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Search for a St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer to Provide Top Legal Advice

St. Louis Car Crash Attorney — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:39:00 GMT

There is no shortage of car accident lawyers in St. Louis Missouri. In fact, the St. Louis metropolitan area has a diverse group of injury attorneys and large law firms. So when it comes time to selecting an attorney to assist you with a car accident claim, it may be overwhelming to determine which is best-suited to protect your legal claim. Your search can start online and end with several in person interviews to discuss your case with a local lawyer. You may also talk to friends and family to see if someone has a recommendation for a good lawyer. Ultimately it will be up to you to select someone who you feel confident in. You only have one opportunity to seek fair compensation for a claim. There are no second chances. So picking the best lawyer from the start is critical.

There are some pointers on how to select the right injury lawyer. First, do your homework and research the experience of the lawyer and law firm. Past case results is a good indication on what types of cases the firm handles and if they "specialize" in any certain area of law. If a law firm handles all kinds of cases, there is a chance that firm does not do any one area of law particularly well. This is an opinion of course, but it makes sense. The law is extremely complex and always evolving. Concentration in one particular area of law is important because it shows dedication and expertise in that area.

Second, interview the lawyer first to determine expectations of both you and your lawyer. How often are you going to be updated with case developments? How long is the process expected to take? Does your lawyer want to take your case to trial, obtain a fair settlement, or give up when they get an initial offer. Has your lawyer been involved in litigation with the insurance companies involved in your case before? These are all important questions that need to be discussed from the onset of the case. The last thing you want to do is find out several months into your case that you selected the wrong attorney or law firm.

Schultz & Myers law firm is a personal injury legal powerhouse with offices in Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois. Its founding partners are well-respected in the legal industry, both locally and nationally. Each lawyer at the firm is dedicated to personal service. That means the client always comes first, something rare in a field which is not known for its warm and fuzzy feeling. In fact, many clients of the firm fired a previous car accident attorney because of lack of communication and/or service. That doesn't happen at this Missouri personal injury law firm. Each client is given a "bill of rights", starting with open and continuous communication. Don't settle for second best when selecting the best lawyer for your car accident insurance claim.

St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer Moves to Downdown Location

St. Louis Injury Accident Lawyer — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:23:00 GMT

The St. Louis car accident lawyers at Schultz Legal Group have expanded with a second office location in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Our accident attorneys can now be reached at 314 North Broadway, #1601, St. Louis, MO, 63102. This location is conveniently located near highways 70, 40, and 55. Clients from Illinois can also reach this location by the bridges that cross the Mississippi River and feed Broadway. Schultz Legal Group no has 4 seperate locations serving the city of St. Louis and surrounding metropolitan area.

Having several locations is designed to provide our clients with several options in coming in to meet with lawyers for consultations, and continuing to work with that injury attorney throughout the entire case. After all, if you are an attorney who handles car accident injury cases in St. Louis, you need to have offices that are open to your clients in several geographic areas. Some people who live in St. Louis County, Jefferson County, or Lincoln County may not want to come downtown to visit with a lawyer. For that reason, our auto crash attorneys can service clients at our location at highway 44 and 270. Car accident victims in downtown St. Louis don't have to travel far for a new client consultation with our legal staff. They can just come to the two locations centrally located in the city.

Being involved in a car accident is traumatic and can lead to a lifetime of medical problems. Medical expenses from a car accident can quickly drain your bank account, even if you have health insurance. In several instances, hospitals and doctors will file medical liens on your settlement and not even bill your health insurance. In essence, these facilities will rob you of the money that you are due from the person who caused the crash. If this sounds unfair to you, our lawyers would agree 100%. And that is one reason why our accident attorneys fight these hospital liens. Part of the job of any experienced St. Louis car accident attorney is to maximize the net settlement that goes in your pocket. This requirest a proven strategy and dedication to each and every client.

So how can you protect yourself in the unfortunate event that someone causes an accident? Well the first thing we advise is for you to seek appropriate medical attention immediately. This can require a trip to the emergency room if your injuries are severe. Even whiplash should be diagnosed by staff at the hospital. Due to the way our bodies deal with trauma, sometimes we don't feel as hurt as we really are, which is why it is smart to seek the advice of the professionals at the hospital or urgent care center. After you get their advice, get our advice. The advice of the best St. Louis accident lawyer is critical. It may mean the difference between a low ball settlement or denied claim, and maximum compensation for ALL harms and damages.

