Well…It depends on his injuries, medical bills and permanent things like scars…Most attorney’s will give an initial consultation for free…Larry Parkers office will talk for free…Since it was captured on video I would be tempted to talk directly with the party paying the claim…Even if he does not get max dollars he will not be paying 40% for attorney fees…Medical insurance and auto insurance companies in Cali are very strict about being re paid when a settlement is reached…The will put a lien on any settlement… It comes down to how savvy your friend is...