Car Accidents in Austin, Texas

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When you get in a car accident it is important that you not panic.

Although you might be shaken, nervous, and even injured, if you can remember these few common sense points, it will help you greatly.

  • Contact 911 for any serious car wreck. The 911 operator will dispatch both police and an ambulance, if necessary. The first priority of any injury accident is taking care of the injuries.
  • Although Austin’s finest tell you to move your vehicle after an accident, we recommend you not do that if it seems that liability is being contested by the other side. Once you move the vehicle and or debris from the roadway, it makes it difficult of the officer to find out what exactly what happened and who is at fault.
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  • If the Austin Police Department, Sheriff’s deputy, or any other law enforcement agency comes out they will likely give you a brown form. This is a form on which you write down all your insurance information, driver’s license number, name, etc. When both sides are done with this the officer will give each side the other side’s brown form.
  • If there is no police presence, write down the other side’s information or take a photo of their license and insurance card, and license plate. I would also take pictures of the vehicles, damage to the vehicles, debris in the roadway, skid marks, lights, stop signs, or any other items you think will help your case.
  • If there are other drivers or pedestrians that witnessed the accident, get their name and number. They may become necessary if the other side decides to change their story.
  • Clearly, if you are seriously injured, medical care is of the utmost priority. Take even minor aches and pains seriously, as they may be a sign of a more serious condition. I have seen too many people come in with a little soreness which revealed an acute herniation after imaging studies were completed.
  • Injury accidents is what we do. If you ever need further clarification as to any of the points, Funk and Associates is just a phone call away.

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    Funk and Associates: Austin’s Best Car Accident Attorneys

    Funk and Associates stand among Austin’s car accident attorneys due to their expertise in traffic and personal injury law in Texas. Our deep understanding of these legal issues ensures that all aspects of your case are handled with precision and care.

    Access to expert witnesses in Austin, such as accident reconstruction experts and medical experts, strengthens the case. These professionals provide insights and testimony that can significantly impact the outcome of your claim. Funk and Associates leverage these resources to build compelling cases for their clients. We work hard for you!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you sue someone for causing a car accident?

    You can always sue someone over a car accident, the real question is, should you?

    An experienced personal injury attorney can advise you on the best options available for your specific case, so that you can make the most informed decision possible.

    Should you call a lawyer after a car accident?

    If you are involved in a collision and were injured, then you should call a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can investigate the incident, establish liability, find police reports and insurance information, and help in all aspects of your injury claim. This allows you, as the injured victim, to focus on your medical treatment and healing, while the attorney handles all the different aspects of the claim.

    How much is the average settlement for a car accident?

    There is no average settlement for a car accident. There are too many factors to list that can affect a case in a positive and negative way. However, if you suffered an accident and you were injured, please contact your local Austin car accident attorneys at Funk & Associates.

    How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident?

    Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a car accident case. However, you do have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit or settle the case against the person that caused the accident.

    How much can I get for pain and suffering from a car accident?

    There is no set number that you can get for “pain and suffering” in a car accident claim. Pain and suffering is part of a subset of damages called “general damages“ and will vary from case to case depending on the circumstances and the nature of the injury. This is why it is pivotal to retain a lawyer who has experience fighting for all aspects of your case, so that you may maximize your recovery on all damages.

    Is there a time limit to claim for a car accident?

    Texas has something called a statute of limitations when it comes to personal injury claims. For adults, and exceptions aside, that statues runs two (2) years after the negligence occurred. Meaning, if you have been injured in a car accident, or some other circumstance, you must settle the claim or file a lawsuit within 2 years of the date of the incident.

    If you do not settle the claim or file a lawsuit within that period, your claim has “lapsed.” This means that you may be barred from ever pursuing the claim in the future. There are numerous exceptions to this rule and you should call the Austin Lawyers at Funk and Associates to understand all your rights.

