Attorney Sgt. Andrew "Pike" Piekałkiewicz
Attorney Andrew "Pike" Piekałkiewicz is a personal injury lawyer and combat veteran. For over 30 years "Pike" has helped thousands of clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for injuries and wrongful death suffered in car and truck wrecks and in other personal injury cases.
Attorney Sgt. Pike, as he is known, is one of Houston's leading truck crash attorneys. Throughout his career of practicing law, Attorney Sgt. Pike has aggressively fought for the rights of people hurt or killed by the wrongful conduct of other people and companies. His commitment to fighting for the rights of his clients is unparalleled.
A History of Service to His Country and His Clients
When Andrew Piekalkiewicz was a young man, he heard the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Army. He had a drive to serve his country and to fight for American values wherever they were threatened. Young Andrew's determination eventually led him to volunteer for the grueling Special Forces Qualification Course and in 1987 he earned the honor of the moniker "U.S. Army Green Beret."
It was during his time in the Green Berets that Andrew's fellow soldiers started calling him "Sergeant Pike," since not even the greatest army in the world could pronounce his full name. The nickname stuck and Sgt. Pike is how he's been known ever since.
After completing his service in the Army, Sgt. Pike enrolled in the University of Texas School of Law so he could continue to fight for Americans whose rights were being threatened. He graduated from UT Law in 1993 and became a member of the State Bar of Texas.
Credentials and Professional Background
Member, State Bar of Texas
U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret)
Combat deployment, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Over 30 years of active personal injury trial practice
Practice Area Focus
Sgt. Pike's practice is focused on truck and commercial vehicle accident litigation. His caseload includes 18-wheeler and tractor-trailer crashes, commercial vehicle collisions, rear-end truck accidents, rollover and jackknife crashes, Amazon delivery vehicle accidents, oilfield truck wrecks, oversized load transport accidents, wrongful death claims arising from truck crashes, and traumatic brain injuries caused by commercial vehicle collisions. He represents clients in every county in Texas.
Trial Attorney
After his time in Afghanistan, Sgt. Pike returned to his family and law practice with a sharper sense of purpose. He rededicated himself to holding trucking companies and their insurers accountable for the crashes their negligence causes.
His truck accident practice requires a level of technical knowledge that most personal injury attorneys never develop. Sgt. Pike and his team investigate FMCSA regulatory violations, obtain and analyze electronic logging device data, review carrier maintenance files under 49 CFR Part 396, examine driver qualification records, and subpoena Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query histories. He sends spoliation preservation letters within days of taking a case to prevent carriers from destroying the evidence that proves negligence.
Whether the crash involved a long-haul 18-wheeler on I-10, an oilfield water hauler on a West Texas two-lane highway, or an Amazon delivery van in a Houston neighborhood, Sgt. Pike builds every case with trial preparation in mind. Insurance companies and defense attorneys know which plaintiffs' lawyers will actually walk into a courtroom. That reputation changes the settlement math before a trial date is ever set.
Sgt. Pike's Philosophy
Attorney Sgt. Pike prides himself on being the quintessential "quiet professional." Throughout his life in the military and in the practice of law, he has known many people who talk a good game. But for Sgt. Pike, actions speak louder than words.
When you're hurt in a car or motorcycle crash caused by an individual or by an 18-wheeler or by some other company owned vehicle, the most important thing to focus on is your medical care. In even the most ideal situations, the journey back to a healthy body can be full of challenges and setbacks. With that difficult task ahead, managing every detail of the claim settlement process on your own would add even more stress, pain and suffering. You and your family don't deserve that hardship. You deserve better.
Why You Need an Attorney — Not an Insurance Adjuster
Trying to handle your crash insurance claim on your own is a terrible idea. Insurance companies employ professionals who have been trained to trick you into saying or doing something that will hurt your case.
It's important to remember that insurance companies make profit by collecting premiums and by either avoiding paying loss claims entirely or paying claims far below what is fair. While it may appear at first that the insurance company is "on your side," at the end of the process you will feel frustrated and taken advantage of.
Most people wonder why they have dutifully paid their premiums over the years only to have insurance companies take advantage of them and treat them unfairly once a claim is made. That is simply the nature of the game. And for insurance companies it is a game — a very serious game — whereby the insurance company only seeks to protect its bottom line and has no interest in truly helping. You are not in good hands, they won't cover anything and they are not on your side.
A Green Beret's Approach to Your Case
That's why Attorney Sgt. Pike is here. He and his team will not only help you understand your injury and devise a plan for getting well, but also determine that those who wronged you pay for the damage they've caused. You can't undo a crash but you can get justice and restitution.
Attorney Sgt. Pike's experience as a Green Beret has a direct influence on his success in the courtroom. Just like his old Special Forces A-Team, he has assembled a special group of experts in the field of personal injury — from crash doctors to special investigators to crash reconstruction experts — to help him get to the truth of your situation.
Neither Sgt. Pike nor his team receive compensation unless your case is settled. In other words, he doesn't get paid until you do. He has skin in the game in every case. Just as he's risked his life for his country, he now risks his own financial wellbeing beside you so you have a vested interest as a team in achieving victory.
With Attorney Sgt. Pike at your side, you have the freedom to focus on what's most important: getting well and getting justice. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
A Green Beret Fights Differently. Let Sgt. Pike Fight for You.
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