiring, training, and supervising Mr. Feria adequately. The lawsuit criticizes these companies for failing to implement safety policies and procedures that could have potentially prevented the accident.
Beyond standard negligence claims, the lawsuit also charges the defendants with gross negligence, arguing that they acted with conscious disregard for the safety of others despite being aware of the risks posed by their actions. The Wilke family is not only seeking actual damages for pain and suffering but also for loss of companionship, lost wages, and funeral expenses, in addition to exemplary damages permitted under Texas law.
Representing the Wilke family is a team of experienced Texas truck accident attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP, alongside Michael P. Lyons and Michael S. Fechner, Jr. from Lyons Simmons, LLP. They have filed the case in Ector County District Court and have requested a jury trial to ensure that the family's plight is heard.
Jason Itkin, co-founder of Arnold & Itkin LLP, commented on the case, stating, "No trucker with sufficient training and experience would have behaved like the defendant acted. This is why the law strictly regulates the hiring and vetting process for new drivers, and why the law holds trucking companies responsible for the drivers they put out on the highway. No family should have to suffer like our clients have."
Arnold & Itkin LLP is known as a leading trial law firm specializing in truck accident cases across the nation. They have a proven track record, having secured over $20 billion in verdicts and settlements, including the largest workplace accident settlement in Texas history at $357.7 million. This wrongful death lawsuit represents another vital opportunity to hold dangerous trucking practices accountable and support the families affected by these tragic incidents. For further information, visit their website at arnolditkin.com.
The incident occurred on June 30, 2025, when Mr. Wilke, driving a company vehicle westbound, was struck by a tractor-trailer attempting a left turn across the highway. Reports indicate that the truck failed to yield the right of way, resulting in a collision that caused fatal injuries to Mr. Wilke, leaving behind a grieving family, including his wife Jennifer and their children—Lauren, Josh, Sam, and Nick.
The lawsuit details the series of negligent actions taken by Mr. Feria. Specifically, it alleges that he failed to yield, maintain a safe speed, keep a proper lookout, and adhere to traffic laws, which directly led to the collision. Additionally, it claims that US Oilfield Services and Rickman Transport were negligent in their responsibilities by not hiring, training, and supervising Mr. Feria adequately. The lawsuit criticizes these companies for failing to implement safety policies and procedures that could have potentially prevented the accident.
Beyond standard negligence claims, the lawsuit also charges the defendants with gross negligence, arguing that they acted with conscious disregard for the safety of others despite being aware of the risks posed by their actions. The Wilke family is not only seeking actual damages for pain and suffering but also for loss of companionship, lost wages, and funeral expenses, in addition to exemplary damages permitted under Texas law.
Representing the Wilke family is a team of experienced Texas truck accident attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP, alongside Michael P. Lyons and Michael S. Fechner, Jr. from Lyons Simmons, LLP. They have filed the case in Ector County District Court and have requested a jury trial to ensure that the family's plight is heard.
Jason Itkin, co-founder of Arnold & Itkin LLP, commented on the case, stating, "No trucker with sufficient training and experience would have behaved like the defendant acted. This is why the law strictly regulates the hiring and vetting process for new drivers, and why the law holds trucking companies responsible for the drivers they put out on the highway. No family should have to suffer like our clients have."
Arnold & Itkin LLP is known as a leading trial law firm specializing in truck accident cases across the nation. They have a proven track record, having secured over $20 billion in verdicts and settlements, including the largest workplace accident settlement in Texas history at $357.7 million. This wrongful death lawsuit represents another vital opportunity to hold dangerous trucking practices accountable and support the families affected by these tragic incidents. For further information, visit their website at arnolditkin.com.
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