Hurt in a car accident? See if you may have a claim.
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, sideswipes, and multi-car pileups. Answer a few quick questions — it is free, and there is no obligation.
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What to know about Car Accidents
A car accident claim seeks compensation from the driver, and usually the insurer, responsible for a crash that injured you. Drivers, passengers, and people in other vehicles can all bring one.
The most common kinds of car crashes
Rear-end collisions are among the most frequent crashes on the road, and they often cause neck and back injuries that take days to appear. Intersection and T-bone crashes usually come down to who had the right of way, which is where witness statements and traffic camera footage matter. Sideswipes and lane-change crashes, head-on collisions, and multi-vehicle pileups each raise their own questions about who is responsible — and in a pileup, more than one driver may share the blame.
What helps a car accident claim
The strongest claims tend to be the ones where evidence was gathered early. That usually means:
- The police report, or the report number if one was taken at the scene
- Photos of the vehicles, the road, any skid marks, and your injuries
- Names and phone numbers of witnesses
- Medical records, starting with your first visit after the crash
- A record of the time you missed from work
You do not need all of this to find out whether you may have a claim. An attorney can obtain much of it for you — but the sooner it is collected, the less of it is lost.
Why the first offer is rarely the whole story
Insurers often make an early settlement offer, sometimes before you have finished treatment. Accepting it usually ends the claim for good, including for any costs that come later. Understanding what your claim may involve before you sign anything is the reason to talk to an attorney early.
Who may be responsible?
Depending on what happened, one or more of the following may be responsible for your injuries. This is a general guide, not a determination — only an attorney can assess your specific circumstances.
- The other driver, if careless driving such as speeding, distraction, or running a light caused the crash
- The other driver's employer, if they were driving for work at the time
- The owner of the other vehicle, in some states, even if someone else was driving
- The driver of the car you were in, if you were a passenger
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer, if a defect caused or worsened the crash
What compensation could cover
Where a claim succeeds, the types of loss below are the ones commonly taken into account. What any individual claim is worth depends entirely on its own facts — no amount is promised or implied here.
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up treatment
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical care
- Wages lost while you were unable to work
- Reduced ability to earn a living going forward
- Vehicle repair or replacement, and other property damage
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket costs such as transport to appointments and prescriptions
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes about two minutes.
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Step 1: Answer a few questions
Tell us what happened in a couple of minutes. No documents, no phone call to get started.
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Step 2: See if you may qualify
We check your answers against the general criteria attorneys look for in this kind of case.
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Step 3: Get connected with a firm
If it looks like you may have a claim, we connect you with an experienced attorney in our network.
Frequently asked questions
The other driver's insurer has already called me. Should I give a statement?
You are generally not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer, and many people choose to speak with an attorney first. Anything you say can be used to argue about fault or about how serious your injuries are. This is general information, not legal advice — an attorney can tell you what makes sense in your situation.
I live in a no-fault state. Can I still make a claim?
In no-fault states, your own policy's personal injury protection usually pays first for medical bills and lost wages, regardless of who caused the crash. Most no-fault states still allow a claim against the at-fault driver once injuries pass a certain threshold of seriousness, which differs from state to state.
I was a passenger. Do I need to have been driving to make a claim?
No. Passengers are often in a strong position because they rarely caused the crash. A claim may be possible against the driver of the car you were in, the other driver, or both.
How long do I have to make a car accident claim?
Every state sets a deadline, called a statute of limitations, and they vary considerably. Some situations, such as crashes involving a government vehicle, can require formal notice much sooner. It is worth checking early rather than assuming you have time.
Other types of motor vehicle accidents
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Truck & Bus Accidents
A commercial vehicle claim arises when a truck, bus, or other vehicle operated for a business is involved in a crash that injures you. These claims often involve a company and its insurer rather than just an individual driver.
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Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident claim seeks compensation for a rider or passenger injured in a crash someone else caused. Because riders have so little protection, injuries are often serious and recovery can be long.
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Uber & Lyft Accidents
A rideshare accident claim involves a crash where an Uber, Lyft, or similar vehicle was involved. Which insurance applies often depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the moment of the crash, which makes these claims more complicated than an ordinary car accident.
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Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian accident claim seeks compensation for someone struck by a vehicle while on foot. Pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so even a low-speed impact can cause serious injury.
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All motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident claim is a request for compensation after you have been injured, or your property has been damaged, in a crash that someone else caused. It covers far more than cars — collisions involving trucks, motorcycles, buses, rideshare vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians usually fall under the same body of law.
Find out what your claim could be worth
It takes about two minutes, it is completely free, and you are under no obligation.
We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. Submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Attorney advertising.