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You’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, and the situation is difficult enough. If the at-fault driver’s insurance provider, however, proceeds to deny your claim, the matter is that much more dire. While it is unfortunate that the insurance company is putting you through this additional anxiety on top of everything else, it is important to understand that the law – and not the insurance company itself – will ultimately decide how your car accident claim will be resolved (if the insurance company refuses to engage in fair negotiations). If you find yourself in the difficult position of having your car accident claim denied, an experienced St. Louis car accident attorney has the experience and skill to help. A NOTE ABOUT THE CAR INSURANCE COMPANY You recognize that the car insurance company is paid to cover your physical, financial, and emotional damages, but what you may not realize is that the insurance company that is handling your case is in the business of making money. T...

What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Actually Do? Posted by admin  in Personal Injury, Uncategorized If you have recently been hurt in a preventable accident, you may be wondering whether you need an attorney – especially if the other party or their insurance company has made a settlement offer. In most cases, it is highly advisable to retain an attorney, as it can even the playing field between you and an insurance company that handles injury claims every day. Below we discuss some of the things that personal injury lawyers do when representing injured victims. To discuss your case with a  personal injury attorney in St. Louis ,  call our office today. EVALUATE YOUR CLAIM The first step an attorney must take is to evaluate your claim. When doing this, a lawyer may consider: How you came to suffer your injury or illness Who contributed to your injury or illness Whether you did anything to contribute to your damages The types of damages you’ve suffered Other factors relevant to...

When you think of recovering compensation for your physical, financial, and emotional losses (or  legal damages ) in a car accident claim, your mind likely got to two-car accidents in which the other driver is at fault. This scenario, however, doesn’t cover all such claims. Sometimes, single car accidents are caused by the negligence of other entities, and this fact shouldn’t be overlooked. If a single car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured, look to the professional legal guidance of an experienced St. Louis car accident lawyer today.  ROAD DEFECTS Sometimes, defects in the road itself lead to very serious accidents, and in certain instances compensation can be sought from one or more of the following entities (as applicable): The city, state, county, or municipality that is responsible for maintaining the road in the reasonably safe condition necessary to allow for the safe passage of motorists like you The private business responsi...

  There are many possible causes of motorcycle accidents, including those that entitle victims to compensation under Missouri and Illinois law. Read on to learn more, and to find out whether you have a claim, call our office today to speak with a St. Louis personal injury attorney. Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Motor vehicles pose the greatest threat to motorcyclists. Per the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to die in an accident than a motor vehicle driver who strikes them.  Motorists, therefore, have a great responsibility to avoid striking motorcyclists. Motor vehicle drivers may breach their responsibility by:   Engaging in Distracting Behaviors Distractions are ever-present on the streets of St. Louis. Motorists have the greatest ability to distract themselves, though, and may do so by: Taking or observing photographs or videos Posting on social media  Eating or drinking Engaging in con...

Leaves and temperatures are both falling. Winter will soon be here again. And with it, slippery roads, dangerous conditions, and more car accidents. We presented an article a year ago about preparations you can take before venturing out. But what about pedestrians? You, like many others, may have begun walking or riding a bicycle almost daily. And as cases of COVID-19 continue to soar, limiting our normal social activities, people will continue to exercise outside. So here are some things you need to know as the temps drop and the days get shorter. RIGHTS OF PEDESTRIANS When a pedestrian takes to the sidewalks, trails, and roads, they have similar rights to drivers. When on a sidewalk, they have the right of way. When a pedestrian crosses a street in a crosswalk, they have the right of way. However, if a pedestrian crosses anywhere else on a road, they need to yield to cars. Finally, pay attention to local signage; there are some places where it is illegal to cross anywhere but in a cr...