California Spine Injury Attorneys
Testimonials
"Our association with this office has been super! I would have no
hesitation in asking about other matters. Thanks!”
– Joyce Boddie
“Paul seemed genuinely interested and concerned about my case. He
is really easy to talk to.”
– Tina Kilbourn
“Paul was always prompt, very professional, and explained everything
clearly . . . it felt very personal and comfortable. Thanks, Paul.”
– Phil Ross
Letter of Appreciation Sent to Mr. Van Der Walde - July 24, 2005
Dear Paul,
This is a belated, but nonetheless very sincere, letter of appreciation
for your excellent handling of the complexities of insurance coverage and
for recovering substantial damages for my personal injuries and property
loss following my biking accident that occurred on July 13, 2003. I frequently
mentally replay that incident, involving being "rear-ended" in a well-marked
bike lane by an uninsured driver who, as result, was arrested for driving
under the influence of alcohol. As you know, I sustained severe injuries
that included soft tissue, nerve and cervical damage. The latter required
fusion of the C-6 and C-7 vertebrae. Unfortunately, the damage to the C-7
nerve has not healed, notwithstanding the neurosurgeon's valiant attempts
to free-up the passage of the nerve through the vertebrae. In all, I do
realize I am very lucky to have survived the accident.
But I also realize that, in turning to you to handle all of the legal issues
that arose out of the accident, I saved myself considerable mental and emotional
grief, as a result of which I am sure my recovery was hastened. As a fellow
attorney who specializes in an entirely different field of law, I knew full
well that the adage about representing one's own interests (fool for a client,
etc.) would apply. However, also as an attorney, I can appreciate all the
more the skill and experience that you brought to my case.
Aside from the limitations upon recovery and the complexities of uninsured
motorist's law, you developed a legal strategy that provided the greatest
recovery against competing and recalcitrant insurance companies as well
as Medicare. Your research of unsettled questions of coverage followed by
skillful advocacy of our legal rights successfully convinced the insurers
involved in the case that settlement on our terms was in their own best
interests.
For your efforts I am profoundly grateful. I would be pleased to recommend
your representation, as indeed I have, to others who find themselves in
need of legal assistance in your field of practice.
Best personal regards.
David E. Schricker
If your loved one has been the victim of a spinal cord injury in California, please contact a Northern California Spinal Cord Injury lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your spine injury case.
