What to Do After a Car Accident in Austin, TX
The first 24 hours decide your case. Follow this checklist, then call our 24/7 hotline before talking to any insurance adjuster.
On the scene
1) Call 911 if anyone is hurt. 2) Move to safety, do not leave. 3) Photograph all vehicles, damage, road, skid marks, plates, IDs, and injuries. 4) Get the other driver name, license, insurance, and plate. 5) Get the responding officer name and police report number. 6) Get contact info from witnesses.
Within 24 to 72 hours
1) See a doctor even if you "feel fine" - whiplash and TBI often appear days later, and a treatment gap kills cases. 2) Do NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver insurance company. 3) Do NOT post about the crash on social media. 4) Save all medical bills, receipts, and missed-work documentation. 5) Call our 24/7 hotline: (512) 877-1389.
Within 2 weeks
Open a Letter of Protection with an Austin physician so treatment is deferred until settlement. Let us handle every call from the at-fault insurer. Texas statute of limitations is 2 years, but evidence preservation deadlines are days, not years.
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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