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Car Accident Attorneys

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

32.916 Car Accidents attorneys listed on AttorneyQnA

After a car crash, the insurance adjuster’s first call has one goal: settle the case for as little as possible before you fully understand your injuries. A car accident attorney represents you against the at-fault driver’s insurer (and sometimes your own), documents the full scope of your damages, and negotiates from a position of strength backed by the credible threat of trial.

What a car accident lawyer does

  • Investigates the crash: police report, dashcam, witness statements, accident reconstruction
  • Coordinates your medical care and protects you from premature settlement
  • Calculates total damages: medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain & suffering
  • Identifies all available insurance policies, including underinsured motorist coverage
  • Negotiates with insurers and files a lawsuit if the offer is inadequate
  • Tries the case to a jury when the insurer refuses fair value

How car accident settlements are valued

Insurance companies look at the severity and treatment of your injury, the available policy limits, fault percentages, and (in some markets) the local jury verdict history. An experienced attorney makes the insurer respect the case by building a settlement package that documents every category of damage.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before talking to a lawyer
  • Signing a medical authorization that opens your full medical history
  • Posting about the crash or your injuries on social media
  • Accepting a quick settlement before knowing the extent of your injuries
  • Missing the statute of limitations
Atty. Glenn Smith Valdez
Atty. Glenn Smith Valdez
Albuquerque 30 year 5.0

Glenn Smith Valdez is an expert New Mexico Traffic ticket attorney. He has dedicated a part of his practice to representation of drivers accused of a ...

Drivers License Suspension Hit And Run Traffic Violations Constitutional/Civil Rights Criminal +2
Atty. Tricia Ann Spivey
Atty. Tricia Ann Spivey
Fort Myers 32 year 5.0

Tricia A. Spivey is a Partner with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. and practices exclusively personal injury and wrongful death law.

Car Accidents Personal Injury Wrongful Death Accidental Injury
Atty. Jonathan Wesley Johnson
Atty. Jonathan Wesley Johnson
Atlanta 34 year 5.0

Mr. Jonathan Wesley Johnson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, airplane crash litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Airplane Crash Litigation Personal Injury Products Liability Automobile Accidents Business Law +9
Atty. Marion Thomas Pope III
Atty. Marion Thomas Pope III
Canton 28 year 5.0

Tom Pope III graduated from The University of Georgia in 1990 and received his law degree from Mercer University in 1998. Before beginning his legal c...

Automobile Accidents Trucking Accidents Wrongful Death Personal Injury Workers Compensation
Atty. Marc Neil Cunat
Atty. Marc Neil Cunat
Cumming 35 year 5.0

Mr. Marc Neil Cunat is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, criminal law and 50 other areas of law.

Civil Litigation Criminal Defense Criminal Law Assault And Battery Bribery +48
Atty. Mitchell Reuben Greene
Atty. Mitchell Reuben Greene
Seattle 34 year 5.0

Mitchell Reuben Greene is a lawyer practicing traffic violations, drivers license suspension, driving while intoxicated and 8 other areas of law. Mitc...

Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated Traffic Violations Criminal Criminal Defense +6
Atty. William Melton
Atty. William Melton
Salt Lake City 6 year 5.0

William Melton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, misdemeanors and 21 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 6 years.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Misdemeanors Assault Automobile Accidents +19
Atty. Baskin Lowber Jones
Atty. Baskin Lowber Jones
Jackson 16 year 5.0

I am an attorney who represents hurt people. Whether it is an injury on the roadways (18-wheeler, car wreck, motorcycle) or in the workplace.

Personal Injury Product Liability Slip and Fall Automobile Accidents Bicycle Accident +22
Atty. Marc Evan Reisman
Atty. Marc Evan Reisman
Memphis 37 year 5.0

Marc Evan Reisman is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil rights, family law and 8 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from Unive...

Appellate Practice Civil Rights Family Law Motor Vehicle Accidents Personal Injury +6
Atty. Marc A. Wites
Atty. Marc A. Wites
Lighthouse Point 32 year 5.0

Marc A. Wites is a founding shareholder of Wites & Rogers Attorneys at Law and brings 28 years of trial and litigation experience to his practice.

