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San Marcos's relentless injury attorneys.

From I-35 through campus to the San Marcos River, from Texas State University to the outlet malls — when negligence in this growing college town injures you, we fight back.

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San Marcos Quick Facts

  • Home to Texas State University with 38,000+ students
  • Major roads: I-35, US-80, SH-123, RR-12
  • Hays County District Court handles local cases
  • Major outlet shopping draws huge regional traffic
  • Among the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.
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From I-35 corridor crashes and Aquarena Springs Drive student-area wrecks to dangerous Texas State University area pedestrian incidents and Hopkins Street collisions, Longhorn Law Firm represents injury victims throughout San Marcos and Hays County.

Why San Marcos victims choose us

  • I-35 corridor expertise. The San Marcos stretch of I-35 has unique crash patterns we know how to investigate.
  • Student injury experience. University-related cases involving young victims have specific considerations.
  • Premises liability at major retail. The outlets and surrounding businesses generate consistent fall and crash cases.
  • No fee unless we win.

Common San Marcos accidents

I-35 Crashes

San Marcos sits on what may be the most congested stretch of I-35 in Texas. Rear-end crashes, lane-change collisions, and trucking accidents are constant.

Texas State Area Accidents

The dense student population, late-night nightlife, and pedestrian-heavy campus area produce regular crash and DUI cases.

Outlet Mall Premises Liability

Tanger and Premium Outlets draw millions of visitors annually. Parking lot crashes, slip and falls, and shopping center incidents are common.

San Marcos River Recreation

Tubing and river recreation produce drowning, slip and fall, and other recreational injury cases.

Texas law in San Marcos

Statute of Limitations: 2 Years

Hays County Juries

Hays County juries reflect a mix of Austin-area and Hill Country values — case strategy needs to account for both.

Texas State Cases

Cases involving university property or activities may have specific Texas Tort Claims Act considerations.

"San Marcos cases come from everywhere — students, tourists, commuters, locals. We know how to handle each."

If you've been hurt anywhere in San Marcos or Hays County, call us. The consultation is free, the conversation is confidential, and you'll talk to a real attorney. Get your free case review now.

What We Handle in San Marcos

All injury cases — any neighborhood.

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Car Accidents
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Truck Crashes
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M
Motorcycle
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P
Pedestrian
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Slip & Fall
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Dog Bites
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Wrongful Death
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J
Workplace
Areas We Serve in & Around San Marcos

All of Hays County. And beyond.

We represent injury victims throughout the San Marcos metro and surrounding communities.

Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Downtown · Texas State Campus · Sessom Drive · Wonder World · Kissing Tree · Blanco River Ranch · Kyle · Buda · Wimberley · Driftwood · Dripping Springs · Martindale · Fentress · Maxwell · Niederwald · Mountain City
Highways & Corridors

The roads where we fight your case.

Local knowledge matters. We know the highways, surface streets, and dangerous corridors where serious injury crashes happen here — and how each crash type plays out in negotiation and court.

I-35
Interstate 35
Major NAFTA freight corridor through San Marcos.
Aquarena Springs Drive
Aquarena Springs Drive
Major TSU campus corridor.
Hopkins Street
Hopkins Street
Downtown corridor with heavy student traffic.
Wonder World Drive
Wonder World Drive
Major east-west San Marcos route.
SH-123
State Highway 123
Major route through downtown.
Loop 110
Loop 110
San Marcos outer route.
High-Risk Intersections

Where local crashes happen most.

These intersections come up over and over in our case files. If you were hit at one of them, that pattern itself can become evidence of foreseeable danger and contribute to your case.

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I-35 at SH-123
Major outlet mall/I-35 convergence with chronic crash issues.
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Aquarena Springs at LBJ Drive
Heavy student-area intersection.
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Hopkins at LBJ Drive
Downtown intersection with heavy pedestrian traffic.
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Wonder World at I-35
Major retail-area convergence.
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I-35 at Aquarena Springs
Heavy student commuter intersection.
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McCarty Lane at I-35
Heavy commercial intersection.
Commercial Trucking

Where the 18-wheelers run through.

