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: Car strikes, kills pedestrian on FM 620 in Lakeway (2/21/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A woman died Thursday night when a vehicle struck her along the highway in the Lakeway area of northwest Austin. According to KXAN, the accident happened around 7:30 p.m. on FM 620 near Bowling Lane. This is just southwest of Lake Travis Elementary School. Police haven’t yet specified whether the victim was
    • Crash Alert: 2 hospitalized in semi crash on I-35 near Tech Ridge (2/20/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Two people were hospitalized Tuesday evening following a multi-vehicle crash along the interstate in north Austin, reports KXAN. The accident happened shortly before 6 p.m. near I-35 and Tech Ridge Boulevard. This is just east of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. Police haven’t specified the number of vehicles involved or the cause of
    • Crash Alert: Major crash on TX-71 in Garfield injures 5 (2/19/2025) - GARFIELD, TX – An air ambulance reported to the scene of a serious accident along the highway in Garfield on Monday afternoon, reports Fox 7 Austin. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on the westbound side of TX-71 near Albert Brown Drive. This is about eight miles east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Thus far,
    • Crash Alert: 1 sent to hospital after rollover crash in downtown Austin (2/18/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person suffered critical injuries due to a single-vehicle collision Monday night on Colorado Street in downtown Austin, according to Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS). The incident took place at the intersection with West 5th Street, just two blocks east from Republic Square. It was first reported at about 10:12 p.m. Little
    • Crash Alert: Teen killed in high-speed crash on 183A near Scottsdale (2/17/2025) - CEDAR PARK, TX – A young man sustained fatal injuries Saturday in an alleged street-racing accident along the toll road in southwest Williamson County. Emergency teams responded to the southbound side of the 183A Toll Road between Scottsdale Drive and New Hope Drive shortly before midnight after receiving reports of a major crash. Police say
    • Crash Alert: Solo crash near 11000 183A kills Andice man (2/14/2025) - LEANDER, TX – An elderly man from Andice sustained fatal injuries Thursday in a single-vehicle crash on the north side of Leander, reports KXAN. The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a convenience store in the area of 11000 Highway 183 A. This is just east of Glenn High School and
    • Crash Alert: Fatal crash reported at 183 SB and McKenzie (2/13/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Austin Police are investigating a fatality accident that occurred Wednesday along the highway in southeast Austin, reports KVUE.  Emergency teams reported to the southbound side of US-183 at McKenzie Road around 1:45 p.m. This is just south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and west of Circuit of the Americas. Police haven’t yet disclosed
    • Crash Alert: Crews report to crash at US-290 and 183 (2/12/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – An afternoon crash blocked traffic Tuesday along US-290 while emergency crews worked at the scene, reports Total Traffic Austin. Accident. Left lane blocked in #Travis on 290 WB at Hwy 183 (ED Bluestein Blvd) #ATXtraffic https://t.co/8laei8iLor — Total Traffic Austin (@TotalTrafficAUS) February 11, 2025 The accident happened sometime before 3 p.m. at
    • Crash Alert: Police id victim in Killeen stolen car crash (2/11/2025) - KILLEEN, TX – Authorities have identified the 67-year-woman killed last Wednesday in a three-vehicle crash that ended a police chase. According to yahoo!news, Betsey Rolston died at the scene when a stolen Jeep struck her sedan on Trimmier Road between Bellaire Drive and I-14. This initial collision pushed Rolston’s sedan into a pickup truck, causing
    • Crash Report: 2 adults, 1 child hurt in Del Valle accident (2/10/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A weekend collision near the Circuit of the Americas resulted in multiple injuries Sunday night, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Elroy Road and Jacobson Road on the south side of Del Valle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police say that
    • Crash Alert: Pedestrian struck, killed on TX-36 near Lyons (2/7/2025) - BURELSON COUNTY, TX – One person died Tuesday afternoon in southwest Burleson County when a vehicle struck them along the highway, reports KBTX 3. The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. on the northbound side of TX-36 just north of Lyons. This is about 90 miles east of Austin. Police say the victim was walking on
    • Crash Alert: 1 killed in 3-car crash at Trimmier and Grandon (2/6/2025) - KILLEEN, TX – A 67-year-old woman died late Wednesday morning when a Killeen police chase involving a stolen car ended in a crash. According to the Killeen Daily Herald, the accident happened shortly before noon near the intersection of Trimmier Road and Grandon Drive. This is just north of I-14 and west of the Killeen
    • Crash Alert: Woman killed in hit-and-run on Pond Springs Blvd (2/5/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A woman died last weekend a day after a hit-and-run vehicle struck her along a northwest Austin roadway, reports KVUE. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Friday on Pond Springs Road just south of Hunters Chase Drive. This is just east of US-183 and north of McNeil. Police say that the
    • Crash Alert: Man killed in Zilker Park pedestrian crash (2/4/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A man sustained fatal injuries Monday afternoon in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident near Zilker Park, reports KVUE. The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the area of Azie Morton Road, which runs from Barton Springs Road to Barton Hills Drive. Police say the driver involved in the crash failed to stop
    • Crash Alert: Injuries reported in crash near Ferguson and Pleasant (2/3/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – At least one person sustained injuries Thursday in an accident along a major roadway in northeast Austin, reports ATCEMS. Serious MVC: 1000 Block of Ferguson Ln. #ATCEMSMedics have declared a trauma alert on an adult patient and are preparing for transport to a local trauma center. pic.twitter.com/MGRUknVv3p — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 30,
