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If you were injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, vehicle damage, and other accident-related losses. Serious crashes can leave you facing mounting expenses while insurance companies work to minimize what they pay.
Our Austin car accident lawyers represent injured victims throughout the Austin metro area and have recovered more than $2.1 billion for clients. We investigate every crash, preserve critical evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and prepare every case as if it will go to trial to pursue the maximum compensation available.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, contact Thompson Law today for a FREE CASE REVIEW. We’ll explain your legal options, answer your questions, and handle the legal process while you focus on your recovery.
Ryan Thompson leads the Thompson Law practice alongside a dedicated team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who share a singular focus on protecting injured clients. With decades of combined personal injury experience, the team approaches every case with care, urgency, and attention to detail.
Peer-reviewed legal organizations, including Super Lawyers, have honored our practice for outstanding achievements in representing injured individuals. These accolades reflect sustained excellence in securing favorable resolutions for people dealing with serious harm caused by others’ negligence.
When you call, you will speak with real legal professionals who take time to understand what you are going through. We explain every step in clear, everyday language so you never feel lost in technical terms or confusing paperwork.
You will not have to chase us for answers. We share updates as they happen and walk you through important decisions with patience and honesty.Â
Our five-star reviews come from how we show up for people. Open communication and genuine attention guide everything we do. Healing from an injury is hard enough, and you deserve a law firm that answers the phone, keeps its word, and stands beside you the entire way.
“My Medical Bills Were Sky High, And EVERYTHING Was Taken Care Of”
– Nancy
“Thompson Law was the BEST thing that could have happened.”
– Ronnie
Thompson Law serves Central Texas from multiple office locations, giving Austin and Travis County clients convenient access to experienced representation close to home. No matter where you live, you receive the same personal attention and seasoned legal guidance.
Our attorneys regularly represent injury victims in Travis County courts. Over the years, we have developed trusted relationships with local medical providers who understand crash injuries and document them properly. Accident reconstruction specialists in the area are familiar with our work, and insurers know we prepare every case with trial-level care.
That local insight makes a difference. Knowing how Travis County courts operate, which specialists best evaluate certain injuries, and how Austin insurers approach claims allows us to protect your interests at every step.
Texas law allows injured people to recover for many different types of losses. Knowing what you are entitled to helps you recognize fair offers and avoid settlements that leave important needs unpaid.
When a crash involves gross negligence or intentional harm, such as drunk driving, Texas law may allow punitive damages. These are meant to punish especially reckless conduct and discourage it from happening again. They are uncommon and require strong proof beyond ordinary negligence.
Every case is different. The final amount depends on the seriousness of your injuries, the medical records supporting them, the insurance available, and the strength of the evidence showing who was responsible.
Thompson Law’s track record speaks louder than any marketing message. These results represent real people who trusted us with serious injury and wrongful death cases:
Here are some of our vehicle collision recoveries:
Insurance companies move fast after collisions. Adjusters often call within hours, asking questions and floating settlement offers before you truly know the extent of your injuries. Those early offers can sound helpful, but they rarely reflect future medical care, time away from work, or how your life may change in the months ahead.
Texas law also sets firm deadlines. Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years, and claims involving government vehicles or agencies can require notice in far less time. Missing these windows can close the door on recovery, even when the injuries are serious and the need is clear.
Evidence begins to fade almost immediately. Traffic cameras overwrite footage, witnesses move on, and damaged vehicles get repaired or discarded. Having a legal team involved early helps preserve what matters most before it disappears.
With guidance from the beginning, your claim stands on solid ground instead of relying on what an insurance company chooses to acknowledge.
We prepare every case with the care it would receive in court. That level of preparation sends a clear message to insurers that your claim deserves respect. Strong evidence and thoughtful expert support often open the door to better settlements without unnecessary delay.
You receive straightforward assessments, not sugarcoated promises. We explain each step in plain language and keep you informed along the way. And because we work on a contingency fee, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Thompson Law represents victims of all crash types:
Contact us now for no-cost case evaluation with zero commitment. We listen to your account, examine your documentation, and outline your legal options. This consultation clarifies your rights and prospective case worth.