Chesterfield Fatal Car Accident Remains Under Investigation

Chesterfield Car Accident Law Firm — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:14:00 GMT

Interstate Highway 40 near the Clarkson Road exit was the scene of a horrible fatal car accident late Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis County. Authorities responded to several 911 calls that were placed between 3:45 and 4:00 in the afternoon. One white car, a black VW Golf, and two other vehicles were involved in the collision. One person was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS from Chesterfield. Traffic was diverted for over an hour and only one westbound lane trickled through as first responders dealt with evidence at the scene.

Fatal car accidents in St. Louis are dealt with differently than most traffic accidents, even those involving catastrophic injury. Missouri Highway Patrol and local authorities typically collaborate together in investigating and determining the contributing circumstances to a fatal collision. An "accident reconstruction report" is often released 4-8 weeks following a crash of this magnitude. Depending upon the amount of the forensic evidence and nature of the crash, it may require more or less time. Either way, the accident reconstruction report is often a document that law enforcement and lawyers look to for detailed information on what contributed to cause an auto accident. These reports are incredibly detailed, and will include data such as:

Vehicle speed and yaw (determined from ECM and airbag sensors)
Braking force (skid marks)
Roadway factors (design)
Human factors (line of sight, reaction time, etc)
Weather factors
Light factors
Potential fault
Injuries
Statistical data
Forensic epidemiological data

Wrongful death lawyers will usually conduct their own independent investigation on behalf of a family involved in the crash, combine their findings with those of authorities, and arrive at an informed conclusion as to whether a particular party to the incident bears some degree of "legal liability." This determination can take weeks or months, especially when dealing with the horrible outcome of a fatal injury.

Car accidents involving multiple vehicles can also trigger involvement of multiple liability insurance companies and forms of insurance coverage. Disputes over which insurance coverage applies can become heated, involving costly litigation for all the parties involved. It is important to have an experienced injury attorney review the facts of the crash, liability, and all insurance coverages that may apply.

Our Chesterfield injury lawyers will continue to follow developments in this story as they are released by local authorities. One of the founding partners of the law firm was actually en route to his home, just off Clarkson road, when this crash took place.

Car Accidents: How could this happen to me?

Missouri accident lawyer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:58:00 GMT

Car accidents happen to good people each day. Even with leaps and bounds in safety technology, accidents can and will continue to occur, and people will continued to be seriously injured or killed on our roads. Compound the fact that just about everyone has a cellphone, and the statistics that you will be involved in a mishap involving your vehicle are high. Each car crash lawyer in our office has been involved in a car accident, some worse than others. One of our founding partners was seriously injured as a passenger in a vehicle when he was younger. It was an experience that resulted in his decision to devote the remainder of his life to protecting the legal rights of citizens placed in a similar situation.

Many head-on car accidents are a result of driver inattention and crossing the centerline of traffic. Lane departure is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in Missouri. A violent impact on a rural two-lane road happens each day in this state. The only way to increase your chances of not being seriously injured in a crash is to learn the skills of defensive driving. Put down the handheld cellphone and use a bluetooth enabled headset if you absolutely must use the phone while driving. Do not text message or email. There are programs out there now that will read texts and emails to you, instead of having you take your eyes of the road.

If you end up being hit by another driver, get to a hospital immediately and have your injuries diagnosed by an experienced physician. Some people think that a chiropractor is the best way to treat whiplash or other spine injury from a crash, but that is often not the case. Never go to a chiropractor until you first have consulted with your primary care doctor and a specialist. For example, if you have a neck or back injury, seek consultation from a neurologist or orthopedist. This is important for a multitude of reasons. But first and foremost, it is critical for your good medical care.

Whiplash injury from a car accident can cause a lifetime of medical complications, including an increased susceptibility to future surgeries. This is one of the most common types of injuries caused by a rear-end car accident. Our law firm has represented clients that are the safest of drivers, but they were involved in an unavoidable collision. It is important to handle your claim carefully. Contacting an experienced auto accident lawyer is crucial in obtaining the advice necessary to protect your rights and permit recovery from the party who caused the accident and his/her liability insurance carrier.

