Spanish-Language Services Available: Consultations and Representation in Spanish (Servicios en Español)

Being injured is stressful. Trying to understand insurance forms, medical bills and legal rights in a language that is not your first language can make that stress much worse. Millions of people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and many of them are injured every year in car crashes, workplace accidents, falls and other incidents. They deserve legal help they can fully understand.

We are pleased to share that Spanish-language services are available at Personal Injury Lawyer Pro. Members of our attorney team speak Spanish, and we offer consultations and ongoing communication in Spanish for clients who prefer it.

Who on Our Team Speaks Spanish

Attorney profiles on our website list the languages each attorney speaks. Maria Delgado, who focuses on workplace and construction injuries, and Michael Torres, who focuses on wrongful death and transportation cases, both speak Spanish and work directly with Spanish-speaking clients and their families. When you request a consultation in Spanish, we will arrange for a Spanish-speaking member of our team to assist you.

What Spanish-Language Services Include

Consultations

You can request a free, confidential consultation in Spanish — in person where available or through an online video meeting. During the consultation, we will listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options in Spanish.

Ongoing Communication

If you become a client, we can communicate with you in Spanish throughout your case: phone calls, video meetings, updates about your case, and explanations of important decisions such as settlement offers.

Documents

Legal documents such as fee agreements, settlement statements and court filings may be in English, particularly when filed with courts. We will explain every document to you in Spanish before you sign it, and we will make sure you understand what you are agreeing to. You should never sign a document you do not understand.

Family Involvement

Many families include members who are more comfortable in English and others who prefer Spanish. With your permission, family members can participate in meetings, and we can communicate in whichever language works best for everyone.

Why Language Access Matters in Injury Cases

Language barriers can harm injured people in several ways:

Insurance statements: Adjusters may ask for recorded statements in English. A misunderstanding — or an answer given without fully understanding the question — can be used to reduce a claim.
Medical care: Patients who cannot fully communicate their symptoms may not receive complete care, and their medical records may not accurately describe their injuries.
Forms and releases: Insurers may ask people to sign medical authorizations or releases that they do not fully understand.
Deadlines: People may not realize that deadlines apply to their claims, or that notice must be given to government entities within short periods.
Workplace injuries: Workers may not understand how to report an injury or what benefits are available.

Having a lawyer who speaks your language helps prevent these problems.

Your Rights, Regardless of Language or Immigration Status

People sometimes worry about whether they can bring an injury claim if they are not U.S. citizens or if they have concerns about immigration status. In general, people injured by someone else's negligence have the right to seek compensation regardless of citizenship. Questions about immigration status are generally not relevant to whether a person was injured or who caused it, though specific rules can vary, and certain types of damages — such as future lost wages — may raise legal questions in some jurisdictions.

What you share with us in a consultation is confidential. If you have concerns about how a case might interact with immigration matters, we will discuss them with you and, where appropriate, recommend that you also consult an immigration attorney.

Your Right to an Interpreter in Medical and Court Settings

Many hospitals and medical providers that receive federal funding are required to provide language assistance to patients with limited English proficiency, often at no cost to the patient. Courts also commonly provide interpreters for parties and witnesses. If you need an interpreter during medical care, ask for one. Accurate communication with your doctors protects both your health and the accuracy of your medical records.

Workplace Injuries and Spanish-Speaking Workers

Spanish-speaking workers are heavily represented in construction, agriculture, warehousing, landscaping, food processing and other industries with higher injury rates. After a workplace injury:

Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible, in writing if you can
Get medical care and tell the provider that the injury happened at work
Write down what happened, who was present and what equipment was involved
Keep copies of everything you receive
Ask for help in Spanish if you do not understand forms or instructions

Workers' compensation is a separate legal system with its own rules. In addition, when a third party — such as a general contractor, property owner or equipment manufacturer — contributed to the injury, a separate personal injury claim may be possible. We can help you understand both.

Workers generally have the right to report injuries and seek benefits without retaliation. If you are worried about retaliation, tell us.

