If your vehicle is being repossessed, you may face a difficult confrontation that leaves you with serious injuries and damaged or taken property.
Most consumers rely on some form of lending for big purchases, such as automobiles, boats, RVs, and motorcycles. Most creditors make you sign contracts where you agree to repossession if you fall behind on repayment. In fact, in a process called “self-help repossession,” these lenders usually don’t have to go to court in order to repossess your vehicle. Instead, lenders hire repossession agents to handle the tricky and contentious task of reclaiming a vehicle.
At the Sloan Firm, we have years of experience standing up for members of our community who have been injured at the scene of a vehicle repossession. Our team of attorneys at the Sloan Firm have successfully handled cases in which our clients were injured by repo agents, including one that resulted in a $1.45 million settlement.
If you’ve been injured by the actions of a repo agent, please contact us immediately. We may be able to help you, too. What matters to you, matters to us. We are ready to defend your legal rights.
Contact the legal team at the Sloan Firm now online or by phone for a free consultation to discuss your legal options if you or a loved one has been injured during the vehicle repossession process.
Even though thousands of repossessions take place on any given day, car repossession can pose serious risk of injury, especially when vehicle owners try to retrieve their personal belongings from the vehicle before it is towed away. Lenders often hire repo agents who are unscrupulous, aggressive, or violent. In addition, repo agents usually receive incentives or bonuses to complete the repossession quickly and at all costs. For example, repo agents are generally not paid until they retrieve the vehicle and deliver it to the place that the lender directs. This can create tense situations where the potential for violence is great.
Pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code – which has been adopted in both Texas and New Mexico – the lender is responsible for the repo agent’s conduct.
When families who have fallen on tough times are faced with the repossession of a vehicle, they should not have to face the threat of injury just to get their things out of the vehicle before it is hauled off.
Why You Should Choose the Sloan Firm
The Sloan Firm’s personal injury attorneys have years of experience representing injured Texans. During this time, we have helped clients prepare cases for court and secure settlements and verdicts worth millions of dollars. We will listen to your wants throughout the duration of your case and strive to provide personalized legal representation because every client matters to us.
Repossession poses serious risks to vehicle owners and their family members. Because of the baked-in motives to repossess the vehicle at all costs, repossession agents are often more inclined to behavior that threatens the safety of your family and our community. Let our experienced attorneys build your case while you take the time to recover and get back to normal.
Contact Us Now for Help with a Vehicle Repossession Personal Injury Claim
Our personal injury attorneys will prioritize your needs. We fight to protect the members of the communities we serve and want to help you begin down the path to getting the justice you deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured during a vehicle repossession, contact us today by phone or send us a message online. We only get paid when you receive compensation.