California Auto & Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
If you or a loved one has sustained bodily injuries as the result of a serious auto accident in California, you should contact a skilled Northern California auto accident lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associate today.
Paul D. Van Der Walde - Founder
Our California car accident law firm has successfully represented many seriously injured clients throughout the Northern California area. Our law firm has a dedicated group of paralegals, administrative staff, and auto accident attorneys who will work as a team to provide you with outstanding legal representation. Contact Van Der Walde & Associates today for your free legal consultation!
Most people will be involved in at least one automobile accident in their, perhaps a minor fender bender or maybe a more serious accident resulting in severe injuries or even death. In fact, thousands of fatalities occur and millions of injuries are sustained each year due to auto accidents. To view our Auto Accident Personal Injury Checklist click here. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released the following 2002 United States auto accident statistics, which reported 42,815 total highway fatalities, including:
- 20,416 passenger car occupant fatalities
- 12,182 light truck occupant fatalities
- 4,808 pedestrian fatalities
- 3,244 motorcyclist fatalities
It is very important, as a driver, to do what you can to prevent auto accidents, including obeying traffic laws, being observant of your surroundings, and keeping your vehicle properly maintained. Another part of responsible driving is carrying the appropriate auto insurance that is required by your state, which will assist in the payment of auto repairs and other accident related costs. Recent statistics have shown that approximately 15% of drivers in the U.S. do not have auto insurance.
If you or a relative have been involved in a traffic accident you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries, damage to your vehicle, and other car accident related expenses. As the victim of an auto accident, you should hire skilled and qualified legal counsel to handle your lawsuit. The experienced San Jose car crash lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates ensure that you will receive accurate legal advice and quality representation as one of our clients. Our Northern California car accident lawyers have the resources, legal knowledge, and dedication to represent even the most challenging California auto accident case.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a car accident in California, please contact a San Jose Car Accident attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your car accident case.
