What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Texas
The steps you take immediately after a car accident can significantly impact your injury claim. Learn what to do to protect your rights.

Texting, eating, and other distractions cause thousands of accidents each year. We hold distracted drivers accountable for the harm they cause.
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When you’ve been injured in a distracted driving incident, you need a distracted driving attorney who understands the unique challenges of your case. As one of the top distracted driving law firms in Texas, Medina & Medina has extensive experience handling these claims and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Our experienced distracted driving lawyers offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
Our distracted driving attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. As an experienced distracted driving law firm, we offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. If you are looking for the best distracted driving lawyer in Texas, Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Cell phone records, app usage data, and in vehicle infotainment system logs can prove a driver was distracted at the time of the crash. Witness testimony about the driver looking down or not braking before impact provides additional evidence of inattention. Distracted driving cases are strong liability cases because the driver made a conscious choice to divert attention from the road, demonstrating clear negligence.
Texas Transportation Code Section 545.4251 prohibits reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle, making texting while driving illegal statewide. Some Texas municipalities have passed additional ordinances banning all handheld cell phone use while driving. A violation of the state texting ban constitutes negligence per se, eliminating the need to prove a separate standard of care in the civil case.
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The steps you take immediately after a car accident can significantly impact your injury claim. Learn what to do to protect your rights.
The value of your car accident case depends on several factors including injury severity, medical bills, lost wages, and the strength of your liability evidence. Learn what determines your claim's worth in Texas.
Punitive damages go beyond compensating the victim. They are designed to punish defendants whose conduct was especially reckless or malicious and to deter others from behaving the same way. Texas law allows punitive damages in personal injury cases, but only under specific circumstances and with important limitations.

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At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
Don’t wait to get legal help. Contact our distracted driving lawyers today for a free consultation. We charge no fee unless we win your case.