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Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience and legal service in Texas.
Our clients know first hand how much we do to fight for them in the courtroom.
We consistently deliver results with over 1000+ client wins.
If for any reason there is no recovery, then we receive no fee or costs.
TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyer is the Austin car accident lawyer you call when a collision has turned your life upside down. Medical bills are mounting, your vehicle may be totaled, and the insurance company is already working to minimize what you recover. We stand between you and that pressure. Call (512) 910-2000 for a free consultation today.
When you hire us, you get direct, personal access to the attorney working on your case, not a paralegal, not a case manager, and not a rotating team of strangers. Clients consistently tell us they appreciate having direct, one-on-one access to their attorney, and that is how we have built this firm from the start.
Here is what sets us apart:
Our results speak for themselves. In 2025, we recovered $1,030,000 for a client seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, a case that required strategic negotiations and an aggressive legal approach. That kind of outcome does not happen by accident. It happens because every client receives our full attention, preparation, and commitment.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
The decisions you make in the hours after a collision can shape the strength of your entire claim.
Follow these steps carefully:
Texas operates under specific legal frameworks that directly affect the amount of compensation you can recover and the time you have to pursue it. Understanding these rules before you act can protect your claim.
Texas follows a “modified comparative fault” rule, meaning fault in an accident can be apportioned among multiple parties. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, you may still recover damages as long as your share of responsibility does not exceed 50 percent. However, your compensation is reduced in proportion to your assigned fault.
For example, if a jury determines you were 20 percent at fault and your total damages are $100,000, you would recover $80,000. If your fault exceeds 50 percent, you recover nothing. Insurance adjusters know this rule and may try to assign blame to injured drivers to reduce or eliminate payouts. Even if you believe you contributed to the crash, speaking with a car accident lawyer in Austin before accepting that conclusion is essential.
Texas law allows injured drivers to pursue two primary categories of compensation: economic damages for measurable financial losses and non-economic damages for the broader impact the accident has had on their life. In limited circumstances, punitive damages may also apply.
Economic damages are the quantifiable losses you can document with bills, pay stubs, and receipts. These may include:
Our firm carefully reviews every category of loss, including future costs that may not be immediately obvious at the time of settlement.
Non-economic damages compensate for the ways a car accident changes your quality of life beyond the financial. These losses are real, but they require legal advocacy to document and argue convincingly.
They can include:
Two people can suffer the exact same injury and receive very different settlements, because the compensation reflects how that injury has disrupted each individual’s specific life. Our Austin car accident attorneys work to build a complete picture of what you have lost.
Texas courts may award punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, when the at-fault party acted with fraud, malice, or gross negligence. A drunk driver who causes a serious crash is a classic example. Punitive damages are not available in every case, but when they apply, they can substantially increase the total compensation awarded. We can evaluate every case for this possibility.
We fundamentally believe that you hired an Austin Personal Injury Lawyer to represent you in your legal matter and you should have the ability to speak to that lawyer when issues arise.
Austin’s rapid growth has brought heavier traffic and, with it, more collisions. We represent clients across the full range of car accident cases, including those arising from:
We also handle specific accident types that require particular legal and investigative strategies, such as:
Whatever the cause or type of collision, our legal team can investigate thoroughly, build a solid case, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Car crashes produce a wide spectrum of injuries, ranging from soft tissue strains to life-altering conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States, with millions of emergency department visits for crash-related injuries recorded each year.
The most common injuries we see may include:
Some crashes produce injuries so severe that they alter every aspect of a person’s life. Spinal cord damage leading to paralysis, severe TBIs with permanent cognitive effects, and amputations require lifetime medical care and may permanently end a career. The value of these claims is substantial, and the legal strategy required to pursue them fully is demanding.
Our Austin car accident lawyers have the courtroom experience and the inside knowledge of insurance tactics to take catastrophic injury cases to trial when necessary. With more than 50 years of combined experience and life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, we have the resources and track record to pursue the full value of your claim. If you or a family member suffered a life-changing injury in an Austin crash, contact our team.
According to the National Safety Council, more than 42,000 lives were claimed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2024. The scale of the problem in Texas is equally significant. The scale of the problem in Texas is significant. As noted to the Texas Department of Transportation, statewide crash data from 2024 shows:
| Metric | Frequency |
| Fatal crash rate | 1 person is killed every 2 hours, 7 minutes |
| Injury rate | 1 person is injured every 2 minutes, 5 seconds |
| Reportable crash rate | 1 crash every 57 seconds |
Austin reflects these trends on a local level. The city’s rapid population growth has strained infrastructure and added millions of miles driven each year along corridors already known for dangerous conditions. Among the most hazardous stretches in Austin are the I-35 corridor through downtown, the intersection of Ben White Boulevard and South Congress Avenue, and the US-183 and Airport Boulevard interchange, all of which consistently generate high crash volumes and serious injury rates.
If you were injured on any of these roads or anywhere in the Austin area, our car accident attorneys in Austin are ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyer is ready to review your case at no charge. If you were injured in a crash in Austin or anywhere in the surrounding area, call us at (512) 910-2000 or schedule a free consultation here. There are no fees unless we win, and our Austin car accident lawyer team is available to answer your questions from day one.
