Car and automobile accidents are by far the most frequent and common source of personal injuries in our courts. More insurance claims are made for negligence claimed from an automobile accident than any other type of claim. More lawsuits are filed as a result of car accidents than any other type of personal injury case in Missouri's court system. These facts will probably not surprise you given that in the United States every 10 seconds someone is involved in a car accident.

While on the road, drivers are required under law to exercise "reasonable care under the circumstances." If a driver fails to use reasonable care, then there is negligence. As a result of that negligence, the injured person is entitled to the recovery of damages. In almost all cases, there is an insurance company that is responsible for all, if not a portion, of the injuries stemming from their insured driver's negligence.

IMPORTANT: If you have been involved in a car accident, you need legal counsel. I will provide a free/no-obligation consultation regarding the specifics of your injuries.

IMPORTANT: The insurance companies will immediately start to gather information regarding your auto crash and attempt to diminish your claim immediately. In some instances, the insurance companies will deny your claim altogether. In other instances, the insurance companies will deny coverage. Still in other instances, the insurance company will not tell you the full extent of their coverage and deny certain coverages.

It is imperative that you immediately contact an attorney with experience in personal injury so as to preserve your valuable legal rights and so you can receive the valuable advice you need.

IMPORTANT: You will need legal guidance regarding obtaining proper and necessary medical treatment. I can help you in making those decisions. Generally, I advise my clients to seek out advice from their family doctor and follow through with their recommendations. Following the advice of medical professionals is necessary to insure your health's recovery and any eventual financial recovery.

IMPORTANT: One of the most common mistakes I see in car accident cases is that injured people will not get the medical care they need. I have seen many clients try to tough it out and eventually have to deal with pain far too long or not recover completely at all. The result of this type of decision can have a devastating effect on your health and your financial recovery.

If you cannot afford medical treatment, I may be able to assist you in finding medical care providers that will treat your injuries based upon a lien the provider would have on your eventual financial recovery from the insurance company. Such an agreement would help guarantee you getting the full medical attention you deserve and avoid bills from piling up and going into collection status.

If you are in a car accident, please call an experienced attorney. Contact me online or call me today at (417) 847-7516 and I will give you a free consultation and explanation of your legal rights.

I look forward to hearing from you.