Austin CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Austin Car Accident Lawyer

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If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness in Austin, Joe Lopez can help you. There are severe consequences to many accidents, long-lasting injuries, and extensive hospital bills. You may not know what to do now that you are hurt and can’t work and provide for your family.

INJURIES RELATED TO CAR ACCIDENTS

According to a report by TomTom’s annual worldwide traffic index, Austin is also one of the worst cities in North America for traffic. According to that report, Austin has the 13th-worst traffic in the entire United States and the 18th-worst in all of North America. Austin also ranks 86 out of 146 major world cities in terms of rush-hour congestion. One 2015 study found that commuters with a 30-minute commute along Austin’s 9,169-mile area roadway network spent some 80 hours in traffic delays.

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Austin Car Accident Lawyer Joe Lopez

Austin is a city well known and cherished for its counterculture and vibrant music scene. Unfortunately the traffic has elevated the rate of car accidents. Austin,TX has gained quite a reputation with experiencing a number of auto accidents due to congested highways drivers who are easily distracted, on top of various other external factors. If you happen to be seeking assistance in the event of an Austin car accident, rest assured that we are here to provide support.

The city of Austin in Texas holds the title of being the state capital and it ranks as the fourth largest city in our great state. Situated in Travis County it continues to be one of America's growing centers. Annually, Austin warmly welcomes 20 million visitors—more than the famed Disneyland with its 16.2 million guests back in 2013—surpassing iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower with around 7 million annual visitors, or Niagara Falls with roughly 12 million tourists each year.

TEXAS CAR CRASHES

Texas consistently ranks at the top for having the most auto accidents in the United States. It's important to note that the high accident rate is not solely due to Texas being a large state. On average there was a traffic accident related fatality every 1 hour and 57 minutes. In 2022 Texas saw a 1.99% increase in its fatality rate compared to the year before. Notably more fatalities occurred in rural areas (51.42%) than in city areas. Specifically, accidents involving vehicles and instances where cars veered off the road led to the deaths of 1,471 people. In 2022 distracted driving caused 484 lives to be tragically lost marking an 11.01% increase, from 2021.

CAR CRASHES CAN LEAD TO INJURIES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
  • Broken bones
  • Internal bleeding
  • Burns
  • Concussions
  • Brain trauma
  • Spinal injuries

10 reasons
people choose our law firm

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We pay for ALL up-front expenses. We don't get paid unless you do.

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Calls, consultations, and questions are welcomed and enjoyed.

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We take the stress of dealing with the insurance companies off of your shoulders.

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Over 10 years of experience in bodily injury litigation and insurance claims.

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We work closely with medical providers such as orthopedists and neuro doctors to get you well.

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Attorney Joe Lopez is fluent in both Spanish and English.

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Every person you speak with at our office knows you and your case.

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Your health and well-being is most important to us.

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You will work directly with an attorney throughout your entire case.

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We are passionate about protecting Austin, and the surrounding community.

Meet Joe Lopez

Member of the distinguished multi-million dollar advocates

Joe Lopez started practicing law in 2003 and in 2015, he founded Joe Lopez Law. Today he is the lead trial attorney at the firm. Joe is a trial attorney entirely devoted to representing people who have suffered a great deal.

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Reviews & Testimonials

Austin Car Accident Injury Lawyer Joe Lopez is client focused and very selective taking less cases to ensure that your case is our sole focus. This allows us to strictly concentrate on your case. Meaning that our time, attention, and resources are poured directly into your case.

Joe Lopez will always meet directly with our clients and their family members to ensure everyone is well informed of this process. Most importantly, clients will be ensured a level of comfort dealing with the firm. We have an open communication line and return your calls and emails as soon as possible.

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Joe Lopez Law

Austin, Texas Car Accident Attorney

Attorney Joe Lopez has years of experience in helping his clients receive the compensation they deserve for traumatic injuries. Joe Lopez has geared his practice to helping those who have been injured by the negligence of others. Devastating accidents happen on a daily basis, but these accidents should not ruin your life.

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Joe Lopez has helped many central Texans in car accident cases from beginning to end. He has fought against insurance companies to make sure his clients receive the protection they are entitled to. Insurance companies are often hesitant to pay out large sums to injured clients. They even attempt to bully the victims into signing a document which provides them with only a fraction of the compensation they are entitled to.

Joe Lopez will ensure that no one attempts to force you to sign any documentation that could prevent any further litigation.

Why Joe Lopez Law can help you

MAIN FACTORS IN TEXAS STATE CAR CRASHES

An auto accident can create a number of unanticipated legal challenges for drivers, particularly when uninsured drivers are involved or when someone is injured and liability is in question. If you have been in any type of auto accident in Austin, knowing who to call for help can make all the difference.

DISTRACTED DRIVER ACCIDENTS

In 2021, Texas witnessed 1,141 fatalities resulting from alcohol-related traffic accidents. By 2022, this figure climbed to 1,163 fatalities, indicating that over a quarter of all traffic accident fatalities in the state that year involved drivers under the influence of alcohol.

ALCOHOL-RELATED VEHICLE CRASHES

Despite the efforts of lawmakers, Texas still has the distinction of the state with the highest number of auto accident injuries and deaths due to intoxicated drivers. According to the TxDOT (2016) a person is killed or injured every 20 minutes by a drunk driver. A Statesman statistical analysis showed a 4% increase in DWI related auto accidents in Austin between June 2015 and February 2016, when compared to the same nine-month time period in the prior years. Another study showed that in 2014, 70,842 Texans were arrested for drunk driving. Of those, 434 were under the age of 18.

HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF AND OTHERS SAFE
  • Never drink and drive
  • Always choose a designated driver ahead of time
  • Call a cab or a friend for a ride
  • Spend the night where you are, if possible
CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JOE LOPEZ HELPS VICTIMS IN AUTO ACCIDENTS

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you need an attorney who specializes in matters specifically related to auto accident law. Joe Lopez Law is one of the top personal injury law firms in Austin, Texas and is devoted to representing auto accident victims in the Texas area. He has worked extensively on cases involving injury and wrongful death resulting from auto accidents.

In addition to collisions involving other cars, other types of auto accidents can include

  • Distracted or drunk driver collisions
  • Large truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents

With over 10 years’ experience in bodily injury litigation and auto insurance claims, our office is here to take the stress out of dealing with a car crash off your shoulders. Your health and well-being is important to us and we care about protecting your rights. We know how to deal with insurance companies and work closely with medical providers so that you can get the help you need fast and efficiently.

Practice Areas

Personal injury is the wrongful injury of one person through the negligence or carelessness of another individual. We have successfully represented victims of traffic accidents, workplace accidents, and many other types of accidents.

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