Houston, Texas · Updated October 2026
Three Houston car accident firms compared on Google ratings, fees, languages, case types and what clients say in their reviews. Hollingsworth Law Firm is listed first.
- ✓Car crashes
- ✓18-wheeler & truck
- ✓Uber & Lyft
- ✓Wrongful death
- ✓No fee unless you win
At a glance
Houston car accident firms compared
| Firm | Google rating | Reviews | Fee terms | Languages | 24/7 (per website) | Serving Houston since | Published case results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Hollingsworth Law Firm | ★★★★★ 5.0 | 445 | No fee unless you win | English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese | ✓ | 2003 | Yes ($1.3M, $450K) |
| 2Johnson Garcia LLP | ★★★★★ 5.0 | 234 | Pay nothing until we win | English, Spanish | ✓ | Call to ask | Call to ask |
| 3Steven M. Lee, PC | ★★★★½ 4.9 | 1,516 | No win, no fee | English, Spanish | Call to ask | 1973 | Yes ($3.5M, $2M) |
“Call to ask” means the firm does not publish this on its website. Fee terms, languages and results are taken from each firm's own car accident page.
Ratings and review counts from Google, checked October 23, 2026. Hours can change on holidays; call to confirm.
The list
Top 3 car accident lawyers in Houston
Hollingsworth Law Firm
Accident cases handled
- Car accidents
- 18-wheeler & truck
- Uber & Lyft
- Motorcycle
- Pedestrian
- E-bike & Onewheel
- Offshore & maritime
- Wrongful death
Hollingsworth Law Firm has represented injured Texans since 2003. Owner and trial attorney Steve Hollingsworth has been lead attorney in more than 50 jury trials in over a dozen Texas counties, and the firm says its team brings insight into how large insurance companies handle claims. Its Houston auto accident page covers red-light, rear-end, commercial vehicle and rideshare crashes, and lists past results including $1.3 million for a driver broadsided by a red-light runner and $450,000 after a commercial vehicle crash. Cases are taken on contingency with a free consultation, and the firm offers service in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.
What clients praise
- Clear explanations of what to expect, so first-time injury clients felt the process was manageable
- Case staff reviewers name, such as Claudia and Nina, kept them informed and moved the case along
- Patient, organized and respectful handling from the first call to settlement
Worth knowing
- Reviewers mostly name case staff rather than attorneys, so ask who will handle your file day to day
- Past results like $1.3 million do not predict the value of your case, as the firm itself notes
- The office is in northwest Houston off Dacoma St, not downtown
- Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Why it made the list: A perfect 5.0 across 445 Google reviews, a lead trial attorney with 50+ jury trials, and three non-English language options.
📍 4411 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092
Johnson Garcia LLP
Accident cases handled
- Car accidents
- Truck
- Uber & Lyft
- Motorcycle
- Pedestrian & bicycle
- Refinery & plant explosions
- Jones Act & offshore
- Wrongful death
Johnson Garcia LLP was founded by Daniel Johnson and Juan Garcia, who left senior partner roles at a large national firm and previously represented corporations and insurers. The firm, also known in Spanish-language media as El Gringo Y El Mexicano, reports more than 30 years of combined experience and says it prepares every case as if it will go to trial. Its Houston car accident page explains Texas's 51% comparative fault bar, hospital liens, uninsured motorist coverage and CR-3 crash reports, and it offers letters of protection so clients can get treatment while a claim is pending.
What clients praise
- Constant communication, with reviewers naming team members such as Leticia, Nancy and Stephanie
- Patient explanations for first-time accident clients and for family members helping a parent
- Attorney Samantha and her team are credited with getting a fair settlement
Worth knowing
- The firm publishes no founding year and no itemized case results, so ask for examples like yours
- The website shows two numbers, (832) 402-9332 and (832) 844-6700, and Google shows a third
- Many clients find the firm through Telemundo TV spots, so expect a busy, high-volume practice
- Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Why it made the list: A 5.0 rating, Spanish-first intake and depth in refinery, offshore and Jones Act injuries that often follow Houston freeway and industrial crashes.
📍 7324 Southwest Fwy Ste 545, Houston, TX 77074
Steven M. Lee, PC
Accident cases handled
- Car accidents
- 18-wheeler & truck
- Uber & Lyft
- Drunk driving crashes
- Motorcycle
- Pedestrian & bicycle
- Bus, scooter & ATV
- Fatal crashes
Steven M. Lee, PC, known as Attorney Steve Lee, has served Houston since Steve Lee opened the firm in 1973 and says it has helped more than 100,000 Houston clients. Managing Partner Sam Lee, a 2009 University of Houston Law Center graduate, has handled hundreds of car accident cases over the past 15 years. The firm works on contingency with no upfront costs, and its car accident page lists a $3.5 million settlement for the family of a cab driver killed in a freeway rear-end crash and $2 million for a pedestrian struck crossing the street. It covers I-45 and I-10 highway wrecks, hit-and-runs, rideshare crashes and dram shop claims against bars that overserve drivers.
