Northern California Personal Injury Lawyers
Reviews
“Paul took excellent care with my case. He and his staff took the time to explain each step of the process and they were very helpful throughout. Paul was committed to my case and is a strong advocate for his clients. I appreciated his high degree of professionalism and cordiality. I was well informed throughout the process and had a good sense of what the probable outcomes could be. Paul and his team exhibit integrity, candor and competence. I recommend him highly.”
- Louise Kruz 
“Excellent”
- Shelly Smith
“Paul and the entire staff at Van Der Walde and Associates gave us great support during our case. I had no previous legal experience, so it was reassuring that Paul and his team kept us informed throughout the case. Working with them was a good experience despite a two week long trial. Knowledge, experience and great personalities are some of the strong assets possessed by their legal team.”
- Cindy Mireles and Monique Duran
“Paul Van Der Walde was a great help with my case. When I came to him my case was not in good shape. I had a bad experience with another lawyer and I did not know what a good one was like until I began working with Paul. He always got back to me and kept me informed. I was very satisfied with his work and happy with the outcome.”
- Harley Freitas
“Excellent knowledge of law, kept me informed and the staff was great. I had a great experience with Van Der Walde & Associates and would recommend them to others in need of similar services.”
- Anonymous
“Your service was great! The personal touch that everyone had was the thing that sets you apart from everyone else.”
- D. M.
“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
“In September 2002, I was involved in an accident in which an elderly man ran a red light, and broadsided my car. The impact caused my airbags to deploy and totaled my car. After my visit to the Emergency Room I learned my left wrist was severely fractured. It would take 2 surgeries, a lot of physical therapy, and over a year for the wrist to heal.
With so much to think about in regard to my injury and healing, along with the constant frustration in dealing with the insurance companies, I decided to get an attorney to help me through this process.
When I first met with Paul, I was not doing well emotionally, or physically, with my injury. Paul assured me he would handle everything with the insurance companies and I could focus on healing. His genuine concern along with his knowledge of personal injury law and the legal process was quite a relief for me. He consistently kept me informed throughout the process, taking his time to thoroughly address any questions or concerns I may have, and he always made himself available when I needed his guidance.
Although my case has been settled and my wrist is healed, I often think I would not have gotten through this devastating event without Paul's help.
I can highly recommend Paul to any person who is in need of an attorney. He is compassionate, honest, highly knowledgeable, and responsive, a rare find in these times.”
- Nancy Olsson
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
In early 2004, my wife's 96 year old mother had a very serious Trip and Fall accident on a "raised sidewalk" in Campbell, Calif. Her injuries required hospitalization for a fractured eye socket among numerous other problems/bruises.
We took the advice of our son and contacted Paul Van Der Walde, Associates to determine whether or not our concerns regarding legal action were justified. Our initial meeting with Mr. Van Der Walde was confirmation of the recommendation we had received of him and convinced us that going forward with the case was indeed justified.
Recognizing the age of my wife's mother might be a detriment in Mr. Van Der Walde's interest in the case, turned out to be just the opposite. He treated her with carefully addressed concern, compassion and for her age and in general, "appreciation for a very sweet aged lady".
He was dogged in his investigation.given that there were no direct witnesses.and extremely professional in his "technical" approach to the fact finding mission of the Trip and Fall that clearly was necessary.
During the 6-9 months necessary to compile the facts of the case, Mr. Van Der Walde kept my wife and me informed of the progress and more importantly the facts, pertaining to the identification of those responsible, that were being unraveled through his investigation.
Approximately 1 year from the date of the Trip and Fall, the case was settled amicably between all parties. During which, Mr. Van Der Walde presented our case to the Mediator in a most professional and factual manner from the initial accident, through the responsibilities of those involved, to the justification of the financial requirements and finally, to a fair and equitable settlement for "a very sweet 97 year old lady."-----thus avoiding a costly and trying jury trial.
I do not take "recommendations" lightly as I believe each individual is motivated by their own personal experiences. However, I will highly recommend Paul Van Der Walde, Associates for any and all personal injury Legal action because of his individualistic approach to his clientele.
Respectfully submitted,
Mr. Frank H. May
