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Preguntas Frecuentes
Can I recover lost wages after an accident?
Can I recover lost wages after an accident?
¿Necesito un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos después de un accidente menor?
Do I need to see a doctor after a car accident if I feel fine?
¿Cómo Determina la Compañía de Seguros Quién Tiene la Culpa Después de un Accidente de Auto?
¿Cuánto Tiempo Tengo Para Presentar un Informe Policial Después de un Accidente de Auto?
How long will it take to settle my car accident claim?
¿Cuánto cuesta un buen abogado de accidentes de tráfico?
¿Cuánto cuesta un abogado de lesiones personales?
How much is my car accident claim worth?
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
¿Cuáles son las etapas de un caso de lesiones personales?
What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?
What evidence should I keep after an accident?
What Happens If the Other Driver Has No Insurance?
What if I were hit by a hit-and-run driver?
What is the difference between a personal injury claim and a lawsuit?
What Should I Do If an Insurance Adjuster Calls Me?
What should I do right after a car accident?
Who pays my medical bills after a car accident?
Will my personal injury case go to court?
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Yes, in many personal injury cases, you may be able to recover lost wages if your injuries kept you from working. If the accident caused you to miss time on the job, lose income, or affect your ability to earn money moving forward, those losses may be part of your claim. Our role is to gather the records, document how the injury affected your work, and pursue compensation that reflects the financial impact the accident has had on your life.
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Car Accident
Es mejor consultar a un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos después de un choque, sin importar cuán leve sea. Si sufrió alguna lesión en el accidente, es importante no solo visitar a su médico, sino también obtener asesoramiento legal confiable lo antes posible. Nuestro equipo se encargará de su reclamación de principio a fin, ayudándole a maximizar la compensación que reciba.
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Yes, you should still see a doctor after a car accident, even if you feel fine at first. Some injuries do not show symptoms right away, and waiting too long can make it harder to connect your injuries to the crash. Early medical care also creates important records that can support your claim if your pain gets worse later. Our team can then use that documentation to help build a stronger case on your behalf.
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Car Accident
La compañía de seguros tomará su propia decisión sobre quién causó el accidente, utilizando informes policiales, evaluaciones de daños a los vehículos, declaraciones de testigos y más. Debido a que la versión de los hechos de la compañía de seguros no siempre es precisa, es crucial contar con un abogado especializado en accidentes de auto. Su abogado llevará a cabo su propia investigación para fortalecer su reclamación de auto.
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Car Accident
Llama a la policía de inmediato después de tu accidente. Cuando el oficial llegue, realizará un informe policial en el lugar. Debido a que el proceso de reporte de reclamaciones varía de un estado a otro, lo mejor es contratar representación legal confiable para guiarte en los siguientes pasos.
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The timeline for settling a car accident claim depends on the facts of the case, the seriousness of your injuries, and how difficult the insurance company makes the process. Some claims may resolve within a few months, while others can take much longer if liability is disputed, treatment is ongoing, or a fair offer is not made early. In general, it is usually better to build the claim the right way than to rush into a settlement that does not fully account for your losses. Our role is to move your case forward while protecting your right to pursue the compensation you may deserve.
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Car Accident
Aquí en The Mike Hostilo Law Firm, nuestros abogados de accidentes de tráfico trabajan con base en honorarios de contingencia en lugar de tarifas por hora. Si nunca ha escuchado este término, una “tarifa de contingencia” significa que solo tiene que pagar si y cuando recibe una compensación. ¡Así que no paga ni un centavo a menos que ganemos su reclamación de accidente de tráfico! Dado que no tiene nada que perder y todo que ganar, ¡contáctenos hoy para agendar una consulta!
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Personal Injury
Nuestros abogados de lesiones personales trabajan con honorarios bajo una base de contingencia, lo que significa que no cobramos a menos que ganemos su caso de lesiones personales.
