New State Location Pages: Helping Injured People Across the Country Find Local Information

Injuries happen everywhere — on interstate highways, at vacation destinations, in workplaces and in hometowns. People also move, travel and work across state lines. To make it easier for injured people across the country to find information and reach our team, we have launched location pages for every U.S. state, available from the Locations link in our main menu.

This announcement explains what the location pages include, how personal injury law differs from state to state, how representation works when cases involve different states, and how to contact us.

What the Location Pages Include

Each state location page provides:

A dedicated page for the state, accessible from our Locations directory
Ways to contact our team and request a free case review
Links to our practice area guides
Office details, which we are adding as they are finalized

Our goal is to give visitors from every state a clear starting point. We will continue to expand these pages over time.

Why State Law Matters So Much

Personal injury law is largely state law. While many principles are similar across the country, important details differ — and those differences can significantly affect a claim. Key areas where states differ include:

Filing Deadlines

Statutes of limitations for personal injury claims vary by state and by type of claim, commonly ranging from one to several years. Claims against government entities often require formal notice within much shorter periods.

Fault Rules

Most states use comparative negligence, but they differ on whether an injured person who is partly at fault can recover and how much their recovery is reduced. A few jurisdictions still follow contributory negligence, which can bar recovery for any fault.

Insurance Systems

Some states follow no-fault auto insurance systems, requiring injured people to seek certain benefits from their own personal injury protection coverage first. Others follow traditional fault-based systems. Minimum liability insurance requirements also vary widely.

Damage Caps

Some states limit certain damages in specific types of cases, such as medical malpractice or claims against government entities.

Specific Statutes

Dog bite liability, dram shop liability for alcohol vendors, seat belt and helmet evidence, and wrongful death rules all vary by state.

Because of these differences, the state where an injury occurred — and sometimes the state where a person lives — can significantly affect a case.

Injuries Away From Home

Many people are injured while traveling: in a rental car crash on vacation, a fall at an out-of-state hotel, or a truck crash on an interstate highway far from home. These situations raise important questions:

Which state's law applies?
Where can a lawsuit be filed?
Which insurance policies apply?
How can medical treatment be coordinated once the person returns home?

Courts use choice-of-law rules to decide which state's law governs, and the answer may differ for different issues in the same case. A lawsuit may be filed in the state where the injury occurred, the state where a defendant is located, or another state with an appropriate connection, depending on jurisdictional rules.

Steps to Take After an Out-of-State Injury

Get medical care immediately and keep all records
Report the incident to local police or property management
Photograph the scene and gather witness information
Notify your own insurance company
Keep receipts for travel and medical costs
Speak with an attorney before giving statements to insurers

How Representation Across States Works

Lawyers are licensed by states, and the rules for practicing in a particular state are set by that state's courts and bar authorities. When a case involves a state where our attorneys are not licensed, there are several common approaches:

Local counsel: Working together with a lawyer licensed in that state
Pro hac vice admission: Asking a court for permission to appear in a specific case
Referral: Referring the case to a trusted attorney in that state when that best serves the client

Whatever the approach, we will explain it clearly and in writing, including how fees are handled. Clients should never pay more because of how lawyers coordinate across states without understanding the arrangement in advance.

A Closer Look at Auto Insurance Systems

Because car crashes are the most common source of injury claims, the differences in state auto insurance systems deserve a closer look.

Fault-Based States

In most states, the driver who causes a crash is responsible for the damages, and that driver's liability insurance pays injured people up to its limits. Injured people can pursue claims against the at-fault driver for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. Their own health insurance, medical payments coverage and uninsured motorist coverage may also play a role.

No-Fault States

In a smaller number of states, auto insurance follows a no-fault system. Injured people first turn to their own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who caused the crash. The right to sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering may be limited unless injuries meet a threshold — often defined by the type of injury, such as a serious or permanent injury, or by the amount of medical expenses. The details of PIP benefits and thresholds vary significantly among no-fault states.

Choice and Add-On States

Some states allow drivers to choose between no-fault and traditional coverage, and others offer PIP coverage in addition to a traditional fault system without restricting lawsuits.

When a crash involves drivers from different states, or occurs in a state other than where the injured person's policy was issued, questions about which state's insurance rules apply can be complicated. Many policies include provisions that adjust coverage to meet the requirements of the state where a crash occurs.