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    • Crash Alert: 1 killed in 2-vehicle crash on Old Lockhart Hwy (12/30/2024) - MUSTANG RIDGE, TX – One person died, and another went to the hospital Saturday after a major crash in Mustang Ridge, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the area of 8700 Old Lockhart Road, which is just west of the intersection with US-183. Mustang Ridge is about 20 miles southeast
    • Crash Alert: 2-car crash near Ed Bluestein and US-290 injures (12/27/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Two adults and one child sustained injuries late Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Ed Bluestein Boulevard just south of US-290 and west of Walnut Creek Nature Preserve. Police haven’t yet shared any details about the cause or circumstances
    • Crash Alert: 2 killed in NE Austin crash involving motorcycle, pedestrian (12/26/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Two people died Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in east-central Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. The accident happened shortly before 9 p.m. on the westbound side of US-290 between Cameron Road and US-183. Police say that a motorcycle struck a pedestrian along the highway. It’s unclear if
    • Crash Alert: Multiple injuries reported in 2-car crash at S Lakeshore and Pleasant Valley (12/20/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Officials reported multiple injuries Thursday night in connection to a two-vehicle crash in southeast Austin. According to CBS Austin, the accident happened at 10 p.m. at the intersection of South Lakeshore Boulevard and South Pleasant Valley Road, which is just northwest of the Riverside campus of Austin Community College. Austin Police are
    • Crash Alert: Adult, child injured in S Austin pedestrian crash (12/19/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – An adult and a child were hurt Thursday morning when a vehicle struck them at a south Austin intersection, reports ATCEMS. Auto Ped: Travis Heights Blvd/ Live Oak #atcemsmedics on scene preparing to transport one adult patient with serious not expected to be life threatening injuries to Dell Seton Medical Center pic.twitter.com/cGraTL2CMk
    • Crash Alert: Car T-bones CapMetro van in S Austin, injuring 4 (12/18/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Injuries have been reported in connection to a three-vehicle crash involving a CapMetro van Wednesday morning in south Austin, reports KVUE. The accident happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the area of South First Street and West William Cannon Drive, which is near Bedichek Middle School. Police say that a westbound passenger
    • Crash Alert: 2-vehicle rollover at E Stassney and Peppertree kills 2 (12/17/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Two men died Saturday afternoon in a crash involving a car and a pickup in southeast Austin, reports KVUE. The accident happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Stassney Lane and Peppertree Parkway, which is east of I-35 and northwest of McKinney Falls State Park. Police haven’t shared any
    • Crash Report: Pedestrian claimed in crash on Ben White near US-183 (12/16/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Authorities are working to identify a pedestrian who died Monday morning in a South Austin crash, reports KVUE. The accident happened shortly before 7 a.m. on East Ben White near the intersection with US-183, which is just northwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Police haven’t shared any details about the vehicle involved, but
    • Crash Report: 2 hospitalized in major crash on I-35 NB near Brandt (12/13/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Officials reported injuries Thursday in connection to a major collision along the interstate in southeast Austin. According to CBS Austin, the accident happened just after 12:30 p.m. on the northbound side of I-35 near Brandt Road, which is near the Southpark Meadows shopping center. Police haven’t yet shared any details regarding the
    • Crash Report: 1 hurt in 2-car crash at Riverside and Montopolis (12/12/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A two-vehicle collision resulted in serious injuries on Monday evening in southeast Austin, reports ATCEMS. FINAL Vehicle Rescue at Montopolis Dr/ E Riverside Dr (18:11). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo on scene of reported 2 vehicle collision w/ 2 adult patients. #ATCEMSMedics transported an adult patient to Dell Seton w/critical, life-threatening injuries. 2nd patient refused
    • Crash Report: Motorcycle vs. car crash near Mopac and Parmer injures 1 (12/11/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – An Austin motorcyclist was badly injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle collision along the freeway in North Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened around 9:34 p.m. on the northbound side of the Mopac Expressway near West Parmer Lane. This is just east of Balcones Youth Sports. So far, Austin Police have
    • Crash Report: Fiery crash on Littig Rd near Elgin kills 1 (12/10/2024) - TRAVIS CO., TX – Emergency teams responded to a fatal accident in east-central Travis County on Tuesday morning, reports CBS Austin. The crash occurred just after midnight on Littig Road near Bitting School Road, which is about six miles southwest of Elgin. Very few details regarding the accident have been disclosed thus far. Police say
    • Crash Alert: 1 seriously hurt in crash on TX-183 NB near San Felipe (12/9/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Injuries have been reported in connection to a serious crash that happened Friday evening along the highway in north Austin, reports KXAN. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. in the area of 13000 US-183. This in on the northbound side of the highway, between McNeil Drive and Anderson Mill Road. Police haven’t
    • Crash Alert: Car hits, seriously injures child on E Ben White near I-35 (12/6/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Austin EMS and police responded to a major pedestrian accident in southeast Austin on Friday afternoon, reports CBS Austin. The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on the westbound side of the service road for Ben White Boulevard, just east of the intersection with I-35.  Police say that a vehicle struck and
    • Crash Alert: Rollover on FM 620 near Steiner Ranch injures 2 (12/5/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Two people sustained injuries Wednesday night in a major accident along FM 620 in northwest Austin, reports CBS Austin. The crash happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection with Steiner Ranch Boulevard, which is just east of Tom Hughes Park. Police haven’t shared any details about the collision except to say that
