Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Austin
Client Focused. Results Driven.
An unexpected injury can have devastating effects on your life. When someone else’s negligence causes your injuries, you may be entitled to take legal action. At Howry Breen & Herman, we work tirelessly to protect the rights of injured victims in Austin, Georgetown, and the surrounding areas.
Since 1995, we have been helping clients navigate highly complex personal injury cases. Our team of personal injury attorneys in Austin have extensive trial experience—experience that we are prepared to put to work for you. We offer a compassionate, personalized approach, coupled with aggressive advocacy every step of the way. In every instance, we are focused on securing the best possible outcome for our clients.
Choosing the Right Austin Personal Injury Attorney
After suffering an accident injury, finding the right personal injury attorney can be a daunting task. With so many attorneys to choose from and each offering different services, it is important to find someone who has the experience and skills necessary to handle your case. You want to find someone you can trust who will fight for your rights every step of the way. Additionally, you need an attorney who understands the complexities of personal injury law in order to get you the compensation that you deserve. It's not enough just to find any lawyer; it's essential that you find an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in representing clients like yourself.
Here are a few ways to identify quality representation when you are looking for a personal injury lawyer:
- Research Lawyers: Do your research to find an attorney with the right experience for your case. Check their website, read reviews from former clients and find out if they have been successful in similar cases.
- Ask Questions: Make sure you ask questions about their experience, fees and strategies for handling personal injury claims when you are interviewing potential lawyers.
- Check References: You should also ask for references from other satisfied clients who can provide testimonials as to the quality of service provided by the attorney in question.
- Consider Reputation: Look into a lawyer's professional reputation within the legal community; find out if they are members of any state or national organizations related to personal injury law, and review ratings on independent websites.
- Assess Communication Style/Bedside Manner: Find someone who communicates openly and clearly about every aspect of your claim so there is no room for misunderstandings. Good communication is key to a successful case, and it’s important to find an attorney who not only speaks your language but also has the ability to adapt their style to any situation.
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I could not have found more caring people, better lawyers or a better law firm than Howry Breen & Herman.M.A.
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We don’t have enough words to describe how thankful we are for everything HBH did to win our business case for us. We are so grateful they believed in us and partnered with us to do it. They are amazing at what they do and we could not have had a better team. They made an enormous, positive difference for us and our business. I could not recommend them more highly.J.K.
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My lawyers at HBH were so smart and aggressive – we were always on offense and one step ahead. They just kept hammering and the other side had no answer.T.B.
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HBH went above and beyond to help out following a crisis. Over the course of a 3 year case, I was always kept in the loop by their amazing team. Their preparation and execution was flawless and made the whole process run smoothly. Cannot speak highly enough of their team and how they care for their clients. Will never recommend another personal injury firm besides HBH.K.M
Why You Want Us On Your Side
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Committed to Protecting Your Rights and Future
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Prepared to Take Every Case to Trial for Full Compensation
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Highly Recommended and Recognized Attorneys
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Relentless Advocacy for the Compensation You Deserve
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Aggressive and Dedicated Legal Representation
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Extensive Jury Trial Experience You Can Trust
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
The statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim in Texas is two years. The statute of limitations is a law imposed on a state level that limits how long a claimant has to file a personal injury claim before they lose their right to do so along with their right to recover compensation. While there are some exceptions to this two-year time limit, it is important to speak to an attorney about the specifics of your case as soon as possible.
The first notable exception to this law is if the injury victim was of “unsound mind,” in other words, under a legal disability or if the injury victim was a minor at the time of the accident. In these cases, the statute of limitations is extended to years from the time the legal disability has ended or the minor turns 18 years old. Another exception is if the negligent party leaves the state of Texas before the lawsuit can be filed. In these cases, the period of time when the alleged negligent party is absent will not be counted as part of the two-year limit.
Contact Austin's Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers Today
We take the time to listen to your story, understand your goals, and devise the best plan of action for your unique situation. While we strive to help our clients avoid the time and stress of a trial, sometimes a fair settlement simply isn’t possible. When this is the case, we are not afraid to fight for you in the courtroom. Our Austin lawyers have earned recognition from numerous prestigious organizations and publications, including:
- Top 50 US Verdicts (Sean Breen 2017)
- Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, (Sean Breen 2011 and 2016)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Sean Breen 2011)
- National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff (Sean Breen since 2009)
- 7 Figure Litigators®
- 8 Figure Litigators® by America’s High-Stakes Litigators®, (Sean Breen since 2019 and Randy Howry since 2020)
- America's Top 100 - High Stakes Litigators by America’s Top 100 Attorneys®, (Randy Howry 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 and Sean Breen since 2019)
At Howry Breen & Herman, we understand the severe, life-altering consequences of an accident. All too often, these accidents are caused by another person or entity’s negligence and, when this is the case, those negligent parties should be held accountable. Our team can act as your legal advocate and guide.
