Saint Louis Accident Litigation

At the Hullverson Law Firm, our Saint Louis accident lawyers can help you with auto accident litigation. Being in an auto accident can cause a major disruption in your life. You may face numerous medical treatments and prolonged absence from work. If you were injured in a car accident caused by the carelessness of another party, then you should not have to worry about whether the insurance company’s compensation will be enough to cover your costs.

The litigation process in Missouri

There are several steps for receiving compensation for auto accident injuries.

First, you must establish a liable party; the liable party is usually the driver of the vehicle which crashed into you, but it can also include the entity responsible for road maintenance or the manufacturer of the vehicle or its components

You must demonstrate that the liable party was negligent. Negligent behavior when driving can take many forms:

Disregarding traffic signs and rules
Speeding
Not paying attention
Being distracted by a cell phone

Finally, you must be able to show that your injuries were the direct result of the liable party’s negligence. If you cannot prove that you suffered injuries or that those injuries were caused by the accident, then you will not be able to recover damages.

Contact our Saint Louis accident lawyers for help with your injury claim.

Receiving litigation assistance from lawyers

The Hullverson Law Firm has extensive experience handling accident litigation in Saint Louis. Our lawyers are able to help you with various aspects of your accident claim

Proving negligence

While auto accident claims differ depending on the cause of the accident, proving negligence and presenting costs are crucial to the outcome of your settlement. Our attorneys gather evidence and reports and advise our clients on what steps to take in order to maximize their compensation.

Estimating Compensation

There is no precise method for determining what your compensation should be; nevertheless, our attorneys have the experience to judge what you could possibly receive, based on the full impact of your injuries. This informed estimate plays a key role in how to approach negotiations with insurance companies.

Negotiating with insurance companies

After building a strong case and estimating the range of compensation that could be considered satisfactory for you, our lawyers enter negotiations with insurance companies prepared and determined to defend your interests. If the offer is below what we think that your claim could be worth, then we will consider taking the case to trial.