Pennsylvania Attorneys with Experience Working For the Insurance Companies
People who live in western and central Pennsylvania and Maryland understand how the hilly landscape and curvy roads can cause difficult driving situations — especially in snowy or rainy weather. Each year in our part of the country, car wrecks injure thousands of people. We have handled many cases where someone has been catastrophically injured, paralyzed or in the most tragic scenario, killed.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident, the smartest course of action is to talk with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your options. At the Western and Central Pennsylvania law office of Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., we can help you get compensation for your injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering and help you understand your options for dealing with medical bills.
We understand the tricks insurance companies use to keep you from getting the benefits you deserve and we fight hard to protect your interests.
Never Sign Anything from the Insurance Company without Consulting With an Experienced Attorney
When it comes to paying for an injury caused in a car accident, insurance companies have one goal in mind: spending as little as possible. Insurance companies use many tactics to try to lessen your claim. At Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., our attorneys have a background in insurance defense work for insurance companies, so we know exactly what they are up to and we can confront their tactics head-on.
We know that — from the moment your car accident occurred — the insurance company has been in damage-control mode. They use clever strategies, for examples, making it appear that you are in "good hands," to keep you from turning to an attorney. Often, they contact injured people soon after the accident and ask them to settle in exchange for signing a Release so that they are relieved from future responsibility for your injury. You should never fall prey to the quick settlement attempts of insurance companies. Instead, you should call Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C. first in order to ensure that you will receive the best value for your claims from all sources that might be responsible.
The problem with a quick settlement attempt by the insurance company is that many injuries start off appearing to be less serious while they often turn out to be larger problems. What initially seems like a pain that will hopefully go away may actually be later diagnosed as a permanent spinal injury that develops into a disabling condition that prevents you from work or prevents you from enjoying your usual daily living activities. What you at first thought was temporary actually changes your life in ways you didn't think possible, so you cannot afford to settle early with the insurance company until the nature and extent of your personal injuries and all applicable sources of recovery are determined.
The best approach is to talk to one of our lawyers before you settle with an insurance company. The lawyers at Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., can give you advice and help in getting the compensation you deserve for your injury. They know how to fight against insurance companies, and how to win compensation for injured people.
Contact Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., About Your Car Accident
To schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer at Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., contact our Altoona, Pennsylvania, law firm by calling 814-693-5062 or toll free 866-582-0527 to talk about your auto injury claim.
Home and hospital visits can be arranged. Evening and weekend hours are available for your convenience.
