Frequently Asked Questions

Every case has its own timeline and process, and each case is unique, so there is no one answer. Your case may be able to be settled in a matter of weeks or months, or it may drag on for several years in the courts before it is resolved.

• Stay at the scene, but get out of the way of traffic.
• Check yourself and others involved for injuries.
• Call an ambulance if anyone is injured.
• Report the accident to the police.
• Document the scene by taking photos, as well as notes on the circumstances of the accident.
• Exchange insurance information with other drivers.
• Record the make, model, color and license plate number of the other vehicles.
• Do not leave the scene until the police say it is okay.

The main reason is that they are the experts at proving liability. You must prove that car accident and the subsequent injuries were the direct result of another party’s negligence, or intent in some cases before the courts will hold them liable and order them to arrange for any eligible compensation. There is frequently nothing to lose, as many attorneys with this specialty work on a contingency basis and are paid as a percentage of your settlement or judgment.