Bond Legal Brochure by Maggie Bieger

expect more THAN JUST A LAWYER

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here WHEN YOU NEED US MOST

Bond Legal is a personal injury law firm dedicated to placing our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs above all else. Our reputation is built on years of being there for our clients, often at the worst times in their lives.

We will come to you if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to us. We will take your case as personally as you do. You will pay nothing unless we win. You will have more time to recover and spend less time worrying about your case.

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strength when it matters most

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE BY YOUR SIDE

If you’ve been injured, we’ll walk you through every option as we put years of experience to work to give you the best possible guidance in making your decisions. Our goal is not about “making the other person pay.” It’s about making sure insurance companies follow through with their responsibilities after you’ve suffered an injury or loss.

CAR AND TRUCK ACCIDENTS Road accidents range from minor to catastrophic. They happen suddenly and can impact many aspects of your life. They can even compromise your mobility. We will help you get the result you deserve by handling the insurance companies, who often try to pay victims little or nothing.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS Motorcycle accidents bring an increased potential for severe bodily harm. If you have sustained a motorcycle-related injury, we can help you navigate the unique and complex concerns related to your accident so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS

WRONGFUL DEATH ACCIDENTS

Being injured in an accident can be incredibly disruptive to your daily life, especially if it means losing the ability to work and dealing with high medical expenses while handling everyday responsibilities. We appreciate the challenges and will help you get back on track.

We understand the depth of a devastating loss. When the lives of you and your family are turned upside down, we will pursue every possible angle to hold the negligent party accountable, stabilizing you and your family’s future so you can focus on what’s important. 5

THE BOND LEGAL DIFFERENCE

Call: 800-261-6545 Text: 833-266-3534 Email: info@bondlegalgroup.com

Our attorneys are available day or night to answer your

Website: attorneysfortheinjured.com

questions or listen to your concerns. Call, text, chat, or email 24/7. 6

National Headquarters: 17500 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614

In stressful times, you need someone to talk to. When you work with Bond Legal, you get the comfort of knowing you have a trusted partner behind you all the way. Which is why your attorney will be available day or night to answer your questions or listen to your concerns. So give us a call – or email or Skype, FaceTime or Zoom. Come to our office or we’ll come to you. We’re here not only to make sure you get what you deserve, but to ease your burden. Your time is valuable, and your comfort and convenience are important to us. • 100 % Free Consultation We always provide free confidential consultations • No Fee Unless We Win You don’t pay us a dime unless we recover for you. Guaranteed. 7

the right attorney At Bond Legal, we carefully match every attorney to each clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation. We understand there is no substitute for professional experience. All of our attorneys are highly trained, deeply experienced and personally motivated. Our staff includes seasoned, well-respected trial attorneys, a former district attorney, and a former associate at a prestigious litigation insurance defense firm, all of whom bring insight to every case they take on. 8

MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Candice M. Bond

Founder / Managing Partner

Since founding Bond & Taylor in 2009, Candice Bond has worked tirelessly to help build a team that shares her vision of assisting people suffering from life-changing tragedies. This passion and dedication have resulted in many millions of dollars in successful settlements and verdicts. She is deeply involved in national catastrophic case philanthropy, does tireless pro bono work and contributes to a variety of communities and causes, especially those that support children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am dedicated to advocating for personal injury victims and their loved ones. I believe that nobody should be left on their own to handle the pain and suffering resulting from catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, even if the responsible party lacks sufficient insurance or assets.â&#x20AC;?

Breanne Reguly Attorney/Partner

Pamela R. Abella Attorney/Partner

Tess Mullin

Attorney/Partner

Stefano G. Formica

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it’s the little moments

Some of the moments we value most are the person-to-person interactions that don’t make headlines. “This case came into my life when two broken-hearted parents endured the unimaginable loss of their child, a loving, beautiful, twenty-one-year-old culinary student, killed in a tragic auto accident which resulted in multiple deaths. All first impressions signaled to me this horrific accident might result in a minimal recovery if any...We kept pushing. As the facts unfolded and our independent investigation continued, we were able to connect the right dots and uncover more than one million dollars of coverage. And while no amount of money will ever bring back a loved one, what’s right can bring a sense of calm and closure in a time of great uncertainty.”

