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Austin, TX · Rideshare accident · 2026

Top-Ranked Rideshare Accident Lawyers in Austin

Uber and Lyft crashes raise a hard question: whose insurance pays? The answer depends on whether the driver's app was on, whether a ride was accepted, and whether a passenger was in the car.
Updated September 25, 202622 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Austin rideshare accident lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Austin. Confirm a firm handles rideshare accident cases before you hire.

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    Joe Lopez Law: Austin Car Accident Attorney

    5.0194 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    97.1/100
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    Sandoval & James Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Austin

    4.93K Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    91.3/100
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    TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

    5.0231 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    89.8/100
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    Lorenz & Lorenz PLLC

    4.81.3K Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    87.9/100
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    FVF Law Firm - Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyers - Austin

    4.9339 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    86.3/100
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    McMinn Law Firm: Austin Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

    4.9365 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    82.5/100
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    Anderson Injury Lawyers Austin

    5.0208 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    79.7/100
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    Ramos James Law, PLLC

    4.9248 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    78.8/100
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    Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C

    4.9951 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    76.3/100
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    The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC

    4.9135 Google reviews· Austin

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    71.3/100

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes rideshare accident cases different

  • 1

    Rideshare company coverage changes depending on the driver's app status at the time of the crash.

  • 2

    Passengers, other drivers and pedestrians may each have different claims.

  • 3

    Rideshare companies keep trip data you will need, so it has to be requested early.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Screenshots of the trip in your app (receipt, route, driver name)
  • The driver's name, plate and insurance details
  • Police crash report
  • Photos of the vehicles and scene
  • Medical records and bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.How many Uber or Lyft cases have you handled?
  2. 2.How do you get trip data from the rideshare company?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
All 12 questions →

Texas

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001)

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Texas?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001)

Is Texas a no-fault car insurance state?

Texas is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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