Austin Personal Injury Attorney
Austin’s explosive growth has made its highways more dangerous than ever. When someone else’s negligence puts you in the hospital, your attorney is a former police officer who reads crash reports like a colleague — because he used to write them.
Personal Injury from an Investigator’s Perspective
Austin has grown from a college town to a top-10 American city, but its infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. I-35 through downtown is one of the most congested and dangerous stretches of highway in Texas. MoPac, 183, 290, and Loop 360 all see daily collisions. And every one of those accidents generates a police crash report that becomes the foundation of any injury claim.
Steve Bowling was the officer generating those reports before he became a defense attorney. He knows what gets documented thoroughly and what gets overlooked under time pressure. He understands the codes, the diagrams, the contributing factors analysis, and the initial fault determination — and he knows that officers making those determinations at 3 AM on a rainy I-35 don’t always get it right.
That investigative eye changes everything about personal injury representation. While other attorneys hand the crash report to a paralegal, Steve Bowling reads it like a peer reviewer — checking the work, finding the gaps, and building a case that the insurance company can’t easily dismiss.
The insurance company’s adjuster called you within 48 hours of the accident. That’s not because they’re concerned about you — it’s because they want a recorded statement and a quick settlement before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Talk to an attorney before you talk to their adjuster.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Austin
Car Accidents
I-35, MoPac, 183, 290, Loop 360 — Austin’s highways produce collisions daily. Rear-end crashes, intersection T-bones, highway pileups, and distracted driving accidents all require thorough investigation to maximize recovery.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks on I-35 create devastating multi-vehicle accidents. These cases involve federal trucking regulations, electronic logging device data, driver fatigue analysis, and multiple potentially liable parties.
Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents
Austin’s cycling culture and motorcycle community face inherent dangers from distracted drivers. Insurance companies reflexively blame two-wheeled riders. An attorney with law enforcement credibility fights that bias.
Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents involve complex insurance layers. Was the driver on a trip? Waiting for a ride request? Off-duty? The answer determines which insurance policy applies and at what limit.
Wrongful Death
When negligence takes a family member, Texas law allows surviving family to seek compensation for their loss. These cases demand both aggressive advocacy and compassionate handling.
Premises Liability
Slip and fall injuries, inadequate security at apartment complexes, construction site accidents, and dangerous conditions at businesses. Property owners owe duties of care that they don’t always meet.
Why Austin Accident Victims Need an Investigator
Reading the Crash Report
Police crash reports contain coded data, contributing factor determinations, and narrative sections that drive fault analysis. Steve Bowling reads them with an officer’s eye — identifying when the investigation was incomplete, when the responding officer made assumptions about fault, and when the report’s conclusions don’t match the physical evidence.
Fighting the Insurance Company
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. They call early, offer low settlements, record statements that can be used against you, and look for any way to shift fault onto you. Having an attorney who builds airtight cases from an investigative foundation forces the insurance company to take your claim seriously.
Statewide PI Coverage
While the Austin office is home base, personal injury cases in Texas can be handled statewide. Whether your accident occurred in Travis County, on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, or anywhere else in Texas, we handle it.
Injured in Austin? Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company First.
Talk to an attorney. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file?
Two years from the date of injury under Texas’s statute of limitations. Missing the deadline permanently bars your claim. Contact an attorney as soon as possible.
What if I was partially at fault?
Texas uses modified comparative fault. You can recover as long as you’re less than 51% at fault, with your recovery reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies inflate your fault percentage to reduce their payout. An attorney fights that.
How much does a personal injury attorney cost?
Nothing upfront. The Austin office handles PI on contingency — fees come from the settlement or verdict. No recovery, no fee. Consultation is always free.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Almost never. First offers are designed to close cases quickly and cheaply before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Many injuries don’t fully manifest for weeks or months. Let an attorney evaluate the true value before any settlement discussion.