Contact our firm online or by phone at (512) 430-4844 to discuss your case with a dedicated and experienced attorney.
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Award-Winning Representation
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
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Law.com: Top 100 Verdicts 2024
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Howry, Breen & Herman is proud to have been named a Tier 1, 2 and 3 Austin “Best Law Firm” in 9 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® (“U.S. News” and BL Rankings, LLC). Law firms are selected for inclusion in this prestigious ranking based on a series of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Our specialty and tiers are listed here: https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/howry-breen-herman-llp/overview/36628
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The Austin Bar Association was founded in 1893 as a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys. Its mission is to enhance the legal profession, administration of justice, and the community through education, networking, and public service.
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Abota Foundation Patriot
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Howry Breen & Herman, LLP was selected the Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Austin by Texas Lawyer, “Best of 2020”. The annual special supplement contains the results of Texas Lawyer readers’ poll, wherein readers cast their votes for the best providers of services and goods to the legal profession.
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Attorney Sean Breen and Attorney Chris Lavorato placed in California’s Top 100 Settlements for 2019, as tracked by The Recorder and VerdictSearch.
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Our law firm is proud to have been recognized in the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame. Texas Lawyer in conjunction with VerdictSearch, recognize attorneys and law firms for their verdicts of $10 million or more. In 2011 Sean Breen was a Hall of Fame Award Recipient for the #1 Premises Liability Top Texas Verdict, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for the jury verdict award in the case VanDusen v. Aspen Square Management. In 2016 Sean Breen was inducted into the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for an outstanding verdict in Nester v. Textron.
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Selection to America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identity the nation’s most exceptional litigators for high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice matters. HBH is proud that Sean Breen has been selected for this award. Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community. (2017-2022)
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Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
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Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Litigation - Trusts & Estates (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
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Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury - Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
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Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime Achievement award. Selection is not achieved based on a single accomplishment or a single great year of success, but rather on a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments that are inspiring among the legal profession. Both Sean Breen (since 2017) and Randy Howry (since 2018) are honored to receive this award.
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America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake. These minimum qualifications are required for initial consideration. Thereafter, candidates are carefully screened through comprehensive Qualitative Comparative Analysis based on a broad array of criteria, including the candidate’s professional experience, litigation experience, significant case results, representative high stakes matters, peer reputation, and community impact in order to rank the candidates throughout the state. HBH is privileged to honor Partners Sean Breen (2017- 2022) and Randy Howry 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for selection of this award.
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Expertise - Howry Breen & Herman was recognized and featured in an article by expertisecommunity.com as one of the Best Real Estate Lawyers in Austin. 2020
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America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
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America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
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The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100, a highly respected legal organization that limits its members to premier trial attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by strict qualification requirements. Sean Breen Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, since 2009.
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Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Randy Howry 2012-2013; Sean Breen since 2016.
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The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes the top 5% of the most skilled attorneys in the nation. The robust selection process requires attorneys to nominate and review fellow lawyers based on their ethics, skill, knowledge, and ability to obtain results for their clients. The Best Lawyers in America® list is a way for plaintiffs to identify the leading attorneys in their region, known for their ability to get results with honesty, strength, and skill. Tim Herman, Sean Breen & Randy Howry have been featured by The Best Lawyers in America® (consecutively from 2006-2023) running alongside some of the most qualified firms in the nation. More info here.
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Top Attorneys As Published In Texas Monthly
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Sean Breen has been recognized for obtaining the Number 1 Verdict in Texas for electrical injury and utility negligence. This win underscores his relentless commitment to achieving justice for his clients and showcases the firms dedication to exceptional advocacy.
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Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2017. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
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Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2016. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
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Sean Breen has been a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2011, a renowned legal organization whose membership is restricted to trial attorneys who have achieved seven-figured settlements and/or jury verdicts.
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Martindale-Hubbell® is widely regarded as one of the most renowned peer-review rating organizations in the legal field. Randy Howry (2018), Sean Breen (2001), Tim Herman (1998), and Glen Wilkerson (2014) at Howry, Breen & Herman have achieved the organization’s highest distinction of AV Preeminent®.
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Each year, Super Lawyers® magazine publishes its list of peer-nominated/evaluated and independently reviewed attorneys. We are proud to have attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers® List, by Thomas Reuters since 2003, running through 2020.
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Membership in Top American Lawyers is limited to only 1% of all attorneys in the United States. Randy Howry is proud to be honored with a Lifetime Charter Membership in this exclusive organization (2017).
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Randy Howry was honored by Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys in 2023.
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