What should I do in the first 24 hours after a car accident?

The first 24 hours after a car crash can make or break your entire case. Here’s your checklist: One: call 911 and get a police report. Two: photograph everything — cars, plates, the scene, your injuries. Three: get names and numbers of witnesses. Four: see a doctor today, even if you feel fine. Adjusters use gaps in treatment against you. “If you were really hurt, why’d you wait?” Don’t give them the ammo. Then call us before you talk to any insurance company. Get Kash. Call Kash Legal right now for a FREE Consultation.

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FAQs

Kash Legal represents clients in a wide range of personal injury matters in California and Arizona, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death cases, and catastrophic injuries, etc. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, our attorneys can evaluate your case and explain your legal options during a free consultation.

We work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney’s fees unless we win your case. Our payment comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict, so there is no financial risk to you in seeking legal representation.

The value of your case depends on several factors, including medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment needs, pain and suffering, and the extent of liability. Every case is unique. Our experienced California and Arizona personal injury lawyers will review your situation, calculate your damages, and fight to maximize your compensation.

In California, you generally get two years from the date of the crash to file. Miss it, and it doesn’t matter how strong your case is — the court throws it out. But here’s what they don’t tell you: if a city, county, or government vehicle was involved, that window shrinks to just six months in California. Don’t gamble with the deadline. Car Crash? Get Kash. Call Kash Legal right now for a FREE consultation.

Most personal injury claims in Arizona have a two-year deadline. But if your crash involves a city, county, or government vehicle, you could have just 180 days to take action.
Miss the deadline, and even a legitimate claim could be gone. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Car Crash? Get Kash. Call Kash Legal for a FREE consultation.

The first 24 hours after a car crash can make or break your entire case. Here’s your checklist:

One: call 911 and get a police report.
Two: photograph everything — cars, plates, the scene, your injuries.
Three: get names and numbers of witnesses.
Four: see a doctor today, even if you feel fine.

Adjusters use gaps in treatment against you. “If you were really hurt, why’d you wait?” Don’t give them the ammo. Then call us before you talk to any insurance company. Get Kash. Call Kash Legal right now for a FREE Consultation.