Class Actions Insurance Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Automobile Accidents Investment Loss +2
Atty. Bill Bone
Atty. Bill Bone
West Palm Beach 42 year 5.0

Bill Bone has dedicated his law practice, and a lot of his spare time, to helping people. From his service work in college as a member of the exclusiv...

Automobile Accidents Bike Law Dog Bites Medical Malpractice Personal Injury +3
Atty. Jack B. Swerling
Atty. Jack B. Swerling
Columbia 53 year 5.0

Jack B. Swerling is an active Columbia criminal attorney, litigator, writer, and lecturer.

Assault And Battery Bank Fraud Criminal Law Burglary Controlled Substances Law +43
Atty. Edward Robert Kennett
Atty. Edward Robert Kennett
Lancaster 33 year 5.0

Ted is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is a fellow of the Academy of Advocacy and has been n...

Motor Vehicle Accidents Plaintiffs Personal Injury Premise Liability Medical Negligence Nursing Home Litigation
Atty. Richard H. Seaton, Jr.
Atty. Richard H. Seaton, Jr.
Manhattan 37 year 5.0

Richard H. Seaton, Jr. practices at Seaton Law Offices, LLP Read Full Bio

Automobile Accidents Family and Domestic Law Personal Injury Civil Litigation Criminal Law +1
Atty. Bill Bone
Atty. Bill Bone
West Palm Beach 42 year 5.0

Bill Bone has dedicated his law practice and much of his spare time to helping people in need. From his service work in college as a member of the exc...

All Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Matters Bicycle Accidents Including Accidents Automobile Accidents Collisions +4
Atty. Andrew Burton Pickett
Atty. Andrew Burton Pickett
Melbourne 17 year 5.0

Andrew Burton Pickett is a lawyer practicing advocacy, civil trial, litigation and 7 other areas of law. Andrew received a degree from University of V...

Advocacy Civil Trial Litigation Brain Injury Car Accidents +5
Atty. Jonathan Stephen Burns
Atty. Jonathan Stephen Burns
Boca Raton 20 year 5.0

Mr. Jonathan Stephen Burns is a lawyer practicing general liability, products liability, personal injury and 9 other areas of law.

General Liability Personal Injury Products Liability Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries Dog Bite Injuries +7
Atty. John David Hadden
Atty. John David Hadden
Atlanta 22 year 5.0

Mr. John David Hadden is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and 10 other areas of law.

Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury Animal Injuries Appeals +8
Atty. Samuel Dordulian
Atty. Samuel Dordulian
Glendale 32 year 5.0

Samuel Dordulian is a lawyer practicing personal injury, sexual assault/molestation, worker's compensation and 3 other areas of law. Samuel received a...

Personal Injury Sexual Assault/Molestation Worker's Compensation Car Accidents Litigation +1
Atty. Timothy William Combs
Atty. Timothy William Combs
Riverside 20 year 5.0

Timothy William Combs practices at Law Offices of Timothy Combs Read Full Bio

Automobile Accidents Bankruptcy Personal Injury Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 +5

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accidents

How long after a car accident do I have to file a claim?
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically 1 to 3 years from the date of the crash, depending on the state. Claims against state or municipal entities often have much shorter notice deadlines — sometimes as little as 60 days.
Should I see a doctor even if I feel okay?
Yes. Adrenaline can mask soft-tissue injuries for hours or days. Get medically evaluated within 24 hours of the crash both for your health and for the medical record. Gaps in treatment are a favorite insurance defense and will reduce your settlement.
What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Your own uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage applies. An attorney can also identify other responsible parties (employer of the driver, vehicle owner, manufacturer of a defective component) when standard liability coverage is insufficient.
Do I have to go to court?
Most car accident cases settle without trial. Filing a lawsuit is often the leverage that gets the insurer to make a fair offer. Only a small fraction of cases proceed all the way to jury verdict.
How much will a car accident lawyer cost me?
Almost always zero out-of-pocket. Car accident attorneys work on contingency, usually 33% of the settlement (40% if a lawsuit is filed). If you don’t recover, you don’t owe a fee.
What is a comparative negligence rule?
Most states reduce your recovery by your percentage of fault. If you are 20% at fault and damages are $100,000, you collect $80,000. A handful of states still bar recovery if you are even 1% at fault — your lawyer will know the rule that applies and how to frame the facts.
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