Car accident tools
Every tool runs in your browser, and none of them ask for your name or email. Where a tool applies a legal rule, it shows the rule and where it comes from.
Deadlines and next steps
Work out what to do first and how long you have.
- Personalized Claim RoadmapAnswer eight questions and get a dated, step-by-step plan for your state, covering reporting, insurance notice, PIP and deadlines.
- Filing Deadline CalculatorEnter your state, claim type and accident date to see the general deadline to file, with the statute it comes from.
- Compare Two StatesSide-by-side deadlines, fault rules, insurance minimums and more. Handy after an out-of-state crash.
- State Law Comparison TableDeadlines, fault rules, no-fault status and minimum insurance for all 50 states, with an interactive map.
Evidence and paperwork
Get your account of the crash down clearly.
- Crash Diagram BuilderDrag vehicles, arrows and signs onto a road layout, mark the impact and download a clean diagram for your claim.
- Glovebox Accident CardPrint a wallet-size card with crash steps, your insurance details and your state's key rules.
- Accident Expense TrackerLog bills, mileage and lost wages, see totals by category, then export or print. Saved only in your browser.
Insurance
Prepare for the adjuster and check your own coverage.
Money and lawyers
Estimate what a claim involves and whether to get help.
- Fault & Compensation EstimatorSee how your state's fault rule (pure, modified 50%/51% or contributory) can change what you recover.
- Lost Wages CalculatorTurn missed days, appointments and used sick time into a lost-earnings figure for your claim.
- Contingency Fee CalculatorEstimate the lawyer's fee, case costs and medical liens to see what may actually reach you.
- Do I Need a Lawyer? Self-CheckTen yes/no questions that show whether your claim is simple enough to handle yourself or worth a consultation.
Data
Background numbers for every state.