St. Louis Car Accident Attorney
Injured in a Head-On Crash in St. Louis, Missouri?
A head-on car crash often results in very serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a head-on collision in which the other driver is at-fault, it is crucial that you contact a
St. Louis car accident attorney quickly. A head-on crash can be caused by drunk drivers, drivers crossing over the center line of traffic, reckless or negligent drivers, and drivers swerving to avoid another vehicle. The injuries that can result from such an accident can require years of medical care for the victims. As the intensity of the collision is increased by the fact that both vehicles are moving, damage to the body can be catastrophic. This type of accident is the most common cause of fatalities on the road in Missouri. Often the impact is absorbed by the lower part of the body. Some of the common injuries often sustained in head-on collisions include:
- Fractured or damaged feet
- Fractured or damaged ankles
- Fractured or damaged legs
- Internal bleeding
- Fractured or dislocated hip
- Soft tissue damage
- Internal organ damage
- Head injuries
- Spine injuries
- Neck injuries
- Fractured or damaged arms
- Fractured or damaged hands
- Paralysis
Statistics prove that accidents caused by cellphone use are on the rise. Our injury attorneys always subpoena the cell phone records of the defendant. More often than not, it is discovered that the culpable driver was either texting, emailing, or talking on his/her cellphone at the time of the crash. Using a cellphone while driving is extremely dangerous, especially if the driver is texting and/or typing an email. This lack of attention to the roadway leads to poor lane-discipline and head-on collisions which result in serious injuries and fatalities. This type of defendant will be found negligent per se, and in some situations, presented with criminal charges.
Missouri Auto Accident Injury Lawyer - Head-on Crash
When dealing with serious injuries, it is difficult to even consider steps must be made when making a claim for compensation. When a family member is injured, rarely does it seem possible to think about anything but the health and recovery of your loved one. It is crucial that you contact a St. Louis car accident attorney to handle the legal aspects of your case. Mounting medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses must be considered. Some injuries will result in months, years or even a lifetime of medical care. If the injured person was a breadwinner for the family, the financial future of the family is placed at risk. All of these types of compensation can be sought by a skilled
personal injury lawyer at Schultz & Myers.
It is unfortunate that insurance companies have made it a policy of offering low compensation amounts after head-on car accidents. When the individuals involved are in an emotionally and financially vulnerable state, they can tend to accept offers that are not commensurate with the damages sustained. Do not accept any settlement from the insurance company without contact one of the experienced and compassionate car accident injury lawyers at Schultz & Myers. Some of the types of compensation that could be sought for serious injuries include:
- Hospital costs
- Medical costs
- Ambulance bills
- Reconstructive surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Loss of wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Future loss of wages
- Pain and suffering
- Future pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Transportation costs
- Vehicle replacement
Don’t take chances with your future. Protect yourself and your family and contact a St. Louis car accident lawyer to handle the claims for compensation and the insurance matters in your injury case. Negotiation and litigation skills are a must when fighting for maximum compensation for injuries, and the attorneys at Schultz & Myers take the “team approach” with your case and will unearth any possible type of compensation or side insurer (such as the driver’s employer's insurance) that can be discovered and will pursue each vigorously.
Contact a St. Louis Car Accident Attorney
from Schultz & Myers if you or a loved one has been injured in a head-on crash. Our lawyers will aggressively seek maximum compensation for the injuries sustained.