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Austin Personal Injury Lawyers
The Austin personal injury lawyers at Hendler Flores Law understand what a serious injury takes from a family. Since 1993, we have represented people across Austin, Travis County, and the entire country in cases involving dangerous products, toxic exposure, police brutality, and wrongful death. We are not a settlement mill. We take fewer cases so we can tell each client’s story the way it deserves to be told. Your consultation is free, confidential, and available in English or Spanish.
Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Austin? Call Hendler Flores Law Today
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, call 512.439.3200 or 1.800.443.6353 toll free. There is no cost or obligation, and we take cases on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we win. Virtual meetings are available if you cannot travel to our office.
Why Choose Hendler Flores Law in Austin
Hendler Flores Law was built in Austin, and our roots here run deep. Founding partner Scott Hendler has spent more than three decades taking on cases other firms turn away, from mesothelioma claims that span the Pacific to litigation on behalf of Central American banana workers exposed to toxic pesticides. Partner Lulu Flores has served this community for decades as an advocate and now represents District 51 in the Texas House of Representatives. When you hire our firm, you are hiring people who live in, serve, and answer to this city.
What sets us apart:
- Fighting injustice since 1993, in Austin and nationwide
- Free and confidential consultations, with no fees unless we win
- Virtual meetings available for injured or homebound clients
- Bilingual representation in English and Spanish
- Trusted by Travis County, which retained our firm in its opioid litigation
- A record of taking on police misconduct cases that shape accountability in Austin, including the Mike Ramos case
Personal Injury Overview
A personal injury claim arises when someone is harmed because a person, company, or government agency failed to act with reasonable care. In Texas, injury victims can recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Most claims must be filed within two years of the injury, so it is important to speak with a lawyer early.
Types of Cases We Handle in Austin
Severe Vehicle Accidents
Austin’s traffic is among the worst in Texas, and crashes on I-35, MoPac, US-183, and Ben White Boulevard leave people with injuries that change the course of their lives. We represent victims of catastrophic car, truck, and motorcycle collisions.
Learn More →Wrongful Death
When negligence takes a life, Texas law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to seek justice. We help families honor the person they lost while holding the responsible parties accountable.
Learn More →Police Brutality
Our firm has become one of the leading voices for police accountability in Austin, representing families harmed by excessive force. If you or a loved one was injured or killed by law enforcement, we want to hear your story.
Learn More →Toxic and Chemical Exposure
From Camp Lejeune water contamination to paraquat, PFAS, and firefighting foam, we represent workers and families sickened by chemicals they were never warned about.
Learn More →Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure decades ago is still causing mesothelioma diagnoses today. Scott Hendler has handled complex asbestos litigation reaching across state and national borders.
Learn More →Dangerous Medications
Drugs like Elmiron, Taxotere, and Zantac reached the market with risks patients were never told about. If a prescription harmed you, you have rights.
Learn More →Dangerous Products
Chemical hair relaxers, defective CPAP machines, contaminated infant formula. When companies put profits ahead of safety, we hold them to account.
Learn More →Life-Changing Injuries
Brain injuries, severe burns, and spinal cord injuries require lifetime care. We build cases that account for the full cost of the rest of your life, not just the first year.
Learn More →Social Media Addiction
We represent families whose children were harmed by platforms designed to addict them. This is a new frontier of product liability, and we are helping lead it.
Learn More →What Is Your Austin Personal Injury Case Worth?
No honest lawyer can promise a number in the first phone call. What we can do is explain the factors that determine what a claim is worth in Texas.
Medical Expenses
Every ER visit, surgery, prescription, and future procedure related to your injury counts, including care you will need years from now.
Lost Income and Earning Capacity
If your injury kept you out of work or ended the career you had, Texas law allows recovery for both the paychecks you lost and the ones you will never earn.
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, anxiety, depression, and the loss of the life you had before are real damages, and they are often the largest part of a serious injury claim.
Degree of Negligence
Texas follows modified comparative fault. If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility, and barred if you were more than 51 percent at fault. Insurance companies exploit this rule, which is why the story of what actually happened matters so much.
The Defendant’s Conduct
When a company knew about a danger and hid it, or an officer used force no reasonable officer would use, juries can award exemplary damages designed to punish and deter.
Where Do Serious Injuries Happen in Austin?
Highways and Interstates
I-35 through downtown Austin is one of the most congested and dangerous corridors in Texas. MoPac, US-183, and SH-71 see serious crashes every week.
Workplaces and Job Sites
Austin’s construction boom has a human cost. Falls, equipment failures, and chemical exposure injure workers across the metro.
Homes and Neighborhoods
Defective products, dangerous medications, and contaminated water do their damage quietly, inside the places people feel safest.
Encounters with Law Enforcement
Excessive force can turn a traffic stop or mental health call into a tragedy. Our firm has represented Austin families in some of the city’s most significant police accountability cases.
Online Platforms
For a generation of young Austinites, serious harm arrives through a phone screen. Social media addiction cases are personal injury cases.
Fighting the Insurance Company After an Austin Injury
Insurance companies are profit-driven businesses, and their goal is to close your claim for as little as possible. Keep these four things in mind:
- Do not give a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer. Adjusters are trained to get admissions they can use against you.
- Do not accept the first offer. Early offers almost never account for future medical care or lost earning capacity.
- Do not sign medical releases the insurer sends you. Broad releases let them dig through your history for excuses to deny your claim.
- Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and Texas’s two-year statute of limitations keeps running.
