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When you get in a car accident it is important that you not panic.

Although you might be shaken, nervous, and even injured, if you can remember these few common sense points, it will help you greatly.

• Contact 911 for any serious car wreck. The 911 operator will dispatch both police and an ambulance, if necessary. The first priority of any injury accident is taking care of the injuries.
• Although Austin’s finest tell you to move your vehicle after an accident, we recommend you not do that if it seems that liability is being contested by the other side. Once you move the vehicle and or debris from the roadway, it makes it difficult of the officer to find out what exactly what happened and who is at fault.

• If the Austin Police Department, Sheriff’s deputy, or any other law enforcement agency comes out they will likely give you a brown form. This is a form on which you write down all your insurance information, driver’s license number, name, etc. When both sides are done with this the officer will give each side the other side’s brown form.
• If there is no police presence, write down the other side’s information or take a photo of their license and insurance card, and license plate. I would also take pictures of the vehicles, damage to the vehicles, debris in the roadway, skid marks, lights, stop signs, or any other items you think will help your case.
• If there are other drivers or pedestrians that witnessed the accident, get their name and number. They may become necessary if the other side decides to change their story.
• Clearly, if you are seriously injured, medical care is of the utmost priority. Take even minor aches and pains seriously, as they may be a sign of a more serious condition. I have seen too many people come in with a little soreness which revealed an acute herniation after imaging studies were completed.
• Injury accidents is what we do. If you ever need further clarification as to any of the points, Funk and Associates is just a phone call away.

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Funk and Associates: Austin’s Best Car Accident Attorneys

Funk and Associates stand among Austin’s car accident attorneys due to their expertise in traffic and personal injury law in Texas. Our deep understanding of these legal issues ensures that all aspects of your case are handled with precision and care. Access to expert witnesses in Austin, such as accident reconstruction experts and medical experts, strengthens the case. These professionals provide insights and testimony that can significantly impact the outcome of your claim. Funk and Associates leverage these resources to build compelling cases for their clients. We work hard for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sue someone for causing a car accident?

You can always sue someone over a car accident, the real question is, should you?

An experienced personal injury attorney can advise you on the best options available for your specific case, so that you can make the most informed decision possible.

Should you call a lawyer after a car accident?

If you are involved in a collision and were injured, then you should call a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can investigate the incident, establish liability, find police reports and insurance information, and help in all aspects of your injury claim. This allows you, as the injured victim, to focus on your medical treatment and healing, while the attorney handles all the different aspects of the claim.

How much is the average settlement for a car accident?

There is no average settlement for a car accident. There are too many factors to list that can affect a case in a positive and negative way. However, if you suffered an accident and you were injured, please contact your local Austin car accident attorneys at Funk & Associates.

How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident?

Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a car accident case. However, you do have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit or settle the case against the person that caused the accident.

How much can I get for pain and suffering from a car accident?

There is no set number that you can get for “pain and suffering” in a car accident claim. Pain and suffering is part of a subset of damages called “general damages“ and will vary from case to case depending on the circumstances and the nature of the injury. This is why it is pivotal to retain a lawyer who has experience fighting for all aspects of your case, so that you may maximize your recovery on all damages.

Is there a time limit to claim for a car accident?

Texas has something called a statute of limitations when it comes to personal injury claims. For adults, and exceptions aside, that statues runs two (2) years after the negligence occurred. Meaning, if you have been injured in a car accident, or some other circumstance, you must settle the claim or file a lawsuit within 2 years of the date of the incident.

If you do not settle the claim or file a lawsuit within that period, your claim has “lapsed.” This means that you may be barred from ever pursuing the claim in the future. There are numerous exceptions to this rule and you should call the Austin Lawyers at Funk and Associates to understand all your rights.

