Goldblatt & Singer Law Firm Blog

After a car accident, you may be in desperate need of financial security, and wondering how long it will take to receive compensation. Unfortunately, how long it will take is unique to each case. However, our St. Louis car accident attorneys outline the timeline you can expect. 

Property owners in Missouri owe an obligation to visitors to keep their premises reasonably safe from harm. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, including a shopping mall, you may be able to sue if a dangerous condition was responsible for your fall.

After an accident, an insurance company may decide to total your car if it costs more to repair it than to replace it. In which case, they will refuse to pay for repairs but will give you money for the car’s actual cash value.

If you are facing any type of paralysis following a personal injury accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a lawsuit for compensation. In addition to the physical repercussions, the resulting financial costs can be devastating.

Sometimes, the most dangerous road conditions are caused by debris rather than unsafe drivers. Road debris can come in many forms, from tools off work trucks to large cargo boxes from semi-trucks. However, many accidents are caused by a driver swerving to avoid debris rather than striking it head-on.

While it is impossible to avoid all problems associated with repairing a vehicle, there are laws in place to help you avoid a dispute or getting ripped off. If a mechanic is deceptive or misleads you in some way, you may have the right to sue them, and they may be subject to penalties.