Our personal injury attorneys help individuals get compensation for car, truck, and delivery vehicle injuries and property damage
Our car accident attorneys help people in the State of Missouri maximize their compensation for injuries and property damage
Ortwerth Law’s St. Louis-based car accident lawyers have helped people around the state of Missouri receive millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injuries and property damage after an automobile accident. We have the knowledge and resources to investigate your accident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance agencies, and fight for you in and out of court.
Some of our recent car accident settlements in Missouri
- $5 million settlement in Weldon Springs car accident/wrongful death case
- $2.2 million settlement in drunk driving case
- $2.1 million settlement in lawsuit against the City of St. Louis and others
- $1 million settlement in rear-end accident involving commercial vehicle accident
- $1.5 million settlement from commercial truck driver and employer
- $600,000 settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri automobile accident
Our team of car accident experts can handle cases in any city or county in Missouri
While we are based in St. Louis, we have decades of experience handling automobile accidents around the State of Missouri. We will travel to you, speak on the phone, meet on a video chat, or offer any other form of communication that works best for you.
Missouri’s central location in the United States makes it a popular route for drivers of trucks of all sizes. Because of this, there can be long stretches of highway that cause motorists to lose focus or drive at high speeds. If a driver’s negligence leads to an accident, they need to be held accountable and you need to make sure your the rest of your life is not impacted as a result.
This is where our injury lawyers can help.
We have helped our clients involved in automobile accidents around the State of Missouri receive millions in compensation for injuries and property damage. Whether it is a car accident, semi-truck accident, or an accident with a delivery vehicle (or other commercial vehicle), our personal injury attorneys will fight to maximize your compensation.
Compensation you can receive after a car crash in Missouri
After a car accident in Missouri, victims may be entitled to various types of compensation, depending on the specifics of the case. Understanding these compensation types is crucial for car accident victims seeking to recover their losses and ensure they receive fair treatment. Here are some common types of compensation available:
- Medical Expenses: This is one of the most significant areas of compensation. Victims can recover costs for emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor consultations, physical therapy, medication, and any other medical treatments related to the injuries sustained in the car accident. It’s essential to keep detailed records of all medical bills and treatments to support your personal injury claim.
- Lost Wages: If the injuries from the accident prevent you from working, you may be eligible to claim compensation for lost wages. This includes not only the time you missed immediately following the accident but also any future lost earnings if your ability to work is impaired long-term. Documentation from your employer and medical professionals will be necessary to substantiate these claims.
- Pain and Suffering: Missouri law allows for compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. This type of compensation accounts for the physical pain and emotional distress experienced due to the accident. Calculating pain and suffering can be complex, often requiring the expertise of experienced car accident attorneys to ensure a fair settlement.
- Property Damage: Compensation for property damage covers the repair or replacement of your vehicle and any other personal property damaged in the accident. It’s important to obtain repair estimates and provide evidence of the vehicle’s condition prior to the accident to support your claim.
- Loss of Consortium: In cases where the accident significantly affects the victim’s relationship with their spouse, such as loss of companionship or affection, compensation may be awarded for loss of consortium. This is typically claimed by the spouse of the injured party.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases, where the at-fault party’s actions were particularly reckless or egregious, the court may award punitive damages. These are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.
- Wrongful Death: If a car accident results in a fatality, the surviving family members may pursue a car accident wrongful death claim. This can include compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
The car collision lawyers at Ortwerth Law will work diligently to gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if necessary, take the case to court to ensure justice is served.
We make sure your case isn’t buried in court and don’t let insurance agents cheat you out of the compensation you deserve
Car accidents can cause tremendous damage to both the people involved and the vehicles involved in the accident. It is crucial you are taken care of after a car accident both financially and medically. Our lawyers have gone up against some of the biggest law firms and insurance agencies, and we know how they operate. We won’t let them minimize your compensation or downplay the results of the event.
Attorneys representing car accident victims in Missouri
We are licensed to represent clients in any city or county in the State of Missouri. Our team of experts has the resources to provide the best possible representation no matter where you live or the accident took place.
Common car accident cities in Missouri include:
- St. Charles, Missouri
- Wentzville, Missouri
- Warrenton, Missouri
- Eureka, Fenton, and Arnold, Missouri
- Hillsboro, Festus, and Desoto, Missouri
Common car accident counties in Missouri include:
- Jefferson County, Missouri
- Jackson County, Missouri
- St. Charles County, Missouri
- Franklin County, Missouri
- Warren County, Missouri
- Lincoln County, Missouri
- Washington County, Missouri
- Callaway County, Missouri
Car accident cases we handle
While we have experience handling a just about every type of automobile accident imaginable, there are some cases we handle frequently due to the frequency in which they take place or because of our expertise and reputation of success handling certain types of car accident cases.
Some of the circumstances surrounding these car accidents include:
- Drunk driving accidents
- Accidents involving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers
- Deliver/commercial vehicle accidents
- Accidents caused by speeding
- Accidents caused by inclimate weather
- Accidents resulting in serious injuries
- Wrongful death car accidents
- Car accidents involving out of state drivers
Steps to getting started
We cannot stress enough the importance of speaking with a car accident attorney as possible. The longer you wait, the greater the chance of you forgetting details about the accident, a witness forgetting details, a medical bill being forgotten or countless other matters that can significantly hinder your case.
To get started, please fill out a form on this page, a form on a contact page, or call us at (314) 584-4500 with details about your case or the time you’d like to meet or speak with discuss your case. One of our car accident attorneys will get back to you as soon as possible.
