After a serious accident on I-35, MoPac, or anywhere in Travis County, the decisions you make in the first days can shape the outcome of your case. At Cap City Injury Attorneys, we give Austin injury victims something most large firms cannot: direct, personal access to the attorneys actually handling your case. Not a case manager, not a paralegal rotation, and not a firm that signs hundreds of clients and hopes for quick settlements.
We help injured Austinites pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care, whether that means negotiating with the insurance company or taking the case to trial at the Travis County Civil Courts Building downtown.
For a free, no-obligation case review with an attorney, call Cap City Injury Attorneys at (512) 612-3110.
Why Austin Injury Victims Choose a Boutique Firm Over a High-Volume Mill
Austin’s personal injury market is dominated by billboard firms that handle enormous caseloads. When you call those offices, you often speak to a case manager, not the lawyer who will represent you. Your case can sit for months waiting for attention.
Cap City Injury Attorneys operates differently. Attorneys Matthew Mandelker and Chandler Wallace work directly on every case we accept. You have their cell phone numbers. You get answers. This focused, white-glove approach is what separates us from the high-volume settlement mills on Congress Avenue and South Lamar.
This matters because Austin’s roads are genuinely dangerous. I-35 through downtown is consistently ranked among the most dangerous urban corridors in Texas. Highway 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) and the US-290/SH-71 interchange near Oak Hill generate significant crash volumes year over year. Whether your accident happened near the Domain, on Ben White, or on the outskirts in Pflugerville, we know the roads, the responding agencies, and the local medical facilities, from St. David’s Medical Center and Ascension Seton to Dell Seton at The University of Texas.
If your case goes to court, it will be filed at the Travis County Civil Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701. Our attorneys are familiar with Travis County’s courts and procedures, and that local knowledge is an advantage your case deserves.
If you were injured in a car accident, learn what to do immediately after a crash that was not your fault. If a truck or 18-wheeler was involved, understand why truck accident cases require a specialized legal strategy.
What Do I Do After an Injury?
Dealing with a serious injury is usually a new experience, and it can be hard to know what you need to do to protect your rights and advocate for yourself. Much of our job as your personal injury lawyers is to advocate for you, but there are a few steps you can take to regain some control and start moving forward:
Getting Medical Care
Your first priority is your health. Austin has strong trauma resources. St. David’s HealthCare, Ascension Seton Medical Center, and Dell Seton at UT are all equipped to treat serious accident injuries. Seek care immediately even if you feel okay; adrenaline commonly masks pain from whiplash, soft tissue damage, and internal injuries that may not appear until days later.
Keep every appointment, follow through with physical therapy, and follow your doctor’s care plan. Gaps in treatment are one of the first things insurance adjusters use to reduce the value of your claim. Your medical records are also your primary evidence of harm.
Collecting Evidence
There may be evidence you can collect at the scene of the accident, such as photos, the contact info of anyone involved, witness contact info, and more. With car accidents, you should also exchange insurance info with the other driver.
Always take note of things like weather, lighting, and conditions of the area, especially in a car accident or a slip and fall or other property injury case. If there were any defective or dangerous products involved, save them or take pictures.
From there, our lawyers can worry about finding security camera footage, obtaining police reports, and getting copies of your medical records. Just do your best to keep notes of what happened and keep your memory of the events sharp because your testimony will be key.
Calling a Lawyer
Put your case in our hands. At Cap City Injury Attorneys, you work directly with Matthew Mandelker or Chandler Wallace, attorneys, not case managers. We guide you through every step: communicating with the insurance company, filing claims, gathering medical records, and building a strong case for maximum compensation. Do not accept any money or sign anything from an insurance company before speaking with us. Even a preliminary check can close your claim permanently.
We handle Austin car accident cases, truck and 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accident claims throughout Travis County and across Texas.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
You can file an insurance claim on your own, but most unrepresented victims receive a fraction of what their case is actually worth. Insurance companies know that injured people are under financial pressure, and they use that pressure to push low settlements that close cases fast.
Our attorneys have 15 or more combined years of personal injury experience, including cases tried in Travis County courts. We know the tactics Austin adjusters use to undervalue serious injury claims, and we know how to counter them with evidence, expert witnesses, and when necessary, a lawsuit. We work on a contingency fee basis: no win, no fee, no upfront cost to you. Learn more about how no-win, no-fee representation works and what it means for your case.
What Happens in an Injury Lawsuit?
When our attorneys file your case in Travis County, it begins with a petition filed at the Travis County Civil Courthouse at 1000 Guadalupe Street. The petition states what happened, who is responsible, and what damages you suffered. We then serve the defendant, formally opening the litigation process under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
From there, the defense will try to argue that the case should be dismissed. If it continues on, it will move to the discovery stage.
There, we exchange evidence, get records in the defendant’s possession, and take depositions. This uncovers all of the facts we may need, and cases are usually settled after this. Insurance companies know at this point whether they will win or lose and often stop trying to fight losing cases.
If they still refuse to settle, we can go to trial. Like in TV shows and movies, we present your case to the jury to decide who wins. We can present evidence and witnesses, and we can make statements to the jury in opening statements and closing arguments.
What Do I Need to Prove to Win My Personal Injury Case in Austin?
Most personal injury cases in Texas are negligence claims. You must show that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused your injuries as a result. This covers the most common Austin accident scenarios: a distracted driver running a red light at Airport Boulevard, a drunk driver causing a crash near 6th Street, a retailer failing to clean up a wet floor, or a commercial truck driver violating federal hours-of-service rules on I-35.
Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are found partially at fault, your recovery is reduced proportionally, but as long as you are less than 51% at fault you can still recover. This is why how your case is presented matters enormously. Read about the steps to take immediately after a car accident to protect your claim.
Each case is different, and the evidence you need will vary. However, your testimony, your medical records, and your medical bills will always be important.
Should I Talk to the Insurance Company?
Never talk to the insurance company without your lawyer. Insurance companies will try to get information out of you that they do not need, or they will try to use anything you say as an admission of fault. Because of this, you should avoid giving any recorded statements or making any recorded calls without checking with your attorney first.
An even greater risk is that they will try to push you into a settlement by having you sign away your rights. Even accepting money could be a settlement that ends your case on the spot.
Never talk to insurance companies, accept anything from them, or sign anything from them without having your lawyer review it first.
Talk to an Austin Injury Attorney Today, Not a Case Manager
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident in Austin or anywhere in Travis County, you deserve an attorney who will personally handle your case from the first call to the final resolution. At Cap City Injury Attorneys, that is exactly what you get.
Call (512) 612-3110 for a free case assessment. There is no fee unless we win.