St. Louis Crash Involving 4 Vehicles Results in Trip to ER for Multiple Injuries

Schultz Legal Group — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:08:00 GMT

Highway Patrol responded Thursday afternoon to a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 270 in St. Louis County. Tressa Rosen was operating her vehicle north on I-270 when she changed lanes, allegedly side-swiping a vehicle being driven by Robb Franklin. This is the type of collision that a St. Louis car crash attorney faces fairly regularly. Rosen also struck the rear of a vehicle being driven by Leo Biermann. Upon impact, Biermann's vehicle struck the guardrail and flipped. Apparently then losing control of her vehicle, Rosen also collided with the rear of another vehicle being driven by Helen Menees. After this third vehicle impact, Tressa Rosen's vehicle swerved on and off of the interstate before coming to a rest against a concrete median.

66-year-old Leo Biermann was listed as sustaining 'serious' injuries after his vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned. Biermann was rushed by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for immediate treatment. Tressa Rosen, Helen Menees, and her passenger Donna Lainoff were all taken by ambulance to St. Anthony's Medical Center for their injuries. Mr. Robb Franklin was reportedly uninjured after being side-swiped by Rosen's vehicle as the first impact. Franklin was dismissed from the accident scene and able to drive his vehicle from the scene. All other vehicles required towing from the scene as a result of 'total' damage.

It can be assumed that the immediate scene of this crash was chaotic and frightening. Being involved in an auto accident is traumatic on its own. In this specific crash, the addition of multiple vehicles, an interstate setting with high rates of speed, and numerous injuries was more than likely beyond scary. We have handled many claims at our office involving individuals who were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time and became victims of a negligent driver. In this case, a great deal of pain and suffering was caused to 3 other individuals. One vehicle was operated in a careless manner, injuring these innocent individuals and forcing them all to face medical treatment and subsequent medical bills. Our Missouri accident injury attorneys become involved in your claim to ensure that you are treated right throughout your claim's process and compensated fairly as a result.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a negligent Missouri driver, we believe that an experienced automobile collision lawyer can assist in many ways. Working together on a claim can guarantee results that are pleasing to you. Lack of legal assistance may be a green light for insurance companies to take advantage of your inexperience in the field, and therefore providing you with an unreasonable, often insulting, settlement offer. Contact us for a free consultation where we may further discuss details or your case, the claims process, and strategize a means of obtaining fair compensation for your injury claim.

Rear-end car accident in Troy Missouri sends two drivers to St. Josephs West SSM

Lincoln County Car Accident Lawyer — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:46:00 GMT

At approximately 3:55 Wednesday afternoon, Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a rear-end collision between two vehicles on Highway 47 in Lincoln County. Jackie Adkins (Troy, Missouri) was traveling east on Highway 47 when she slowed her vehicle and eventually stopped to wait for oncoming traffic before turning left on to intersecting Highway AA. Erica Gray (Warrenton, Missouri) was also traveling east on Highway 47 behind Ms. Adkins. Gray failed to slow or stop her vehicle and unexpectedly crashed in to the rear of Ms. Adkins' vehicle. The impact was strong enough to damage both vehicles to the point of needing to be towed from the scene. In addition, both drivers were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital West to be treated for their injuries.

Our office sees thecommon rear-end accident on a frequent basis. These accidents are typically caused by various means of distraction and are a result of an inattentive driver. Though this type of accident is often seen, each and every collision is unique due to the amount and type of damages caused. We always stress the importance of seeking medical attention not only immediately after a crash, but also after time as a follow up as well. Comparing your injuries from immediately after impact to the state of your injuries after a short amount of time can show how your body is adapting to injuries and can often times predict what will happen in the future in regards to any long-term or permanent damage.

A Lincoln County injury lawyer in Troy will work closely with many of the region's best medical professionals. We pride ourselves in our ability to send our clients to top-rated doctors for medical evaluation and future prognosis. This in turn adds value to your injury claim. Contact our experienced attorneys today and let's discuss how working together will increase value and validity to your claim.

