About Austin Personal Injury Lawyer – Jason McMinn
Jason McMinn is a personal injury attorney and founding partner of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas. He founded the firm in 2005 and has practiced personal injury law in Austin since. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2004, and the firm also maintains a secondary office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Jason earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2004. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on November 5, 2004 (Bar No. 24046404). Before founding his own practice, he worked in business litigation, medical malpractice defense, and insurance defense at Decker, Jones, McMackin, McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C. in Fort Worth, Texas.
APPROACH TO CASES
Jason prepares every case for the possibility that it will go to trial and personally investigates the facts underlying each client’s claim. His background representing insurance companies before shifting to plaintiff’s work informs how he evaluates and negotiates injury claims today.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
Super Lawyers, Texas, 2020-2026 – Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” Texas, 2013-2014 & 2016-2019 – Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association – Former president, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association – Supporter, Texas Center for Legal Ethics – Active participant, Red McCombs School of Business Alumni Association
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Austin: 502 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701 — (512) 474-0222
Salt Lake City: 650 S 500 W Suite 290, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 — (385) 462-7630
Serving Austin, Central Texas, and the Salt Lake Valley.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
In Texas, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the injury under the state’s statute of limitations. Missing this deadline generally bars you from recovering compensation, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is. An attorney can confirm the exact deadline for your specific case during a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Yes — Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover damages as long as you’re found 50% or less at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, and you’re barred from recovery entirely if you’re found more than 50% responsible. A personal injury lawyer can help assess how fault may be allocated in your case.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor, and report the crash to police so an official report is created. Commercial trucking accidents often involve multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the trucking company, and sometimes a cargo loader — so preserving evidence early matters. An attorney experienced in commercial vehicle cases can help identify all liable parties before evidence is lost.
What should I do after an 18-wheeler accident in Austin?
What should I do after an 18-wheeler accident in Austin?