Rental Cars and Travel

Crashes involving rental cars are common during travel. Coverage may come from the renter's personal auto policy, benefits provided by a credit card used to pay for the rental, coverage purchased from the rental company, or the rental company's own coverage in limited circumstances. If you are injured in a crash while traveling, keep the rental agreement, any insurance documents provided at the counter, and the card statement showing payment. These documents can help identify available coverage.

Safety Tips for Travelers

Review your auto and health insurance before long trips to understand coverage away from home
Keep your insurance cards and a list of emergency contacts accessible
Research local traffic laws in states you will drive through, such as rules on phone use
Plan rest stops to avoid fatigue on long drives
In hotels and vacation rentals, note emergency exits and report hazards to management
Supervise children closely around pools and unfamiliar water

Federal Claims

Some claims involve federal law and federal courts regardless of state — for example, claims against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act, certain maritime claims, and claims consolidated in federal multidistrict litigation. These cases follow federal procedures in addition to any applicable state law.

Commercial Truck Crashes Across State Lines

Interstate trucking crashes often involve drivers and trucking companies based in other states. Federal safety regulations apply to interstate carriers, and carriers must carry minimum levels of insurance under federal rules. These cases may involve parties from multiple states and require coordination across jurisdictions.

Our Commitment to Visitors From Every State

Whether you live in a large city or a small town, you deserve clear information and honest guidance. Our state location pages are part of our effort to make that guidance easy to find. When you contact us:

We will listen to what happened
We will identify the state laws and deadlines that may apply
We will explain honestly whether and how we can help
If another lawyer would be a better fit, we will tell you

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me if I was injured in a different state than where I live?

Possibly. These cases depend on the facts, the states involved, and how representation can be arranged. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Why don't all location pages have office addresses yet?

We are adding office details as they are finalized. In the meantime, every page provides ways to contact our team and request a free case review, including online meetings.

Do I have to travel to meet with you?

No. We offer free online video consultations.

What if the person who injured me lives in another state?

That is common, especially in traffic crashes. A claim can often be brought where the injury occurred, and the other party's insurer typically handles the claim regardless of where the person lives. We will explain how jurisdiction works in your situation.

Which state's deadline applies to my case?

It depends on where the injury happened, who was involved and where a claim may be filed. Because deadlines can be short, contact us promptly.

Can I get medical treatment at home after an out-of-state injury?

Yes. You can and should continue treatment with providers near home. Keep records from every provider, including the facility where you were first treated after the injury.

Medical Care and Records Across State Lines

When an injury happens away from home, medical records often end up spread across several providers in different states: the ambulance service, the emergency room near the scene, follow-up care at home, and specialists. Gathering these records completely is important for documenting the injury and its connection to the incident. We recommend keeping a list of every provider — name, location and dates of treatment — starting with the first responders. Requests for records from out-of-state providers can take time, so starting early helps.

Health insurance coverage may also differ for care received out of network or out of state. Keep explanation-of-benefits statements and billing records, as they can be relevant both to your claim and to any reimbursement your health insurer later seeks.

Workplace Injuries While Traveling

Employees injured while traveling for work may have workers' compensation claims in addition to potential claims against third parties, such as a negligent driver or property owner. Which state's workers' compensation law applies can depend on where the employee works, where they were hired, and where the injury occurred. These situations benefit from early guidance so that benefits and third-party claims are coordinated properly.

Building Out the Location Pages

The location pages launched today are a foundation. As office details are finalized, each page will include address information, office hours where applicable and directions. We also plan to add state-specific resources over time, such as summaries of key differences in state law and links to public resources like state insurance departments and court self-help centers. Our aim is for each page to be genuinely useful to someone searching for help in that state — not just a placeholder. If there is information you would find helpful on your state's page, let us know through our contact form.

Key Takeaways

We have launched location pages for every U.S. state, accessible from the Locations menu.
Personal injury law differs significantly by state, including deadlines, fault rules, insurance systems and damage caps.
Injuries away from home raise questions about which state's law applies and where a claim can be filed.
When cases involve states where our attorneys are not licensed, we work with local counsel, seek court permission, or refer cases as appropriate — and explain the arrangement clearly.
Free case reviews and online meetings are available wherever you are.

Contact Us

If you were injured — at home or away — contact us for a free, confidential case review. We will help you understand which laws apply and what options you have. Because deadlines and notice requirements differ from state to state, and some are very short, the sooner we talk, the more options you are likely to have.