4 Injured in St. Charles Motorcycle Collision

St. Charles Accident Injury Lawyer — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:25:00 GMT

2 motorcycles traveling on Route H in St. Charles County crashed and overturned Sunday evening in St. Charles County, injuring both drivers and their respective passgengers. Forrest Booth was operating his Harley Davidson with Kristy Smith riding with him as a passenger. Lane White was operating his Harley Davidson with his passenger Lisa Wheeler. Both were traveling south on Route H in St. Charles when they traveled off of the roadway to the left side.

Both drivers and passengers were ejected and sustained severe injuries. Booth, Smith and White were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital. Passenger Lisa Wheeler was taken by emergency helicopter to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. It is unknown at this time what exactly caused this collision. Investigators from a St. Charles accident injury lawyer would work with the Missouri Highway Patrol to gather more information on this incident.

Recent ideal weather conditions are welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts on to our roads before the looming cold winter season moves in. Though motorcyclists face the same laws and responsibilities as any other Missouri motorist, they face a higher amount of risk when operating a motorcycle. Conditions of the roads, weather, other motorists, and distractions pose more of an inherent threat to a motorcycle driver. Motorcyclists are held to a higher level of attentiveness to the road and its surroundings. Multiple factors could have contributed to this particular crash – the details of which we again, are investigating.

If you or someone you know has been injured while driving or riding on a motorcycle, a St. Louis personal injury attorney may be able to represent you. You are entitled to compensation for your injuries no matter what the causing circumstance is. By law, all Missouri motorists must hold current and active automobile insurance to operate a motor vehicle. This coverage ensures that you are compensated in the event of any unfortunate circumstance you are faced with. Allowing an accident lawyer to ensure your settlement is fair and substantial may be very helpful when it comes time to pay medical bills and other damages.

Franklin County Motorist Critically Injured by Unknown (Phantom) Driver

Franklin County MO Auto Accident Attorney — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:46:00 GMT

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to catastrophic car accident that occurred on Interstate 44 in Franklin County. 18-year-old Shanae Haynes was operating her vehicle on eastbound 44 when she was rear-ended by an unknown driver, traveling behind her on I-44. The collision pushed Haynes off of the roadway, traveling at a high rate of speed. Haynes' vehicle then collided with a rock bluff, violently overturning the car. The car then caught fire. Emergency responders fled to the scene, evacuating Haynes from the vehicle and rushing her by emergency helicopter to St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Ms. Haynes, a Villa Ride, Missouri resident, remains in serious condition as a result of her injuries.

It is unknown at this time who the at-fault vehicle belongs to or what happened to the driver. Speculation concludes that the driver fled the scene, presenting additional charges to the driver once he or she is identified. Our uninsured motorist attorneys and investigators typically work with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other authorities to get to the bottom of a disputed crash such as this.

Motor vehicle collisions involving a hit-and-run unidentified drivers pose an immediate feeling of discouragement to the injured party, the thought that they themselves will be responsible for all expenses as a result of such a claim. Though these claims may involve additional legal steps, it is not uncommon and injured individuals can be put at ease knowing that compensation for their injuries is still available. The combination of your own auto insurance coverage and investigative proof such as police reports and witness statements build a valid claim for you to obtain uninsured motorist coverage.

Our Franklin County MO auto accident attorneys handle a number of injury claims at our St. Louis office regarding single vehicle accidents and claims against unknown motorists. Rest assured that you DO have options as an injured motorist in this unfortunate situation. our attorneys are available to help you navigate the process in order to seek full recovery.

Troy car accident lawyer in Lincoln County Missouri

Troy car accident injury lawyer — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:27:00 GMT

I have been a car accident injury lawyer in Troy Missouri for many years. Accident that talk place in Lincoln County Missouri can be particularly devastating because of the dangerous nature of Highway 61 near Troy and Moscow Mills. Highway 61 runs all the way into Hannibal Missouri and consists of two lanes in each direction. The main safety concern with Missouri highway 61 are the constant crossroads where other motorists enter the highway from streets that are not controlled with an electronic traffic signal. As a Troy Missouri car accident lawyer, I have represented good folks who have been injured or lost loved ones due to driver inattention or failure to yield onto Highway 61. Something in the design of this freeway should change before more people are injured or prematurely killed.

