St. Louis Car Accident Attorneys

A car accident can be a life-changing event, causing catastrophic injuries that can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects. Even a relatively minor collision can result in broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or even paralysis. These types of injuries tend to require extensive medical treatment, including surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. The cost of these treatments along with lost wages due to missed work can add up quickly and put a significant strain on an individual or family's finances. For these reasons – and because accountability matters – it is important to seek legal representation if you have been involved in a car accident caused by someone else's negligence in order to receive compensation that can help alleviate some of the burden associated with recovery.

At SWMW Law, your story matters to us, and we are ready to fight on your behalf when you have suffered catastrophic injuries in a vehicular accident. With over $7 million recovered to date, we have a proven track record of effectively navigating the legal system to get our clients the just compensation they deserve. Our St. Louis car accident lawyers are ready to guide you through the process of filing a personal injury claim and seeking damages from the negligent driver, and our goal is to achieve an optimal outcome as quickly as possible. Because we understand that people matter more than anything else, you will have the full backing of our firm, including the personal involvement of one of our partners from beginning to end.

What Causes Car Accidents?

Some car accidents happen because of factors outside of either driver’s control, but many collisions are the result of negligence. A driver owes a legal responsibility to everyone else on the road, and when they fail to live up to that responsibility, they act negligently and trigger liability for any accidents they cause. Our St. Louis car accident attorneys are extremely familiar with the laws that apply to these cases and understand what it takes to prove fault.

Many car accidents in Missouri are caused by the following types of negligent driving:

• Intoxicated driving. It is against the law for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. An intoxicated driver will likely be arrested at the scene and later charged with a crime, but you also have the right to pursue civil legal action against them.
• Fatigued driving. No one should get behind the wheel if they are too tired to keep their eyes open and remain alert. Unfortunately, drivers who work long hours often attempt to travel home even if are physically not up to the task, leading to preventable collisions.
• Distracted driving. Using a handheld device like a mobile phone takes a driver’s attention away from the road ahead of them, increasing the likelihood of a crash. While drivers aged 21 and younger as well as commercial drivers are explicitly prohibited from texting while driving in Missouri, any sort of distracted driving can constitute negligence if it directly causes an accident.
• Excessively speeding. Drivers should always obey the posted speed limit and reduce their speeds as traffic or weather conditions demand. If your accident was caused by another driver’s reckless speeding, you may have a case.
• Failing to obey other traffic laws. All drivers must follow passing rules, obey stop signs and stop lights, and signal when turning or changing lanes. A driver usually becomes liable for an accident if the collision is the result of their breaking one or more traffic rules. 

Let us put our experience, resources, and drive to work for you. Call (855) 744-1922 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with our team.