{"id":5500,"date":"2026-11-07T01:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T01:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-hit-and-run-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:39:19","slug":"spinal-cord-injury-hit-and-run-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-hit-and-run-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal Cord Injury Hit-and-Run Lawyer in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5499\" alt=\"Dented motorcycle roll bar, scuffed helmet, and torn riding jacket in labeled evidence bins on a shelf, with a crash diagram on a tablet.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-5.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Spinal Cord Injuries | Hit-and-Run Crashes | New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A Hit-and-Run Left You With a Spinal Cord Injury? You Don&#x27;t Have to Sort It Out Alone<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">El Gringo Law represents crash victims in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties, Taos, and Farmington. Get a free first consultation that is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Albuquerque Spinal Cord Injury Hit-and-Run Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>If a driver hit you and drove away, you may still have options. A spinal cord injury hit and run lawyer can review the crash, your insurance and the deadlines that apply. This page explains how these claims work for people in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, what to document, and what to expect next.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the driver who hurt you drove away, you do not have to sort out the next steps alone. Contact El Gringo Law to talk through your claim and what it may involve. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-works-at-a-desk-in-a-modern-home-off-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair moves through a modern home office with exposed brick walls.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Hit-and-Run Spinal Cord Injury Claim Is<\/h2>\n<p>A hit-and-run claim starts when a driver leaves the scene of a crash that injured someone. The injured person may have been a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico law requires a driver in a crash with injury to stop and stay at the scene, as close as possible to where it happened. The driver must give a name, address and registration number and help the injured person get care. A driver who leaves a crash causing great bodily harm or death commits a fourth-degree felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 66-7-201<\/a>; a driver who knowingly does so commits a third-degree felony.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/001066.htm\">spinal cord injury<\/a> can change daily life in lasting ways. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/spinal-cord-injury\">Paralysis, loss of mobility and long-term medical needs<\/a> can affect work, home and independence. That is why early medical records and early evidence matter so much.<\/p>\n<p>Some hit-and-run cases involve a driver who is never found. Others involve a driver who was identified but has no insurance. The steps below apply to both situations.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury claim can seek money for losses tied to the crash. Those losses usually fall into medical costs, lost income and harms that do not come with a bill.<\/p>\n<p>Common losses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency care, hospital stays and surgery<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation and therapy<\/li>\n<li>Medications and medical equipment<\/li>\n<li>Changes to a home or vehicle for mobility needs<\/li>\n<li>Future medical care that the records support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/spinal-cord-injury\">Lost wages and reduced ability to earn income<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-economic harms include pain, loss of function, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. These are judged case by case, based on the records and how the injury affects daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Family members may have their own claims.<\/p>\n<p>No one can say in advance what a claim is worth. The value depends on medical records, available insurance and the evidence in the file.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps That Protect a Hit-and-Run Claim<\/h2>\n<p>The most useful steps are getting medical care, reporting the crash and writing down details while they are fresh. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-206<\/a>, a driver involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury, death, or property damage of $500 or more must immediately give notice to the police department if the accident occurs within a municipality, or otherwise to the county sheriff or the nearest New Mexico State Police office. This applies when a crash involves bodily injury or death, or property damage of $500 or more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get medical care right away.<\/strong> Follow the treatment plan. Medical records tie the injury to the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the police report number.<\/strong> Write down the agency and officer name, if known.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record what you know about the vehicle.<\/strong> Note any partial plate number, make, color, direction of travel, and the time and place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect witness details.<\/strong> Write down names and phone numbers of people who saw the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photograph the scene.<\/strong> Take pictures of the scene, vehicle damage and visible injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start an expense log.<\/strong> Track bills, missed work and daily tasks you can no longer do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bring these notes to your first consultation. Early details are the hardest to rebuild later.<\/p>\n<h2>How Uninsured Motorist Coverage May Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Uninsured motorist coverage may be a source of recovery when the at-fault driver cannot be found or has no insurance. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 66-5-301<\/a>, auto liability policies delivered or issued in New Mexico must provide uninsured motorist coverage for any motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in New Mexico. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 66-5-301<\/a> reads: &#8220;unless coverage is provided therein or supplemental thereto in minimum limits for bodily injury or death and for injury to or destruction of property as set forth in Section 66-5-215 NMSA 1978 and such higher limits as may be desired by the insured, but up to the limits of liability specified in bodily injury and property damage liability provisions of the insured&#8217;s policy, for the protection of persons insured thereunder who are legally entitled to recover damages from owners or operators of uninsured motor vehicles because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, including death, and for injury to or destruction of property resulting therefrom, according to the rules and regulations promulga.&#8221; The named insured can reject that coverage, so the policy wording matters. This coverage also includes underinsured motorist coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Whether coverage applies, and what it pays, depends on the policy language, the drivers&#8217; coverage and the facts of the crash. Read the policy early, because some reporting steps can matter.