Being involved in an automobile crash can, and will turn your world upside down. Most folks have never been involved in an accident and they don't know what to do to file a property damage claim or injury claim following such an ordeal. As a St. Louis personal injury lawyer that specializes in handling car accident injury claims, I have litigated cases in Lincoln County circuit court on countless occassions and seen first hand the devastation that can result from a simple rear-end car accident or more severe head-on car accident. Most people who are injured in this area of Missouri are transported to Lincoln County Medical Center or SSM St. Josephs Hospital in Lake St. Louis for emergency treatment. Both facilities have a good reputation for treating the trauma caused by serious truck or car collisions.

One of the things we always recommend in car accident situations is to seek medical attention at the nearest hospital and then follow-up with your primary care physician. This will not only provide you with a proper diagnosis, but it will allow your injury attorney to use the proof necessary to seek a settlement on your behalf from the insurance company that insurers the driver that caused the crash. Drivers who fail to follow the Missouri Rules of Road may be negligent per se, and required to pay damages for your injuries and all "legally recognizable harm" resulting from the incident.

If you are injured in a car accident, motorcycle crash, or other accident in Troy or other area of Lincoln County Missouri, contact an accident injury lawyer with the experience necessary to win your case. Obtaining compensation for an injury lawsuit is just the beginning of putting your life back together. It will be a long road, but with the best car accident lawyer Missouri has to offer, it will make the economic recovery much more favorable.

Jefferson County Missouri Motorcycle Driver Seriously Injury in Accident

Schultz Legal Group — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:25:00 GMT

Pacific, Missouri resident Tobey Benton was taken by emergency helicopter Sunday afternoon after being struck head-on by an inattentive driver. The Jefferson County car accident occurred around 5:00 Sunday afternoon as Benton was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Missouri Route F. Janice Mumper was driving northbound on Route F when she attempted to make a left turn on to Opeechee Beach Road. Mumper turned in to the path of Benton, causing Benton to collide with Mumper's vehicle head on. The injuries Benton sustained required immediate and extensive medical attention and Benton was taken by Life Flight Helicopter to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this point.

Missouri State Highway Patrol will indicate on the crash report that Ms. Mumper attempted to make a turn in to the path of Mr. Benton, that being the cause of this collision. Our St. Louis motorcycle accident attorneys are continuing investigation of this crash, where we will uncover any additional contributing circumstances. However, the fact that Mumper failed to yield to oncoming traffic until it was safe to execute her turn makes her strictly liable for this crash. Mr. Benton may have the opportunity to demand and obtain compensation from Ms. Mumper's auto insurance. This compensation will cover Benton's extensive physical recovery, as well as any emotional and mental recovery he may additionally face.

Insurance companies of at-fault parties will still underestimate an injury claim and try to negotiate some of the fault on to you, the injured victim. Our Missouri accident attorneys began working in the field of personal injury after witnessing first-hand how frustrating it is dealing directly with an insurance company. After being injured as a result of a careless driver, arguing the validity of your claim is not something one should need to do. As your attorney, it is my job to ensure you are getting the best medical treatment for your injuries and healing properly, experienced personal injury attorneys ensure your bills, pain, and suffering will be covered by an at fault party. Too often, injured clients are afraid to seek additional medical treatment that they NEED because they are afraid of large bills. Top attorneys work with the best medical providers in the area who also pride themselves on helping you recover. You are never required to make any payment on anything until your claim settles and you are compensated monetarily.

A new client consultation after a head-on car accident at Schultz & Myers is free of charge, and provides you with legal insight at the very least. Contact our office for more information on how we may play a role in helping you regain your life.

Franklin County Motorist Injured by Alleged Negligent Driver

Sullivan Personal Injury Lawyer — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:26:00 GMT

Katherine Shea (85, Sullivan, Missouri) was taken by emergency helicopter to a St. Louis hospital after being struck nearly head on by 17-year-old Michael Krygiel, also from Sullivan. Shea was driving west on the north outer road of Interstate 44 when Krygiel inattentively drove his vehicle directly towards Shea, causing a head-on collision. Krygiel was allegedly driving in the wrong lane of traffic and failed to notice before it was too late. Shea sustained life-threatening injuries as a result, requiring Air Evac to transport her to St. John's Medical Center in St. Louis for treatment. Shea's current condition is unknown. As a Franklin County car accident lawyer, we will continue to follow this breaking story.

