It’s never easy to cope with the physical, emotional and financial impact of a serious car wreck.
And to make things worse, car accident victims can often face overwhelming debts, due to steep medical bills and loss of income due to being unable to work. Even if you have medical insurance, Guam law allows the carrier to refuse to cover such medical expenses under the local third-party liability law.
The Dededo Law Office can help you alleviate this stress, by answering your claims-related questions, and helping you and your family negotiate the required legal process and fight for the compensation you truly deserve.
Our aggressive settlement negotiations and litigation approach is based on our passion about helping our clients recover the maximum compensation from those who have harmed them.
As us how! Call today at 637-9620/1.
Types of Accident Cases we Handle
The best personal injury attorneys tend to be those who have successfully handled a variety of claims. Each case is unique, and it takes experience and finely tuned legal strategies to overcome the hurdles standing between accident victims and a fair settlement, judgment, or award.
The Dededo Law Office is a seasoned personal injury litigation law firm, which assists clients in the following types of accident cases:
· Drunk Driving Accidents
· Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
· Pedestrian Accidents
· Motorcycle Accidents
· Single-Car Accidents
· Hit and Run Accidents
· Accidents Caused by Road Hazards
Do I Have Grounds for a Car Accident Claim?
If you intend to file a claim, it must be proven that the other driver owed you a duty of care, and that they violated that duty of care towards you. All motorists on Guam roads have a duty to maintain a proper lookout, and drive safely and avoid reckless behavior which recklessly puts others in danger of being injured.
They breach this duty of care when they:
· Drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
· Drive while distracted;
· Make illegal turns;
· Fail to keep their vehicles safe;
· Break the speed limit; or
· Engage in other illegal or reckless behaviors.
If your accident was caused by a negligent driver, you have the right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages you have incurred as a result.
Unfortunately, even if it seems obvious that another person is liable for your damages, you still will usually run into a dispute at some point during the claims process. This is because the insurance company for the other party does not represent you, and has no duty to lookout for your best interests. In fact, their duty is to the other party, and/or their business employer, i.e. to save as much money as possible on your claim, for the benefit of their business and employer. This is where the Dededo Law Office can help.
We know the strategies used by insurance companies and defendants in car accident cases to reduce their liability. Insurance adjusters might try to manipulate you into making a recorded statement that can be used against you. They might offer a low settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries. They might even review your social media profiles for images that can be used to dispute the severity of your injuries.
No matter what the insurance adjuster tells you, the insurance company has a duty to represent their business and their insured, and cannot be expected to be on your side when you file a claim against them.
Therefore you should never speak to the insurance adjuster without legal representation —and you certainly should never accept any settlement offers without consulting an experienced personal injury attorney. The insurance company’s duty to protect their business and their profits will negatively affect you, especially if you have no one representing your own legal interests.
The team at Dededo Law Office is here to answer your questions and guide you through the claims process. We will handle correspondence with the insurance company so they cannot take advantage of you. We will perform a thorough investigation into your case, and gather the evidence before it becomes unavailable, and speak with eyewitnesses, and otherwise aggressively represent your interests during the claims process and any settlement negotiations.
How Much Is My Claim Worth?
No attorney can guarantee a specific outcome for your case. It is important to know that there are numerous factors that will influence whether your claim is successful and the amount of compensation you ultimately recover.
Those factors include:
· The cost of the medical bills you have incurred;
· The cost of any future medical treatment you will need;
· The amount of income you lost due to your injuries;
· Whether your injuries have affected your future earning capacity;
· Whether you require home modifications to accommodate your injury;
· The cost of fixing your vehicle;
· Whether your injury caused scarring, disability, or the loss of a bodily function.
Multi-Year 'Pika' Award-Winning Dededo Law Office
At Dededo Law Office, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing unless we win your case. We have handled thousands of car accident cases to successful conclusion. Many auto accident cases are settled without going to court. But when choosing a personal injury attorney for your accident, it is important to know what kind of experience your lawyer can offer to be prepared for litigation, which is the best way to reach the most reasonable settlement. Our experience allows us to work diligently to get you the compensation you deserve.
Contact Dededo Law Office Today
Time is of the essence in any car accident claim. If you were hurt or lost a family member in a car accident in Guam, turn to Dededo Law Office for reliable legal guidance. Call 637-9620/1, or use our online contact form, or our online chat module at www.guamlegal.com, to schedule your free consultation!
