Why Would I Need to Hire an Injury Attorney?
When faced with an injury of any sort, an individual's initial concern is naturally to resolve or "wrap up" a personal injury claim as quickly and effortlessly as possible. An unexpected injury causes enough disruption in one's life that the last thing you or a personal injury lawyer would want to do in that situation is to drag it out even longer. However, after years of practicing Missouri law, our injury attorneys will NEVER advise ANYONE to sign or resolve anything with any involved party after an injury. Many times potential clients have contacted our law firm immediately after an injury, therefore involving legal representationfrom the very beginning of a claim. Other times, potential clients contact our attorneys further on in the process and often times, much
much further on in a claim, where he or she begins to question if the insurance company or defending party is treating them fairly. The answer to this question is repeatedly "No". Why is this? Read the information below to see how we have personally learned how injured individuals are taken advantage of without the involvement of a lawyer and how an attorney's involvement will help your claim.
*Low and unfair settlement offers: Insurance companies and their agents are well aware of the fact that most people involved in an injury claim has never been through the process before and is faced with confusion and lack of knowledge with a claim. They are also aware of the fact that most people believe it is in their best interest to resolve a claim quickly and move on. Insurance adjusters are skillfully trained in preparing an amount of money to offer you as a settlement, and presenting it to you as an incentive to close the claim and move on. In other words, "Take your money and run." They may state that they are unable to negotiate or that you have a time limit to work with in regards to settlement. This is not true. You have just as much authority to negotiate a settlement as they do, and the statute of limitations in the state of Missouri (the time you have to make or resolve a claim for personal injury) is 5 years. Our
St. Louis based accident lawyers are able to fully research all monies available to you and your claim, and work to obtain everything we can on your behalf. You should never "settle" for a "settlement". You should feel happy after settlement, that you were properly compensated – and then some.
*Constant phone calls, letters, emails and correspondence: From the day of your injury, you can expect to be bombarded with representatives from insurance companies, investigators, attorneys, and any other involved individuals trying to speak with you. Often times, these phone calls are recorded and what you say can be used against you in your claim. One of the first steps we take as your attorney is to contact anyone involved in your claim and place them on legal notice to refrain from contacting you directly. All correspondence goes through our office throughout the duration of your case.
*Obtaining medical treatment: most of my clients are seen at a hospital or emergency room after an injury, whether they go there independently or are transported by ambulance. Many times, the emergency room will do x-rays, prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, and recommend you to follow up with a primary care doctor if you do not experience relief. More often than not, aches and pains do NOT improve, and individuals are unsure of what to do next. We work with a network of physicians across the state of Missouri who are very highly ranked and respected in their specialty of treatment. After evaluating your injury and pain you are experiencing, we are able to schedule you to see the best qualified physician available to treat you. In addition, our relationships with these doctors ensure that you do not pay anything throughout the course of your treatment. All medical bills are paid at the end of your claim.
*Feelings of frustration and hopelessness: Day after day we work with Missouri residents from varying in age, background and lifestyles whose lives have been turned inside out as a result of an injury. The physical complications combined with economic struggle after being hurt in an accident is devastating and will more than likely cause emotional distress as well. Our
missouri accident injury attorneys and staff members are available to discuss your struggles with you and address how to overcome them. Rest assured that we are in this business to help YOU and do not stop working for a client until they are satisfied.
If you have been a victim of these or any number of other circumstances resulting from an injury, our St. Louis personal injury lawyers are best suited to help you. There is no charge to consult with us on your potential claim and we are available 24/7. Contact us today by phone, email or live chat. We look forward to working together for your recovery!