Car Accident Lawyer in Austin, TX
Hurt on I-35, MoPac, US-183 or Ben White? Our Austin car accident lawyers work out of our Lakeway office in Travis County and handle the insurance company for you. Free review 24/7, no fee unless we win.
- No fee unless we win
- Free case review, 24/7
- We front every case cost
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Right after a Austin crash
Hurt in an Austin Car Wreck? What to Do Next
What you do in the first days protects your claim. If you can't do all of this, call us and we'll handle it.
Get medical care now
Go to the ER or urgent care, for example Dell Seton, St. David's or Ascension Seton, even if you feel "okay." Insurers use gaps in treatment to cut offers.
Get the crash report
Austin Police (or Texas DPS, or the Travis County Sheriff outside city limits) files a Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3). Copies are also sold through TxDOT's online system.1 We request it for you.
Photograph everything
Vehicles, plates, the intersection, signals and your injuries. Ask nearby businesses about camera footage, because it is often erased within days.
Don't give a recorded statement
The other driver's adjuster works for their insurer. Talk to a lawyer before you give a statement or sign anything.
Don't accept the first offer
First offers are usually low. Once you sign a release, the claim is over, even if your injuries get worse.
We front every cost
Crash reports, records, experts, filing fees. No recovery, no attorney fee, and you're never out of pocket while your case is open.
Local to Austin
Car Accident Attorneys for Austin & Travis County
We represent people hurt in car accidents across Austin, including Downtown, East Austin, South Congress, Hyde Park, Mueller, the Domain/North Burnet, Circle C and the Lake Travis area. We also handle wrecks in nearby Lakeway, Bee Cave, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown and Kyle.
A good Austin car accident attorney knows more than the law. You need to know which agency worked the crash, which hospital records to request, and which court a case would go to if the insurer won't pay. A Austin car accident lawyer on our team handles all of that from day one.
Austin crash case facts
- County
- Travis County (parts of Austin extend into Williamson and Hays Counties)
- Police
- Austin Police Department. State highways may be worked by Texas DPS.
- Court
- Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility (Travis County civil district courts), 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin2
- Hospitals
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Level I trauma center), St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. David's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center
- Our office
- Principal office: 211 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite #230, Lakeway, TX 78734, in western Travis County. We also meet clients by phone or video.
Austin crash data
Crashes on I-35, MoPac & US-183
In 2024, TxDOT recorded these crash numbers inside Austin city limits:3
- Austin's Vision Zero High-Injury Network covers just 8% of city streets but accounts for nearly 60% of serious-injury and fatal crashes. State-owned roads account for most of Austin's traffic deaths.4
- I-35 through Austin had 87 fatal crashes from 2019 to 2023, ranking it the second-deadliest road in Texas and 17th in the US in an analysis of NHTSA data.5
Roads where we see Austin crash cases:
- I-35
- MoPac (Loop 1)
- US-183 (Research Blvd)
- US-290
- SH-71 / Ben White Blvd
- Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Hwy)
- SH-130
- SH-45
- RR 620
Looking for a "car accident lawyer near me in Austin"?
Here's the honest answer. Principal office: 211 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite #230, Lakeway, TX 78734, in western Travis County. We also meet clients by phone or video. You don't need to drive anywhere: a Austin car accident attorney from our team will talk to you by phone or video today.
Call (512) 960-3887, free 24/7Cases we handle
Austin Auto Accident Cases We Handle
Rear-end collisions
Stop-and-go traffic on I-35 and MoPac (Loop 1) causes neck, back and head injuries that often show up days later.
Intersection & T-bone crashes
Red-light running and left-turn crashes at busy Austin intersections, including the service-road signals along US-183 (Research Blvd).
Drunk or distracted drivers
Texting, impairment and speeding claims, including late-night crashes near Sixth Street, Rainey Street and South Congress.
Uber & Lyft accidents
Rideshare crashes involve layered insurance coverage. We sort out which policy pays.
Hit-and-run & uninsured drivers
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay. Insurers fight these claims too.
Truck & commercial vehicles
Hit by a delivery van, dump truck or 18-wheeler? Truck cases involve federal safety rules and bigger insurance policies, and we handle them too.
Case results
Real Results for Injured Drivers and Passengers
Examples from the firm's published results. Location shown for each case.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique, and results depend on the facts and applicable law.
How it works
Your Austin Car Accident Claim, Handled End to End
You talk. 60 seconds.
Call or use the form. A real person on our lawyer team hears what happened and tells you where you stand. Free, no obligation.
We take it from here
Every adjuster call, every deadline and the evidence, plus help coordinating your medical care. We front the costs.
You get paid
Your lawyer pushes for the full value of your claim and is ready to go to trial if the insurer won't pay it.
Why we win
We Know the Insurance Company's Playbook
George Z. Goldberg
George started his career on the defense side before switching sides to represent injured people. He knows the delay tactics and lowball scripts because he used to sit across the table.
James Loren
When insurers won't pay what a case is worth, James takes them to court. The firm reports 50+ trials taken to verdict.
Client reviews
What Our Clients Say
"Incredibly knowledgeable, great in court, and the settlement was way more than I expected."
"I could not be more pleased with the personnel, process, and results I got from working with George Goldberg and his team."
"It was my first time needing to hire an attorney, and I was really happy with the entire process. Mr. Loren worked tirelessly for me while I recovered."
Straight answers
Austin Car Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas injury cases, the deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash.6 Claims involving a city, county or other government vehicle can require written notice much sooner. Evidence such as camera footage disappears far sooner, so it pays to start early.
What if I was partly at fault?
Texas uses proportionate responsibility: you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% responsible, and your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.7 Don't accept the insurer's version of fault. Get a free review first.
Where would my Austin case be filed?
Most claims settle without a lawsuit. If one is needed, Texas venue rules generally allow filing in the county where the crash happened or where the defendant lives.8 For a crash in Austin, that is usually the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility (Travis County civil district courts), 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin.2
Do you have an office near me in Austin?
Principal office: 211 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite #230, Lakeway, TX 78734, in western Travis County. We also meet clients by phone or video.
What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?
Nothing up front. The consultation is free, we front the costs of building your case, and we only collect an attorney fee if we recover money for you. Court costs and case expenses may apply and are explained in your agreement before you sign.
I was hurt in an I-35 construction zone during the Capital Express project. What should I do?
Get medical care and the crash report first. Work-zone crashes can involve the other driver and also contractors responsible for lane shifts, signs and barriers. Those records should be requested quickly.
The insurance company already offered me money. Should I take it?
Not before a free case review. First offers are usually low, and signing a release normally ends your claim, even if your injuries get worse.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) or personal injury protection (PIP) coverage may apply. We review your policy for free.
See What Your Austin Car Accident Case Is Worth, Free
Talk to a Austin car accident lawyer: one call, 24/7. Nothing up front, nothing out of pocket, and no attorney fee unless we win.
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Sources
- TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System (CR-3 reports). https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/
- Travis County – Civil and Family Courts Facility. https://www.traviscountytx.gov/courts/civil/tccfc
- TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries – Cities and Towns, 2024 (CRIS). https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/14.pdf
- City of Austin – Vision Zero (High-Injury Network). https://www.austintexas.gov/transportation-public-works/programs/vision-zero
- CultureMap Austin, “I-35 in Austin is one of the deadliest roads in America” (NHTSA FARS 2019–2023 analysis). https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/i35-deadliest-roads-fatal-crashes/
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003 (two-year limitations period). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code ch. 33 (proportionate responsibility). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.33.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §15.002 (venue). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.15.htm
Crash statistics come from public sources and are shown for general information. They are not a statement about any particular case.