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Our TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyers help car accident victims all around the Austin, Texas area. We have an office in Austin, Texas at 1002 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701, United States. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 30.2741344684673;-97.7481958929217
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
Insurance companies work very hard to pay you as little as possible. One of the ways you can prevent that is by being as informed as possible. Here are some of our recurring questions that clients give us that you may find helpful.
The value of your settlement depends on the specific facts of your case, including injury severity, liability, and how the accident has affected your life. There is no universal figure. A minor fender-bender with no injuries produces a very different result than a crash requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation.
Our firm carefully reviews every category of loss, including medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. The only way to understand what your case may be worth is to speak with an attorney who has reviewed your specific facts.
You likely have a valid claim if another driver’s negligence caused your accident and you sustained injuries or losses as a result. Texas is an at-fault state, meaning the driver responsible for the crash is legally liable for the damages they caused. You do not need to have been entirely blameless. Under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent.
Common situations that give rise to valid claims include distracted driving, drunk driving, running a red light, speeding, and failure to yield. Even if you are unsure whether the other driver was at fault, a free consultation with our team at TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyer can help you evaluate the strength of your case.
Yes. In most cases, hiring an attorney can produce better outcomes than handling a claim alone. Insurance companies employ experienced adjusters and lawyers whose job is to minimize what they pay you. Without legal representation, you may not know the full value of your claim, and you may accept a settlement that falls far short of what you deserve. An Austin car accident lawyer can manage every aspect of the process, from gathering evidence and dealing with insurers to filing suit if negotiations stall. Our contingency-fee arrangement means there is no financial risk in contacting us.
Most Texas car accident attorneys, including our firm, work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Contingency fees vary depending on the complexity of the case and whether it proceeds to trial. For example, if your settlement is $100,000 and the agreed contingency fee is 33 percent, the attorney receives $33,000. All fee arrangements are disclosed in writing before representation begins. Contact TK Injury Lawyers: Austin Personal Injury Lawyer at (512) 910-2000 for a free consultation, and we will walk you through our fee structure in detail.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the case, the severity of the injuries, and whether the matter settles or goes to trial. Straightforward claims with clear liability and relatively contained injuries may resolve in several months. Cases involving disputed fault, catastrophic injuries, or uncooperative insurance carriers can take a year or more, and cases that proceed to trial can extend further still. Our attorneys keep cases moving efficiently and keep you informed throughout the process.
“Want to send out a sincere “Thank You” for an outstanding job in handling my case. It took a little over a year to resolve but Jim T. was extremely thorough in putting all of the phases together to close it out. I found out quickly how punctual Jim is as well as his dedication t…
Trent Kelly has been very supportive and very helpful throughout my case. He has been very realistic from day one. He never changed his position. He really cares for you and fights for your case to the best of his ability. Honestly, he got my case resolved for more than I expected. I once had a…
My wife and I were very pleased with the services provided by Jim Terry of TK Injury Lawyers in assisting us with her motor vehicle injury accident. He was extremely professional and kept us up-to-date with the progress. Jim took the time to help us understand the circumstances and legal conside…
After I was hit by a car on my scooter, I worked with Jim Terry and Trent Kelly, with Trent handling the bulk of my case. I was pleased with their professionalism and that they were always good about staying in touch and keeping me up-to-date on my case. I trusted them completely, and they resolved my case faster than I expect…
When my insurance company denied my claim I did not know where to turn. I called Jim Terry and explained my not so easy situation. I had no hope in having my vehicle repaired when I called Mr. Terry. He took on my case and was always in contact with me about where we stood in regards to a resolut…
I want to express my thanks to Attorney Mr. James Terry and staff for their representation, guidance and assistance settling my case. The insurance company was difficult, however Mr. Terry was able to get full policy limits available. The staff always kept me up to date and never left me in the dark. …
Mr. Kelly and Mr. Terry handled my personal injury case in Texas. They contacted me frequently to give me updates on my case and made sure I felt it was being handled to my expectations. I was so pleased with their professionalism. My settlement was extremely fair and timely. I would recommend them to my own family and…
Mr. Terry is an exceptional attorney. James (Jim) is easy to talk to, he explains the process very clearly, and he keeps you informed of events normally before they will occur. Most importantly, he settled the case to everyone’s satisfaction. I used him for a personal injury case and I would highly recommend him.
Trent Kelly is by far the best attorney I have worked with and I was actually married to one! He is professional and got the job done. He is one of the first attorneys I have worked with that did not make me feel like he just took my money and then did nothing. He was referred to me by my daughter who wanted…
I would highly recommend Trent Kelly and have to several friends. I have worked with Trent and his firm several times over the past four years and have always been impressed with the level of service and very confident in his abilities. After working with Trent, he set the bar in characteristics to search for in an…
We handle cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning costs come out of your recovery, not your pocket.
We’ve helped numerous Austinites win their Austin Personal Injury case and we would love to help you if you’ve experienced a serious accident. Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, Call us today, to speak with either Jim or Trent. We’ll review the details of your case, give you an honest assessment of it, and then, if appropriate, we’ll help you create a legal plan of action to pursue justice on your behalf.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
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