Can You Collect Compensation If You Failed to Seek Medical Attention?

St. Louis man with neck pain after car accident

The problem with not seeking medical attention, is that many car accident injuries don’t surface until later. When you are in a car accident in Missouri, whoever is at-fault and negligent is responsible for paying for the other driver, or drivers, non-economic and economic damages. Sometimes that means that the at-fault driver is responsible for …

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Car Accident Lawsuit Mediation Process

Lawsuit Mediation Process

A mediator in a car accident lawsuit tries to help the parties involved find a settlement they both feel is mutually beneficial. Mediation in a car accident injury law suit is a phase where the parties involved appear before an impartial third party, or mediator, to find a compromise so that the case doesn’t have …

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Updated: June 28, 2018

Why Taking Pictures After a Car Accident Is so Important

taking pictures of st. louis car accident

Documenting the car accident scene can help make sure you aren’t held responsible for an accident that wasn’t your fault. When you are in a car accident in Missouri, the party responsible for paying for any damages and injuries is the driver, or drivers, who are deemed negligent. Missouri is a comparative negligence state, which …

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Updated: June 2, 2025

Personal Injury Law Changes Impact St. Louis Car Accidents

personal injury law changes impact car accidents in St. Louis

This change in the law could give a jury the wrong impression regarding the severity of your injuries. In 2012, the CDC reported that there were over 2.5 million Americans seen in the emergency room due to car collisions. Each hospital visit costs the patient an average of $3,300. If they are admitted, that cost …

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Updated: February 5, 2024