Drowsy driving

Many people drive when they are too tired to drive safely. Unfortunately, drowsy driving affects a person's driving ability in similar ways to drunk driving.

Not obeying traffic laws

Many tragic accidents happen when drivers do not follow basic traffic rules. Running red lights, ignoring stop signs, failing to yield the right of way, and other violations can lead to severe collisions.

Not driving for weather conditions

When drivers fail to reduce their speed in bad weather, like rain, snow, ice, and heavy fog, they can lose control of their vehicle and cause a wreck.

Compensation You Can Recover If You Were Injured in a Missouri Auto Accident

After a car crash, you may be entitled to various types of compensation under Missouri and Illinois law. Here are the types of damages our car accident lawyers can help you recover in your settlement:

Medical expenses

Medical expenses to reimburse you for all necessary medical treatments to treat your injuries

Lost income

This can cover wages, sick and vacation time, and other income you lost while you were off work recovering from your injuries

Pain and suffering

These damages can compensate you for the physical pain and emotional distress you suffered due to your injuries

Property damage

Compensation to cover the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and other property damaged in the collision

Why You Should Retain Our Car Accident Lawyers As Soon As Possible After Your St. Louis Collision

You should contact our experienced attorneys as soon as you obtain the immediate medical care you need for your injuries. Hiring our legal team right after your auto crash can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Here's why taking this step is so important:

Collect evidence before it's lost

Some evidence you need to prove your claim, like skid marks, road conditions, surveillance video footage of the crash, and eyewitness statements, can be lost if you do not obtain it soon after your accident. Our legal team will act quickly to preserve this information.

Help you avoid mistakes

If you contact us immediately, we can help you avoid common mistakes, such as not getting prompt medical care or posting about the accident on social media, that could weaken your claim and give the insurance company ammunition to dispute it. 

Take over communications with the insurance company

You could inadvertently say something to the insurance adjuster that they can use against you or agree to something, like giving a recorded statement, if you talk to them on your own. Our lawyers will handle all interactions with the insurance adjuster so they don't take advantage of you.

Negotiate your settlement

The insurance company could try to convince you to accept a low initial offer if you are unrepresented. We will negotiate with the insurance company to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve in your settlement.

Litigation

We aren’t afraid to take your case to court if the insurance company refuses to offer you a fair settlement. Attorney Jill Bollwerk has successfully taken many cases to jury trial and will fight for a favorable verdict at yours if we are unable to reach a settlement during the litigation process.

Jill S. Bollwerk
Helping St. Louis area residents with personal injury, workers' compensation & insurance appeals/disputes.