Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our personal injury law firm and services.

What should I do if I am in an accident?

If you are involved in a car accident, you should:

Stop: Remain at the scene of the accident. Leaving the scene is a crime.
Call the police and report the accident: Call 911 so that emergency responders may assist the injured and the police may investigate the accident and make a police report.
Check for injuries: Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Report all injuries to the police and paramedics.
Document the scene: If it’s safe to do so, take videos or pictures of the vehicles, any damage or injuries, the road conditions, and generally the scene of the accident. And if possible, take a picture of the driver’s license and insurance card for the other parties involved in the accident.
Exchange information: Get the names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, insurance company names, and policy numbers of everyone involved.
Seek medical attention: If you feel pain or discomfort, report it to the police and request the paramedics. Request to be taken to the Emergency Room for examination and treatment. Even if you don’t feel immediate pain, get medical attention right away. It is always best to get checked out after a motor vehicle accident.
Contact a lawyer: If you or someone else is injured, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. We at Missouri Injury Law Firm stand ready to take your call and help you through your accident case from start to finish. Don’t wait, call us promptly after the accident so that we may take immediate action to protect your interests. We can also assist with getting a rental car, recovering your personal belongings, coordinating repairs or getting top dollar if your vehicle is deemed a total loss. Your job is to get treatment and get better, our job is to handle everything else and seek maximum compensation.
Contact your insurance company: Report the accident to your insurance company. We at Missouri Injury Law Firm can assist you with this task so that your insurance company has all the necessary information. If any other insurance company attempts to call you and requests a recorded statement, refuse it. They may be attempting to elicit statements from you that can later be used against you. Let Missouri Injury Law Firm assist you in dealing with the insurance companies.

What should I do if I am injured at work?

If you are injured at work, you should:

Report the injury: Immediately report the injury to your employer or supervisor in writing. Failure to report your injury to your employer within thirty (30) days may jeopardize your ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Make a report: Provide a written report to your employer detailing the incident and your injury. Include the date, time, location, nature of the injury, and your contact information. Your employer likely has a standardized form so follow your employer’s procedures for reporting workplace injuries.
Get medical attention: Seek medical attention right away as directed by your employer. If it is an emergency and requires immediate medical care, report directly to the emergency room. Generally, your employer should arrange for necessary medical care. Under Missouri Law, the employer has the right to select the doctor(s) you treat with. Follow the doctor’s instructions and attend all of your appointments.
Contact a lawyer: If you have been injured on the job, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. We at Missouri Injury Law Firm stand ready to take your call and help you through your workers’ compensation case from start to finish. Don’t wait, call us promptly after the work injury so that we may take immediate action to protect your interests and get you the medical treatment, benefits, and settlement that you deserve.

Why choose Missouri Injury Law Firm?

Our firm is committed to providing every client with the care and respect they deserve. We dedicate our time and our resources to building the best case for each client’s personal injury or traffic law case. We want to help every client get the compensation they deserve and are willing to commit the time and talent.

Do I need a personal injury lawyer?

If you believe you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, it is best to consult with a personal injury lawyer. Most insurance companies will try and get you to settle for the least amount of money possible, but a personal injury lawyer will help to obtain the maximum compensation for your financial struggles from a personal injury.

What kind of cases do you handle?

Missouri Injury Law Firm specializes in personal injury law from devastating car accidents to serious injury and death cases. We handle all injury cases, including trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, slip & fall injuries, head & brain injuries, nursing home neglect, construction injuries and work-related injuries. We also handle traffic law cases for traffic accidents, speeding tickets, and DWI & DUIs.

What qualifies as a personal injury?

A personal injury can be physical or emotional harm caused to a person as a result of another person’s negligence, careless actions, or even intentional conduct. Situations where personal injury law can be applied are accidents, defective products, intentional harm, and similar acts.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Every state has what is called a statute of limitations, or in other words, a certain amount of time to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. In Missouri, the statute of limitations varies depending on the type of case. Failure to file a claim or lawsuit within the prescribed time period under the statute of limitations could forever bar you from recovery. That is why it is very important to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. At Missouri Injury Law Firm, we stand ready to discuss your case and provide you with the expertise and information you need.

What are your fees?

At Missouri Injury Law Firm, most of our injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. So we only get paid if we recover money compensation for you! With that being said, because Missouri Injury Law Firm offers a variation of legal services we cannot provide a definitive fee. Like every client we service, every case is unique. An estimate of service fees can be discussed upon speaking to our legal team at the consultation.

How can I schedule a consultation?

Schedule a consultation with our experienced personal injury lawyers by filling out our online form or by calling us at 636-333-1717.

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