AUTO ACCIDENTS

St. Louis Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Auto accidents can result in damage to property and serious personal injury. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, approximately one person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours in 2008, and one person was injured every nine-and-a-half hours. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident, contact the St. Louis attorneys at Bruntrager & Billings.

Some of the major causes of motor vehicle accidents are:

  • Drunken driving
  • Drugged driving
  • Speeding
  • Driving too fast for weather conditions
  • Driving too fast for road conditions
  • Running red lights
  • Driver fatigue
  • Texting while driving
  • Talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Inattention

When a negligent or careless driver causes an auto accident, the victim is entitled to compensation for injuries suffered in the crash. A victim may also seek damages to compensate for lost wages, pain and suffering, medical expenses and property damage.

Although Missouri requires drivers to carry insurance, the amount may not be enough to cover the expenses associated with a serious accident or the injuries it causes. Even if the driver who caused the accident has a substantial insurance policy, it is in the insurance carrier's interest to fight your claim. The carrier will have claims adjusters and attorneys looking for ways to defeat your claim or reduce the amount you are entitled to as a result of their client's negligence or carelessness.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an auto accident, contact the St. Louis motor vehicle accident attorneys at Bruntrager & Billings. Since 1954, our attorneys have been protecting the rights of people who have been injured in auto accidents resulting from others' negligence. Schedule your free consultation by contacting us online or calling 314-646-0066.

 

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