For injured people
Car crashes
A crash claim is about two questions: who caused it, and what it has cost you. We work on both from the first week.
What a claim covers
A claim can include your medical bills, the pay you lost while you couldn't work, the cost of future treatment, and the pain and disruption the injury brought. If you can't return to the job you had, it can include that too.
Where the money comes from
Usually from the other driver's insurer. When that driver has no insurance or too little, your own policy's uninsured or underinsured coverage may pay the rest. We read your policy with you; many people have more coverage than they know.
Rideshare and company cars
If the driver was working, for a rideshare service, a delivery company or an employer, a second policy may apply. We find out which ones, and in what order they pay.
What to keep
Things that help your case
Start a folder now. Don't worry if you're missing some of these; we can request most of them.
Photographs
Of the cars, the road, your injuries and anything that blocked the view.
The police report number
From the officer at the scene, or the department that responded.
Every medical visit
The emergency room, your doctor, physical therapy, and receipts for prescriptions.
Missed work
Dates you were out and the pay you lost, in a note from your employer if you can get one.
Questions about car crash cases
Do I need a lawyer if my injuries seem minor?
Not always. If you're hurt at all, it's worth a free call: some injuries, like those to the neck and back, show their extent weeks later.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still have a claim. Your share of the fault can reduce what you recover, so we look closely at how the crash happened.
Will my insurance go up if I make a claim?
A claim against the other driver's insurer shouldn't affect yours. Claims on your own policy depend on its terms, which we'll read with you.
Talk it through with an attorney
The first meeting is free, and you don't have to decide anything at it.
No attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs, such as filing fees, medical records and expert reports, are separate; your written agreement says how they're paid, including if there's no recovery.