After a Crash
What to do in the first 24 hours after a car accident
A calm checklist, in order, for the day of the crash and the day after.
Car, truck and motorcycle crashes
Hurt in a crash? See what your case may be worth.
Answer a few quick questions. An independent injury attorney reviews your case at no cost, and you decide what happens next.
Injured today. A stronger tomorrow.
What kind of crash was it?
Step 1 of 7Takes about a minute. Tap one to start.
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Independent attorneysLicensed in your state.
Why it matters
An adjuster's first offer is a starting point.
Insurers handle claims all day. You handle one, while you are hurt, behind on work and sorting out a car. Talking to an attorney before you sign or give a recorded statement lets you see the whole picture first.
Deadlines apply from the day of the crash, and evidence fades. A free review tells you where you stand, and you owe nothing for finding out.
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes a minute.
1
Tell us what happened
A few quick taps about the crash, your injuries and who was at fault. Then your contact details.
2
We match you with an attorney
An independent injury attorney who handles cases like yours in your state gets your answers.
3
They review it, free
They call or text to talk through your options. You decide what, if anything, happens next.
What a claim can cover
The bills are only part of it.
Every case is different and nothing here is a promise of a result. These are the kinds of losses an attorney looks at.
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Vehicle damage
- Future care
- Lost earning ability
The clock starts at the crash
Every state sets a deadline to file an injury claim, and evidence like video and witness memory fades fast. Finding out where you stand costs you a minute.
Where this goes
Injured today. A stronger tomorrow.
You do not have to figure out the next step alone. One minute tells you where you stand.
Start my free case reviewAfter a crash, read this first.
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Your Rights
How long do you have to file a car accident claim?
Time limits differ by state. Here is how they work and what can shorten them.
Does the case review cost anything?
No. The review is free and carries no obligation. Ask any attorney how their fees work before you agree to anything.
Are you a law firm?
SettledCase is an information and referral service. We connect you with independent attorneys and do not give legal advice.
How long does the case review take?
About a minute. You answer a few questions about the crash, when it happened, your injuries and who was at fault, then leave your contact details.
What happens after I finish?
An independent attorney who handles cases like yours in your state looks at your answers and reaches out. You decide whether to talk, and you can say no.
Do I have to hire the attorney who calls?
No. A review does not commit you to anything. You can talk to more than one attorney and choose who, if anyone, to hire.
What if I was partly at fault?
In many states you can still recover something when you share some of the fault. The rules vary by state, so it is worth asking.
What if the police report was not filed, or I do not have it yet?
You can still start. The review asks whether there is a report, and an attorney can tell you how to get one.
Is there a deadline to file a claim?
Yes. Every state sets a time limit, and it differs by state and by type of claim. Do not wait to find out how much time you have left.
What if I already hired a lawyer?
Then this review is not for you, and the form will say so. Talk to the attorney you hired.
Who sees my information?
The independent attorney matched to your case. We never sell your mobile number or text consent to third parties for their own marketing.
Will you text or call me?
The attorney matched to your case may reach out by phone or email. Text messages are separate: they come only if you tick the optional box, and you can reply STOP at any time.
Do not leave it to the other side's insurer.
One minute now can tell you whether it is worth talking to an attorney.
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