Frequently Asked Questions

For Car Accidents (MVA) and Other Serious Injuries

Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident? Here is what you need to know. Motor vehicle accidents can be stressful, and people are usually unsure what they should do in the moments following an accident.

    1. Determine if you are safely able to leave the vehicle (If unable, call emergency services)

    2. Get a copy of the other driver’s operating license, insurance, and registration

    3. Take photos of the scene of the collision, and any damage to the vehicles

    4. Note the location of the collision, as well as the sequence of events while they are fresh in your mind

    5. In the event that any vehicles cannot be moved, any fluids have been spilled, or there are any immediate injuries, contact emergency services to attend the scene

    1. If police did not attend the scene of the collision go to the nearest police station and fill out a collision report form

    2. Report the claim to your insurance company

    3. Seek medical services immediately

    4. Follow the advice of health care professionals

    5. Contact a lawyer to discuss the process and assist you with your claim

  • If you have been hurt due to someone else’s actions and are entitled to compensation a lawyer can assist you in ensuring that you are properly compensated. The insurance company uses professionals to reduce their risks and payments on claims. Without legal representation you are at a disadvantage. Advocacy can be a difficult time consuming process and if you are not a lawyer who practices in this area you likely have a knowledge imbalance which the insurance company can use against you.

  • It’s free to call us and most files that we work on are on a contingency fee agreement. This means that our fees come out only after there has been a successful conclusion to the claim and are a percentage of that claim. This limits the financial stress associated with hiring a lawyer while still having proper representation. If you see phrases like “we don’t get paid until you do” or “no fees unless we win” they are usually working under a contingency fee agreement.

  • Free Consultation - We understand how difficult the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be. It is important that you don’t agree to a settlement before talking with us about your circumstances to determine what compensation you are entitled to. Part of this partnership means that you continue to seek treatment and help for your injuries on a regular basis.

    Gather Evidence - After the consultation, if we decide to work together on your case, we will start to gather the documentation that forms the evidence needed to support your claim. We will order medical and treatment records including history, receipts for any out of pocket expenses you incurred, and financial information such as tax returns to show how the loss has impacted your life. We will tell you what we have ordered and how the information we receive may affect your case.

    Litigation - The length of time your case will take to resolve will vary. It is essential that you keep treating your injuries. A Statement of Claim must be filed within 2 calendar years of the motor vehicle accident and the other parties – the Defendants(s) must be served with this document within a year of filing. After that, it moves through the litigation process and if the matter does not resolve it will ultimately end up at trial.