Ballwin Car Accident Lawyer

A car accident happens in less than a moment, but when the dust settles, you may be left facing serious injury, chronic pain, or permanent disability. Even relatively minor injuries can be costly, but when the car accident injury interferes with all aspects of daily life, either temporarily or permanently, the result can be devastating. Unfortunately, Missouri crash data shows that 991 people died in Missouri car accidents in a single recent year, with many more survivors left with serious injuries.

Call Miller & Hine Attorneys at Law to speak to a Ballwin car accident attorney who can help you recover your losses after a car accident.

Why Choosing Miller & Hine Might Be Right for You

Miller & Hine Attorneys at Law is a law firm dedicated to advocating for injury victims, with over 50 years of combined experience. When you choose Miller & Hine to handle your case, you’ll have the following advantages:

• Our policy of open communication means you are always informed and included in the progress of your case
• A deep investigation, and access to accident reconstructionists and medical experts for supporting evidence in your claim
• The collaborative efforts of an entire legal staff, as well as a personalized strategy by an attorney dedicated to achieving the most favorable outcome possible in your case

Miller & Hine offer a free investigation and contingency-based payment, so you only pay your attorney’s fees after we obtain compensation in your case.

What are the Most Common Causes of Ballwin Car Accidents?

Driver error accounts for most car accidents, leaving the negligent driver legally responsible for the harm to others in the crash under Missouri 537.765. The most common causes of car accidents include the following:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Tailgating
• Impaired driving
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Unsafe lane changes
• Improper merging
• Unsafe passing
• Aggressive driving
• Drowsy driving

Tire blowouts, mechanical failures, and poor road maintenance sometimes cause or contribute to car accidents. Under the state’s pure comparative negligence laws, an assertive car accident lawyer pursues compensation from all parties who caused or contributed to the injury to maximize the compensation available to an injury victim.

Why Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

Missouri’s fault-based injury laws allow injured motorists to file compensation claims for their damages, but they must file against the at-fault party’s insurance with significant evidence of the at-fault party’s liability. Insurance companies sometimes protect their profits by assigning fault to car accident victims with expensive claims. This allows them to reduce the amount of a settlement by the percentage of fault assigned to the victim. An attorney from Miller & Hine will do the following:

• Conduct an independent investigation to compile evidence of liability
• Carefully calculate your damages by assessing your expenses and income loss, and consulting with medical experts
• Send their findings to the insurance company and then assertively negotiate with the insurance adjuster to seek the largest possible settlement

Most car accident claims end with a settlement, but a trial-ready attorney from Miller & Hine will present a well-executed strategy in court, seeking a court award for your damages.

What Damages Can I Recover In a Ballwin Car Accident Claim?

Accident damages add up quickly when medical expenses accumulate while an injury victim can’t return to work. A successful claim recovers compensation such as the following:

• Reimbursement for medical expenses
• Future medical costs
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Lost earnings
• Future income loss/diminished earning capacity
• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Catastrophic injury damages are available when permanent injuries such as disfigurement, loss of limb, vision damage, hearing loss, organ loss, and diminished quality of life

Wrongful death damages may also be available to the close surviving family member of a car accident victim who died from their injury.

Call or Contact the Ballwin Car Accident Lawyers at Miller & Hine

Most car accident claims are filed against the at-fault party’s insurance. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not on your side, even if their representatives sound compassionate when they call you. Instead of dealing with the insurer alone, reach out to Miller & Hine for representation and then direct all communication with the insurance company to your lawyer.