Automobile Accidents/Collisions

Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured and killed on Missouri and Illinois roads each year due to the negligence of other drivers.    Whether someone was distracted by a telephone call, was reading or sending a text message, no excuse is great enough to ignore the resulting damage.  Moreover, it is very important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible after an accident, so we can begin preserving evidence relevant to your cases such as photographing the vehicles involved and the scene of the collision.

Each and every auto accident is different, each resulting in differing levels of damages, injuries, and losses. We understand the emotional, physical and financial consequences that individuals injured in automobile collisions go through and promptly prosecute each claim to obtain the maximum possible recovery for each injured client.  In Missouri and Illinois, if the other driver is negligent you should be entitled to receive compensation for property damage, for your medical bills and expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages and/or lost income. If the negligent driver was also reckless, such as driving under the influence, you may also be entitled to punitive damages, in addition to your actual damages.  In addition, depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to seek damages from not only the negligent driver and his or her insurance company, but also your own automobile insurance company as well.  Our attorneys handle these cases, underinsured and uninsured motorist cases, on a regular basis and are intimately familiar with the statutory and common law rules regarding these matters.