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A car crash turns your life upside down fast. Medical bills pile up. Your car is wrecked. You may be missing work. Insurance adjusters call early — and they are not on your side. They want to settle cheap and close your case before you know what it's really worth.
You deserve someone in your corner. The right attorney handles the insurance company, the paperwork, and the pressure — so you can focus on healing. But finding the right one on your own, while you're hurt and stressed, is overwhelming. That's exactly why HurtMatch exists.
Texas law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. That's the statute of limitations. Miss that deadline and you could lose your right to pursue compensation entirely. Don't wait — the sooner you act, the stronger your case.
Nothing upfront. Our matching service is completely free. Every attorney we work with takes car accident cases on contingency — meaning they only get paid if you win or settle. No fee unless you win. Period.
First, make sure everyone is safe and call 911. Get a police report — it matters. Photograph the scene, vehicles, and any visible injuries. Collect the other driver's insurance and contact information. See a doctor as soon as possible, even if you feel okay. Then contact HurtMatch before you speak to any insurance adjuster.
It varies. Some cases settle in a few months once injuries are fully documented. Others involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or litigation can take a year or more. Your matched attorney will give you a realistic timeline based on the specifics of your situation.
You may still have options. Your own auto insurance policy may include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. A car accident attorney can review your policy, identify all potential sources of recovery, and advise you on the best path forward. Don't assume you're out of options.
In Austin, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.