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Have You Suffered a Serious Injury After an Auto Accident?
A Modesto Auto Accident Lawyer Can Seek Full Recovery for You
California has one of the highest motor vehicle accident rates in the nation. Unfortunately, many accident victims have difficulty collecting insurance compensation to pay for the following:
- Medical bills
- Vehicle repairs
- Property damages
- Other damages
At Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger, our vehicle accident attorneys in Modesto know that insurance companies want to increase their bottom line. Insurance adjusters will look for ways to delay or deny your motor vehicle accident claim to do this. This could prevent you from making a full recovery.
A Modesto auto accident lawyer will take all this into account when pursuing a settlement on your behalf. The attorneys at our firm handle all types of motor vehicle accident cases, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Boating accidents
Are you looking for a dedicated legal team after a traumatic car accident? Our Modesto auto accident attorneys have a history of securing positive results for our clients. We provide quality legal representation to people located in Stanislaus County and the surrounding areas. To schedule a free consultation, reach out to our experienced and passionate Modesto law firm.
Why Do You Need a Lawyer After an Auto Accident?
After a vehicle accident, you may feel that hiring a lawyer is an expense you cannot afford. Additionally, you may feel tempted to settle with the insurance company on your own.
However, there are many unforeseen circumstances that can arise when negotiating an auto accident settlement, including:
- An insurance adjuster tricking you into making a comment that prevents you from getting paid
- The insurance company attempting to devalue your auto accident settlement
- The insurance company attempting to shift blame for the accident towards you
Having an experienced Modesto vehicle accident attorney on your side can help you handle or avoid these types of situations. It is important to anticipate the actions of the insurance company and prevent unfair settlement offers. The lawyers at our firm understand the tactics that insurance companies use and will fight to secure a fair settlement offer.
How Do You Find a Good Modesto Car Accident Lawyer?
After an auto accident, it is important to look for an attorney who is local to the accident location and/or your residence. Having a local attorney on your side is advantageous for many reasons, including:
- Fewer costs throughout your case
- Less travel time
- Local court, witnesses and medical providers for your case
There are two primary ways to find a local, good Modesto car accident lawyer:
- Conduct an online search
- Ask for referrals
When conducting an online search, you should look for a law firm with experience handling a variety of vehicle accident claims. For example, many law firms have a testimonials page on their website. Here you can review what previous clients have to say about a firm’s legal services.
Additionally, most law firms have a page showcasing their most successful verdicts and settlements. You should review this page carefully. A law firm may advertise themselves as a good Modesto car accident law firm. However, if their top verdicts and settlements have nothing to do with car accidents, then you may consider looking elsewhere.
You can also ask for referrals from your family and friends. Many people will have an auto accident throughout their lives. You may know someone who can give you the contact information of a good Modesto auto accident lawyer.
Even still, you should always conduct your own basic research before scheduling a free consultation with an attorney. For example, it is important to review the Google My Business profile of that attorney’s law firm. Most reviews on Google My Business are unprompted. As such, you can get an unfiltered view of the law firm’s reputation.
How to Settle an Auto Accident Claim
The vehicle accident settlement process can be complex. To successfully settle a car accident claim, you will need the following:
- To know the full value of your claim
- Evidence supporting your claim
- A Modesto car accident lawyer to initiate settlement negotiations
When determining the full value of your claim, you must ensure that your auto accident settlement is enough to compensate you for:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damages
- Loss of consortium
- At-home care
However, in order to determine the full value of your claim, you must gather the appropriate forms of evidence. This may include:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Video of the accident
- Eyewitness testimony
- Expert witness testimony
- Police reports
- Medical bills
- Medical records
Finding this evidence is often difficult on your own. Our auto accident attorneys in Modesto can help you conduct an investigation. This investigation will produce the evidence you need to pressure the insurance company into settling your claim.
A Modesto Car Accident Lawyer Who Cares About You
At Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger, our staff includes respected trial lawyers with decades of experience. We know how to fully investigate all causes of liability in a car accident. We also have the resources to calculate matters such as lost quality of life and lost wages of a permanently injured spouse.
To schedule a free consultation, contact us at (209) 340-1110, or send us a message online. We will discuss the legal aspects of your car accident, truck accident or other motor vehicle accident claim. We represent all personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that we charge no attorney fees unless we successfully resolve your case. Call today!
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