What to Do After a Serious Injury in Austin
Get Medical Care Immediately
Your health comes first, and medical records are the backbone of your claim. Dell Seton Medical Center, St. David’s, and Ascension Seton facilities across the metro can treat and document your injuries.
Report the Incident
Crashes should be reported to police. Workplace injuries should be reported to your employer in writing. Defective product injuries should be documented before the product is repaired or discarded.
Preserve Evidence
Keep the product, the photos, the clothing, the paperwork. In toxic exposure and product cases, the physical evidence often decides the outcome.
Write Down What Happened
Memories fade fast. Record names, times, locations, and what was said while it is fresh.
Stay Off Social Media
Insurers and defense lawyers read your posts. A single photo can be twisted to undermine a legitimate claim.
Talk to a Lawyer Before You Talk to Anyone Else
A free consultation costs you nothing and protects everything. We will tell you honestly whether you have a case, and if we take it, you pay nothing unless we win.
Hendler Flores Law provides outstanding representation with deep expertise in complex injury and toxic exposure cases. Their team is committed to protecting clients’ rights and achieving strong results. See More
I’ve known Leigh Joseph for over 20 years, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most dedicated and compassionate attorneys I’ve ever met. Leigh is a passionate advocate who approaches every case with empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ best interests. She truly takes each case personally, giving every client the time,… See More
These people are some of the very best and brightest you will deal with. Highly recommend their firm. Valerie Farwell in particular has done a fantastic job on our cases. If you are on the fence about hiring them, do yourself a favor and go for it. See More
My experience with Hendler Flores Law was exceptional. Their team was highly attentive, professional, and communicative throughout the entire process. They stayed on top of my case and ensured I was informed every step of the way. My case was handled promptly, and I am extremely grateful for the level of care and quality of service I received. I would… See More
From the moment I picked up the phone and spoke to Vivian, to every single time I have spoken to or communicated with Mr. Hendler, I have felt that this law firm cared about me as a person and about what happened to my Mother. Mr. Hendler has gone above and beyond to try and help me. They take the… See More
This is a Great Law Firm! They made the process so easy! Explained it all so clear as we went through the whole process! 5 Stars! See More
Scott Hendler was part of a team that represented Travis County on a major opioid settlement. They did outstanding work and the residents of our community are directly benefiting from what they secured through the settlement. See More
I spent over 7 years working with Scott Hendler and his very experienced team on my Mesothelioma case. They were diligent and persistent on a case that took a lot of time. Scott and his Team came to our home on numerous occasions to discuss the status of our case, and communicated with us regularly via phone and email. Due… See More
Having worked with Stephen Demik, I give him the highest praise I think can be given - that is to say, if I needed a lawyer, I would want him on my team. He is personable, knowledgeable, and commands a courtroom like few lawyers I've seen. Put your trust and your case in Stephen Demik. You will not regret it. See More
Stephen Demik is a talented, dedicated, and passionate trial lawyer. He works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to tell their stories. I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Stephen and he is a top tier trial lawyer. Highly recommend! See More
Stephen Demik is a star in the courtroom. The judge and the entire court staff told us it was the best trial they had ever seen. Stephen' has the ability to process the key emotional points of any case into a clear and concise story for the jury to easily understand. He is truly one of the best trial lawyers… See More
I can not say enough positive things about Stephen Demik. He is an attorney that every attorney should strive to be, and I look up to him as an example of how I want to be as a practitioner, everyday. I met Stephen when he was a Federal Public Defender, and now I have the honor and privilege of being… See More
Thank you Leigh Joseph for being a kind and compassionate attorney. She has genuine likability coupled with intelligence and a tenacity I seldom see in attorneys. She is patient and of value to her clients and firm with her years of expertise in the field. I wholly would trust Leigh and her years of PI experience with any of my… See More
Stephen Demik is an exceptional attorney. He has a rare combination of high intelligence and compassion for his clients. If he represents you, you have the best of the best. Mike See More
I've known Mr. Stephen Demik in a professional capacity for over 20 years. He is a an incredibly talented trial attorney that has achieved results that one can only dream of. He simply exists on another level where only he and the jury connect. I've learned so much from him over the years that it's impossible to put it into… See More
Stephen Demik is a masterful trial attorney. I had the pleasure of conducting a week long jury trial with him. Stephen orchestrated the most effective and impactful voir dire I've seen in 25 years, and ultimately persuaded a jury to find the existence of an implied contract, which otherwise only law professors believe exist. See More
Steven Demik is an elite trial lawyer. His record demonstrates his willingness try, and his ability to win, the most difficult cases. I'd like to work with him again. See More
I have known Scott for many years and employed his legal services many times. He is a very bright, kind, honest attorney. If you’re in a bind and Scott says he can help you, he will. Scott has my highest recommendation See More
Mr. Scott Hendler won the case for us, and won it beautifully. He showed us what it is to be an outstanding attorney. Our case involved real estate sales abuse by a builder. The first time we briefly described the case to Mr. Hendler, he quickly grasped the key facts and made clear judgements by asking critical questions. He demonstrated… See More
Visit Our Austin Office
Hendler Flores Law
901 S. MoPac Expressway
Bldg. 1, Suite #300
Austin, TX 78746
Our office sits on the west side of MoPac (Loop 1) just south of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, about 10 minutes from downtown Austin. Free parking is available on site, and virtual meetings are available for clients anywhere in the country.
Your Story Matters. Let Us Help You Tell It.
Call Hendler Flores Law at 512.439.3200 to schedule your free case consultation. There is no cost, no obligation, and no fee unless we win.
