Introduction
Austin’s oldest personal injury firm has accumulated over 65 years of case history and a track record that now exceeds 100 million dollars recovered for clients, with a 98% success rate across its caseload. Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson operates from 8911 N Capital of Texas Highway Suite 3150, Austin, TX 78759, handling the full spectrum of serious injury cases that arise from the city’s roads and highways: rear-end collisions on I-35, drunk driving incidents downtown, multi-vehicle crashes on MoPac, and intersection accidents across Austin. The Board Certified attorneys at the firm distinguish themselves in a legal market where board certification in personal injury trial law requires demonstrated competence and peer evaluation.
Practice Areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The firm handles the range of accident types that account for serious injuries on Austin roads. This includes rear-end collisions, drunk driving crashes, multi-vehicle accidents, and intersection incidents. The firm investigates accidents, preserves evidence, and manages insurance negotiations from the outset.
Catastrophic and Serious Injuries
Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson represents clients suffering from the most severe injury categories: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, burns, and amputations. These cases require long-term planning because the costs extend well beyond immediate medical treatment.
Wrongful Death
The firm represents families pursuing wrongful death claims when negligence causes a fatality on Austin roads or elsewhere.
Insurance Negotiation and Litigation
The firm operates with trial readiness as a baseline posture. The firm investigates accidents, preserves evidence, handles insurance negotiations, and maintains readiness to litigate when necessary.
Compensation Recovery
The firm pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages. Texas personal injury law includes a two-year statute of limitations, and Texas follows modified comparative negligence rules that affect recovery when the injured party bears some portion of fault.
Attorney Profiles
Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson employs Board Certified attorneys in personal injury trial law. Board certification through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization requires attorneys to meet specific experience thresholds, pass a written examination, and receive peer evaluations confirming their proficiency. This designation is not available to all practicing attorneys and distinguishes those who hold it from general practitioners.
The firm’s 65-plus year history and 98% success rate reflect consistent performance across a large number of cases over multiple decades.
Location and Service Area
Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson is located at 8911 N Capital of Texas Highway Suite 3150, Austin, TX 78759. The phone number is 512-454-3751. Additional firm information is at byrddavis.com/
The firm serves Austin and the surrounding Texas market. The practice specifically references Austin highways including I-35 and MoPac, and Austin city locations including downtown, reflecting deep familiarity with local road conditions and accident patterns.
Client Focus
The firm’s client base consists of seriously injured Austinites and Texans who have suffered harm in motor vehicle accidents or other incidents involving negligence. Many clients arrive having already dealt with insurance adjusters whose interests conflict with the client’s own.
Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson handles cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning injured clients pay nothing upfront to access the firm’s representation. The cost of the representation comes from the recovery, aligning the firm’s interests with the client’s.
The 98% success rate across the firm’s history signals a practice that evaluates cases carefully before taking them, ensuring that the cases it accepts are ones it can realistically win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is board certification and why does it matter?
Board certification in personal injury trial law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization requires attorneys to demonstrate significant trial experience, pass a written exam, and obtain peer references confirming their competence. It is a voluntary designation that distinguishes specialists from general practitioners.
How much has Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson recovered for clients?
The firm has recovered over 100 million dollars for clients throughout its history.
What is the firm’s success rate?
The firm reports a 98% success rate across its case history.
How long has the firm practiced in Austin?
Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson is Austin’s oldest personal injury firm, with over 65 years of continuous practice.
Does the firm charge upfront fees?
No. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, so clients pay no upfront costs. Payment comes from any recovery obtained.
What types of injuries does the firm handle?
The firm handles cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, burns, amputations, and wrongful death.
Closing
Over 65 years of Austin personal injury representation, more than 100 million dollars recovered, and a 98% success rate: Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson brings a long and documented record to motor vehicle accident and catastrophic injury cases throughout Austin and Texas. Board Certified attorneys operate the practice on a contingency fee basis, removing financial barriers for injured clients.
Contact the firm at 512-454-3751 or visit byrddavis.com/