Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, put the experience of our firm to work for your benefit. There is no charge for the initial case evaluation. Performing a word search using the internet for St. Louis car accident lawyer or Missouri automobile accident attorney, will provide you with a list of many law firms who could assist you with your case. We recognize that you have many options in your selection of a law firm. Our firm will provide you with the compassionate and personal attention your case deserves. Initially, you will meet with Jay Galmiche, and you will continue to receive personal attention and aggressive representation from Jay Galmiche throughout the duration of your case.
Negligence and/or inattentiveness while operating a motor vehicle can result in serious and long-term repercussions. At our firm, we represent motor vehicle accident victims, striving to hold the responsible party liable. We will use every effort to obtain the compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages that you deserve.
Determining who is at fault.
Determining who is at fault in a motor vehicle/car accident is a mater of deciding who was negligent. Fault issues can be complicated and our firm will use years of experience in reviewing several different sources, in proving fault, such as traffic laws, police reports and witness interviews. The Courts look at several issues in determining whether a driver was negligent, including but not limited to: - disobeying signs and signals
- driving above or below posted speed limits
- following too closely
- failure to keep a careful lookout
- failure to adjust for weather or traffic conditions
- driving on the wrong side of the road
- driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Information to be obtained and preserved.
In the event of a motor vehicle accident, some of the information that should be obtained and preserved, as soon as possible, includes but is not limited to:
Obtain from anyone who witnessed the accident their name, telephone number and address. - The driver's name, telephone number and address.
- The driver's insurance information, including company name and policy number.
- Year, make, model and license number of the other car.
- Take photographs from various angles of the accident scene, your vehicle, other vehicles involved and any visible injuries you sustained.
- The name of the police officer and the name of the officer's police department.
- Seek proper medical attention if you suspect you are injured and retain all documentation regarding your treatment.
If a person has been injured or you believe they may have been injured in an automobile accident, then seeking medical attention immediately is important. Car accident claims for injuries resulting from an accident, will many times depend upon medical records linking the automobile accident to the injuries received. Some types of injuries resulting from a car accident could include, neck injury, whiplash, head injury, brain injury and back injury.
Our firm represents clients for all types of vehicle accidents.
We counsel and represent clients who have been injured in all types of vehicle accidents, including:- Wrongful death
- Car accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Bus accident
- Truck accident
- Bicycle accident
- Pedestrian knockdown
- Passenger injury
- Drunk diver accident
Our firm is experienced in representing clients in motor vehicle accidents in the State of Missouri.
Wrongful Death
The wrongful death of a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience, which leaves behind not only the loss of love, companionship and relationship, but can also often have enormous and devastating financial consequences.
Many times, a wrongful death can be the result of a serious car accident, motorcycle accident or tractor-trailer accident. We understand that if a loved one has suffered an untimely death in an accident at the hands of another, it is an ongoing tragedy for the entire family. Receiving just compensation will not replace the loss of a loved one, but may help alleviate the financial burden and help the family move on with their lives.
A Missouri wrongful death claim is considered to be a death that has occurred through the wrongful act of another. A wrongful death may arise from someone’s negligence or intentional act.
Compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one can include:
- Medical, doctor or hospital bills prior to the death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Pain and suffering the deceased may have experienced between the time of injury and time of death
- Loss of companionship, comfort, guidance and support
- The income and benefits the deceased would have earned
Our firm will provide you with the compassion you need and deserve during this difficult period.
We will be aggressive and assertive in pursuing the compensation you deserve.
MISSOURI MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Motorcycles are smaller, lighter vehicles than automobiles and trucks. When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, many times it will result in serious injuries.
MISSOURI TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Accidents involving large trucks, such as an eighteen wheeler, tractor trailer or other commercial vehicles, are usually more catastrophic than accidents involving cars, due to the size and weight of the truck. The injuries are likely to be more serious or even fatal due to the disparity in weight between trucks and cars.
You may be entitled to compensation for your serious injuries caused by:
- Truck driver fatigue
- Drunk truck driver and/or driver under the influence of drugs
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Aggressive truck operators
- Following too closely
- Overloading trucks
In a truck accident there may be more than one person liable for your injuries.
Call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
MISSOURI DRUNK DRIVER ACCIDENTS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in the United States for the year 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes with at least one driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more. In Missouri alone, the NHTSA reports that for the year 2008, there is an estimated 310 people who died in alcohol impaired driving crashes. A large percentage of traffic accident deaths involve an alcohol impaired driver.
In Missouri, it is a criminal offense for a person who has a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more to operate a motor vehicle.
Driving while intoxicated, or driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is negligence. A person who chooses to drive intoxicated puts everyone else on the road at risk for injury or death.
In the civil court system, a victim of a drunk driving accident may be entitled to recover damages that have occurred, which may include medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.
CONTINGENCY FEE REPRESENTATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASES.
We handle motor vehicle accident cases on a contingency basis. You will not pay any attorney fees unless we successfully obtain financial compensation in your case. Your fee will be a percentage of the compensation you receive. There may be costs and expenses incurred in pursuing your case. You have no liability for costs or expenses unless a court directs otherwise. The costs and expenses that we advance to prove your case will be reimbursed to us only if you recover
We are experienced in representing clients in motor vehicle accidents in the State of Missouri.
Evening and weekend appointments and hospital visits are available.
Our law firm provides our clients with experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate and assertive representation. Please call our law firm to schedule a free consultation and explanation of your rights and options, at 636-532-2300, toll free 1-888-532-2303, or click here to contact us for a free case evaluation.
The areas we serve for motor vehicle cases include St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Warren County, Lincoln County, Pike County, Washington County, Cole County, the surrounding counties in Missouri, and cities which include St. Louis, St. Charles, O’Fallon, Lake St. Louis, St. Peters, Florissant, Maryland Heights, University City, Ferguson, Clayton, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Manchester, Valley Park, Wildwood, Webster Groves, Fenton, Eureka, Cape Girardeau, Columbia and Jefferson City.