How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost in Austin, TX?
A car accident lawyer in Austin costs you nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, which means you only pay if we win. The fee comes out of the settlement: 33% if your case resolves before a lawsuit is filed, 40% if a lawsuit must be filed.
What is a contingency fee?
A contingency fee is a fee paid only if your case is successful. You pay nothing up front, nothing during the case, and nothing if we lose. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. Texas Disciplinary Rule 1.04 requires this arrangement be in writing - we provide a clear written contingency-fee agreement at intake.
The exact percentages
33.33% of gross recovery if the case settles before a lawsuit is filed. 40% if a lawsuit is filed (because filing triggers significantly more attorney time, discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, and trial preparation). Court costs and litigation expenses are advanced by us and reimbursed only from your recovery, never out of pocket.
Are there any hidden fees? No.
No retainer. No hourly billing. No "court costs in advance" demand. Our written agreement spells out every line item. If we do not win, you walk away owing nothing - not a single dollar.
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.”
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