Larry F., Former Client

"I'm not sure where I would be today if it weren't for Justin and the law firm he is with... You become a part of the family the day you become a client and there is nothing more satisfying... If you want the best, the most terrific, then this is the man you want as your attorney."

Ben C., Former Client

"They're good people, plain and simple. I had the opportunity to work with Justin Demerath on a few issues. One where he had nothing to gain financially and the other, he did. There was no difference in his demeanor, the way he treated me or his intent. He just wanted to help in any way he could."

Herbert F., Former Client

"I want to thank you Justin for a job well done. My case was certainly a difficult one as attested to by the number of rejections I had before your name was given to me... You were up front about my chances for a win, never denying the road blocks that certainly would arise. I was impressed by the professional manner in which you handled my case."

Melanie S., Former Client

"The service I received from Justin Demerath has been unparalleled in every aspect. He is very professional, concise, and empathic towards his clients. My settlement exceeded my expectations on my collarbone injury case, in result of his strong desire for success."

Teresa P., Former Client

"WOW! I haven't seen this kind of customer service in years. Justin visited with me on the phone until all my questions were answered. He was extremely helpful, gracious, pleasant, willing, professional and very nice."

"In the midst of dealing with insurance, body shop, doctors and staff all of whom were 'just doing their job'... Justin was a ray of sunshine on a very gloomy day in my life. He made me feel very comfortable and encouraged me to continue with my questions... Thank you Justin...God bless you."

Jon S., Former Client

"Fantastic Representation. Justin Demerath represented me in a motorcycle accident where I was injured severely. The outcome was a best case scenario based on the realities of the at-fault driver. I received the largest settlement that was available and it turned out well. That was the bottom line, but what I wanted to comment on was Justin's willingness to explain each step of the process and his personal interest in my case. He came to visit me at my house while I was still unable to walk and his competence and ability to put things in simple terms allowed me to feel comfortable to take the details of my case off my plate and put it in his hands."

Nancy C., Former Client

"I am just so impressed in your scientific and legal knowledge. Your commitment and enthusiasm goes beyond compare. Should I ever need your services again or if someone I know needs your expertise, I will not hesitate to give you and call or make a referral."

Jay B., Former Client

"My experience with the insurance companies over the 15 months following the accident was frustrating... I admit I was also reluctant to find a personal injury lawyer, based on the stereotype of personal injury lawyers that I had ... I no longer carry that stereotype with me, I've since learned better."

Cindy R., Former Client

"Great Representation. I was involved in an auto accident two years ago and, after unsatisfactory dealings with the insurance company of the other driver, I hired Justin Demerath to represent me in my claim for medical bills coverage.... Mr. Demerath is a true professional whose compassion for his clients and for the law is first rate."

Motorcycle Accident / Product Liability

Product Liability

Auto Accident

Auto Accident

Apartment Fire - Negligent Design of an Apartment Complex

Negligence - 18-Wheeler Accident

Product Liability / Defective Machinery

Auto Accident

Bus Accident

Auto Accident

Product Liability / Defective Design

Auto Accident - Intoxicated Driver

Auto Accident

Skillful and Aggressive Legal Representation

When you or a loved one has endured personal injury or wrongful death, you have the right to seek justice and compensation. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is committed to providing each and every one of our clients with compassionate advocacy and skillful, tireless, aggressive representation. Our number one priority is providing each client with the most desirable legal outcome to every issue they are facing.

We Value and Respect Every Client

We believe that every client deserves and should receive one-on-one access and attention. Legal issues can be daunting without the protection of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is dedicated to resolving your unique situation with compassion and diligence.

Superior Client Services

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath we ensure seamlessly integrated work product and representation through our utilization of state of the art technology and resources. We are committed to providing our clients superior legal representation at every turn.

Commitment to Getting you the Compensation you Deserve

In our efforts to obtain compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries and the related indignities arising from the negligent actions of individuals and corporations, we pledge to provide you with a personalized, "no stone unturned" pursuit in achieving the most favorable outcome on your behalf in what are, undoubtedly, the most important and often life-changing situations you may ever experience.

Our clients never owe any fees unless we obtain financial settlement on their behalf. We will go the distance for you.

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys Today

O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath offers you a free one-on-one evaluation of your personal injury case. Our clients never pay for our legal services unless we obtain a successful recovery of compensation for you. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation with our experienced personal injury lawyers.

Kevin O'Hanlon

Kevin O'Hanlon, the founding partner of O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath began practicing law in 1974 and has vast knowledge of all areas of litigation. Mr. O'Hanlon became Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1987, and in Civil Trial Law in 1990.

Lesile McCollom

Ms. McCollom is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law as well as in Labor and Employment Law. She is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits.

Justin Demerath

Justin Demerath joined the firm as a law clerk during his final year of law school and has been with the firm since that day. He has dedicated his law practice to helping people who have suffered damages at the hands of others in the state of Texas recover monetary compensation. Mr. Demerath has one mission in his work: to fight for the rights of the clients he represents.

Scott McDonald

Scott McDonald is a native Texan who was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Fort Worth public schools and was graduated from R.L. Paschal High School. As Paschal Mr. McDonald was an honor student, an active member of the Spanish and Math Clubs and President of the National Honor Society.

Annabel Canchola

Annabel Canchola, an associate with our firm, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with Bachelors in Government in 2003. In 2007, Ms. Canchola graduated with a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During her law school career, she worked as a law clerk at O'Hanlon and Associates (which later became O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath).

