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Car accidents can ruin your life, and insurers make it a fight to get what you are owed. It’s not your fault and you should not be the one responsible for damages to your body (medical treatment) or vehicle. Why should you have to pay for the carelessness of another? This is when you call one of our St. Louis car accident lawyers and we will win for you anywhere in Missouri or Southern Illinois.
At Cantor Injury Law, Mark Cantor and his dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals will personally handle your case, allowing you to focus on recovering while we fight for your rights. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t pay us anything until your case is won and don’t need any money to hire us. We believe you should never have to pay out of pocket for legal services. A jury, not an insurance company, will determine what’s fair!
What to do After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are traumatic. They happen quickly with little to no warning. If you are reading this after a wreck, we hope that you’re ok and are able to recover quickly.
In the event of a car accident, it’s important to take all necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from further harm. The stress of the situation can cause you to make quick decisions that may not be in your best interest.
1) Document details about the other vehicle
2) Call 911
3) Collect witness information
4) Take photos at the scene
5) See a doctor
6) Contact your insurance company
Understanding Liability in Missouri Car Accidents
To win your St. Louis car accident case, it must have been caused by another person’s error (or in legal terms – negligence). In the state of Missouri, you are required to drive with the highest degree of care, meaning that you must drive carefully and not endanger another person’s property or life.
If someone fails to drive to this degree and it results in an accident, our St. Louis car accident lawyers will argue and prove that the individual harmed you and is responsible for all of your damages, not just some of them.
Here Are Some Accident Categories
We Routinely Win For Our Clients:
Distracted Driving
Drunk Driving
Fatal Car Crash
Head-On Collision
Hit And Run
Intersection Accidents
Negligence
Rear-End
Speeding
Texting and Driving
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Uninsured & Underinsured
See also: truck accidents and other injuries.
Not seeing your case type here? Our personal injury lawyers handle all types of car accident cases, contact us today to learn more about how we can represent you.
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Missouri is an “At-Fault” State for Car & Traffic Accidents
Missouri has a traditional fault-based tort system for traffic & car accidents. This means that the driver who causes a crash is financially responsible for any damages caused to others. The alternative “no-fault” system, requires injured parties to turn to their own insurance providers for coverage of medical bills after a crash. This does not guarantee that you’ll be fully covered for damages and can result in hefty out-of-pocket expenses.
In Missouri, drivers pursue compensation directly from the at-fault party’s insurance company or by filing a civil lawsuit against the driver themselves. Our law firm was founded in Missouri which means we have many years of experience and inside knowledge into how to win in local courts. When you choose our legal team to represent you, our goal is to maximize the overall value of your injury case. This means that we will try and win you more money and use our best effort to secure a settlement that is worth more than the “regional average.”
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St. Louis Car Accident FAQS
The first step is to hire a car accident lawyer. We’ll gather evidence such as police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and expert evaluations if necessary. Our job is to clearly demonstrate that the other driver’s negligence caused the accident and your injuries.
Missouri uses a comparative fault system, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault. For example, if you were 10% at fault, you’d recover 90% of the awarded damages. We’ll work to minimize your percentage of fault and maximize your compensation.
In Missouri, you generally have five years from the date of the accident to file a claim, and in Illinois, it’s two years. However, the sooner you contact us, the better we can preserve evidence and build your case.
It really depends on the specifics of your case. Some cases settle in a few months, while others take longer, especially if we have to go to trial. Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way and work to resolve your case as quickly as possible without compromising the value. We work for you so the timeline is yours too.
You can recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and any other special damages or expenses related to the accident. Our goal is to make sure you’re fully compensated for all the ways the accident has impacted your life.
If the other driver is uninsured, we can file a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage. Missouri and Illinois require this type of coverage, so you should have protection in place. We’ll handle the process and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
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If you are involved in a car accident in St. Louis, Cantor is here for you.
We are a modern St. Louis car accident law firm that can help you get the compensation you deserve. We will handle the complicated legal matters and the stress of litigation while you focus on the most important thing — your health and well-being.
Our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers will fight with insurance companies, oversee your medical care and records, and ultimately resolve your claim by settlement or jury verdict against the at-fault driver or liable insurance company. It is our duty and privilege to protect the injured while fighting for the right to a large financial recovery. You Can Count On Cantor.