Hurt Because of Someone Else's Negligence?

Types of cases attorneys in this area take

• Car, motorcycle, rideshare and commercial vehicle collisions
• Slip and fall or trip and fall injuries on someone else's property
• Injuries suffered at work or on a job site
• Harm caused by a defective product
• Dog bites and other premises-related injuries
• Claims that were denied, delayed, or paid far less than they should have been

Time works against you

Every state limits how long you have to file an injury claim, and the clock varies by the type of case and by who's involved. Physical evidence disappears too: vehicles get repaired, video gets overwritten, and witnesses' memories fade. That's the reason lawyers generally advise talking to someone early rather than waiting to see how you feel.

What helps if you have it on hand

• Photos of the scene, the vehicles or property, and your injuries
• The police, incident, or workplace report number
• Contact information for anyone else involved or who witnessed it
• Medical records, bills, and any income lost from missed work
• Copies of anything the insurer has already sent you

Be careful with the insurance adjuster

The other side's insurer often calls quickly and asks for a recorded statement. You don't have to give one on the spot, and plenty of people wait until they've spoken with an attorney. The same caution applies to signing a release or taking a fast settlement offer before you know the full extent of what happened.