Question 1

What should I do after a car accident?

Accepted Answer

Get to safety, call 911, accept medical evaluation even if you feel fine, photograph the scene and all vehicles, get witness contact information, and do not admit fault. Then call a real personal injury lawyer before any insurance company contacts you. Vanguardia Law's 24/7 case intake is available in English and Spanish.

Question 2

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

Statutes of limitations vary by state. Texas: 2 years from the date of the accident (TCPRC §16.003). New Mexico: 3 years (NMSA 1978 §37-1-8). Missouri: 5 years. Kansas: 2 years. District of Columbia: 3 years. Evidence degrades quickly in every jurisdiction — talk to a lawyer early.

Question 3

Does immigration status affect my right to file a claim?

Accepted Answer

No. Personal injury law in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, and the District of Columbia protects accident victims regardless of immigration status. You have the same right to file a claim and recover damages as any other resident. Vanguardia Law represents clients across all immigration statuses.

Question 4

What does a personal injury lawyer cost?

Accepted Answer

Vanguardia Law works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing up front. We only collect a fee if we recover damages for you. Initial case review is always free.

Question 5

What states does Vanguardia Law practice in?

Accepted Answer

Vanguardia Law is licensed across five jurisdictions: Texas, Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia. Founder Fernando J. Lopez is admitted to the bar in each. Multi-state capability matters when the defendant, insurer, or vehicle operator is based out of state.

Question 6

Who is the lawyer behind Vanguardia Law?

Accepted Answer

Vanguardia Law was founded by Fernando J. Lopez, a personal injury attorney based in Weslaco, Texas. Lopez is licensed in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia. The firm is bilingual (English and Spanish) and operates a 24/7 AI-native case intake system.

Question 7

Is Vanguardia Law the same firm as Lopez Law Group?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vanguardia Law PLLC is the client-facing brand. Lopez Law Group PLLC is the bar-registered entity (Texas State Bar registration of founder Fernando J. Lopez). Both names refer to the same firm.

Question 8

Does Vanguardia Law handle Spanish-language cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The firm is fully bilingual. The Spanish intake portal at revisatucaso.com handles cases in Spanish end-to-end, and the firm's team communicates with Spanish-speaking clients and families throughout the case.

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