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
What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer in Austin?▾
Nothing out of pocket, ever. We work purely on contingency, which means our fee only comes out of money we win for you -- if there's no recovery, you owe us nothing. The first call is always free, any hour.
I was just in a crash in Austin -- what do I do right now?▾
Call 911 if anyone's hurt. Stay at the scene and get everyone to safety. Take photos of the cars, the road, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's license, insurance, and plate number, plus the police report number. See a doctor within a day or two even if you feel okay. Don't give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer -- call our hotline first.
How long do I have to file a claim after a Texas car accident?▾
Two years from the crash date, for both injury and property damage claims -- that's Texas's statute of limitations, and it's the same two years for a wrongful death claim. But don't wait: surveillance footage often gets erased in 30 to 90 days and memories fade fast. Call within hours if you can.
What happens if the other driver has no insurance?▾
It happens more than you'd think -- close to 1 in 5 drivers in Texas are uninsured. If your own policy carries Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage, that's what pays, and we make sure your insurer treats that claim seriously instead of stalling.
“Got rear-ended on MoPac during rush hour and thought I'd be fighting the insurance company myself. Called the hotline instead, had an attorney on the phone in minutes, and the whole thing wrapped up in under four months with a check that covered every bill.”
“Un conductor borracho nos choco en la 79. Este equipo peleo por los danos adicionales que la ley de Texas permite en casos de DUI y consiguieron mucho mas que la oferta inicial. Atendieron todo en espanol para mi mama tambien.”
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