Car accidents make up the majority of personal injury cases in the U.S. court system. These accidents happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is driver negligence. Driving a car, or being a passenger in one, is one of the most dangerous things you do regularly.

Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. When the carelessness of another causes an accident, the law in Missouri holds the driver responsible for the personal injury and property damages that result.

When the condition of the road or property caused or contributed to a car accident, then the property owner may be held accountable. The entity responsible may be the city, county or state where the accident occurred.

What You Can Do After a Car Accident

• The time in which you have to file a claim is limited. It is important to contact the St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers at the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann as soon as possible.
• It is also important to keep all the records associated with the accident. Get a copy of the police report, the witness statements, and any photographs that may have been taken.
• Seek medical attention immediately and be sure to comply with the recommended medical treatment so that the insurance company cannot use anything to imply that you did not suffer serious injuries.

Compensation You May Be Entitled Too

• Past and future medical expenses
• Wages lost as a result of not being able to work
• Pain and suffering
• Cost of long-term care

Car Accident Case Results

Car Accident settlement for neck and back pain from MVA. One car accident. The client was a passenger. Deer ran in front of car. The insurance carrier initially denied the claim but eventually accepted liability based on the allegation of negligence was that driver was operating vehicle too fast for conditions. Client had pain management care for a disc protrusion. Treatment included epidural steroid injections and MRI. No surgery. Insurance company eventually paid policy limits.

Car Accident Settlement. Case Resulted in policy limits for family member involved in car accident. Client suffered multiple fractures requiring extensive hospitalization and surgery. Client did not have health insurance and had medical high medical expenses. Using Missouri Lien Law Statutes, client’s medical bills were substantially reduced and satisfied in full by distributing, pro-rata, amongst the healthcare providers.

Car Accident Settlement: Driver swerved to miss a car and struck a pole.  Treatment at emergency room included a CT scan which revealed a small bulge in his neck. As the other driver left the accident scene, an uninsured motorist claim was filed against the driver’s insurance policy.

Car Accident Back Injury policy limits settlement for a St. Louis car accident resulting in L5-S1 disc herniation. Surgery was recommended but never performed. Client received epidural steroid injections and chiropractic care.

Car Accident Policy limits coverage for client injured in car accident. Client suffered a left femur fracture, left hand fracture, fractured ribs, and a broken jaw.

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