Amalia Hanley

Ms. Hanley graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame with Bachelors of Arts degrees in History and Art History. In 1998, Ms. Hanley graduated with honors from the University of Florida School of Law. During school, and continuing after graduation, Ms. Hanley clerked for the Public Defender's Office in Gainesville, Florida, gaining criminal litigation experience in the Misdemeanor Division.

Alice Ward

Alice Ward was born in Ithaca, NY and raised in Jersey City, NJ. The older of two daughters, she graduated from Friends Seminary, a Quaker high school, in 1996. Ms. Ward attended the University of Texas in Austin, attaining a BA in History in 2000. She also became a certified paralegal through Austin Community College.

Beth Brannon

Beth Brannon grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, and graduated from J. L. McCullough High School before moving to Nacogdoches, Texas, where she attended Stephen F. Austin State University.

Erin Pate

Erin Pate grew up in Houston, Texas. Upon graduating from Klein Forest High School she moved to Austin, Texas. She began working for O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath in 2005.

Adelie Alvarez

Adelie Alvarez grew up in Buda Texas and graduated from Hays High School. She has extensive experience in many areas of law. Since 2006, Adelie has worked for various local Austin attorneys.

Actos

Actos is an oral diabetes medication that has been shown by recent studies to lead to serious injuries such as heart attacks, heart failure, and an increased risk of bladder cancer, which can result in an Actos Lawsuit. Pioglitazone, the chemical name for Actos, was sold under the trade names Actos, ActoplusMet, Competact and Duetact.

Byetta

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have used Byetta and who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to this medication, which in many cases have resulted in serious Byetta injuries such as Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer and Thyroid Cancer.

Depakote

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have taken Depakote and who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to this medication, which in many cases have resulted in serious birth defects and injuries to children born to women who have taken Depakote prenatally.

Fosamax

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have taken Fosamax for four years or longer and who have suffered femur, jaw or other bone fracture injury related to this medication.

Januvia

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have taken Januvia and who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to this medication, which in many cases have resulted in serious Januvia injuries such as Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis and Acute Renal (Kidney) Failure.

NuvaRing

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have used NuvaRing and who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to the drug contained in NuvaRing, which in many cases has resulted in permanent injury or death.

Paxil

Paxil, is an antidepressant medication. Its chemical name is Paroxetine. Paxil was also sold under the trade names of Aropax and Seroxat.

Pradaxa

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are currently investigating several reports that many Pradaxa patients have experienced excessive bleeding while taking this drug. Pradaxa is prescribed to decrease the risk of blood clots and stroke in people diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. In many of these cases the side effects, injuries and complications have resulted in permanent injury and/or death in patients taking Pradaxa.

Trans Vaginal Mesh

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) implants, which in many cases require subsequent surgeries and other medical treatment to remove the mesh and repair the injuries caused by those defective mesh products.

Xarelto

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are currently investigating several reports that hundreds of Xarelto patients have experienced excessive bleeding while taking this drug. Xarelto, also known as Rivaroxaban, is prescribed as a blood thinning drug (anti-coagulant) to decrease the risk of blood clots and stroke in people diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation after knee or hip replacement surgery, and in other patients to reduce the recurrence of blood clots generally. In many of these cases the side effects, injuries and complications have resulted in permanent injury and/or death in patients taking Xarelto.

Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella

The product liability lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are committed to providing exceptional legal representation on a contingency fee basis to people who have taken Yaz-Yasmin-Ocella and who have suffered the serious side effects and injuries related to these drugs. Studies have shown the use of these drugs have resulted in permanent injury or death.

Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant medication. Its chemical name is Bupropion. Wellbutrin was also sold under the trade names of Zyban, Voxra, Budeprion, Amfebutamone, or Aplenzin. This drug may cause birth defects and lead to a Wellbutrin lawsuit.

Zoloft

Zoloft, is an anti-depressant medication. Its chemical name is Sertraline. Zoloft was also sold under the trade name Lustral. In 2007, it was the most prescribed anti-depressant in the United States, with more than 29 million prescriptions. This drug may cause birth defects and lead to a Zoloft lawsuit.

How do I choose the right attorney for my case?

When you or a loved one has suffered an injury, hiring an attorney is one of the most important steps you will take toward seeking compensation from those who are responsible for your injuries. This can be a daunting and complicated process if you have never before hired an attorney and do not know how it all works.

What are my rights as a client?

If you ever have any questions about these rights, or about the way your case is being handled by your attorney, do not hesitate to express your concerns to your attorney. He or she should be readily available to represent your best interests and keep you informed about your case.

What should I do immediately after an accident?

Just after an accident or other event which seriously injures your or a loved one you may not know what to do or where to turn for help, especially when you have been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, or in many instances, the manufacturer of defective equipment or other products.

What is the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process?

After an accident in which you or a loved one are injured, and you have sought medical attention and have hired an attorney to handle your insurance claim, you may be on your way to becoming a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit if the insurance company has refused to make a reasonable offer of settlement on your injury claim.

Could ERISA reduce my claim recovery?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, known as "ERISA", is a federal law that may allow your insurance company, or your employer's health plan, to recover its costs on your claim, from a settlement or trial verdict award you may receive as a result of a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as "subrogation", and is considered to be a complex area of law. Potential subrogation interests should be discussed with your personal injury attorney after his/her review of any subrogation clauses in your insurance policy or your employer's health plan provisions.

What information will my attorney need from me?

When you or a loved one have been injured in any type of accident it is important to keep extensive documentation of the incident and your injuries. Your personal injury attorney will interact with insurance companies and defense attorneys on your behalf, and in order to make a proper claim for all the benefits you are entitled to, this documentation is necessary.