I-35 through San Marcos is part of the NAFTA freight corridor with constant heavy commercial truck traffic. The San Marcos Premium Outlets generate significant commercial truck traffic to retail distribution. Texas State University adds heavy student commuter traffic during academic year.

See Truck Accident Cases →
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Local Courts

Where we file your case.

Hays County District Court

712 S Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666

Hays County's District Court handles personal injury matters involving San Marcos-area residents and accidents. Located in the County Government Center.

  • Hays County Court at LawSmaller civil cases
  • U.S. District Court — Western District of TexasFederal matters
  • Justice CourtsMinor disputes
Hays County Pop
~265,000
Texas State Students
40,000+
Annual Crashes
5,000+
Outlet Mall Traffic
Heavy
Local Insurance Climate

The insurance landscape locally.

San Marcos' insurance market includes significant student driver involvement, Texas State University-related claims, and outlet mall commercial activity creating diverse claim types.

Local Facts & Figures

By the numbers.

Hays County Pop
~265,000
Texas State Students
40,000+
Annual Crashes
5,000+
Outlet Mall Traffic
Heavy

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Local knowledge.

When we represent San Marcos clients, we know the roads, courts, hospitals, and accident patterns specific to this market.

Major highways

I-35 (the Austin-San Antonio corridor), SH-123, RR-12 west to Wimberley, Loop 82

Courts

Hays County Civil District Courts at the Hays County Government Center (712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos) and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division

Trauma & hospitals

Central Texas Medical Center, Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos, with rapid transport to Austin or San Antonio Level I trauma centers

Local context

San Marcos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The I-35 stretch through Hays County is one of the most heavily-trafficked highway segments in Texas.

Practice areas in San Marcos.

Dedicated landing pages for the case types we handle most frequently in San Marcos — each with local court, hospital, and procedural details specific to this market.

View all 12 practice areas →

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about personal injury cases in San Marcos. Have a question not answered here? Call us anytime — no consultation fee.

01 Do I need a personal injury lawyer specifically in San Marcos?
Not necessarily. Most personal injury work happens via phone, email, video calls, and document exchange — so the attorney doesn't need to be physically in San Marcos. What matters is that they're licensed in Texas, familiar with Hays County courts, and experienced in cases like yours. We represent clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, including San Marcos, with the same dedication regardless of distance.
02 How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in San Marcos?
You pay nothing upfront. We work on contingency — typically 33.33% of the recovery before a lawsuit is filed, 40% after litigation begins. Case expenses (expert witnesses, court filing fees, depositions) are separate and only paid from recovery. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
03 How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in San Marcos?
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting from the date of the accident. After 2 years, your claim is generally barred forever. But practically, you should act much sooner — evidence disappears within weeks (surveillance video, witness memories, vehicle data). Aim to consult an attorney within the first 30 days.
04 What kinds of cases do you handle in San Marcos?
Car accidents, truck accidents (18-wheelers), motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord), workplace injuries, Uber/Lyft accidents, insurance bad faith claims, and negligent security cases. We handle the full range of Texas personal injury law.
05 Will an attorney personally handle my San Marcos case?
Yes — one of our three attorneys (Shawn Barnett, Jonathan Perez, or Jeff Barnett) personally handles every case we accept. You won't be passed off to a junior associate or paralegal. We deliberately keep our caseload manageable so each client gets actual attorney attention.
06 What if my accident involves a commercial trucking company in San Marcos?
Commercial trucking accidents typically involve Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in addition to state personal injury law. We have experience with these cases including spoliation letters to preserve truck black box data, hours-of-service violations, and multi-party liability (driver, trucking company, broker, shipper).
07 Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my San Marcos accident?
Yes — Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule. As long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 51%+ at fault, you cannot recover. This is why insurance companies aggressively try to shift blame to victims — to push you over the 51% threshold.
08 What should I do immediately after an accident in San Marcos?
(1) Get to safety; (2) Call 911 even for seemingly minor accidents; (3) Get medical care within 24 hours, even if you feel okay; (4) Photograph everything; (5) Get witness contact info; (6) Don't give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company; (7) Contact a personal injury attorney before signing anything. See our complete First 7 Days After an Accident guide for detailed day-by-day steps.