Serving injured Austinites across Travis County and Central Texas — no fee unless we win. Bilingual English & Spanish.
Call (512) 474-0100 Free Case ReviewAustin is no longer a sleepy state capital. With a population surpassing 1.1 million and the arrival of corporate giants like Apple, Tesla, Oracle, and Dell, Travis County has become one of the fastest-growing metros in the entire United States. That explosive growth has a dark side: more residents, more commuters, and more vehicles on roads that were never designed to handle this volume of traffic. Austin's accident statistics reflect the strain — TxDOT data consistently places Travis County among the top five Texas counties for serious injury and fatal crashes year after year.
At Baker Matthews Law Collective PLLC, attorneys Alex J. Matthews and Daniel Baker represent Austin residents who have been injured through someone else's negligence. Alex is a lifelong Austin native who grew up watching this city transform — he understands Travis County courts, local insurance defense firms, and the roads where accidents happen. Daniel brings the analytical rigor of his Santa Clara School of Law training and the high-volume litigation experience both partners gained at Thomas J. Henry, one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas. Together, they bring big-firm firepower to every case they accept.
From rear-end collisions on I-35 to catastrophic truck accidents on US-183, from rideshare crashes downtown to slip-and-fall injuries in a Domain-area retail store, Baker Matthews handles the full spectrum of personal injury claims. We work on a contingency fee basis — you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Call (512) 474-0100 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Austin's road network is a patchwork of aging highways, new construction corridors, and downtown streets jammed with pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooters, and rideshare vehicles. Certain roads generate a disproportionate share of serious crashes:
If you were injured on any of these roads — or anywhere else in Travis County — contact Baker Matthews for a free case review. We know Austin's roads, its courts, and its insurance defense tactics.
Austin's traffic density makes car accidents one of the most common serious injuries in Travis County. We fight for full compensation.
Car Accident Attorney →18-wheelers on I-35 and US-183 cause catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys know FMCSA regulations and how to hold carriers accountable.
Truck Accident Attorney →Motorcyclists are uniquely vulnerable on Austin roads. We counter insurance bias and fight for the compensation riders deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Attorney →When negligence takes a life, surviving family members may have claims for funeral costs, lost income, and grief. We handle these with compassion.
Wrongful Death Attorney →Property owners owe a duty of care. From Domain retail stores to downtown restaurants, we hold negligent owners accountable.
Slip & Fall Attorney →Uber and Lyft operate throughout Austin. Our attorneys navigate the complex insurance layers in rideshare crash cases.
Rideshare Accident Attorney →Also handling: bicycle accidents and dog bite injuries across Austin.
Statute of Limitations: Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003, Austin injury victims generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline almost always means losing your right to any compensation, no matter how serious your injuries. Do not wait — evidence disappears, witnesses move, and memories fade.
Modified Comparative Fault: Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are found to share some responsibility for the accident, your recovery is reduced proportionally — but if you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance adjusters routinely try to inflate your share of fault to minimize their payout. An experienced Austin personal injury attorney from Baker Matthews can counter those tactics and protect your full claim.
Compensation Available: A successful Austin personal injury claim may include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages. We evaluate every category of damages your case supports to maximize your recovery.
Why Immediate Action Matters: Texas does not require insurers to act in good faith without legal pressure. The sooner Baker Matthews is involved, the sooner we can preserve critical evidence, obtain crash reports, interview witnesses, and send spoliation notices to prevent defendants from destroying surveillance footage or vehicle data. Call us now at (512) 474-0100.
Baker Matthews partners Alex Matthews and Daniel Baker spent years at Thomas J. Henry, one of the largest and most resource-rich personal injury firms in Texas. That means they come to your case with deep familiarity with insurance defense tactics, access to top-tier accident reconstructionists and medical experts, and the litigation infrastructure to take cases to trial if necessary. A solo practitioner may handle far more cases than they can properly staff. We keep our caseload manageable so every Austin client gets direct attorney attention.
Texas law gives most Austin personal injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file suit (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003). Exceptions exist for minors, government entities, and certain discovery-rule situations, but you should never rely on an exception — contact an attorney immediately. Cases filed one day late are almost always dismissed with no recovery.
Absolutely. Highway accidents on I-35, MoPac, Loop 360, US-183, and SH-71 are among the most common cases we handle. High-speed highway crashes often involve severe injuries and multiple liable parties — other drivers, trucking companies, or even TxDOT in cases involving road design defects. We investigate all potential sources of liability to maximize your recovery.
Yes. Travis County District Courts, located at 200 W 8th Street in Austin, are our home courts. Alex Matthews has deep familiarity with local court procedures, filing requirements, and the judges assigned to civil injury cases. When insurance companies know your attorney is prepared to try a case in Travis County court, settlements tend to be significantly higher.
We handle car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare (Uber/Lyft) crashes, wrongful death, slip and fall, bicycle accidents, dog bites, and other negligence-based injury claims throughout Austin and Travis County. Contact us to discuss your specific situation at no charge.
No fee unless we win. Bilingual English & Spanish. Available 24/7 for emergencies.
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