California Motorcycle Crash Lawyers
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 you have been the victim of a motorcycle accident in California, please contact a San Jose Motorcycle Accident lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your California motorcycle accident case.






