Drunk Driver Crash Claims in Austin, TX
Hit by a drunk driver in Austin? You may be entitled to punitive damages on top of medical bills and lost wages. Texas law is on your side. We move fast to preserve evidence.
How we handle drunk driver crash claims in Austin
From the moment you call our 24/7 hotline, an attorney starts work on your case. We pull the Austin Police Department crash report, request surveillance footage along I-35, MoPac, or US-290 corridors before it is overwritten, interview witnesses while their memory is fresh, and refer you to top Austin physicians on a Letter of Protection so you can get medical care with zero out of pocket.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee: 33% of the recovery if your case settles before a lawsuit is filed, 40% if a lawsuit is filed. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us nothing. The initial 24/7 consultation is always free.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Texas statute of limitations gives you 2 years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim. Wrongful death is also 2 years. But evidence vanishes fast - dashcam, traffic-cam, and business surveillance footage routinely gets overwritten in 30 to 90 days. Call our 24/7 hotline within hours, not weeks.
Common questions
How much does a car accident lawyer in Austin cost?▾
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis -- you pay zero out of pocket. Our fee comes from the settlement only if we win your case. If we don't recover money for you, you owe us nothing. The initial 24/7 consultation is always free.
What should I do immediately after a car crash in Austin?▾
1) Call 911 if anyone is injured. 2) Move to safety, do not leave the scene. 3) Photograph the vehicles, road, and injuries. 4) Get the other driver's name, license, insurance, and plate. 5) Get the police report number. 6) See a doctor within 24-72 hours, even if you feel fine. 7) Do NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. 8) Call our 24/7 hotline at (512) 877-1389 before talking to any adjuster.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?▾
Texas statute of limitations gives you 2 years from the date of the accident for personal injury and property damage claims. Wrongful death is also 2 years. But evidence vanishes fast -- camera footage gets overwritten in 30-90 days, witnesses forget, vehicles get repaired. Call within hours, not weeks.
What if the other driver doesn't have insurance?▾
About 1 in 5 Texas drivers are uninsured. If you have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy, your insurance pays. We fight your own insurer hard because they don't pay friendly. We also pursue the at-fault driver's personal assets when appropriate.
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“Rear-ended on I-35 at 11pm. Called the hotline, an attorney answered. They had my car in a body shop the next morning and a settlement check 4 months later that covered everything. Worth every minute.”
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