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Short, practical answers from attorney Eli S. Cohen to the questions injured people ask most: talking to insurance adjusters, early settlement offers, social media, police reports and what happens once a case is filed.

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Reviewed by Eli S. Cohen, attorney licensed in California and Arizona · Updated

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Minimal impact DOES NOT mean minimal injury.

Why little or no visible vehicle damage does not prove you were not hurt, and how insurers use "low impact" arguments against injured people.

Before You Give Insurance a Recorded Statement, Watch This

What to know before you talk to the other driver's insurance company or agree to give a recorded statement.

Car Accident? These 3 Mistakes Could Ruin Your Case.

Three common mistakes after a car accident that seem harmless in the moment but can hurt a claim later.

Before I Fought for You, I Defended Insurance Companies. Here’s What You Should Know.

Eli explains how his years defending insurance companies shaped the way he now represents injured people.

About to Accept That $20,000 Settlement? Watch This First.

Why it pays to understand the full value of your claim before accepting an early settlement offer.

Watch Before You Sign! Car Accident Settlement Offer?

Early settlement offers can arrive before you know your future treatment needs, lost income or other damages. What to consider before you sign.

10 Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know After an Accident

Ten things insurance companies do not volunteer after an accident, and why knowing them early can help your claim.

Your Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook could hurt your personal injury claim.

How photos, check-ins and posts on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook can be used to question an injury claim.

A guess can later be treated like a fact and used when evaluating your claim.

Why "I'm not sure" can be the right answer when an adjuster asks you to estimate speeds or distances.

How long does a personal injury lawsuit take once it enters litigation?

What affects how long a personal injury lawsuit takes once it is filed: the court calendar, discovery, depositions and experts.

Just because the police report says it's your fault doesn't mean your case is over!

A police report that puts the blame on you is not always the final word. Witness statements, video and other evidence can tell a different story.

You don't need a famous name. You need the right attorney in your corner.

What matters most when choosing an injury attorney: not a famous name, but the right lawyer in your corner.

Car Accident? Watch This Before Talking to Insurance

Before giving a statement, signing documents or accepting a settlement, understand what the adjuster is asking for and how it could affect your claim.

POV: Your Injury Client Posts THIS During Settlement Talks 😭

A lighthearted reminder that social media posts can be taken out of context during settlement negotiations.

Quick Car Accident Settlement? Watch Before You Sign

Why accepting a quick settlement may mean giving up compensation for injuries whose full extent is not yet known.

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Attorney Eli S. Cohen

Meet your attorney

Eli S. Cohen

Eli has practiced law since 2013. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2013 and to the State Bar of Arizona in February 2021. Before representing injured people, he served as in-house counsel for an insurance company, defending personal injury lawsuits through discovery, mediation and jury trial. Today he uses that experience on the other side of the table.

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2027
  • Trial team member, City of Modesto v. The Dow Chemical Co.: $60,300,000 jury verdict*
  • J.D., UC Hastings College of the Law (now UC Law San Francisco), 2013
  • B.A. in History, magna cum laude, UCLA, 2010

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