<\/p>\n<p>The police report also plays a role. Accident reports generally cannot be used as evidence at trial. But an official copy of the investigating officer&#8217;s report may be introduced in an arbitration or civil action about uninsured motorist coverage. It can help show whether the other driver was insured or uninsured. See <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 66-7-213<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect From the Process<\/h2>\n<p>The process begins with a first consultation. It then moves through case review, insurance claims and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash, your injuries and your coverage. You can bring your questions and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case review.<\/strong> The team reviews the police report, medical records, insurance policies and other evidence. It may request more records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance claims.<\/strong> The claim goes to the responsible insurers, including uninsured motorist coverage where it applies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Some claims resolve through negotiation. If not, a lawsuit may be filed in the proper New Mexico court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Timing depends on medical recovery, insurer responses and court schedules. Our team explains expected timing as your case develops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Because medical recovery takes time, the claim may move in stages. Regular updates help you plan around each stage.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Deadlines: Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>New Mexico law sets a three-year time limit for claims for injury to a person. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a> provides that an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person must be brought within three years. Timing can differ in some situations, depending on the facts, so early review helps.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance policies can also have their own reporting steps. Those can come sooner than a court deadline, so read the policy early.<\/p>\n<p>Hit-and-run cases can take longer to investigate, since the at-fault driver may be unknown. Photos, witness memories and camera footage can be lost over time. Acting early keeps more evidence in view.<\/p>\n<p>Medical care should never wait for the claim. Your health comes first, and the records you build along the way support the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries and spinal cord injuries. The firm also handles premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and burn injury matters. It represents people hurt in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the lawyer responsible for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our lawyers and support staff work on each matter the firm takes.<\/p>\n<p>Each claim turns on its own facts, records and coverage. Our team can help you gather records and stay informed as the matter moves. You can reach the firm through elgringolaw.com.<\/p>\n<h2>Fees, Costs, and Your First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue (Spanish: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p>\n<p>Fees are set out in a written agreement. The firm may advance court costs and litigation expenses, and repayment may depend on the outcome of the matter, as <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18486\/index.do\">Rule 16-108 NMRA<\/a> permits. You may be responsible for court costs and the expenses of litigation under the written agreement. The agreement sets out which costs apply.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-accessible-van-with-a-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-park-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black accessibility van with a rear hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About Hit-and-Run Spinal Cord Injury Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a spinal cord injury hit and run lawyer help if the driver was never found?<\/summary><p>A lawyer can review whether uninsured motorist coverage may apply. That depends on your policy and the facts of the crash.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need the police report?<\/summary><p>The report helps, and the review can include requesting an official copy. Keep the report number even if you do not have the report yet.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>New Mexico sets a three-year time limit for claims for injury to a person. Other deadlines, such as policy reporting steps, can be shorter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member make a claim?<\/summary><p>Possibly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I have to go to court?<\/summary><p>Some claims settle before trial. If a lawsuit is needed, the team explains the path.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens at the first consultation?<\/summary><p>You describe the crash, your injuries and your coverage. The team answers your questions about next steps.<\/p>\n<p>If the driver who hurt you drove away, you do not have to work out the next steps alone. Tell us what happened and where you were hurt through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">El Gringo Law contact form<\/a>, and our team can start reviewing your spinal cord injury hit and run claim.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. 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The answer depends on your policy and the facts of your crash.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Through Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spinal cord injury affects your whole family. Our team keeps you informed and helps you keep track of your records, bills, and appointments.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Led by Josh Wood<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Wood, licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is the lawyer responsible for this page. Call, submit the contact form, or start a chat to reach our office.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Get Medical Care First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries can have effects that are not immediately obvious. Get evaluated by a medical provider right away, and keep every appointment and record. Your health comes first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk With Us Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk With Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Information That Helps After a Hit-and-Run<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note the Police Report Number<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you do not have a copy of the report, keep the report number. We can review whether an official copy is needed for your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Medical Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save discharge papers, imaging results, therapy notes, and receipts. Complete records help show how the crash affected your daily life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write Down What You Remember<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record the time, location, vehicle details, and any witnesses while the memory is fresh. Photos of the scene and your injuries can also help.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Us Before Speaking to Insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance companies may contact you quickly. 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