“I called about my truck and ended up crying about my rent. Perla let me finish, then made a list of who to call first. I slept that night.”
Clotilde T.Car crash on Dyer Street
Injury lawyer in El Paso
You were hurt. Let's start with what worries you.
I'm Perla Carrasco. Before we talk about the case, we talk about the rent, the kids, the car and your job, because that's what keeps people up at night after a crash.
What happens to my…
The six questions people bring to the first visit
Most people don't start with the law. They start with home, family and money. So do I.
What happens to my rent or mortgage?
If you can't work, the bills keep coming. We look at what can be paused, what your own policies cover, and how lost pay goes into the claim.
What happens to my kids while I heal?
Rides to school, childcare, help around the house: help you now need because of the injury can be part of the claim. Keep the receipts; I keep the list.
What happens to my car?
The repair or total-loss claim usually moves first, apart from the injury claim. I'll tell you what to say to the adjuster and what not to sign.
What happens to my job?
Missed shifts and lost hours count. We gather your pay records and a letter from your employer while you focus on getting better.
Who pays the doctor right now?
Your health plan, medical payments coverage on your auto policy, or a letter to your provider: we sort out who pays first so care doesn't stop.
What do I say when the insurer calls?
Very little. Take the caller's name and number and pass them to me. You don't have to give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement.
How I work
Your case stays on my desk, not in a queue
I run a one-lawyer office on purpose.
I take a small number of injury cases at a time, so I can call you back the same day and explain each step before it happens. You meet me at the first visit, and you're still talking to me when the case closes. If you can't get to the office, I'll come to your home or the hospital.
Every offer explained in plain words
You decide whether to settle, never me
English or Spanish, whichever is easier
Your file, open to you at any time
Perla Carrasco
Attorney
Cases I take
Three kinds of injury, and only these three
Keeping the list short means I know these cases, and the people who handle them for the insurers, well.
Car crashes
Rear-ends on I-10, red-light crashes on Mesa and Montana, parking-lot hits and uninsured drivers.
About car crash cases
Motorcycle crashes
Riders cut off, hit by a left-turning driver, or blamed for a crash because they were on a bike.
About motorcycle cases
Dog bites
Bites and knock-downs on a sidewalk, in a neighbor's yard or at a rental, for children and adults.
About dog bite cases
From clients
What they said once the worry had passed
“The adjuster kept saying riders take their chances. Perla never let that line stand, and she checked in every week while my arm healed.”
Fidencio M.Motorcycle crash
“Our son needed stitches after a neighbor's dog got loose. She was kind to him and straight with us about what the claim could and couldn't do.”
Josefina and Casimiro R.Dog bite, Northeast El Paso
Each client's case is different. What happened in theirs doesn't predict what will happen in yours.
Before you call
Questions about money, time and talking to me
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. The first conversation is free, by phone or at the office, and you're under no obligation to hire me.
How do you get paid?
On a contingency fee, a share of what's recovered, set out in writing before I start. You pay no attorney's fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs, like medical records, filing fees and expert reports, are paid back from the recovery after the fee; if nothing is recovered, you owe neither.
How long will my case take?
Most of the wait is for your treatment to finish, so we know the full cost of the injury. Some cases settle in months; a case that goes to court can take a year or more. I'll tell you where yours stands at every step.
Is there a deadline to file?
Yes. Every state limits how long you have to bring an injury claim, and some claims against a city or county have much shorter notice periods. Call soon so none of them pass.
What should I bring to the first visit?
Whatever you have: the crash report number, photos, your insurance card, medical bills and any letters from an insurer. If you have nothing yet, come anyway.
Tell me what's keeping you up at night
Call, text or write. You'll hear back from me, usually the same day.