Do I need a lawyer for a minor collision?

“Minor collision” is an insurance industry propaganda tool. It’s designed to make you feel like you’re overreacting, like you’re the problem for taking your own pain seriously. Here’s the truth: if you’re hurt, it’s not minor. Your body doesn’t care what the adjuster calls it. Soft-tissue injuries, headaches, back pain, driving anxiety, disrupted sleep — these are real, they’re common, and they can change your life for months or years.

And let’s be honest: if you truly believed the crash was insignificant, you wouldn’t be on this website right now. Something about this collision mattered enough for you to seek help. If you think it’s important, so do I.

Insurance companies love to label crashes as “minor” so they can justify paying less — or nothing. A lawyer levels the playing field. A lawyer protects your medical care, your time, your recovery, and your dignity.

You don’t need to decide today whether this collision is “big enough” or “serious enough.” What you need is someone who listens, takes you seriously, and helps you understand your rights. If you’re hurting, unsure, overwhelmed, or feeling dismissed, then yes — it’s time for a lawyer.

And you’re in the right place.