Car & Truck Accidents
From a rear-end collision to a catastrophic highway crash, we deal with the insurers so you can focus on healing.
- Passenger vehicle & motorcycle crashes
- Commercial truck & rideshare collisions
- Pedestrian & cyclist accidents
Free case review · available 24/7
Relentless advocacy for the injured.
Car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries and wrongful death — Kestrel Law brings trial-grade resources to every case, and we don’t get paid unless you do.
No fee unless we win. Free, confidential, no obligation.
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$180M+
recovered for clients
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1,400+
cases resolved
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96%
settled without trial
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free case review
What we handle
Practice areas built around one goal — your full recovery.
Every case type below gets the same standard: trial-ready preparation from day one, and a team that never lets an insurer set the terms.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis and birth injuries demand a firm that can go toe-to-toe with hospital counsel.
- Surgical & anesthesia errors
- Diagnostic failures & delayed treatment
- Birth & obstetric injuries
Workplace Injuries
When an on-the-job injury involves third-party negligence or a denied claim, we pursue every avenue of recovery.
- Construction & industrial accidents
- Equipment & machinery failures
- Denied or under-valued claims
Wrongful Death
No verdict replaces a loved one. We build the case that secures your family’s future while you grieve.
- Fatal crashes & workplace deaths
- Medical negligence fatalities
- Survivor & dependency claims
Premises Liability
Unsafe property is a choice a landlord or business made. We hold them to it — falls, negligent security and more.
- Slip, trip & fall injuries
- Negligent security incidents
- Defective or unsafe conditions
The Kestrel promise
No win, no fee. Full stop.
You pay nothing to start your case, nothing while we build it, and nothing at all unless we recover compensation on your behalf. We advance the costs of investigation, expert witnesses and litigation — so the outcome of your case is never about what you can afford up front.
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Zero upfront cost
No retainers, no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
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We front the costs
Investigators, medical experts and filing fees — on us, from day one.
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You owe nothing if we lose
Our fee is a pre-agreed share of your recovery only.
Track record
Results that make insurers take us seriously.
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Workplace injury
Settlement for an industrial worker after an unguarded press caused a traumatic amputation.
$4.25M
Truck accident
Verdict for a family of four struck by a commercial big rig on I-80, resulting in multiple fractures.
$3.85M
Wrongful death
Settlement for the family of a father killed by a distracted driver in a marked crosswalk.
$2.9M
Medical malpractice
Settlement after a delayed diagnosis led to permanent nerve damage in a 34-year-old patient.
$1.75M
Premises liability
Recovery for a tenant who suffered a spinal injury from a negligently maintained stairwell.
$975K
Motorcycle accident
Settlement for a rider left with a severe leg fracture after a left-turn collision.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case. Figures reflect gross settlements and verdicts before fees and costs.
How it works
From first call to full recovery.
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Free case review
Tell us what happened in a confidential, no-obligation call or form. We’ll tell you honestly whether you have a case — usually within one business day.
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Investigation & evidence
Our team and investigators secure records, reconstruct the incident and consult medical and industry experts before the trail goes cold.
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Negotiate from strength
We build every case as if it’s going to trial. Insurers know it, which is why most cases settle for full value before a courtroom is ever needed.
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Recovery, on your terms
If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we try the case. Either way, you owe us nothing until you’re compensated.
Who you'll work with
Partners, not paralegals, on your case.
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Marcus Reyes
Founding Partner · Trial Attorney
Marcus founded Kestrel Law after a decade defending insurance companies — and switched sides to represent the people he saw them undervalue. He has tried more than 40 cases to verdict.
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law
- Super Lawyers, Top 100 California (2019–2026)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
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Simone Achterberg
Partner · Medical Malpractice
A former registered nurse turned litigator, Simone reads a medical chart the way most attorneys read a contract. She leads every malpractice and birth-injury matter at the firm.
- J.D., Stanford Law School
- Former RN, critical care (8 yrs)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Devon Okafor
Partner · Workplace & Wrongful Death
Devon spent five years investigating workplace fatalities before law school and brings that forensic rigor to every catastrophic-injury and wrongful-death case he takes on.
- J.D., UC Hastings College of Law
- Certified OSHA 500 Trainer
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
In their words
Clients we've fought for.
After my accident I couldn’t work, and the insurance company was already lowballing me. Kestrel handled everything and got me four times what was first offered.
R. Delgado
Car accident client
Simone understood my medical records better than the hospital’s own lawyers did. I never once felt like a case number.
J. Whitfield
Medical malpractice client
They fronted every cost and never once asked me for money. Fourteen months later we settled for more than I thought possible.
A. Nguyen
Workplace injury client
Signature tool
What's my case worth?
Answer three quick questions for an educational estimate. It's not legal advice — but it's a real starting point, built from the same factors our attorneys weigh in a free case review.
1. Type of injury
2. Severity
3. Any of these apply?
Estimated compensation range
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Select an injury type and severity to see your estimate.
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Frequently asked questions.
Will I really pay nothing if I don’t win?
Correct. Our fee is a pre-agreed percentage of whatever we recover for you. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing for our time, and in most arrangements nothing for case costs either.
How long do I have to file a claim?
It depends on the type of case and state, but deadlines (statutes of limitations) are strict and often shorter than people expect — sometimes as little as one to two years. The sooner you talk to us, the more options you keep open.
What is my case actually worth?
It depends on liability, the severity and permanence of your injury, lost income and more. Our estimator above gives a rough, educational range — a free case review gives you a real, attorney-reviewed number.
Do I have to go to court?
Most cases we handle settle before trial — about 96% historically. But we prepare every case as if it will go in front of a jury, which is exactly why insurers tend to offer fair value early.
What should I do right after an accident?
Get medical attention first, even if you feel fine — some injuries surface later. Document the scene if you safely can, avoid giving recorded statements to insurers, and contact us before you sign anything.
Can you help if I already spoke to the insurance company?
Yes. It’s common, and it’s not too late. We regularly step in after an initial lowball offer or recorded statement and still recover significantly more for our clients.
Get started
Tell us what happened.
Every submission is reviewed by an attorney, not a call center — confidentially, and with no obligation. If you'd rather talk now, call us at (628) 555-0119.
- Response within one business day
- 100% confidential, always
- No fee unless we win your case
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