If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless acts of someone else, it can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In these situations, it is important to seek the legal representation of a St. Louis personal injury lawyer.
At our personal injury law firm, our attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of injured individuals in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this Article
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Accident in St. Louis?
What Is My Case Worth?
Experienced personal injury attorneys evaluate a personal injury case, taking into account:
The resources available from the at-fault party, like insurance coverage and assets
Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Most Personal Injury Lawsuits
Our legal team handles a wide range of cases, including:
Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian injuries
Rideshare accidents
Bicycle incidents
Construction site injuries
Slip and fall accidents
Wrongful death claims
Medical malpractice cases
And more
Common Types of Injuries in St. Louis Personal Injury Claims
Our St. Louis injury attorneys represent clients who have experienced severe and catastrophic injuries in serious accidents, including broken bones, fractures, soft tissue damage, spine or brain injuries, or severe burns.
How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?
Our lawyers offer comprehensive legal services to accident victims, including investigating accidents to determine fault, gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies to secure financial compensation for your individual personal injury claim, and calculating losses and damages.
When injured victims suffer fatal injuries in an accident caused by another’s negligence, our St. Louis wrongful death lawyers help family members recover compensation.
Most personal injury cases are resolved through negotiation, but if a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to represent you in court with a St. Louis personal injury lawsuit.
What to Do After a Serious Injury in St. Louis
If you have been seriously injured, take these steps:
Seek medical attention and save all medical records.
Document evidence with photos of the accident scene and any visible injuries.
Gather contact information from witnesses.
Report the incident to the appropriate authorities and file a police report.
Avoid speaking to insurance companies without a lawyer, as they may offer low settlements or misinterpret your words.
Consult a St. Louis personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and explain your legal options to pursue compensation.
What Types of Compensation Are There for a Personal Injury Victim?
If you are injured in St. Louis due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to seek compensation, including coverage for current and future medical expenses, lost wages or earning potential, physical pain, emotional trauma, emotional distress, and damage to personal property.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in St. Louis?
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in St. Louis is generally five years from the date of the accident. However, this time limit can vary depending on the type of case and the age of the plaintiff.
It is important for an injured party to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to understand the deadlines for filing their particular case.
Contact Our St. Louis Personal Injury Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation
Were you involved in an accident where serious injuries occurred due to another party’s negligence? Contact our law firm for a free consultation with an experienced attorney who will review your case and advise you on your options to pursue maximum compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win financial recovery for you.
Get help from a St. Louis, MO personal injury lawyer when you've been injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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