Missouri Car Crash Attorneys
In car crashes, passengers are often just as injured as drivers. Many sustain serious injuries — including broken bones, back injuries, spinal cord injuries or head injuries — that can have a significant, negative impact on their lives.
If you have been injured in an accident as a passenger in a car, you should know that you have legal options. Under Missouri law, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries after a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident.
Personal Injury Lawsuits Brought by Passengers
Many passengers believe that they can't take legal action because the car they were riding in was operated by the negligent driver. This is simply not true. It may be possible to collect from the driver's insurance company responsible for the damage. That's what people buy insurance for — to pay for the damages caused by negligence in a car wreck.
Passengers also worry that taking legal action against a driver places unnecessary stress on that person, which can be especially difficult when the negligent driver is a friend or family member. They should know that these drivers rarely experience personal liability. Insurance pays for the cost of the damages. And even if the damages ordered by the court are greater than the insurance coverage, injured passengers can choose not to collect the full amount.
What to Expect With WARD | HOLLINGSHEAD
At WARD | HOLLINGSHEAD, we go above and beyond for clients. For us, high-quality representation starts the first time we talk with a potential client. It continues throughout the case until matters are resolved favorably. Clients can expect that we'll take the time to answer their questions and guide them through the legal system. We treat each case this way — as if each one is the most important.
Work With Our St. Louis Passenger Injury Attorneys
If you have been hurt in an automobile accident, call our St. Louis office toll free at 866-449-3244 or our Washington, Missouri office toll free at 866-703-0745 to speak directly with a trial lawyer about your situation. You may also contact us online or arrange for an attorney to visit you in your hospital room. That way, your attorney can begin collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses while you focus on your recovery.
