You vs the Insurance Company - Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner

Here’s the basic truth – it’s you versus the massive, soulless insurance companies – period.

One of the basic truths of personal injury law is that the playing field is not level. You, the individual, are at a great disadvantage in your legal fight with the giant insurance company that has vast resources on its side, and that isn’t hindered by morality, ethics, and human decency as it steamrolls towards its only goal – profit.

While no one will argue that an attorney should zealously advocate for the rights of the client, this view takes on a sinister new meaning when the client is a huge corporation that has proven without any doubt that it doesn’t care at all about the injuries and deaths suffered by innocent people. The value of an injury or a death is calculated by actuaries and statisticians. The pain and suffering experienced by injured people, and by the families left behind after a fatality, are of no consequence to this corporate machine, this Goliath that serves only to increase its profits by reducing any payout.

Our injury attorneys are the buffer between you and the vast insurance corporation.

American society has made the courtroom the one place where the inequality between the individual and the corporation can be addressed and resolved. The injury attorney stands in the middle of this fight, and is the one tool people have to level the playing field.

“In seeking a lawyer, you are looking for an advocate, an expert advisor on the law and on your rights and responsibilities, a strategist, a negotiator, and a litigator.” Laura Wasser

Our injury attorneys at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner are seasoned professionals who have seen all the strategies and tactics from the insurance adjusters and defense attorneys representing their corporate insurance-industry clients.

Some of these tactics include:

Collecting ALL of an injured person’s medical records, from the day of birth, and scouring through them to blame an injury on some previous event or accident;
Repeatedly demanding additional updated medical records to delay a claim;
Demanding that an injured person give a recorded or written statement, and then using those statements, no matter how innocent, to deny a claim;
Repeatedly re-assigning a client’s insurance adjuster to drag out a claim and to avoid making a payout, and being unresponsive to calls, emails, and letters;
Hiring expensive “experts” to complete medical exams on clients, and then denying or downplaying the cause and severity of the clients’ injuries;
Dramatically undervaluing the worth of a client’s lost income and property damage;
Assigning no value for the pain and suffering an injured person goes through;
Offering a very low settlement amount, early in the process before medical treatment is even finished, and telling clients that they have to decide RIGHT NOW.

How do you know if you have a valid injury claim?

A valid claim is determined by analyzing the potential claim in terms of liability, negligence, and damages.

The one way to achieve fairness is to partner with an extremely competent personal injury attorney. Someone who knows how the insurance-company attorney works, knows the tactics, and knows how to effectively derail them.

Our injury attorneys offer that level of extreme competence needed to level the playing field. We believe that our clients deserve respect and should not be subjected to harassment, aggressive behavior, and intimidation. We believe that when an insurance company refuses to negotiate a fair settlement offer, we will take the claim to trial. Based on our track record, the insurance companies know this too.

It’s our job to make sure our clients get a fair fight in the battle against the insurance companies. And we are very, very good at our job.

Table Of Contents

1 Here’s the basic truth – it’s you versus the massive, soulless insurance companies – period.

2 Our injury attorneys are the buffer between you and the vast insurance corporation.

3 “In seeking a lawyer, you are looking for an advocate, an expert advisor on the law and on your rights and responsibilities, a strategist, a negotiator, and a litigator.” Laura Wasser

4 How do you know if you have a valid injury claim?

5 It’s our job to make sure our clients get a fair fight in the battle against the insurance companies. And we are very, very good at our job.

David Brown and Judy Wagner are the DREAM TEAM! They are amazing! They listened, kept me informed, walked me through the whole process, they were so kind and caring and because of David and Judy, I was able to receive a much larger settlement than I expected. I am truly so thankful for them.

— Kim Chastain

David Brown was a phenomenal lawyer, getting us the best settlement possible after our son was injured in a dog attack. Cannot day enough good things about him and his team. Thank you David & Judy!!

— Christy Kivari

I hired Adam Engst six years ago after I was in a car accident. I injured my neck and back and have struggled with for many issues since my accident. Adam fought hard for my settlement for six years and got me more money than I could’ve imagined. He also continued to fight for me after my settlement closed for overpayment to care providers. He and his paralegal Nichole are absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend him enough!!

— Holly Braaten

Working with David Brown empowered us to understand the legal processes we encountered to make informed and appropriate decisions. His ability to make complex things simple was truly remarkable. David was excellent with his communication, support and expertise throughout the process.

— A Butcher

After a serious biking accident, my wife and I thought it would be simple dealing with insurance companies. Well, it's not! We are so thankful we hired a personal injury attorney. Matt Conner helped us navigate this complicated process as I was recovering from multiple injuries. We appreciated his expertise and compassion, as well as the clear communication with both Matt and his excellent paralegal, Maddi. We highly recommend Matt Conner and his team!

— John E

Matt and the team at BMBC were terrific! Highly recommend! They are so nice, and a great pleasure to work with. We had a matter that required his expertise. My wife and I are so thankful for his care, compassion and understanding. He listened and heard our concerns, and through his skill and experience, was able to advocate very effectively on our behalf. Along the way, he and the staff were kind and attentive, and everything you'd want from a law firm in our circumstances. Thank you!!

— Scott R

Thank you Matt Conner and team (especially Lauren and Maddie). You patiently navigated through all the obstacles to get the best possible outcome for me and my case. Anyone going through the trauma of injury from an accident can expect the utmost compassion, professionalism and honesty from Matt and his team. I highly recommend this firm.

— Diane K

I had the opportunity to work with Matt Conner after I was the victim of a DUI collision in downtown Bellingham. My car was totaled, and I sustained injuries as a result of the accident. I almost didn’t make the call to Matt, but I am truly grateful that I did.

From the beginning, Matt was compassionate, responsive, and incredibly helpful. He guided me through every step of the process with clear communication and sound advice. Anytime I had questions, he was quick to respond and always took the time to ensure I understood my options.

Matt’s professionalism, combined with his genuine care for ME, made a difficult situation much more manageable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation.

— Michael