    • Crash Alert: Solo crash on TX-130 near Kelly Ln kills 1, injures 1 (12/4/2024) - PFLUGERVILLE, TX – A single-vehicle crash along the highway in Pflugerville killed one person and injured another on Tuesday, reports KXAN. The accident happened sometime before 5:20 a.m. on TX-130 near Kelly Lane, which is northwest of Falcon Point Recreation Center and west of Secluded Willow Park. Police say that for unknown reasons, a vehicle
    • Crash Alert: Major crash on FM 959 near Decker kills 1, injures 2 (12/3/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – One person died, and two were seriously hurt last Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in east-central Austin, reports City of Austin. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on FM 969 Road between Decker Lane and Nixon Lane. This is in the Rogers Hill area. Police haven’t disclosed any details regarding the cause
    • Crash Alert: 2-vehicle crash at Pecan and 1431 kills 2, injures 1 (12/2/2024) - JONESTOWN, TX – A two-vehicle crash with entrapment killed two people Saturday afternoon in northwest Travis County, reports Fox 7 Austin. Around 4 p.m., emergency teams reported to the intersection of Pecan Drive and FM 1431 in the city of Jonestown. This is just west of Cedar Park and about and 29 miles northwest of
    • Crash Alert: 1 injured in pedestrian hit-and-run on S 1st near Dittmar (11/27/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained injuries Sunday when a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in South Austin, reports KXAN. The accident happened at night on South 1st Street, just north of West Dittmar Road. This is northwest of Williams Elementary School, near the Thicket Food Park. Austin Police are looking for a
    • Crash Alert: 2 adults, 2 kids hurt in crash on Jones Rd in Manor (11/26/2024) - MANOR, TX – A crash involving at least two vehicles injured four people Saturday on the far-east side of Manor, reports CBS Austin. Emergency teams responded to the area of 1000 Jones Road around 1:30 a.m. This is southwest of the Austin Rifle Club and northeast of White Fences Equestrian Center. Police haven’t yet shared
    • Crash Alert: Vehicle strikes, injures pedestrian at Koenig and Burnet (11/25/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – One person was badly hurt Saturday evening when a vehicle struck them along a major roadway in central Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of West Koenig Lane and Burnet Road in the Allandale area. This is just south of Lamar Middle School. Police are
    • Crash Alert: Wrong-way crash on Barton Springs Rd near Zilker kills 1 (11/22/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A two-vehicle collision along a major South Austin roadway killed one person Thursday, reports KVUE. The incident happened at night on Barton Springs Road near Andrew Zilker Road, which is near Barton Springs Municipal Pool. Police haven’t shared any details about the crash except to say that two vehicles collided head-on.  One
    • Crash Alert: Car strikes, kills pedestrian on I-35 at Exit 304 in Temple (11/21/2024) - TEMPLE, TX – A 51-year-old Washington man died Monday when a vehicle struck him along the interstate in Temple. According to My Texas Daily, the accident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. in the 5900 block North General Bruce Drive, or I-35. This is near the intersection with TX-363. Police say the victim was walking on
    • Crash Alert: Motorcyclist airlifted after crash at Stan Schlueter and Elms (11/20/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A motorcyclist sustained injuries Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on the south side of Killeen, reports Killeen Daily Herald.  The accident happened around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Elms Road and East Stan Schlueter Loop, which is south of I-14 and north of Cedar Valley Elementary School. Police say that
    • Crash Alert: 19-year-old struck, hurt on RR 12 near Fulton Ranch (11/19/2024) - SAN MARCOS, TX – Police continue to investigate an accident that seriously hurt a 19-year-old woman on Halloween in San Marcos. According to KXAN, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Ranch Road 12 near the Sigma Chi Fraternity House. This is just west of Fulton Ranch Road. Police say the young woman was walking
    • Crash Alert: APD responds to collision on Los Cielos Blvd in SE Austin (11/18/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A vehicle accident was reported late Monday night on Los Cielos Boulevard in southeast Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Traffic Report Page. The wreck was reported in the 6000-6005 block of Los Cielos Boulevard, near Pearce Lane and Universe Circle, in the city’s Del Valle East area. Austin Police Department officers
    • Crash Alert: 2 hospitalized in 5-car crash on I-35 NB near 51st St (11/15/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A multi-vehicle crash along the interstate in east-central Austin sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday, reports KVUE. The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on the northbound side of I-35 between East 51st Street and Reinli Street. This is just west of the Capital Plaza shopping center.  There’s no word yet
    • Crash Alert: Cyclist struck, seriously hurt at Guadalupe and Airport (11/14/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – A cyclist sustained injuries Thursday morning when a vehicle struck them at a busy intersection in central Austin, reports ATCEMS. FINAL Auto vs Bicycle Collision at Guadalupe St / Airport Blvd (11:49). #ATCEMSMedics are transporting an adult patient reportedly struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle, to Dell Seton Medical Center
    • Crash Alert: APD investigates fatal auto-ped. crash at Montopolis and Crumley (11/13/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained fatal injuries Monday evening when a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in southeast Austin, reports CBS Austin. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Montopolis Drive and Crumley Lane, which is west of Highway 183 and south of Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary. Police
    • Crash Alert: 1 killed in auto-pedestrian crash on I-35 SB at Braker (11/12/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Austin Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that killed one person Tuesday morning in northeast Austin, reports KXAN. The accident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. on the southbound side of I-35 near Braker Lane. This is in the Walnut Forest area, just southeast of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. Authorities haven’t yet commented

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