Cases get assigned to our legal team immediately upon retention. Investigation begins that same day:
From the moment you hire us, we step between you and the adjusters. You will not have to worry about recorded statements meant to twist your words or broad medical releases that expose your private health history. The pressure to accept a fast, unfair offer stops at our door.
Insurance representatives know they are speaking with attorneys who understand policy limits, common delay tactics, and the point when negotiations should move toward court. That knowledge allows us to protect your interests and keep the focus where it belongs, on your recovery and your future.
We maintain relationships with medical providers throughout the capital region who will treat you now and wait for payment until your case resolves. Quality medical care strengthens your recovery and your case simultaneously.
Once treatment concludes and doctors determine maximum medical improvement, we calculate full damages including all economic and non-economic losses. Comprehensive demand packages with supporting documentation get submitted to insurance companies.
Negotiations continue until insurance companies present fair offers accounting for all past and future losses. If they refuse reasonable compensation, lawsuits get filed and cases proceed to trial in Travis County courts.
What you do in the minutes and days after a collision directly impacts both your health and potential compensation. If your condition allows, take these actions:
A strong claim is built on clear proof, not just a description of what happened. The more complete the evidence, the harder it becomes for an insurance company to downplay your injuries or shift blame.
Evidence does not wait. Scenes get cleaned, cars are repaired, witnesses relocate, and video files are overwritten. Acting early gives us the best chance to preserve what tells your story.
Thompson Law steps in right away to protect every piece of proof that supports your recovery before it disappears.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 provides a two-year deadline from the collision date for filing personal injury lawsuits. Missing this deadline eliminates your right to sue permanently, regardless of how strong your case or how severe your injuries.
Exceptions to the two-year rule exist but rarely apply:
Don’t rely on exceptions. Insurance companies dispute injury causation more aggressively the longer you wait. Contact attorneys promptly to protect your rights.
Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. This means if you share part of the blame for a crash, your compensation can be reduced by that same percentage.
There is an important limit to know. If a person is found to be more than 50 percent at fault, the law does not allow any recovery at all. Insurance companies know this well and often try to shift as much blame as possible to lower what they must pay.
To put it in simple terms, imagine a case worth $100,000. If you are considered 30 percent responsible, the recovery would be $70,000. If the blame rises to 51 percent, the recovery drops to zero.
Because of this rule, proving liability from the start is essential. Adjusters begin building arguments about shared fault almost immediately, which is why strong evidence and early legal guidance make such a difference.
Texas law places no general limits on compensation for crash injuries. You can seek payment for the full range of losses, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and the ways an injury changes your daily life.
There is one important exception that applies only to medical malpractice cases. Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74, non-economic damages in malpractice claims are capped at $250,000 per defendant. This restriction does not apply to ordinary car crash or negligence cases.
Certain actions after accidents undermine even strong cases. Avoiding these common errors protects your ability to recover full compensation.
Gaps between collisions and first medical visits give insurance companies ammunition to argue injuries aren’t serious or weren’t caused by the crashes. Seek evaluation immediately, even when pain seems minor initially. Many serious conditions including traumatic brain injuries and internal bleeding present no obvious symptoms for hours or days.
Telling medical providers you feel “fine” or downplaying pain creates records insurance companies use to deny serious injuries later. Describe all symptoms accurately and completely during every medical visit.
Skipping recommended treatment, therapy, or follow-up visits suggests injuries aren’t significant. Follow all medical advice. If financial constraints prevent treatment, attorneys can often arrange care with providers who wait for payment until cases resolve.
Insurance companies monitor Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms searching for content contradicting injury claims. Photos showing physical activities, vacation trips, or statements about feeling good become evidence against you. Make all accounts private and post nothing about your case, your injuries, or your daily activities until cases conclude.
Early offers arrive before you understand the full extent of injuries, necessary treatment, or long-term implications. These amounts rarely cover future medical needs, ongoing therapy, permanent disabilities, or lost earning capacity. Never accept settlement offers without attorney review.
