Missouri auto accident attorneys may be more common than you think. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 1,257 people were killed in Missouri motor vehicle accidents in 2005, which was an 11% increase over the previous year and far above the 1% increase that the United States saw as a whole. Missouri's 30.4 fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers were among the highest for any state, and well above the 21.7 fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers that the entire country saw. If you've been in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in Missouri, you may need a Missouri auto accident attorney.

How a Missouri Auto Accident Attorney Can Help

The job of a Missouri auto accident attorney is to win compensation for clients who have been hurt by another person's carelessness. Missouri law allows accident victims to sue the reckless driver who caused their crash. With a Missouri auto accident attorney, you may be able to collect money to cover your medical bills, repairs, lost work, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and any permanent disability, disfigurement or wrongful death.

A Missouri Auto Accident Attorney Can Stop Insurance Bad Faith

Missouri is a fault-based state; that means each person involved in an accident is financially liable to the same degree that he or she caused it. While this system has advantages, it also gives your auto insurer a financial incentive to claim that a crash was your fault, in order to save money. When an unscrupulous insurer denies a legitimate claim, it's called insurance bad faith, and it is illegal. In order to recover the money you are owed, you may need a Missouri auto accident attorney to file a lawsuit. In addition to recovering compensation for the injuries mentioned above, a Missouri auto accident attorney may also be able to collect damages intended to punish an insurer for its illegal behavior.

Who Needs a Missouri Auto Accident Attorney?

A Missouri auto accident attorney is not right for everyone. Those who had only minor accidents may be able to resolve their cases without a Missouri auto accident attorney. But those who sustained significant property damage, an injury, a wrongful death or insurance troubles will almost certainly be better off speaking to a Missouri auto accident attorney. A Missouri auto accident attorney can help you negotiate with an insurance company; guide you through the legal system; and win you the best possible outcome in court. To find a Missouri auto accident attorney, you can use LegalView's free online lawyer referral service.

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