    • Crash Alert: APD ids man killed in crash at Parmer and Samsung (1/31/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department has released the identity of the man who died Monday in a northeast Austin collision, reports KVUE. As previously reported, the two-vehicle crash happened around 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Parmer Lane and Samsung Boulevard, which is east of I-35 and west of TX-130. According to
    • Crash Alert: 1 killed in auto vs. pedestrian crash in NW Austin (1/30/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – An adult pedestrian sustained fatal injuries Thursday when a vehicle struck them at a busy intersection in northwest Austin. According to KXAN, the accident happened just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of Jollyville Road and Thunder Creek Road, which is just southwest of Davis Elementary School in the Oaks of Jollyville
    • Crash Alert: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near Lamar and Longspur (1/29/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person died Sunday night in north-central Austin when a vehicle struck them along a major roadway, reports KVUE. The accident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on the southbound side of North Lamar Boulevard between Masterson Pass and West Longspur Boulevard. This is just east of the Quail Creek neighborhood. Police say
    • Crash Alert: 2-car crash at Samsung and Parmer kills 1, injures 1 (1/28/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A fatality has been reported in connection to a two-vehicle collision that happened Monday morning in northeast Austin. According to KVUE, emergency teams reported to the intersection of Samsung Boulevard and East Parmer Lane around 7:15 a.m. This is just east of Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Police haven’t yet commented on the cause
    • Austin Traffic Updates for Mon, Jan 27 (1/27/2025) - Total Traffic Austin on X: “Accident. Right lane blocked in #Williamson on I 35 SB at US-79 …twitter.comAccident. Right lane blocked in #Williamson on I 35 SB at US-79/Sam Bass Rd, stop and go traffic back to FM 1431/Chandler Rd/Exit 256. Total Traffic Austin on X: “Accident. Right Shoulder blocked in #Travis on I-35 SB at FM-1626 … Accident. Right Shoulder
    • Fatal Wreck This Morning at Samsung and Parmer Lane (1/27/2025) - More info: https://old.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/1iba90f/fatal_wreck_at_samsung_and_parmer_ln/ About 8:15 when I drove by on the way to work. Idk what happened, but they were putting someone in a body bag when I drove by. That car was completely mangled. DWI vehicles were there, and Parmer heading towards 290 was completely closed off. Stay safe out there, guys. And prayers
    • Crash Alert: BNFS train strikes, kills woman in Fort Cavazos (1/27/2025) - FORT CAVAZOS, TX – A woman sustained fatal injuries Saturday night when a train struck her in northwestern Bell County, reports KXXV 25. The accident happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. on the railroad tracks just north of Business Highway 190 and Venable Drive in Fort Cavazos. This is just west of Killeen and about an
    • Wreck 620 North around 9:45 a.m. Today (Truck Vs. SUV) (1/25/2025) - There was a truck with a trailer that was texting and driving and didn’t notice the vehicles in front of them had stopped quickly. The driver ended up swerving into the oncoming lane to avoid rear ending the tesla in front of them as they noticed late they needed to stop. The truck hit the
    • Crash Alert: Traffic delayed after crash on I-35 SB near Old Settlers (1/24/2025) - ROUND ROCK, TX – Motorists encountered significant delays Wednesday following a mid-morning crash along the interstate in Round Rock, reports MYSA. The accident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on the southbound side of I-35 near Old Settlers Boulevard, which is near Meridian World School and Round Rock Sports Center. Police haven’t yet shared any details
    • Crash Alert: Solo crash on E Central Expy in Killeen injures 2 (1/23/2025) - KILLEEN, TX – A single-vehicle crash along the interstate in central Killeen seriously injured two people on Wednesday, reports KCEN 6 News. The accident happened along the westbound entrance ramp to I-14 from the East Central Expressway between Trimmier Road and West South Young Drive.  Police say that for unknown reasons, the driver of a
    • Crash Alert: APD responds to crash on I-35 SB at Howard Ln (1/22/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Emergency crews responded to a major accident along the interstate in north-central Austin on Wednesday, reports Total Traffic Austin. Accident reported in #Austin on I 35 SB at Howard Ln/Exit 246, stop and go traffic back to Grand Ave Pky #ATXtraffic https://t.co/8laei8iLor — Total Traffic Austin (@TotalTrafficAUS) January 22, 2025 The crash
    • Crash Alert: Injuries reported in crash at Hwy 183 and TX-130 (1/21/2025) - MUSTANG RIDGE, TX – More than two people were hurt Tuesday morning in a major rollover collision in south-central Travis County. According to MYSA, the incident occurred sometime before 8 a.m. on the northbound side of Highway 183 at TX-130. This is on the north side of Mustang Ridge, which is a suburb just south
    • Crash Alert: Collision reported on E 45th near Red River St (1/20/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Emergency teams responded to a collision just east of Hyde Park in Austin on Sunday afternoon, reports Total Traffic Austin. Accident reported in #Austin on 45th St between Bennett Avenue and Caswell Avenue, slow traffic back to Duval Street #ATXtraffic https://t.co/8laei8iLor — Total Traffic Austin (@TotalTrafficAUS) January 19, 2025 The incident occurred sometime
    • Crash Alert: Man claimed in December crash on I-35 near Braker (1/17/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A 56-year-old man died last Monday from injuries sustained in a major crash late last month in north Austin. According to MSN, the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, in the area of 10500 North I-35 southbound. This is between Braker and Rundberg in the North Lamar neighborhood. There’s
    • Crash Alert: Wrong-way crash on TX-71 near Llano kills 2 (1/16/2025) - LLANO CO., TX – A wrong-way collision along the highway in central Llano County killed two people last month, reports DailyTrib.Com. The accident happened on Sunday, December 15th, along TX-71 near Llano County Road 306. This is just southeast of Llano and about 70 miles northwest of Austin. Police say that for unknown reasons, the

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