Common Situations Where We Help Spanish-Speaking Clients

Car, truck and motorcycle crashes
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
Construction site falls and equipment accidents
Warehouse and factory injuries
Slip and fall accidents at stores, restaurants and apartment complexes
Dog bites
Wrongful death after fatal crashes or workplace accidents
Nursing home neglect of a parent or grandparent

Tips for Spanish-Speaking Families After an Injury

Do not sign documents you do not understand; ask for an explanation in Spanish
Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company without advice
Keep all papers from hospitals, police and insurers in one folder
Take photos of injuries, the scene and damaged property
Write down names and phone numbers of witnesses
Ask for an interpreter at medical appointments
Contact a lawyer early, especially if deadlines may apply

A Short Glossary of Insurance and Legal Terms (English – Spanish)

Insurance letters and legal documents use terms that can be confusing in any language. Here are some common terms and their general Spanish equivalents, to help you follow conversations and documents:

Claim — reclamo or reclamación: a request for payment from an insurance company or a party responsible for an injury
Adjuster — ajustador: the insurance company employee who evaluates a claim
Liability — responsabilidad: legal responsibility for causing harm
Policy limits — límites de la póliza: the maximum amount an insurance policy will pay
Uninsured motorist coverage — cobertura de conductor sin seguro: coverage in your own policy that applies when the at-fault driver has no insurance
Recorded statement — declaración grabada: a recorded interview requested by an insurance company
Release — liberación or finiquito: a document that ends your right to make further claims, usually signed when a case settles
Medical authorization — autorización médica: a form allowing someone to obtain your medical records
Settlement — acuerdo or arreglo: an agreement to resolve a claim for a payment
Statute of limitations — plazo de prescripción: the deadline for filing a lawsuit
Contingency fee — honorarios de contingencia: a fee paid only if compensation is recovered
Deposition — deposición: sworn testimony given before trial
Lien — gravamen: a right to be repaid from a settlement, often held by a health insurer

Exact translations can vary by region and context. If you see a term you do not understand, ask us. We would much rather explain a word than have you guess.

A Common Scenario

Consider a hypothetical example. A worker who speaks primarily Spanish is hurt when a delivery van backs into him in a warehouse parking lot. Later that day, an adjuster calls and asks questions in English. The worker answers as best he can and agrees that he "is okay," meaning he is managing — but the adjuster records it as a statement that he was not injured. A week later, his back pain worsens and he needs treatment.

Situations like this are avoidable. With a Spanish-speaking lawyer involved early, the worker would know he does not have to give a recorded statement, would understand his workers' compensation rights, and would have help identifying the van's insurance — a potential third-party claim in addition to workers' compensation.

Our Commitment to Respect and Clarity

Every client deserves to be treated with respect and to understand what is happening in their case. Our commitment to Spanish-speaking clients includes:

Clear explanations in Spanish of every important step
Patience with questions, no matter how many
Respect for family involvement
Honest assessments of the strengths and challenges of each case
No pressure to make decisions before you are ready

Building More Resources in Spanish

Our website is currently in English, with Spanish-language consultations available now. We are working to expand Spanish-language resources, including translated guides on common topics such as what to do after a crash and how personal injury claims work. If there are topics you would especially like to see in Spanish, let us know.

How to Request a Consultation in Spanish

Use our Free Case Review form and note that you prefer Spanish
Schedule an Online Meeting and indicate your language preference
Send a message through our contact form, in English or Spanish

We will respond and arrange a consultation with a Spanish-speaking member of our team.

A Note on Notarios and Unlicensed Advisors

In some communities, people offer legal help without being licensed attorneys, sometimes calling themselves "notarios." In the United States, a notary public is not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice. Only licensed attorneys can advise you about your legal rights and represent you in a personal injury claim. If someone who is not a licensed attorney offers to handle your injury claim for a fee, be cautious. You can verify an attorney's license through the state bar of the state where they practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I call and speak Spanish right away?

When you contact us, let us know you prefer Spanish. We will connect you with a Spanish-speaking member of our team as quickly as possible.

Is the consultation in Spanish also free?

Yes. All consultations are free and confidential, in English or Spanish.

Will my case documents be in Spanish?

Many legal documents, especially court filings, are in English. We will explain every document to you in Spanish before you sign it.

Can my children translate for me?

We prefer to communicate directly with you in Spanish so that information is accurate and your children are not placed in a difficult position. Family members can still participate with your permission.

Does it cost more to work with a Spanish-speaking attorney?

No. Our contingency fee arrangement is the same regardless of language — no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Can I bring a claim if I do not have legal immigration status?

In general, yes. People injured by someone else's negligence can typically seek compensation. Some legal questions may arise depending on the type of damages and the jurisdiction. Your conversation with us is confidential.

Key Takeaways

Spanish-language consultations and ongoing communication are available.
Attorneys on our team who speak Spanish are identified on their profiles.
Language barriers can harm injury claims through misunderstood statements, forms and deadlines.
Injured people generally have the right to seek compensation regardless of citizenship.
We will explain every document in Spanish before you sign it.

Contact Us — Contáctenos

If you or a family member has been injured, contact us for a free, confidential consultation in English or Spanish. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Si usted o un familiar ha sufrido una lesión, comuníquese con nosotros para una consulta gratuita y confidencial en español.