For Patients
Injured in a car accident, trip and fall or dog bite?
Call now to be treated and compensated for your injuries!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I achieve the best outcome for my injuries and case?
Your best bet is to choose truly local healthcare providers and attorneys to assist you. We only recommend San Diego providers and legal teams. Anyone not listed on this page may not be truly local San Diego attorneys and may not be able to handle your case appropriately.
What should I do immediately following an accident?
1. Call 911: Get a police report. 2. Gather Evidence: Take photos and exchange insurance info, but do not admit fault. 3. See a Doctor: Go immediately, even if you feel fine, to document hidden injuries. 4. Call: Speak one of our lawyers before talking to any insurance company.
Do I really need a lawyer?
If you were injured, yes. Insurance companies are trained to pay you the lowest amount possible. Lawyers stop them from low-balling you.
How much do personal injury attorneys charge?
Personal Injury attorneys work on a Contingency Fee basis. This means you pay $0 upfront. PI attorneys only get paid a percentage of the settlement if they win. If they don't win, you owe them nothing.
I don't feel hurt right now. Should I still see a doctor?
Yes. Adrenaline masks pain. Injuries like whiplash or internal bleeding often don't show symptoms for days. If you don't see a doctor immediately, the insurance company will argue you weren't really hurt.
Who pays my medical bills?
If you don't have health insurance, we will connect you to providers who will treat you on a 'lien' (meaning they agree to wait to be paid until the case settles).
The insurance adjuster keeps calling me, should I talk to them?
No. Do not give a recorded statement. Tell them to speak to your attorney. Anything you say can be twisted to deny your claim.
What if the person who hit me doesn't have insurance?
Your attorney will check your own policy for 'Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist' (UM/UIM) coverage. If you have it, your own insurance company steps in to pay the claim.