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• Crash Alert: Motorcycle vs. car crash on FM 812 kills 1 (7/23/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person died Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in southeast Austin, reports KXAN. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on FM 812 between McAngus Road and Creedmoor Road. This is just south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Police haven’t yet commented on the cause of the accident, which they
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• Crash Alert: Victim IDed in auto-ped. crash at I-35, Parmer (7/1/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A 63-year-old man sustained fatal injuries early Saturday when a vehicle struck him along the interstate in North Austin, reports Austin American-Statesman. The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the northbound frontage road to I-35 near West Parmer Lane in the Tech Ridge area. This is just northeast of Walnut Creek Metropolitan
• Crash Alert: APD responds to pin-in with injuries on Dessau Rd (6/27/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Two people were hurt Wednesday in a pin-in collision along a major roadway in east-central Austin, reports ATCEMS. FINAL Vehicle Rescue at 9901-9925 Dessau Rd (19:30): #ATCEMSMedics now reporting a total of 3 patients involved. 2 adults have been transported to Dell Seton Medical Center w/ serious injuries. The 3rd patient was
• Crash Alert: APD investigates fatal auto-ped crash on Hancock Dr (6/26/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – An elderly woman died last week when a vehicle hit her along a major roadway in north-central Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. Shortly before 8 a.m. last Friday, emergency teams responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian accident on Hancock Drive between North Fresco Drive and Bull Creek Road in the Allandale neighborhood.
• Crash Alert: Injuries likely in head-on crash at US-183, William Cannon (6/25/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – At least one ambulance responded to a major two-vehicle crash along the highway in southeast Austin on Tuesday. According to CBS Austin, the accident occurred around 6 a.m. on US-183 near William Cannon Road. This is just southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and north of Mustang Ridge. Police haven’t shared any details
• Crash Alert: Major pin-in near Mopac, Braker injures 1 (6/24/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Emergency crews responded to a major accident along the freeway in north-central Austin on Monday, reports KVUE. The single-car collision occurred just after 9:30 pm. on the southbound side of the Mopac Expressway between West Braker Lane and US-183. This is in the Gateway area. Police say that for unknown reasons, a
• Crash Alert: Pedestrian critically injured in collision near COTA in Elroy (6/23/2025) - TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian sustained critical, life-threatening injuries in a collision that happened near Circuit of Americas in Elroy Friday.  Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the 13903rd block of FM 812 Road and arrived at the scene just before 7 p.m. Upon arrival, ATCEMS rushed the pedestrian to St.
• Crash Alert: 1 injured in pin-in near 12000 I-35 NB (6/20/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained injuries Thursday afternoon in a major collision along the interstate in north Austin, reports KVUE. APD responded to the accident shortly after 4 p.m. on the northbound side of I-35 between Park 35 Circle and Tech Ridge Boulevard. This is just north of Walnut Creek. So far, authorities haven’t
• Crash Alert: Creedmoor rollover with ejection injures 2 kids (6/19/2025) - CREEDMOOR, TX – An air ambulance reported to the scene of a major accident along Carl Road in southeast Travis County Wednesday. According to KVUE, a single-vehicle crash occurred around 7 p.m. near the intersection with Old Lockhart Road in the city of Creedmoor. This is about 17 miles southeast of Austin. The cause of
• Crash Alert: Victim named in May hit-and-run on S Congress (6/18/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A man died last Monday from injuries sustained almost three weeks prior in a bicycle hit-and-run in South Austin. According to KXAN, the cycling accident happened on Tuesday, May 20th, just south of Ben White on South Congress Avenue. Police say that Bobby Wayne Carr was riding his bike along South Congress
• Crash Alert: 1 killed, 1 arrested in motorcycle crash on S Pleasant Valley (6/17/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – APD arrested a 54-year-old man last Thursday in connection to a drunk driving crash that killed a motorcyclist. According to KVUE, crews were called to the 1700 block of South Pleasant Valley Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. to assist with a fatal accident. The preliminary investigation indicates that an SUV struck a
• Crash Alert: 2-car crash on FM 2769 in Cedar Park kills 1, injures 4 (6/16/2025) - CEDAR PARK, TX – Police are investigating a major accident that killed one person and injured four others over the Father’s Day weekend in Cedar Park. According to KVUE, the two-vehicle crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday along FM 2769 west of Anderson Mill Road. This is northeast of Twin Creeks Historic Park in
• Crash Report: Injuries reported in solo crash near Morgan’s Point Resort (6/13/2025) - BELL CO., TX – One person sustained injuries Thursday in a single-vehicle collision along the highway in north-central Bell County. According to KWTX 10, the accident happened around 5 a.m. on TX-36 near Morgan’s Point Resort. This is just northwest of Temple and about 74 miles north of Austin. Police haven’t yet disclosed the circumstances
• Crash Alert: SUV and bike collide in NW Temple, killing 1 (6/12/2025) - TEMPLE, TX – A 64-year-old bicyclist sustained fatal injuries last Sunday in a crash involving an SUV in north-central Bell County. According to Fox 44 News, the accident happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Prairie View Road and Hilliard Road in northwest Temple. This is about 68 miles northeast of Austin. Police

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