We are still working to uncover more details of this crash, including any reasoning behind Krygiel driving in the wrong lane of traffic and how he failed to realize his careless action. Both vehicles were extensively damages and towed from the scene. Krygiel sustained 'minor' injury and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Any citations or charges are unknown.

Our Sullivan personal injury lawyers represent a number of clients who are involved in clear cut liability case, but are still facing adversity from a paying insurance company. Even after admitted fault, insurance companies are slow and sometimes unfair in offering or negotiating a fair settlement. It is our job as your attorney to tackle this task for you. A Missouri car accident lawyer will work to properly value your claim, therefore increasing the offers of settlement as well. I personally guarantee your happiness at the end of your claim.

Initial calls and consultations are free with all attorneys in our office, and no money is owed until the closing of your claim, and only in the event your lawyer wins the case. By contacting a St. Louis car crash attorney today, you are taking the first step in acquiring the help of the most skilled accident injury attorneys available to you. Obtaining a free consutlation from an experienced injury attorney is the first step and preserving your claim with the insurance company.

Six Teenagers Injured in Single Vehicle Franlin County Car Crash

Franklin County Car Accident Lawyer — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:17:00 GMT

Six teenagers from Franklin County were taken to St. John's Mercy Medical Center in Washington, Missouri, after the pick-up-truck they were riding in overturned. The single vehicle crash occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, bringing Missouri State Highway Patrol and emergency responders to the scene by 12:30 AM Sunday morning. 17-year-old Cameron Stahlman was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado south on Route K with passengers Rachel Cusick (16), Sara Davis (15), Samantha Deason (15), Hannah Molkenbur (15) and Haley Willis (15). Stahlman's vehicle traveled off of the roadway and overturned, ejecting driver Stahlman from the vehicle, and injuring all 5 female passengers. The 6 teenagers were taken by ambulance to St. John's emergency room to be treated for their injuries.

Initial crash reports have indicated that Cameron Stahlman was "traveling too fast for conditions". A continued investigation will reveal the nature of this reason, whether it was weather or road conditions that Stahlman was negligent in safely operating his vehicle around. Section 304 of the Missouri Revised Statutes state that all drivers must exercise care and prudence when operating a motor vehicle on our state's roads and highways.

Our Franklin County Car Accident Attorneys have handled numerous claims involving passengers in vehicles that have been injured as a result of the driver. Obviously the passenger knows and in many cases, is friends with or a relative of the driver. One may be hesitant to pursue a claim against someone they know, let alone someone they have a close relationship with. Though some injury claims can become very personal, most are not, in the fact that they involve insurance companies and representatives of those involved as opposed to the actual individuals. Pursuing an injury claim of any sort is an unfortunate situation and one that we hope you are never involved in. However, if the responsible party is an aquantance of yours in any means, that fact alone should not hold you back. Our skilled attorneys are experts at obtaining the coverage from an insurance company which you are rightfully entitled to.

Contact a Franklin County car crash lawyer in Missouri if you have been injured and are in need of a free consultation to discuss the merits of your case.

St. Louis County Car Accident on I-70 Injures Three Wentzville Residents

St. Louis County Car Accident Lawyer — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 270 interchange. The crash happened at approximately 5:30 p.m., prime rush hour when traffic is typically at its heaviest. Shante Bradley (St. Louis) was driving east on I-70 when she suddenly swerved to avoid slowing and stopped traffic ahead. Bradley was unsuccessful at avoiding the slowing traffic and struck a vehicle being driven by Roger Parks of Wentzville. The collision was hard enough to cause Parks' vehicle to overturn in the interstate, injuring Parks himself, as well as his 2 passengers Alicia Parks and Georgia Parks. All three Parks' were transported by ambulance to DePaul Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries from this crash. Shante Bradley allegedly struck the median wall after the collision with Parks, but was reportedly uninjured. As a St. Louis County car accident lawyer, we see incidents like this on Interstate 70 almost every day.

