Missouri Car Accidents Legal Blog Archive

In our previous two blogs in this series, we have discusses both medical bill compensation and pain & suffering compensation that you may be entitled to after a car accident. In this third and final blog in our “Questions About Car Accident Compensation” series, we will be discussing lost wages and other economic harms you may be faced with after a collision.

For most people, the most immediately apparent consequences of a car accident are the pain of their injuries and the damage to their vehicle. While seeking medical attention and addressing vehicle damage can come with significant financial costs, many accident victims are surprised by the economic impact of missed time at work after being involved in a traffic crash.

If you are in a car accident in Missouri, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may try to give you an early settlement and have you sign a car accident release of liability form. While the prospect of easy money might sound great, signing a release of liability form can bar you from taking any further legal action against the driver or their insurance company.

Many drivers speed to save time and arrive at their destination faster. However, speeding is one of the most dangerous road behaviors and rarely has the positive outcomes people want. Part of curbing dangerous driving behavior is dispelling common myths about speeding and emphasizing the importance of sticking to the speed limit.

Missouri law requires registered vehicles to be covered by insurance that will pay for any harm the driver might cause during an accident. Typically, when you’re injured in a car accident caused by someone else, you get the other driver’s information, file a claim through their insurance company, and the insurer pays for your injuries and other losses.

Car accidents happen very suddenly, and while some injuries are just as immediately apparent, others may take longer to appear. Unfortunately, when symptoms take time to manifest, it can make diagnosing and treating the underlying injuries more difficult. Additionally, it can complicate the process of securing compensation for your injuries from an at-fault driver.