– Pamela Abella 10

“I’ll never forget it. I was defending my client during her

“The greatest victory for me is not the seven-figure

deposition, a sweet lady in her golden years and the

settlements. Sometimes the greatest pride comes from

attorney for the corporate defendant changed her tone.

seemingly small cases where a grave injustice has been

The change was designed to rattle my client and shift the

done. It’s easy for the little guys to get trampled on by the

blame away from the corporation...Since then, my practice

big insurance companies who believe no law firm would

has always been to fight hard for my client, no matter

invest the time and money to defend a property damage

how big the person or company on the other side. It’s so

devaluation when only a few thousand dollars is at stake. Or

gratifying to help someone achieve justice, and it is

take the time to help clients prepare small claims complaints

what I strive for every day, with every client.”

when there is no other route of recovery.”

– Tess Mullin

– Stefano Formica “Brandon Ellwanger was only 23 years old when he was tragically struck and killed by a speeding car in Riverside...The family...couldn’t afford to have his remains returned to them, so I offered to bring them myself. I will never forget the day I delivered Brandon’s remains to his mother and family. It absolutely broke my heart to see Brandon’s mother reunited with her son in that way, but as heartbreaking as that day was, it reinforced my belief in the calling I have to be there for people at their worst times and do anything and everything I can to make it a little easier for them.”

– Candice Bond 11

in their words...

FROM THOSE WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE HELPED GET TO A BETTER PLACE

Our case results speak for themselves, but the real metric of our success is how we positively impact the lives of our clients and their families. 12

“I heard about Bond Legal from a friend, and they were really great. After I called, they sent someone out to meet me that day. During my case, I was calling them a lot because this was the first time I ever had to use a lawyer, so I had a lot of questions. They always picked up, they were always there, and they were always polite. They made it a lot easier for me while I was recovering. I didn’t have to do anything; they took care of everything.”

“The professionals at Bond Legal made sure I got the compensation I deserved. I’ve been driving for over 25 years and have never been in an accident before. When my son got into his accident the office of Bond Legal was the first name to pop up in my search bar. Coincidentally, the following week I was backed into at the gas station. That’s just to show you that you never know when you are going to get into an accident. I’m just grateful I had Bond Legal on my side.”

“My experience at Bond Legal was nothing less than excellent, as they are caring, ethical, innovative, and brilliant. I had never needed a lawyer in this capacity before so the whole process was new to me and my family. When we did have questions, their responses were always thoughtful and thorough. They took charge and embraced the challenge being able to sort out every roadblock that came up in this case successfully. Highly recommended.”

– Tony C.

— Brandon Delong

— Sara Morales

“The communication was great and I felt that they were looking after my well being and my comfort and it was appreciated. I would definitely recommend Bond Legal. As a matter of fact, I think I’ve already referred two or three people.”

“I found Bond Legal doing some research on my own, and I was very happy with their services. What they did on their end – they were completely concerned with Jaeden, her well-being, making sure she was okay, and where she was with her medical treatment.”

“Now I’m 100 percent healed because Bond Legal took care of me. My plans for the future are to go to school and become a nurse, and I plan to help others, just as they helped me.”

– Jordan D.

– Jaeden

– Christina R., (client’s mother) 13

experience from every decision Statistics show that utilizing a skilled attorney can net you a settlement that is 3.5 times larger than if you negotiated on your own.

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T R U C K ACC I D E N T D E AT H C L A I M

CA R ACC I D E N T JURY VERDICT

you’ve been injured, now what? We get to know you, your life, and the impact of your injury, then combine that with our hard work and tenacity to exact compensation that matches your injury. We will help in the development of a strategy for your individual case and identify the party responsible for your injury. We investigate the incident or incidents that led to your injury. We speak with experts and meet with witnesses to gain a full understanding and build a case for you to make sure your rights are represented. We will communicate with the defendant’s attorneys and engage in fact finding. We negotiate with insurance company attorneys, who can be ruthless. We determine the appropriate claim and make a demand for compensation from the defendant. We will work toward a settlement, attend mediation, and, if a settlement isn’t likely, we will file a lawsuit. If a trial is necessary, we will be ready to fight in court for your rights. While every case is unique, we’ll work to maximize your settlement. 15

we’re here to win HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CLAIM

Your cooperation is important in making certain that your case proceeds smoothly.

