Contingency Fee Car Accident Lawyer in Austin, TX
We take every car accident case in Austin on contingency. You pay zero out of pocket. We earn a percentage of the settlement only if we win - 33% pre-suit, 40% if a lawsuit is filed.
Why contingency?
Because a crash victim should not have to choose between paying a lawyer and paying the mortgage. Contingency aligns our incentive with yours: we win when you win. We lose when you lose. There is no middle ground.
Standard contingency in Texas
Texas law allows contingency fees up to 40% in personal injury cases. Our schedule is on the standard side: 33% pre-suit, 40% if a lawsuit is filed. Some firms charge 40% on every case from day one - we do not.
No recovery, no fee. In writing.
Texas Disciplinary Rule 1.04(d) requires a written contingency-fee agreement. Ours is in plain English and Spanish. You can review it before you sign. If we do not recover money for you, you do not pay us - including no reimbursement of advanced litigation costs.
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.
“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.”
“Un conductor borracho me chocó. Hablan espanol perfectamente. Me ayudaron con todo: el carro, el doctor, y el seguro. Recibí mucho más de lo que esperaba. Gracias!”
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