Single Vehicle Car Accident
Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer
In a single vehicle crash, it is crucial that you get the assistance of a St. Louis car accident attorney that is familiar with product liability cases. Many of these accidents are caused by certain system failures in the vehicle, and when this is proven, the responsible corporation must be forced to pay fair compensation for the damages suffered by the driver and passengers. There are several types of automobile system failures that could result in a single vehicle crash. Some of the types of faulty or defective parts or systems that could result in such an accident include:
- Faulty or defective brake systems
- Unstable vehicle resulting in a rollover crash
- Defective Tires – blow outs
- Faulty seat-belt system
- Faulty seat back
- Automobile fires
- Roof crush
- Defective parts
- Driver error
Another cause of a single vehicle crash can be a purely negligent driver. Unfortunately, the passengers inside a negligent driver's vehicle are left to pay the price for carelessness. Single vehicle crashes of this type often result from cellphone use, traveling too fast for road conditions, inattention, intoxication, and other factors. Passengers that sustain injury ARE ENTITLED to compensation from the driver's insurance company, and in some situations from the driver's homeowners/renters insurance policies. This can be a trying time for injured passengers, especially when the driver is a friend of the injury victim. Believe it or not, this happens rather frequently. Contacting a
Missouri auto accident attorney is the first step in protecting your legal interests.
Single Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Missouri
Schultz & Myers Law Firm is well-qualified to investigate and assist in fighting for compensation for a victim of a single vehicle accident that has been caused by faulty and/or defective parts or a negligent driver. For example, if you have been thrown from a vehicle and injured in a single car accident in Missouri and it is determined that your seat-belt failed, compensation can be sought from the manufacturer of the vehicle and seat belt components. This situation is not uncommon, and serious injuries including death have resulted from seat-belt failure. Many fatalities and serious or life-threatening injuries have come from the individual being thrown from the vehicle in single vehicle accidents caused by icy or wet roads.
When you are dealing with recovery from injuries in such an accident, you need the legal support of a skilled personal injury attorney to help you investigate whether you may have the evidence necessary to make a product liability claim. Our Missouri personal injury lawyers are experienced in handling single vehicle accidents, and is well-qualified to assist you in determining what can be done in your case. It is crucial that you contact a personal injury attorney as quickly as possible after the accident, as it may be necessary to investigate the vehicle systems before the vehicle is disposed of by an insurance company. A car system expert will be consulted with to find out what (if anything) was defective, and preserve this evidence for use in either mediating a settlement for you, or proceeding to trial if necessary. The auto accident lawyers at Schultz & Myers are high-quality trial lawyers and will “go the distance” if necessary to prevail in your case. |