Our job isn’t done until you’re in a better place. We want to make sure

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Keep us informed. If you have learned any new information regarding the facts of the incident, the names of witnesses, insurance information, or additional information you feel would be helpful, call us and let us know.

that you receive full compensation for your losses and for the pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your injuries. In order to make

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certain that we achieve our goal, be sure to communicate with us as often as necessary. 16

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Do not discuss your case with anyone. If anyone calls you regarding the incident, obtain their name and phone number and advise them that your attorney will contact them. As soon as possible, contact us and advise us who called. Avoid sharing details of your injury or case on social media. Do not post anything that may negatively reflect on your case on social networking sites, including details about your case. Consider updating your privacy settings to disallow strangers from viewing your personal information.

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Advise us on any changes to your doctors’ visits. Let us know if you change doctors or see another medical provider in addition to your treating physician or if you are unable to keep your doctor appointments. We need all medical information and billing in order to obtain full compensation for your injuries. Keep receipts of all monies you spend for injury-related expenses. Keep a record of receipts for all prescription medication, orthopedic collars, casts or braces and mail us copies of the same in order that our file will be complete. Should you receive any bills in the mail please forward them to our office so that we may address them. Obtain documentation for time off work. In order for us to obtain maximum compensation for you we will need a letter from your employer verifying the time you lost and the amount you earn. If you used up sick time, vacation time or holiday time from your job due to the accident but received your regular pay in full or in part there is still a loss to you and you are entitled to be compensated for it. Keep a diary. Since a component part of your claim for damages is the disruption of your daily life, a record of these disruptions will help you remember specifics. These disruptions may include activity restrictions (from jogging to house chores) as well as great pain causing you to be bedridden. Writing short notes in a calendar on the days the disruptions occur will be helpful to refresh your recollections.

we’re here for negotiations Once we have received all the documents necessary to process your case we will forward them to the insurance company and begin negotiations on your case. Please be patient – successful negotiations with insurance companies is an art and the process can take time. We will keep you advised of all offers on your case and it will be your decision whether to accept or reject any settlement offer. Of course, we will advise you of our opinion regarding the amount being offered. In every instance, we will continue to fight for your rights and deserved compensation. 17

We understand that working with an attorney can be overwhelming and we strive to make the process of fighting for your financial justice as easy as possible. Below are some frequently asked questions that our clients have.

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney? We believe in our ability to be successful for our clients. That’s why we handle all of our cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not have to pay anything out of your pocket as the attorney only receives compensation if a settlement or judgment is reached. If the case isn’t successful, the attorney does not make any money, and you owe nothing.

Should I handle an injury claim myself? Definitely not! The insurance company will try to get you to accept a settlement quickly as if they are doing you a favor, but all they are truly doing is attempting to save themselves money. It’s a fact that having a skilled attorney representing you will increase your compensation by multiple times!

Can any attorney represent me, or do I need an attorney that focuses solely on personal injury? You would not seek guidance from a hand surgeon for your brain injury, nor a cardiologist for your dental needs. Finding an attorney who only practices personal injury law is an important first step to make sure you have someone in your corner with experience.

Who pays my current medical bills, and how will my future medical bills be paid? The insurance of the person who hurt you and caused your injuries, and we fight to make sure they pay all of your current and future medical bills.

we’re about giving back to our communities

Who can bring a wrongful death claim? While this differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, in general, the heirs of the deceased can and should bring a wrongful death claim. Heirs are usually the spouse, children, and in some instances, even the parents of the deceased.

How long will this process last? In some cases, hundreds of thousands or even millions can be obtained in weeks with the right attorney. However, some claims require years of fighting to obtain appropriate compensation.

How soon do I need to call an attorney? It’s very important for the person injured in a motor vehicle accident to contact an attorney as quickly as they can. The general guideline is within a week or two. It’s important to discuss the details of the accident while it’s still fresh in your mind, preserve evidence, launch an independent investigation, arrange for the appropriate medical care and secure funds to pay for that care and lost wages from missing your job.

At Bond Legal, our team is committed to doing our part in giving back to the communities we serve. Over the years our partners have provided over $1 million of free legal work, over 16,000 meals through local rescue missions, and have donated tens of thousands of dollars to charities, local causes, and scholarships. 19