A split second is all it takes to change a life forever. A sudden car accident, assault, or slip and fall can lead to injuries requiring weeks, months, or years of medical treatment. In severe cases, injuries suffered by you or a loved one may limit your ability to work or enjoy hobbies, diminishing your quality of life.
Filing a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for your injuries may be your only option for getting the compensation you need to recover. A Pevely personal injury lawyer at OnderLaw will work to protect your rights during this vulnerable and difficult time.
Most of the time, it isn’t individuals who are financially responsible for your injuries. It’s insurance companies. After all, that’s what insurance is for.
Insurance companies may seem friendly and helpful, but they aren’t on your side. Our dedicated attorneys are both on your side and by your side for every step of your case. We know how to fight and win on behalf of injured victims and are prepared to take up your cause.
A basic concept of personal injury law is that someone who causes an accident must provide compensation to injured victims for any resulting damage or losses. However, first you and your attorney must prove that another party was at fault for your injuries.
Usually, this means proving that they were negligent. Even if the defendant did not mean to cause any harm, they owed you a duty to act responsibly and keep you safe from injuries. Because they failed this duty, they are legally liable.
Examples of personal injury cases that rely on negligence include:
The courts must examine the actions of everyone involved in the accident to determine where to place the blame. Sometimes the court assigns the blame to more than one person. For example, they may say the defendant was 80 percent at blame for an accident, but put 20 percent of the blame on you for something you may have done to contribute to your injuries. State law describes this concept as comparative negligence.
According to the case of Beal v. Kansas City Southern Ry. Co., 527 S.W.3d 883, 887 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017), a court must assign blame for an accident to all involved parties. A common tactic for defendants is to make you look as bad as possible so that the court puts some of the blame on you. We fight back on your behalf.
If you are found partially to blame for the incident, the court will reduce your available compensation. Our experienced Pevely personal injury attorneys will work to show that the defendant was responsible for the accident, not you.
The defendants and insurance companies may try to pin some of the blame on you to avoid paying the compensation you deserve. The injury lawyers at our firm take pride in fighting these types of allegations and protecting your rights.
Many people assume that the only source of compensation in a personal injury case is payment for medical bills. However, the purpose of a personal injury claim is to make you whole again—to return you to the state you were in before the accident as much as possible. Your lawsuit must examine the full extent of your losses.
Our diligent Pevely accident lawyers will demand repayment for the costs of any necessary medical treatment. However, you have likely experienced losses beyond your physical injuries.
If you suffer an injury and must take time off work, your lawyer can demand reimbursement for the lost income from missed shifts. In some cases, this may amount to a day’s pay while you visit the ER. In other situations, your injuries may permanently limit your ability to work, requiring significant compensation for your lost earning capacity.
The well-practiced Pevely injury attorneys at our firm also understand that an injury can cause emotional trauma. Many people require therapy sessions for anxiety or PTSD following an accident. Others suffer from intense pain that does not register in medical bills but profoundly impacts their lives. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers will listen to your story to understand your emotional losses and demand the compensation you need.
All people and corporations should be held responsible for their actions. This includes providing payments to the people they harm through careless or reckless behavior.
A Pevely personal injury lawyer at OnderLaw is prepared to fight for your rights and help you get your life back on track. Whether you were harmed by a careless driver, a negligent government entity, or a massive pharmaceutical company, we will stand with you every step of the way.
Our team will work to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and mental anguish. There is a limited time to file a case, so contact us at OnderLaw today to get started. Let us support you and your cause.
