Personal Injury Claims in Missouri

St. Louis Accident & Injury Lawyer

A personal injury is defined as any injury, physical or emotional, which an individual has suffered because of the action or inaction of another person. Personal injuries are closely related to negligence, recklessness and also intentional wrongdoing, although negligence is most often the grounds for personal injury claims. When a person is negligent, he or she is not exercising the proper level of caution or care for the circumstances. This may apply to a driver, a property owner, a doctor, a dog owner, or virtually any person. Following are examples of incidents which may lead to a personal injury:

• Auto accident
• Truck accident
• Motorcycle accident
• Slip and fall
• Dog bite
• Defective product
• Dangerous drug
• Workplace accident

Who is at Fault?

Determining fault in your personal injury claim will be your attorney's primary concern. The party which is "at fault" would be the one whose action or failure to act caused injury to another person. For example, a driver that was speeding and therefore caused an auto accident should be held liable for any injuries the other party sustained. However, if the other party illegally crossed into the path of the driver who was speeding, it is possible that both drivers could be determined to be at fault.

Depending upon who is at fault and to what degree, the party who was not responsible for the accident can seek financial compensation from the responsible party for various damages:

• Medical care
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning potential
• Future medical treatment
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma

Contact a St. Louis, Missouri Personal Injury Attorney

Involving an attorney as soon as possible in the wake of any form of accident may seriously impact your ability to recover financial compensation. A St. Louis personal injury attorney can handle all legal aspects of your claim, including all communication with insurance companies, law enforcement and the other party, as well as working with experts in medicine, accident reconstruction and economics to prove the true value of your claim and work to recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact The Mathews Law Firm today if you would like to learn more about your rights in regard to filing a personal injury claim in Missouri.