Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas
O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is a dedicated legal practice committed to providing compassionate advocacy and aggressive representation for clients facing personal injury and wrongful death cases. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys prioritize personalized attention and a 'no stone unturned' approach to achieving favorable outcomes. We specialize in navigating complex litigation involving automotive accidents, product liability, defective machinery, and catastrophic injuries.Our firm operates on the principle that every client deserves transparent communication, ethical representation, and a relentless pursuit of justice. We work on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients never pay unless we secure compensation. Our practice leverages advanced technology to deliver seamless legal services while maintaining the human touch essential for sensitive cases.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Truck Accidents
Product Liability
Defective Machinery
Pedestrian Accidents
Catastrophic Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations with experienced personal injury attorneys
- Our team has over 100 combined years of legal experience in Texas courts
- We work on a contingency fee basis - no recovery, no fees
- We provide personalized case management with direct attorney access
- Our firm utilizes advanced technology for efficient case progression
What people say
Compassionate advocacy
Successful outcomes
Personalized attention
Professional expertise
Aggressive representation
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles cases resulting from automotive accidents, workplace incidents, and defective products. We represent clients seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With decades of litigation experience, we negotiate with insurance companies and pursue maximum settlements through trial when necessary.
Wrongful Death
We provide sensitive legal representation for families losing loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys handle complex wrongful death cases involving commercial vehicle accidents, defective products, and workplace fatalities. We guide families through litigation while pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages.
Product Liability
Our product liability team represents clients injured by defective machinery, automotive components, and consumer products. We investigate manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings while holding corporations accountable for unsafe products that cause serious injuries or death.
Motorcycle Accidents
We specialize in motorcycle accident cases where riders suffer severe injuries from negligent drivers. Our attorneys understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face, including bias from insurance companies, and work to secure fair compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs.
Truck Accidents
Our firm handles collisions between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, focusing on cases involving driver fatigue, mechanical failures, and regulatory violations. We investigate complex liability issues and pursue claims against trucking companies to cover catastrophic injuries and property damage.
People
Kevin O'Hanlon
Partner
Founding partner with 40+ years of litigation experience. Board Certified in Civil Appellate and Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Specializes in complex personal injury cases and appellate strategy.
Justin Demerath
Partner
Experienced personal injury attorney focusing on automotive accidents and product liability. Committed to aggressive client advocacy with a track record of multi-million dollar settlements. Handles cases statewide with personalized attention.
Benjamin Castillo
Attorney
Litigation attorney with diverse experience in personal injury and business disputes. Graduated from University of Texas with Government degree. Provides dedicated representation in injury claims and insurance negotiations.
Nick Maddox
Attorney
Handles personal injury, employment, and business litigation cases. Licensed in state and federal courts with focus on client communication and strategic case development for optimal outcomes.
Amalia Hanley
Attorney
Experienced litigator with background in criminal defense and personal injury law. Graduated with honors from University of Florida Law School. Focuses on injury claims and insurance disputes with client-centered approach.
Questions
What types of cases does O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath handle?
We specialize in personal injury and wrongful death cases including car accidents, motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, defective product injuries, and catastrophic injuries throughout Texas.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for your case. Our initial consultation is completely free.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Seek medical attention first, then document the scene with photos. Contact our firm before speaking with insurance companies to protect your legal rights and evidence.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
Texas generally allows two years from the injury date, but exceptions exist for wrongful death and product liability cases. Contact us promptly to preserve evidence and meet deadlines.
Can I afford quality legal representation?
Yes. Our contingency fee arrangement means no upfront costs. We only collect fees after successfully resolving your case through settlement or trial verdict.
Do you handle cases outside Austin?
Yes. We represent clients across Texas including San Antonio, Waco, Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, and surrounding areas for all our practice areas.
