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When Immigrants Get Hurt, They Call Their Immigration Lawyer First
At Spar & Bernstein, we’re known nationwide for helping immigrants get green cards, fight deportation, and secure their future in the United States. But you may be wondering: why does an immigration law firm also handle accident and injury cases?
The answer is simple. When something goes wrong — when a person gets hit by a car, injured on a construction site, hurt while making a delivery, or ends up in the emergency room after a fall — the first person immigrants often call is not an ambulance or the police. They call us. Their immigration lawyer.
Why? Because when you’re not a U.S. citizen, your first thought in an emergency isn’t always your injury. It’s your immigration status.
Fear of Deportation Prevents Immigrants From Seeking Help
Undocumented immigrants and even green card holders are often terrified after an accident. Many are afraid to go to the hospital, scared to report the incident, and don’t know whether they can trust the police or the insurance company. Their biggest fear? That someone will ask for their papers — and that they could be deported for simply seeking medical attention or filing an injury claim.
We hear this every day:
“Brad, I didn’t report it because I was scared they’d ask me for my papers.”
“I have a green card — I didn’t want to risk getting deported.”
That fear is real. And unfortunately, it costs immigrant families millions of dollars every year in lost settlements, unpaid medical bills, and long-term suffering. Meanwhile, insurance companies walk away without paying a dime — and families are left behind to deal with the pain, lost wages, and financial burden.
Why Spar & Bernstein Handles Accident Cases for Immigrants
At Spar & Bernstein, we realized something critical: no one was protecting injured immigrants who were also afraid for their legal status. That’s why we started handling accident cases alongside our immigration work. Because immigrants don’t just need a personal injury lawyer — they need someone who understands both sides of the equation.
When you come to us after an accident, we don’t just protect your legal rights to compensation for your injury — we protect your immigration future, too.
We know how to speak with hospitals and insurance companies without putting your status at risk. We know what not to say to the police, how to structure your injury claim in a way that supports your immigration case, and how to make sure you don’t lose everything because of fear or silence.
You Can Get Help — Even If You’re Undocumented
Let’s be clear: You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to file a personal injury claim.
Undocumented workers, visa holders, green card holders — everyone has the right to medical care, to workplace safety, and to financial compensation if they’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence.
But you also need the right legal team who understands your unique situation. At Spar & Bernstein, we combine decades of immigration law experience with aggressive personal injury advocacy — all with one goal: to protect your future.
Injured and Don’t Know Who to Call? Call Us First.
If you or someone you know has been injured and is afraid to report it due to their immigration status, don’t wait. The longer you stay silent, the more power you give away.
Call Spar & Bernstein today. We’ll guide you through your accident case, protect your immigration status, and help you get the compensation and care you deserve — safely, confidentially, and with compassion.
