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Barton Creek, TX Car Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt as a passenger in a Barton Creek crash, one fact works in your favor: you almost certainly share none of the blame. SMB Law, PC helps injured passengers recover from whichever driver was at fault. A Barton Creek car accident lawyer knows an injured passenger can often recover from more than one driver’s policy. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas crash claims for more than twenty years and personally makes sure a blameless passenger is fully paid.
Barton Creek’s scenic but demanding roads off Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road carry heavy weekend and resort traffic, where a driver’s mistake can leave passengers — who had no control over the vehicle — seriously injured.
Where a Barton Creek car accident claim is handled
Barton Creek is in Travis County, so a lawsuit is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street in Austin. Most claims resolve with the insurer before a suit is filed.
Passenger claims: recovering when you weren’t driving
As an injured passenger you are in a strong position, because you did nothing to cause the crash — which means you can pursue whichever driver was at fault, and sometimes more than one. If another vehicle caused the wreck, you claim against that driver’s insurer. If the driver of your own car was at fault, you can claim against their liability policy even if they are a friend or family member; the claim is against the insurance, not the person. When two drivers share fault, you may recover from both. Passengers can also tap other coverage — a driver’s or your own uninsured/underinsured-motorist protection, and PIP or MedPay for early medical bills regardless of fault. The real challenges are practical: the awkwardness of claiming against someone you know, and several injured people competing for limited policy limits. We handle those dynamics for Barton Creek passengers and pursue every available policy so your injuries are covered.
When several passengers share one policy
A common complication in a Barton Creek passenger case is that the at-fault driver’s coverage has to stretch across everyone hurt in the crash. When multiple passengers are injured, their claims compete for the same policy limits, and an insurer may try to settle quickly with whoever asks first — sometimes for less than a fair share. Handled carefully, this is where knowing the full coverage picture pays off: we identify every policy that could respond, including the passengers’ own UM/UIM coverage, and pursue them in the right order so limited limits are not exhausted before your claim is valued. For a Barton Creek passenger, having someone map out and coordinate the available coverage is often what ensures serious injuries are actually paid for.
Decades of Texas injury experience on your side
Car accident cases turn on details, and details reward experience. You work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented injured Texans for more than two decades and has been licensed by the State of Texas since 2003. He knows how Central Texas insurers value crash claims, how local juries weigh fault, and how to counter the tactics adjusters use to pay less. You get a lawyer who has done this many times — not a case manager reading from a script.
Working with us from Barton Creek
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Barton Creek. We handle most consultations and case updates by phone and video, and there is no fee unless we recover for you. If travel is difficult, we can also come to you.
Why injured clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- No fee unless we recover — injury cases are handled on a contingency basis.
- Honest advice and transparent terms explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Free consultation to understand what happened and the law that applies.
- Investigation — we preserve evidence, obtain the crash report, and identify every insurer.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when the offer is fair and litigate when it is not.
- Recovery paid out and medical liens resolved so you keep more of it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a claim against the driver of the car I was in?
Yes. If that driver was at fault, you claim against their insurance — not their personal finances — even if they are a friend or relative.
What if two drivers were both at fault?
As a passenger you can generally recover from both at-fault drivers’ insurers, which can matter when one policy alone is not enough.
Am I covered if I’m related to the driver?
Usually yes for the liability claim, though some policies limit claims by household members. We review the coverage to find what applies.
Do I have to travel to your office from Barton Creek?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 9 miles east via Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road, and we handle Barton Creek claims by phone and video.