Altoona Car Accidents Attorney

Pennsylvania Attorneys With Experience Working for the Insurance Companies

When it comes to paying injury claims in car accident cases, insurance companies have one goal in mind: paying out as little as possible. Regardless of how clear-cut the case is or how serious the injuries, the insurance company will offer less money than the injury claim is really worth. The claims adjustor will try to get the injured person to agree to a settlement too early, or will delay payments as long as possible.

If they can get away with it, they will deny your auto accident claim altogether.

We know. At Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., we've seen every tactic the insurance companies have in their arsenal. Our lawyers used to work for insurance companies. Now we represent people injured in car crashes and families of people who died in fatal accidents in western and central Pennsylvania.

Our goal is to help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve if you were hurt in an auto accident caused by another driver's negligent or reckless actions. Contact an Altoona car accident attorney at Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., for a free initial consultation, or call us at 814-693-5062 or toll free 866-582-0527.

In our combined 45 years of handling serious injury cases, we have represented hundreds of people who have suffered catastrophic injury — paralysis, brain damage, loss of an arm or leg — and with families whose loved one died. We fight hard to protect your interests.

Never Sign Anything From the Insurance Company Without First Talking to a Lawyer

From the moment your car accident occurred, the insurance company has been in damage-control mode. The claims adjustor is immediately solicitous. They will soon offer you a settlement in exchange for signing a release form. That form says the insurance company is relieved from all future responsibility for your injury.

The pain you hoped would diminish in a week turns into chronic, disabling pain. The wrenched back becomes a slipped disc that degenerates into constant back pain. The headaches you suffer is later diagnosed as a brain injury.

The problem with a quick settlement is that it doesn't take into account your full medical picture. If you accept that initial offer, you cannot ask for more money later as your medical bills continue to climb.

You won't know the full value of your car accident injury claim until the full extent of your medical problems and rehabilitation needs are known. That's not information the insurance company will get for you. However, your personal injury lawyer will do that.

When you call Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., we will ensure you get the medical care you need, as well as a complete understanding of the medical care, rehabilitation, and other costs you might expect in the future. This is essential to ensuring you get full value for your claim.

Contact Stoehr & Smith, L.L.C., About Your Car Accident

We know how to fight insurance companies, and how to win compensation for injured car accident victims. 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.