Car Accident? Find Out if You May Be Owed Money.

A few factors matter most: whether someone else caused the accident, whether you were injured and received (or are receiving) medical care, and whether you are inside your state's filing deadline. Our free 30-second check walks through exactly these questions and, if you may qualify, connects you with a professional who reviews the details with you by phone.

No. The eligibility check is free, takes about 30 seconds, and creates no obligation to hire anyone. If you are connected with a participating attorney, injury attorneys generally work on contingency, which means no upfront cost to you.

Not every fender-bender requires one, but if you were injured, missed work, or the insurance company is disputing what happened, professional help can matter. Most injury attorneys offer free consultations and work on contingency, so it costs nothing to find out where you stand.

It varies by state and coverage: the at-fault driver's liability insurance, your own PIP or MedPay coverage, and your health insurance can all play a role. In some states PIP coverage pays first regardless of fault, while others are fault-based. Keeping records of all treatment and bills is important no matter who ultimately pays.

Each state sets a legal deadline called the statute of limitations, commonly one to three years for injury claims depending on the state, though exceptions can shorten or extend it. Insurance companies also expect prompt notice, often within days or weeks. Because evidence and memories fade quickly, checking sooner rather than later is usually wise.

Possibly. Most states use comparative-fault rules that may allow a claim if you were not primarily to blame, with any recovery typically reduced by your share of fault. A few states apply a stricter contributory-negligence rule that can bar claims when you contributed to the crash. Fault is fact-specific, so partial fault does not automatically disqualify you.

Straightforward matters sometimes resolve within a few months, while cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or litigation can take a year or longer. Much depends on when you finish medical treatment, since the full picture of your injuries matters. Timelines vary by case, insurer, and state.

You may still have options, such as uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy, or PIP benefits in states that provide them. Whether these apply depends on your policy and state rules, which is exactly the kind of thing a professional reviews with you on the call.

You are generally not required to accept an initial offer, and first offers often arrive before the total cost of medical treatment is known. Having your situation professionally reviewed before deciding costs nothing and helps you understand your options.

Yes. Injured passengers may qualify to claim against the at-fault driver's insurance, whether that was the driver of the car they were in or another vehicle, and this applies to rideshare passengers too. Passengers are rarely considered at fault, which can simplify these claims.