Frequently Asked Questions

Priority 1 – Your Health

You should get timely medical care for everyone involved. If you are injured, or there is suspicion of injury, cooperate with medical personnel who recommended tests and/or hospitalization. Do not be overly concerned about the medical expenses at this point. Your health is more important.

Priority 2 – Document What Happened

As soon as it's safe, start gathering information while it's fresh. Take photos of the scene, any visible injuries, and property damage. Get the names and contact details of everyone involved and any witnesses nearby. If a police report or incident report gets filed, request a copy for your records. These small details are easy to lose track of later, and having them written down early can matter a great deal.

Priority 3 – Be Careful About What You Say

Insurance adjusters often reach out quickly, sometimes within a day or two. You are not required to give a detailed statement, agree to be recorded, or accept an early settlement offer before you understand what your claim is actually worth. Even a simple "I'm fine" can be used later to downplay your injuries — it's okay to keep things brief until you've had a chance to talk to an attorney.

Priority 4 – Talk to an Attorney

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out — that's what we're here for. At Lindner Law, consultations are always free, and you'll be talking directly with our attorneys, not a call center. We're available 24/7, because accidents don't wait for business hours, and we'll help you understand your options with no pressure and no obligation.

Consulting with an attorney will help determine whether you have grounds for a solid personal injury case. An attorney’s experience and knowledge of the law will be applied to your situation. Your attorney will have to prove:

• You were injured
• The defendant (at-fault party) was negligent
• The defendant’s negligence caused your injuries
• The defendant’s insurance applies to the injury-causing event.

The negligent party and their insurance company both are responsible for your losses and injuries resulting from the accident. That includes medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of earnings and future earning capacity, expenses incurred for accident injury treatment and other related expenses. We make every effort to make the responsible party pay for your losses and injuries. If the driver at fault did not have adequate insurance, our firm’s experience in this area will be valuable as we explore all other avenues of reimbursement and compensation for medical bills.

Because the negligent party is responsible for these expenses, Lindner Law, LLC, attorneys and staff will take the actions necessary to recover these expenses for you from all possible sources. Our attorneys and staff work with clients to achieve optimum results in each and every case — large or small.

We suggest you refrain from talking to anyone about your accident except your doctors, lawyers and spouse. In our firm, your case is assigned to a specific paralegal who will talk to you about your concerns and serve as your link to your attorney. Your file is always at their fingertips. The attorney and paralegal who constitute your team can discuss details of your case knowledgeably and promptly whenever you call. These same professionals ensure that your case moves through the system as quickly and efficiently as possible.

If your vehicle was damaged or totaled, we help with repair and replacement. Some law firms do not want to deal with your vehicle damage in a personal injury case. But, when Lindner Law, LLC, represents a client in a vehicle injury accident, we will handle the vehicle damage portion of your case free of charge.

This is where a trusted attorney will be most helpful. Remember the insurance company’s goal is to protect THEIR interests and bottom line, not yours. Your representatives at Lindner Law, LLC, will explain more about the workings of the personal injury system. We will handle all communications, forms and inquiries from the insurance company.

In order to avoid costly mistakes in dealing with an insurance company representative or adjuster, please take these seven important steps in order to protect your rights.

Seven Steps To Success:

• Obtain adequate medical diagnosis and treatment for your injuries
• Document and photograph injuries and vehicle damage
• Keep track of your lost wages and earnings and accident-related expenses
• Do not trust the insurance company to look out for your rights
• Do not cash an insurance check before checking with your trusted attorney
• Do not sign an insurance release without attorney review
• Call Lindner Law, LLC, toll-free at 866-375-0577 or 920-882-4860 or 414-296-1694

All motor vehicle accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee-basis. We will advance all costs and expenses. You will not have to reimburse us for any costs or expenses unless we are successful. That means you will pay absolutely nothing for lawyers’ fees or costs unless we win a monetary award in your case. When we win for you — and only then — we then charge an agreed-upon portion of the amount won.

Call our offices at 414-296-1694 or 920-882-4860 or 866-375-0577 or contact us online. After an unfortunate accident, you may need professional assistance to restore your life to normal. As you seek assistance to achieve physical and psychological recovery, you may need legal assistance to help recover financially from the accident.