Insurance adjusters seem friendly and helpful while asking seemingly innocent questions designed to undermine claims. “How are you feeling?” seems like polite conversation. Answering “Pretty good” becomes evidence your injuries aren’t severe. Decline all recorded statements until you have legal representation.
Broad medical releases give insurance companies access to your entire health history, allowing them to search for pre-existing conditions, prior injuries, or other information to devalue claims. Never sign authorizations without attorney review.
Apologizing or accepting blame at accident scenes, to police, or to insurance adjusters can destroy otherwise valid claims. Texas comparative negligence rules reduce or eliminate recovery based on your percentage of fault. Let attorneys and evidence establish responsibility.
Evidence disappears quickly. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses become unavailable. Physical evidence at accident scenes vanishes. Insurance companies build their cases immediately while unrepresented injured people delay. Early attorney involvement preserves critical evidence and prevents insurance company tactics from reducing claim value.
Injured anywhere in the greater Austin metro area? We’re available 24/7 for free case reviews.
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Handling serious collision claims alone puts you at a significant disadvantage against insurance companies with teams of adjusters and attorneys. Thompson Law levels that playing field. We’re available 24/7 to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and explain your legal options.
Consultations cost nothing and create no obligation. If we take your case, you pay no fees unless we recover compensation. We advance all litigation costs including expert witnesses, medical records, accident reconstruction, and filing fees.
Reach out to us now for your free consultation. Let experienced trial attorneys handle the legal fight while you focus on physical recovery.
Most Texas car accident lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash. However, claims involving government vehicles or public agencies may have much shorter notice deadlines, making it important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Waiting too long can result in lost evidence or prevent you from recovering compensation altogether. An Austin car accident lawyer can help protect your rights and ensure important deadlines are met.
Police reports are valuable evidence, but they are not always accurate or complete. Officers usually arrive after the collision and may not witness exactly how the crash occurred.
If a report contains incorrect information, additional evidence such as witness statements, photographs, surveillance footage, vehicle data, or accident reconstruction may help clarify what happened and support your claim.
Not always. Many medical providers will treat injured accident victims through a medical lien or other payment arrangement while a claim is pending. This allows you to receive necessary care without paying large medical bills upfront.
An experienced attorney can often help coordinate treatment options and explain what payment arrangements may be available based on your case.
Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you may still recover compensation if you were 50% or less responsible for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Insurance companies frequently try to place more blame on injured drivers than they deserve. A thorough investigation can help protect your claim and challenge unfair fault determinations.
Yes. Injured passengers generally have the same right to pursue compensation as drivers and are rarely responsible for causing the crash. Depending on the circumstances, you may have claims against one or multiple insurance policies.
An attorney can identify every available source of compensation and help ensure your injuries and losses are fully documented.
Commercial vehicle accidents often involve larger insurance policies and multiple potentially responsible parties. Depending on the circumstances, both the driver and the employer may be liable for your injuries.
Investigating employment records, insurance coverage, and company policies is often an important part of these cases.
Future medical expenses are estimated using your medical records, physician recommendations, and opinions from qualified medical experts. These projections help account for surgeries, rehabilitation, therapy, medications, and other care you may need after your case resolves.
Including future treatment costs is important because once a claim settles, you generally cannot return later to request additional compensation.
No. Your right to pursue compensation after a car accident generally does not depend on your immigration status. Personal injury claims focus on who caused the crash and the damages you suffered—not your citizenship.
Your legal team can explain your rights, answer your questions confidentially, and help you move forward without unnecessary fear or confusion.
Yes. You have the right to choose the attorney who represents you at any stage of your case. If you are unhappy with your current representation, you may be able to change law firms without delaying your claim.
Your new attorney can explain how the transition works and help ensure your case continues moving forward as smoothly as possible.
While you are not required to hire an attorney, serious car accident claims often involve complex insurance issues, disputed liability, and significant financial losses. Having legal representation can help protect your rights while you focus on recovering.
An Austin car accident lawyer can investigate the crash, preserve important evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and pursue the full compensation available under Texas law.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $2.1 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