What clients praise
- Fast, consistent communication from case managers reviewers name, such as Jo Ann and Sulia
- The office set up medical appointments and kept clients updated even when they were slow to reply
- Clients thank Steve Lee and Maria by name for support through family car accident cases
Worth knowing
- With 100,000+ past clients, most day-to-day updates come from case managers, so ask when you will speak with an attorney
- The car accident page promotes (713) 324-8242 while the main office line is (713) 921-4171
- The website does not claim 24/7 availability, though Google lists the office as open 24 hours
- Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Why it made the list: More than five decades in Houston, over 1,500 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, and published seven-figure car crash results.
📍 5815 Gulf Fwy Ste 300, Houston, TX 77023
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Guide
How car accident claims work in Houston
Deadline to file a lawsuit
Texas generally gives you two years from the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003). Wrongful death claims run two years from the date of death. Claims against a city or the state can require written notice much sooner.
Modified comparative fault
Texas reduces your recovery by your share of fault and bars recovery if you are found more than 50% responsible. Insurers often argue shared fault, so early photos, video and witness names matter.
Minimum liability insurance
Texas drivers must carry at least $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per crash and $25,000 for property damage. Serious injuries often exceed those limits, which is why uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can matter.
The Texas crash report
Police crash reports in Texas are filed on form CR-3 and can be bought online through TxDOT's crash report system, usually within about 10 days of the crash. Houston Police and Harris County Sheriff reports are both available this way.
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What to bring to a Houston car accident consultation
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Methodology
How we chose these firms
We looked for Houston firms with a physical office inside the city, a dedicated Houston car accident page, contingency fees with a free consultation, and a strong volume of recent Google reviews. We read each firm’s own car accident page for case types, languages, fee terms and published results, and read recent Google reviews for what clients praise and what to ask about.
Hollingsworth Law Firm appears first. The order is for presentation and is not an independently measured ranking. No scores were assigned.
Ratings, review counts and hours were checked on October 23, 2026.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Houston?
In Texas, most personal injury lawsuits from a car crash must be filed within two years of the crash under Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Claims involving a government vehicle can require formal notice much sooner, so talk to a lawyer early.
How much does a Houston car accident lawyer cost?
All three firms on this list take car accident cases on contingency, meaning no attorney fee unless they recover money for you. Ask for the exact percentage, whether it rises if the case goes to trial, and how case costs are handled.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, as long as you are not found more than 50% at fault. Texas uses modified comparative fault, so your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility and barred at 51% or more.
How do I get my Houston crash report?
Texas police crash reports are filed on form CR-3. You can usually buy a copy online through TxDOT's crash report system about 10 days after the crash using the report number, date, or names involved.
Which of these firms offers help in Spanish?
All three firms state that they serve clients in Spanish. Hollingsworth Law Firm also lists Vietnamese and Chinese language service.
Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?
You can report the claim, but be careful about giving a recorded statement or signing a release before you understand your injuries and coverage. Many people speak with a lawyer first.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured?
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own Texas policy may pay for your injuries. Texas insurers must offer this coverage, and it applies unless you rejected it in writing, so check your policy.
Local guide
Houston car accident local guide
Which trauma center, courthouse and records office is closest to each firm's office.
What is near each firm
Hollingsworth Law Firm
Northwest Houston
NEAREST TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CENTERS
- Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute
6411 Fannin St, Houston7.3 mi - Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston7.7 mi
COURTHOUSE AND POLICE RECORDS
- Houston Police Department Headquarters
1200 Travis St, Houston6.3 mi - Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, Houston6.6 mi
Johnson Garcia
Southwest Houston
NEAREST TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CENTERS
- Memorial Hermann Southwest Emergency Center
7600 Beechnut St, Houston0.6 mi - Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute
6411 Fannin St, Houston7.3 mi
COURTHOUSE AND POLICE RECORDS
- Houston Police Department Headquarters
1200 Travis St, Houston9.8 mi - Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, Houston10.5 mi
Steve Lee
Southeast Houston (Gulf Fwy)
NEAREST TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CENTERS
- Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston4.6 mi - Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute
6411 Fannin St, Houston4.8 mi
COURTHOUSE AND POLICE RECORDS
- Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, Houston3.8 mi - Houston Police Department Headquarters
1200 Travis St, Houston4.0 mi
Distances are straight-line estimates from each firm's office.
Houston trauma and emergency centers
Houston courthouse and crash records offices
Tips after a Houston car crash
- Get checked the same day. Gaps between the crash and your first medical visit are a common reason insurers dispute injury claims.
- Write down the crash report number. You will need it to buy the CR-3 report from TxDOT.
- Photograph everything before the cars move. Freeway crashes on I-45, I-10 and the 610 Loop are cleared fast, so scene photos disappear quickly.
- Keep a pain and missed-work journal. Daily notes help show how the injury affected your work and life.
- Hold off on recorded statements. Speak with a lawyer before giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement.
- Check your own policy for PIP and UM coverage. These can pay medical bills even when the other driver is uninsured.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. The order of firms is for presentation and is not an independently measured ranking. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ratings, review counts and hours were checked on Google on October 23, 2026, and firm details come from each firm's own website on that date.