How Much Is My Austin Car Accident Case Worth?
Most Austin TX non-catastrophic car accident cases settle for $15,000 to $50,000. Cases involving spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, surgery, or permanent impairment routinely exceed $250,000 to $2 million+. The actual number depends on medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the strength of fault evidence.
What drives the number up
1) Medical bills - past and projected future. 2) Lost wages and lost earning capacity. 3) Severity and permanence of the injury. 4) Clear liability (the other driver is 100% at fault). 5) High-policy-limit defendants (commercial trucks carry $1M minimum). 6) Strong photographic and video evidence. 7) Bilingual treatment records when relevant.
What drags the number down
1) Gaps in medical treatment. 2) Pre-existing conditions that overlap with crash injuries. 3) Recorded statements given to the other insurer without counsel. 4) Social media posts that contradict reported pain or limitations. 5) Modified comparative fault findings (Texas: 51%+ fault = no recovery).
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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.”
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