Many of the St. Louis area interstates and interchanges have pockets of congested traffic on a daily basis. As with any other time you are operating a motor vehicle, extra care and precaution must be taken during the hours of heavy traffic. However, in an instance such as this, there appears to be nothing that Mr. Roger Parks could have done to avoid the collision. According to police investigations, this St. Louis car accident occured becasue of driver inattention. Facts of this particular accident are unarguable in that Ms. Bradley was not paying attention, she was not operating her vehicle with the care and caution required by Section 304 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, commonly reffered to as the Missouri "Rules of the Road.

Roger Parks, Alicia Parks, and Georgia Parks are more than likely facing an extensive amount of physical recovery after an impact of this sort. It may be in their best interest to acquire legal assistance in filing and pursuing a claim for personal injury that will ensure that all three of them are compensated properly. No matter how clear the facts of liability are, an injured party can expect a fight from the responsible party's insurance company to decrease the value of his or her claim. Contacting a St. Louis car accident attorney is usually free of charge and a reputable, experienced lawyer should not charge any retainer fee for an in person consultation.

The Best Car Accident Lawyer Can Only Win With Right Evidence

St. Louis Car Accident Attorney — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:56:00 GMT

Car accidents happen to all of us. The primary concern is that we don't get hurt in them. When we do, the person who caused the crash must be held accountable. Accountability is part of the civil justice system and our country's constitution. The civil justice system permits us to recover compensation for our medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, future surgical costs, loss of earning capacity, loss of companionship, emotional distress, and other forms of damages that may arise out of a St. Louis car accident claim.

So how can you recover compensation for a car accident lawsuit or claim? The answer is simple: evidence. The evidence necessary to file a car accident injury claim and successfully recover compensation varies from case to case. What does not vary are the two elements of any injury claim, liability and damages. Liability itself is broken down into several elements. In layman's terms, those elements are 1. Did the person who cause the accident owe you a duty to exercise care, 2. Did that person fail to meet his/her duty and 3. Did that person's failure to act with care cause you harm. A St. Louis car accident attorney will conduct an independent investigation into your claim, collecting the forsensic evidence necessary to prove liability. This is not simply limited to a police report. It can include recording witness statements, sending subpoenas to the DMV to access driving records, sending subpoenas to cellphone carriers to see if the other driver was using a phone at the time of the crash, and the list goes on and on.

The second element of any injury claim is damages. The evidence necessary to prove damages (aka: injuries) can include physician opinion reports, itemized medical bills, wage statements, tax returns, testimony from friends and family, diagnostic imaging films (from MRI, CT, XRAYS), and photograhs of physical injuries. Taking this a step further, proving damages doesn't end with objective evidence. Subjective accounts of how the ordeal has effected your ability to live a normal, healthy life, is critical in order to obtain fair value for any injury claim, especially a car accident injury claim.

Even the best car accident lawyer in St. Louis cannot win your case without evidence. And it starts with liability and damages. To learn more about this process and how you can make it through the complex insurance claims process, contact a St. Louis car accident lawyer for free at (314) 448-0934.

The Elements of a St. Louis Car Accident Injury Settlement

Schultz Legal Group — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:28:00 GMT

Just because you are injured in a car accident in St. Louis, MO, does not mean that you will need to file a lawsuit in order to obtain compensation for your claim. The fact is, if you have a competent car accident lawyer, he/she should be able to negotiate a settlement prior to filing any documents with the court. There are exceptions to this rule, such as when the incident involves a Missouri wrongful death claim.

The elements of a settlement include an agreement with the insurance company, sometimes referred to as a "Release." The insurance claims adjuster will send your attorney a Release which lists information about the accident and the compensation that is being offered to settle the case. The injury victim is required to sign the Release in order to receive a settlement check. The signature on the Release is a promise of sorts, stating that the victim will not sue the negligent driver or his/her insurance company in exchange for payment of the settlement.

For example, language of a typical settlement release will state: "in exchange for payment of $50,000, the injury party (insert your name) is barred from suing the defendant (insert negligent driver) and his/her insurance carrier (insert insurance company info) for the acts and or omissions of the defendant arising out of the car accident (insert date)." These terms are common and a necessary "quid pro quo" for payment of an injury settlement.

A St. Louis car accident lawyer will be able to provide you with the legal representation necessary to obtain a win in your case and compensation for all of the harms caused.