What to Expect

When you hire Castro Injury Law, you pay us nothing unless we win your case. We will offer a free consultation so we can discuss legal strategy without paying anything upfront. 

With absolutely no risk to you, Castro Injury Law will put up all the court costs and fees upfront so that you can heal during the process. We do this because we only take cases we believe we can win.

Follow these steps if you have been hurt in any accident. Our team is always a phone call away to offer help and guidance. Please do not wait to call us.

1. Report The Accident

   As soon as the accident occurs, call 911 and ambulance if necessary. If police do not arrive, make sure to visit the local police station to file a police report. If police arrive, speak to them about what happened and allow them to gather evidence to support your case. You must provide the police with factual information without admitting guilt. 

2. Take Plenty of Photos

   Take photos and videos of the entire area and damages. Take photos of the scene, the other driver’s license plate, contact information for witnesses, and the injuries you have. 

3. Gather Witness Contact Information

   Ask witnesses to provide their names and phone numbers to you. Ask them just in case you have to verify or prove what occurred. 

4. Immediately Seek Medical Attention

   Always go to the hospital. Even if you feel okay, some injuries can take a few hours or days before you feel increased pain, including neck and back injuries or a concussion. Going to the emergency room ensures your injuries are documented. 

5. Contact Your Insurance Company

   You are responsible for reporting an accident to your insurance company. Importantly, you must provide basic details such as where the accident occurred and who was involved. 

6. Follow The Doctor’s Orders 

   Do what your doctor says if you’re still experiencing pain. This may include getting necessary tests, completing treatment, and seeing specialists. If you are not feeling better, go back to your doctor, and explain how you feel. 

7. Keep A Record Of Your Expenses

   Maintain a log of all your expenses you have after your injury. If you are spending money on medications, copays, or other costs, we can make a claim for your out of pocket costs. 

In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action. However, if the injured person is under 18 years old, the deadline or statute of limitations can be delayed. If the injury occurs with a government vehicle or on government property, the delay may be as little as 6 months. 

As soon as you suffer injuries, contact Castro Injury Law. Doing this now, before the two year timeframe, protects your right to compensation. 

1. Duty of Care

   Did the responsible party have a duty to keep you safe? 

2. Breach of Duty 

   Did the person do something, or fail to take action, to maintain that duty of care? 

3. Causation

   Did their breach of duty directly cause you to suffer injuries? 

4. Damages 

   Did you require medical treatment and suffer monetary losses from the accident?

1. Economic Damages

   Economic damages is compensation for actual monetary losses you suffered. These are easy to prove through documents to show your loss. These include: 

   Medical bills, past and future 

   Lost time at work, past and future 

   Property damage 

   Any other out of pocket expenses 

2. Non-Damages

   Non-economic damages compensate you for non-monetary losses you suffered. Castro Injury Law will consult with experts to help you figure out what you’re owed. These include: 

   Pain and suffering 

   Emotional distress 

   Mental anguish 

   Loss of quality of life 

   Loss of consortium 

3. Punitive Damages

   In some situations, the court may also award punitive damages, which go above and beyond the losses normally awarded. This often happens in cases of serious recklessness, such as DUIs.