Pat Trudell avoids the term "accident" when referring to a vehicle collision. This is because "accident" is defined to include "a mishap." The word accident also suggests an unpreventable or unpredictable event. An automobile collision is almost always caused by negligence of a driver. Negligence happens when the other driver does something while driving which is unsafe and causes the collision.

 

Unsafe actions include driving under influence of alcohol or drugs, exceeding a reasonably safe speed, failure to grant right of way, improper passing, following too closely, disregard of traffic signal, or an  improper turn. When the other driver engages in this type of conduct and causes the collision it is not an accident. Rather it is negligence. The other driver is responsible for the harm his negligence has caused.

 

The other driver usually has automobile insurance. His insurance company insures him for negligence when driving. His insurance company through its insurance agreement  agrees to pay for your damages up to the amount of their insured driver's insurance coverage. This means when you have been injured in an automobile or truck collision the other driver's insurance company must be dealt with. Also, most drivers have insurance coverage with their company  for necessary medical treatment for automobile or truck collision injuries. This means two insurance companies, the company for the negligent driver and your company, need to be dealt with.

 

Pat Trudell deals with the insurance companies, and gets fair value for your claim, so you are free to concentrate on treating for your injuries. Pat will represent you on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing up front. Pat's fee is based on a percent of your recovery. Pat will get you a fair recovery through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or trial. Pat will only take your case if he can get a better net recovery for you through his representation. Through representation in your automobile collision case you free yourself of dealing with insurance companies, concentrate on injury recovery, and receive more for your claim then you will receive without  Pat's representation.