St. Louis Car Accident Attorneys
Automobile Accidents in Missouri - Call our local attorney hotline at (314) 448-0934 for immediate help!
Auto accidents are a leading cause of death and injury throughout Missouri and the rest of the United States. It is estimated that approximately 6 million accidents and collisions occur each year nationwide, and approximately 40,000 fatalities occur as a result. Additionally, it is estimated that 1 out of 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash of some kind. This is according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you have been involved in an auto accident, it could be that the other driver did not observe the Missouri Rules of the Road.
Many victims who are injured in a car accident will never recover the full amount of compensation they may be entitled to, because they don't understand just how much their claim may be worth. Many accident victims may accept the first offer the insurance company makes and then be left with an inadequate settlement. If every accident victim consulted an attorney as soon as possible, they would be able to avoid an unfair offer by the other driver's insurance company and would have the chance to recover the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries and losses: medical expenses, lost wages and emotional pain and suffering.
All automobile crashes are not the same. In fact, many times our injury lawyers will become aware of facts which are not necessary included or mentioned in the police report. For example, many times we locate additional insurance policies that are 'on the risk' for persons involved in the crash. Sometimes we can also determine and prove that the other driver was actually working 'in the course and scope' of his or her employment at the time of the incident, which will usually bring the employer's commercial liability insurance carrier into the picture. This type of information is the product of a skilled attorney's competent factual investigation and intimate knowledge of all legal components of each individual incident.
By contacting a St. Louis car accident lawyer at Schultz Legal Group for legal representation, you are helping to ensure fair and just compensation for the losses incurred and injuries suffered due to the wrongful acts and omissions of another driver. We will investigate the scene itself, research the circumstances of the accident and your vehicle along with any other evidence that came into play at the time of your accident. We will stand up for you against any insurance company, wrongdoer, trucking company, or anyone else who has caused you harm. When you work with a Missouri auto accident attorney at our firm, it is our responsibility to make sure your rights are upheld and defended vigorously.
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What should you do if involved in an accident?
- Seek immediate medical attention if necessary
- Report the crash to the police
- Take pictures of both cars at the scene, if possible
- Obtain any witness information
- DO NOT give a statement to the other driver's insurance company
- Contact your own insurance company
- Contact Schultz Legal Group for a free case consultation with an attorney
Helpful Links to Automobile Safety Information:
-Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles
-Kids & Cars
-AutoMedia Tips for Safe Driving
-Federal Highway Administration Safety
-Transportation Safety Institute
-National Traffic Safety Administration
-Missouri Department of Transportation Safety
-Missouri Arrive Alive Program
-Missouri State Highway Patrol Safety Tips
Contact a St. Louis car accident attorney at Schultz Legal Group today!