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Georgetown Car Accident Lawyer
A crash on I-35 through Georgetown, on SH-130, or on a busy stretch of Williams Drive can leave you hurting and suddenly buried in insurance calls. SMB Law, PC helps injured people in Georgetown deal with the adjusters, figure out what a claim is genuinely worth, and pursue the recovery Texas law provides. As a Georgetown car accident lawyer, Shane M. Boasberg has spent more than two decades holding Central Texas insurers accountable, and he personally reviews every claim that comes in. Knowing how Williamson County adjusters value these cases is what keeps a fair settlement from slipping away.
Georgetown sits at the north end of the metro’s I-35 build-out, where the highway meets SH-29 and SH-130 and traffic backs up in ways that produce serious wrecks. We know the roads, the hospitals your records will come from, and how claims from the Georgetown area tend to be valued by Williamson County adjusters and juries.
Where a Georgetown car accident claim is handled
Georgetown is the Williamson County seat, so if your case ever needs a lawsuit, it is filed right here at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. In practice, the large majority of car-accident claims settle long before that — the courthouse only matters if the insurer refuses to be reasonable.
The Texas rules behind your claim
A few rules govern nearly every Georgetown crash claim. You generally get two years from the date of the wreck to sue, so evidence should be locked down early. Texas also uses a modified-comparative-fault rule: being partly to blame only reduces your recovery, but being found more than half at fault ends it, which is why insurers work so hard to pin blame on you. And because the state’s minimum coverage is a thin 30/60/25, your own underinsured-motorist coverage often turns out to matter as much as the other driver’s policy.
Working with us from Georgetown
Our downtown Austin office is about 30 miles south of Georgetown, a 35 to 40 minute drive on I-35. We do not ask injured clients to make that trip while they are still recovering — most of the work happens by phone and video, and we come to you when that is what is needed.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
- Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
- Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
I-35 through Georgetown
I-35 through Georgetown is a serial-wreck corridor: an 18-wheeler striking the overpass shut down the southbound lanes, a six-vehicle collision sent three people to hospitals, and an April 2025 wreck seriously injured more. When the interstate closes, the chaos spills onto Austin Avenue and Williams Drive — the same driveway-dense arterials that carry Georgetown’s own local crash load along with the SH-29 crossings.
The evidence angle matters: I-35 closures generate TxDPS reports, dash-cam footage, and commercial witnesses — all collectable, all perishable.
After a crash in Georgetown
St. David’s Georgetown handles same-day exams — go even if you feel fine. Request the crash report from Georgetown PD, or TxDPS for interstate wrecks, and hold any recorded statement until you have counsel. Texas allows two years to file, and Georgetown carries a county-seat advantage: if suit is needed, the Williamson County Justice Center is in your own city.
Injuries in Georgetown often overlap with other collisions; we also represent people hurt in an 18-wheeler crash, a motorcycle crash, and a pedestrian accident claim, backed by our Austin car accident practice.
Frequently asked questions
What makes I-35 crashes in Georgetown different?
Interstate wrecks bring TxDPS jurisdiction, commercial-vehicle defendants, and multi-vehicle fault fights. The evidence is richer but disappears faster — camera footage and witness identification need to be secured within days.
Where would my Georgetown car accident case be filed if it does not settle?
In Williamson County, at the Justice Center here in Georgetown. But most claims never get there; they resolve with the insurer once liability and damages are documented.
How soon should I call a lawyer after a Georgetown crash?
As soon as you can. The evidence that wins a case fades within days or weeks on a busy corridor like I-35, even though the filing deadline is two years out.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Georgetown?
No. Our office is about 30 miles south on I-35, and we handle Georgetown consultations and updates by phone and video while you focus on recovering.