Practice & Process
What to do after a car accident — and how we win your case.
The hours after a wreck decide a lot. Here's exactly what to do at the crash scene, what to avoid with the auto insurers, and how Chris Sanchez builds a car-accident case they can't ignore.
Right after the crash
Your first moves matter most
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Call 911 and get medical attention — even if you feel 'okay.' Adrenaline hides whiplash, concussions, and internal injuries, and a gap in treatment is the first thing auto insurers attack.
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Document the scene: photos of every vehicle, the damage, skid marks, traffic signals, and your injuries; the other driver's license, plate, and insurance; and the names and numbers of any witnesses.
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Do NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance, and don't accept a fast settlement before you know whether you'll need imaging, injections, or surgery.
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Call us before you sign anything. The case review is free, and we'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim.
How we handle your car-accident case
From the crash scene to recovery
We take over the pressure
From the moment you hire us, we handle every call and letter from the auto insurers — so you can focus on healing instead of fighting adjusters and 'just checking in' phone calls.
We get you the right care
We connect you with trusted Rio Grande Valley doctors who can treat your crash injuries now, often with no upfront cost, and we tie every diagnosis back to the collision.
We prove who's at fault
The Texas crash report, scene and vehicle photos, dashcam and intersection-camera footage, black-box and phone data, and witness statements — we lock down liability in writing.
We demand full value
We add up your medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, your totaled vehicle, and your pain — then negotiate hard. If the insurer won't pay, Chris is ready for a Hidalgo County jury.
Crashes & injuries we handle
Every kind of car wreck — and the firm-wide injury team behind it.
Not sure if you have a car-accident case?
Tell us what happened in the wreck. The review is free and there's no obligation.