Practical. Insightful. Empowering. A must-read guide for anyone navigating the complex road of personal injury claims after a car accident.
KCIS 630 INTERVIEW
Ed Harper joined Mark Holland on KCIS 630’s Morning Devotion to talk about Crash Course 101 and why he wrote a straightforward guide for people dealing with the aftermath of a car accident. Listen to their conversation about the book, Ed’s experience helping injured people, and why knowing what to do before you need the information matters.
Audio courtesy of CRISTA Ministries KCIS
Attorney Edward C. Harper wrote this guide for anyone navigating the confusion, stress, and uncertainty that follows a motor vehicle collision. Drawing on more than three decades of representing injured clients, Ed walks you through exactly what to do and what to avoid after a collision. If you are reading this to be prepared, or because a crash already happened and the calls have started, the book gives you a clear roadmap through a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
The chapters follow the same path a claim does, starting at the scene and ending with settlement or, if it comes to that, trial.
Legal language is one more burden at a moment when you already have plenty. Crash Course 101 is written in accessible, everyday language, and it breaks down the concepts that tend to feel intimidating: negligence, coverage, damages, and the terms adjusters use as if everyone already knows them. When a word needs defining, the glossary at the back defines it in plain English.
Ed's goal is simple. He wants you to understand the process and make informed decisions when it matters most, whether you eventually hire a lawyer or handle things on your own. The book is also written to be useful to the people on the other side of the desk. Paralegals, newer attorneys, and experienced personal injury lawyers have found it worth keeping within reach, which is a fair measure of how carefully the material is put together.
This is a genuinely valuable resource, practical, clear, and built for real-world use. Any paralegal, newer attorney, or personal injury lawyer will benefit from an in-depth read, and it's the kind of reference I will always pull back off the shelf. For the right client, someone who wants to understand the process and the why behind decisions, it's a must-read.
Few lawyers succeed in wearing the author's cap well. Ed Harper's Crash Course 101 brings a fresh look to car crash law in Washington, managing to make it useful for both new and experienced lawyers, as well as practically informative and helpful for their clients.
Crash Course 101 is a practical, insightful, and highly usable resource that deserves a place on every PI practitioner's shelf and in every client's hand.
Edward C. Harper is a personal injury attorney with over three decades of experience helping individuals and families whose lives were affected by motor vehicle collisions. He is the founder of Harper Law PLLC, a small, highly relational firm in Kirkland, Washington, and he has been licensed to practice for 33 years in California and 29 years in Washington State.
The book grew out of the same conversations Ed has had with clients for years: what happens next, what the insurance company is really asking, and why a particular decision matters. You can read more about his background and how he practices on the About page.
Crash Course 101 is available on Amazon, and it is worth having on hand before you need it.
If your situation is already underway and you would rather talk with someone than read, Ed offers a free consultation. Reach us through the contact page or call 425-284-3333. You can also see the kinds of cases we handle on our practice areas page.
