Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident in Missouri? You don’t have to face the aftermath alone. The experienced car accident attorneys at Beck & Beck are here to provide the support and legal representation you need.
When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, it can be overwhelming to navigate insurance claims and seek compensation for your injuries and losses. Insurance companies often make it difficult for victims to receive fair compensation, leaving you to deal with mounting medical expenses, emotional trauma, and lost wages.
At Beck & Beck, we understand the challenges you’re facing and we are dedicated to fighting for your rights and securing the compensation you deserve. We’ll handle negotiations with insurance companies on your behalf, working tirelessly to ensure you receive the maximum compensation.
Don’t let the insurance company dictate your future. Contact our St. Louis office today at 314-451-7586 for a free consultation. Let us help you navigate this difficult time and pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
How We Can Help You
- Car Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Whiplash
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Serious Injuries
Determining Fault in MO Car Accidents
Establishing which party is responsible for your car crash is critical for obtaining fair compensation for your personal injury claim. Because you’re likely paying massive medical bills following the accident and may be out of work recovering, you need a fair settlement for damages, including your physical and emotional pain.
Determining who’s at fault requires that you prove the at-fault party breached their duty of care as a driver. This duty of care requires that a driver take reasonable care to “ensure any action taken or failed to take does not cause injury to another person on the road or cause damage to property.”
Potential Negligent Driving Behavior
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
- Engaging in acts of road rage
- Failing to use a turn signal or ignoring other traffic laws
- Inadequate maintenance and repair of the vehicle
- Speeding
- Weaving in and out of lanes
- Reckless driving in poor weather conditions
Help Determine Fault: Gather Critical Evidence after a Missouri Car Accident
Making the right decisions in the moments after the accident can help you recover fair compensation following a serious crash. Even more important, however, is to retain an experienced Missouri car accident lawyer who can thoroughly investigate the accident and help gather evidence about the crash.
Important Evidence to Help Prove Fault in an MO Car Crash
- Eyewitness testimony from anyone who directly saw the crash or any events leading up to the collision
- Photographs of the accident site, including the surrounding environment, skid marks, and weather conditions
- Photos of your physical injuries and damage to your vehicle
- Cellphone data to show if the other driver was on their cellphone at the time of the crash
- Maintenance records for vehicles in the accident
- Medical records
- Police report
- Surveillance video footage
- Toxicology reports from the other driver
This evidence is important because Missouri utilizes a legal doctrine known as “comparative fault,” which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the incident.
While that can be good news, it also gives insurers a reason to shift blame for the accident toward you. You will need an attorney to help maximize your financial recovery.
Missouri’s Trusted Auto Accident Attorneys
- Caring legal counselors. Beck & Beck is a family firm with family values. We truly care about our clients.
- Personable professionals. We’re not your typical suit-and-tie attorneys. We grew up on a farm and worked our way through college and law school running a small asphalt sealing business. We’re regular guys that enjoy helping people take on the corporate bully insurance companies.
- We do it all. You focus on getting better and taking care of your family while we work to resolve your case quickly and completely, so you can move on with your life.
- Extensive experience. We only handle auto accident cases, which gives us in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws.
- Cases handled by partners. We’ll never pass your case off to a paralegal because we’re “too busy.” A partner handles your case.
- Honest and responsive. We’re always honest with our clients and provide frequent case updates. Additionally, we return all calls promptly.
- Medical and financial assistance. We have doctors who will treat you, even without health insurance. We’re also experienced in hospital bill reduction. We can even help you receive a living expense loan to cover expenses while you wait for a settlement if needed.
What Damages Can You Claim in a Missouri Accident Case?
In a Missouri car accident case, you may be eligible to claim various types of damages, including:
- Medical Expenses: This includes the cost of medical treatment related to your injuries, such as hospital bills, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy.
- Lost Wages: If your injuries prevent you from working, you can claim compensation for the wages you’ve lost, including any future earning potential if your injuries result in long-term disability or reduced earning capacity.
- Property Damage: You can seek reimbursement for the repair or replacement of your vehicle and any other property damaged in the accident, such as personal belongings inside the vehicle.
- Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages, such as physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish, may also be compensable. These damages aim to provide compensation for the intangible harms suffered as a result of the accident.
- Loss of Consortium: If the accident has negatively impacted your relationship with your spouse, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of companionship, affection, and support.
- Wrongful Death Damages: If a loved one dies as a result of the car accident, surviving family members may be able to pursue wrongful death damages, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases involving egregious misconduct or recklessness, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter similar behavior in the future.
Meet The Team
Attorney & Founding Partner Get to know attorney Paul Beck and find out what motivates him to work hard for his car accident clients in Missouri by reading his profile here. Read More +
Attorney & Founding Partner Learn more about attorney John Beck's education, background, and commitment to helping car accident victims in Missouri by reading his bio here. Read More +
After an auto accident, your focus should be on your physical and mental recovery, not on frustrating auto insurance representatives, medical bills and the ins and outs of Missouri auto accident law.
Missouri Car Accident Lawyers
No matter what stage of your recovery, we’re ready to help. Auto insurance companies will fight to reduce the amount of money they pay you or outright refuse to pay a dime. We’ve seen it all. The long-term effects of auto accident injuries can be devastating. Physical and emotional injuries can take months, years or never fully resolve. Our experienced and caring Missouri car accident attorneys will work hard for you and your family to ensure you’re fully compensated for everything you’ve endured.
How Can Our Missouri Car Accident Lawyers Help You?
We’re here to help you get your life back on track. If the crash was caused by another person or company’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. However, to ensure a full and fair recovery, you’ll need a highly skilled personal injury attorney to represent you. Fortunately, you’ve come to just the right place.
Beck & Beck is the only firm in Missouri that focuses exclusively on Missouri auto accident cases and our extensive knowledge of this area of law means you can feel confident in our counsel. When you hire us, we’ll thoroughly investigate the crash, gather essential evidence, talk to witnesses and experts, work to get you the medical care you need (even if you don’t have health insurance), and much, much more. We do it all so you can concentrate on getting better and getting your life back on track.
Contact a Missouri Car Accident Lawyer Today
After suffering injuries in a crash that wasn’t your fault, contact one of the experienced car accident lawyers at Beck & Beck Attorneys as soon as possible. It’s always free to call us! Don’t talk to any auto insurance companies about your injuries or medical treatment—it’s important not to be taken advantage of or have your statement misunderstood.
Please feel free to contact us online or call our office directly at 314.530.2769 to schedule a free consultation. We help car accident victims all over Missouri including the cities and communities of Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Kirksville, Perryville, Union, Florissant, Kirksville, Cuba, Hillsboro, Potosi, Troy, Doniphan, Steelville, Farmington, Festus, Ironton, and Cape Girardeau.
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St. Louis Office
8770 Rose Ave
St. Louis, MO 63144
Phone: 314-470-4928
Florissant Office
125 Graham Rd.
Florissant, MO 63031
Phone: 314-789-8369
