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the area’s rapid growth has put enormous pressure on its roads. Travis County records more than 12,000 crashes a year, with roughly 88 to 99 fatal crashes annually in recent years. Interstate 35 runs straight through the heart of the city and is consistently ranked among the most congested and dangerous highways in Texas, and the city’s fast-growing suburbs have pushed traffic onto high-speed toll roads and arterials.

Silver Key Law represents injured people throughout the area, and we prepare every case as if a jury will decide it. We are licensed in Texas and serve clients in the area by phone, video, and appointment. You pay no attorney's fee and no case costs unless we win.

Dangerous roads in the area

Many of the most serious Austin-area crashes happen on a handful of high-speed, high-volume corridors:

Interstate 35 — the central corridor through Austin, among the most dangerous highways in Texas.
US-183 and US-290 — major high-speed routes across the metro.
MoPac (Loop 1) — a heavily traveled north-south commuter corridor.
State Highway 71 and SH 130 — fast-moving routes serving the airport and eastern suburbs.
Surface streets like Lamar Boulevard and Riverside Drive.

How we help injured people here

We investigate quickly, preserve the evidence, document your injuries and losses, and handle the insurance companies so you can focus on healing. We take the full range of serious injury cases:

Where injury cases here are filed

Most personal injury lawsuits here are filed in the Travis County District Courts. Surrounding counties such as Williamson and Hays may apply depending on where the collision occurred, and certain matters may be heard in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. We handle the procedural details for you.

Texas injury law in brief

Texas law shapes every injury case here. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: an injured person can recover only if they are 50% or less at fault, with recovery reduced by their share of responsibility. The general statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury, and claims against government entities carry much shorter notice deadlines. Texas also follows the "paid or incurred" rule for medical expenses. Because these deadlines are strict and evidence disappears quickly, contact a lawyer promptly. This is general information, not legal advice about your specific situation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Austin personal injury lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We handle injury cases here on a contingency fee — no attorney's fee unless we obtain a recovery, and no case costs or expenses if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Austin?

In Texas, the general deadline is two years from the date of injury, and shorter for claims against a government entity. Because the exact deadline depends on the facts, contact a lawyer promptly.

Do I have to come to an office in Austin?

No. We are licensed in Texas and serve clients in the area by phone, video conference, and appointment. We work in whatever format is easiest for you.

What if I was partly at fault for a local crash?

You may still recover. Texas allows an injured person who is 50% or less at fault to recover, with the award reduced by their share. The insurer has every reason to overstate your fault, which is a key reason to have a lawyer building your case.

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