Austin, TX · Truck accident · 2026
Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in Austin
The ranking
Top Austin truck accident lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for Austin. Confirm a firm handles truck accident cases before you hire.
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Joe Lopez Law: Austin Car Accident Attorney
5.0194 Google reviews· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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· AustinGoogle 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 truck accident cases different
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Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.
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Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.
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Key evidence like electronic logging data and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested quickly.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- The truck's company name and USDOT number (on the cab door)
- Photos of the truck, trailer and cargo
- Police report and any citation issued
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
- 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
- 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
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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