Arlington Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in an accident in Arlington, TX?

At Brandy Austin Law Firm, we help injured clients in Arlington pursue full recovery in accident matters.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Arlington, you may be dealing with doctor’s appointments, repair estimates, missed shifts at work, and an insurance adjuster who wants a recorded statement before you’ve even finished treatment. Our Arlington, TX accident lawyer can take the burden of the claim away so you can focus on healing. Brandy Austin Law Firm has represented injured Texans since 2013, and our founder has practiced law since 2008. Schedule a free consultation and find out what we can do to help you next.

Accident Lawyer Arlington, TX

An accident lawyer is a personal injury attorney who represents people hurt through someone else’s carelessness. In Arlington, that covers crashes on I-20 and Highway 360, falls at local businesses, dog attacks, collisions involving rideshare vehicles, and more. The work entails investigating what happened, documenting every loss, negotiating with the insurance carrier, and filing suit when a fair offer has not arrived.

Most people deal with an injury claim once in their lives. Insurance companies handle them every single day. An Arlington accident attorney levels that playing field. We know what claims like yours have settled for, and we know when an adjuster is offering you too little. That knowledge changes how the other side negotiates.

Types of Accident Cases We Handle in Arlington

Arlington sits directly between Dallas and Fort Worth, and the traffic that moves through the city every day produces thousands of collisions each year. Our firm has handled injury claims across nearly every accident type since 2013. These are the cases we see most often.

• Car accidents. Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and highway pileups make up the largest share of our caseload. According to NHTSA distracted driving data, 3,208 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2024. We investigate fault and deal with the insurers directly.
• Truck accidents. Commercial trucking claims involve federal regulations, black box data, and corporate defendants who send investigators to the scene within hours. We work to preserve evidence before it disappears.
• Motorcycle accidents. Riders often suffer severe injuries and then face unfair bias from adjusters who assume the motorcyclist caused the crash. We push back with physical evidence and witness testimony.
• Pedestrian accidents. A person on foot has no protection against a vehicle. These cases frequently involve catastrophic injuries and disputed accounts of who had the right of way.
• Bicycle accidents. Cyclists have the same right to the road as drivers. We hold negligent motorists accountable when they fail to share it.
• Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft claims raise complicated insurance questions because coverage depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. We sort out which policy applies.
• Slip and falls. Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe. When a wet floor, broken step, or poor lighting causes a fall, we build the case proving the owner knew about the hazard.
• Wrongful death. When an accident takes a life, certain surviving family members may recover for their loss. Nothing undoes that kind of harm. We handle these claims with the care and patience they deserve.

Why Choose Brandy Austin Law Firm as my Accident Lawyer in Arlington, TX?

A Firm Built in Arlington

Brandy M. Austin started this firm in Arlington in May of 2013 with an initial investment of $300. She has practiced law in Texas since 2008 after graduating from Baylor Law School, and she currently serves as President-Elect of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers. She was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2015 through 2018 and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fort Worth Magazine also named her a Top Attorney from 2015 through 2018. She knows the Tarrant County courts because she has spent her entire career practicing in them, and the firm remains rooted in the same Arlington community where it started.

Results and a Fee Structure That Protects You

Our firm has secured meaningful recoveries for injured clients, including a judgment of more than $1,000,000 for a client hurt in a dog attack. We prepare every case as though it will be tried, because insurance companies pay more when they know a firm won’t fold. Every personal injury lawyer in Arlington, TX at our firm works on contingency. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and your first consultation is free.

Understanding Accident Cases

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Accident Cases

Texas accident claims depend on negligence. To recover, you must show that someone owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused your injuries as a result. In practice, insurers contest every one of those elements, which is why the evidence you gather in the first days after an accident matters greatly. Once liability is established, compensation may include:

• Medical expenses, both past bills and the cost of future treatment
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your old job
• Pain and suffering for the physical and emotional toll of the injury
• Property damage, including vehicle repair or replacement
• Exemplary damages in limited cases involving gross negligence

The types of damages available depend heavily on the facts. Two crashes that look similar on paper can produce very different case values. We build the damages case around your life and how it was impacted, not a formula.

What Are Important Aspects of an Accident Case?

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means your recovery shrinks by your percentage of blame and disappears entirely if you’re found more than half responsible. That makes the following especially important:

• Photographs, video, and physical evidence from the scene
• Prompt medical treatment and consistent follow-up care
• Witness statements gathered before memories fade
• The police report and any citations issued

What Is The Accident Case Timeline?

No two accident claims move at the same pace, but most follow a similar path. A simple claim with clear liability and completed medical treatment might resolve within a few months. A disputed claim involving serious injuries can take over a year, sometimes longer if it goes to trial.

• Medical treatment and investigation while you recover
• A demand package sent to the insurance carrier
• Negotiation, which resolves the majority of claims
• Filing a lawsuit if the insurer won’t offer fair value
• Discovery, mediation, and trial if necessary

Keep in mind that Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file suit. Waiting until the deadline is near weakens your negotiating position, so we always recommend acting quickly.

What Should You Bring to Your Accident Consultation?

You do not need everything gathered to meet with an Arlington accident attorney. Many of our clients arrive with some evidence and just a memory of the crash. Bring whatever you have of the following to your consultation:

• The police or incident report, if one exists
• Photos of the scene, vehicles, and your injuries
• Medical records and bills received so far
• Any letters or emails from insurance companies

During the meeting, we’ll talk through what happened, explain your options, and give you an honest read of what the claim is worth and how long it may take. Knowing what happens in a personal injury consultation ahead of time helps most clients get more out of the meeting.

Texas Legal Resources for Accident Cases

Texas publishes its statutes online, and these resources can let you verify anything we tell you about your rights and options:

• Chapter 16 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code sets the two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims.
• Chapter 33 explains proportionate responsibility, the rule that reduces or bars recovery based on your share of fault.
• Chapter 41 governs damages, including the standards for exemplary damages.
• TxDOT crash statistics publish annual crash and injury data for Texas roadways.

Reach Out to Brandy Austin Law Firm to Schedule a Consultation

Your consultation with an accident lawyer in Arlington, TX is free, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and describe a clear path forward. Contact us today to get started.