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We Take a Different Approach to Motorcycle Accident Claims

At The Slocum Firm, we take a different approach than many other law firms in the area. A lot of personal injury firms tend to approach their clients’ cases with a one track mind. This can take two forms, either: (i) settle all cases as quickly as possible and avoid the time and expense of going to court; or, (ii) exhaustively litigate all cases at trial, no matter what.

Having worked at big law firms for several years before starting our firm, we have seen both of these approaches in action. We have also seen that neither of these approaches is consistently the most effective for successfully resolving clients’ claims. Yes, you may receive a quick settlement, but is it enough to cover your losses? How are you going to cover your expenses during the year (or more) that your case is waiting to go to trial?

We Will Seek to Settle Your Claim While Preparing for the Possibility of Trial

Instead of focusing on one single approach, we focus on serving the needs of our clients. In most cases, this means using various strategies to pursue an efficient out-of-court settlement, while also preparing for the possibility of trial. In fact, with our approach to insurance negotiations, if the insurance companies refuse to settle, we will already be well on our way to preparing to fight for your rights in court. We conduct thorough investigations and case evaluations, and keep our clients informed at every step of the process in order to make sure that they feel confident in both the progress and the final outcome of their claims.

Seeking Compensation for Your Motorcycle Accident

Following a motorcycle accident, it is important to engage an attorney as soon as possible. There is evidence to collect, and there are steps that you need to take (and mistakes that you need to avoid) in order to preserve your right to maximum compensation. While waiting won’t necessarily harm your chances – and, in fact, under Pennsylvania law you have two years to file your claim – it is strongly in your best interests to get started on your case right away.

When you contact us about your motorcycle accident claim, one of the first things that we will do is conduct a thorough investigation.

• What happened?
• Who was at fault?
• How extensive are your injuries?
• Were there any witnesses who can help tell your side of the story?

These are among the many, many questions that we will seek to answer, in order to provide you with an accurate assessment of your legal rights. While we can’t guarantee the outcome of your case (nor can any other attorney), what we can do is help you understand your options and your chances for success, so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed with your claim.