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The value of your car accident claim depends on the full impact the crash has had on your life. That can include your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and in some cases, ongoing treatment or future losses. There is no one-size-fits-all number, because every accident and every injury is different. When you speak with our team, we can review the details of your case and work to calculate the damages that may be available to you.
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No. If you have hired our firm, you should not give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. You should simply tell them that you are represented by an attorney and direct them to our office. Recorded statements can be used to question your injuries, challenge your version of events, or weaken your claim, so it is much safer to let our team handle those communications for you.
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Personal Injury
Nuestros abogados de lesiones personales primero reunirán pruebas para demostrar que la parte responsable causó las lesiones en su accidente. Posteriormente, presentaremos una reclamación ante su compañía de seguros buscando una compensación. Si la aseguradora niega la reclamación o no ofrece una oferta de acuerdo razonable, nuestros abogados iniciarán negociaciones. Si no se llega a un acuerdo justo, nuestro equipo podría recomendar presentar una demanda por lesiones personales contra la parte culpable. Nos prepararemos para llevar su caso a los tribunales, listos para continuar luchando por la compensación que usted merece.
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In a personal injury case, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages depending on the facts of your claim. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, future financial losses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and other losses caused by the injury. In some cases, additional damages may also be available. Our role is to review how the injury has affected your health, finances, and daily life so we can pursue the full compensation available in your case.
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After an accident, you should keep as much evidence as possible. That includes photos of the scene and vehicle damage, witness information, the police report, medical records, bills, receipts, and any notes about how the accident happened and how your injuries have affected you. The stronger your documentation is, the easier it is for our team to build your case and push back if the insurance company tries to minimize what happened.
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If the other driver has no insurance, you may still have options for pursuing compensation. Depending on the facts of the accident and the coverage available, you may be able to make a claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage or explore other sources of recovery. These cases can become more complicated very quickly, especially when the at-fault driver does not have the coverage they should have had. That is why it is important to let our team review the accident, your policy, and the available evidence as soon as possible so we can help you understand the best path forward.
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If you were hit by a hit-and-run driver, you should call 911 right away, get medical attention, and report as many details as you can about the other vehicle and driver. If possible, take photos of the scene and your vehicle, look for witnesses, and save anything that may help identify what happened. Even if the driver leaves the scene, our team can help you explore the insurance options and evidence available to support your claim.
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A personal injury claim usually begins as an insurance matter. Our team gathers evidence, documents your injuries and losses, and submits a claim seeking compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. A lawsuit is the next legal step if the claim is denied or the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer. In simple terms, a claim is the demand for compensation, while a lawsuit is the court process that may follow if the claim does not resolve the case.
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If an insurance adjuster calls you, be polite, but do not discuss the details of the accident or your injuries. You should tell them that you have hired an attorney and that they need to speak with our office. Once you do that, let us handle the communication for you. This helps protect your claim and reduces the risk of your words being taken out of context or used against you later.
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Right after a car accident, you should stay at the scene, call 911, get medical attention, document everything you can, and report the crash to your insurance company. If it is safe, take photos of the vehicles, the road, your injuries, and any visible damage, and get the other driver’s information plus witness contact details. Just as important, avoid admitting fault or giving a detailed statement before you understand what happened. When you contact our team early, we can help protect your rights, preserve key evidence, and guide you through the next steps.
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In many cases, you are still responsible for your medical bills while your claim is pending, which is why this part of a car accident case can feel so stressful. The good news is that there may be options for dealing with those expenses, and our team can help you understand what may apply in your situation. We work to gather your bills, records, and treatment information, then pursue compensation and negotiate where possible so the financial pressure does not fall harder on you than it already has.
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Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court, because many claims are resolved through settlement negotiations before trial. Still, if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair resolution, a lawsuit may become necessary. Our team prepares every case seriously from the start, and if going to court is the right move for your case, we are ready to take that next step while guiding you through the process.

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