There are many types of car accidents. Despite recent advancements in accident avoidance technology, such as early warning detection systems, anti-lock brakes, and rear-facing cameras, many vehicles on our roads are using technology that is more than 25 years old. In fact, there are so many different types of vehicles available from auto manufacturers that there are many ways that a motorist can be involved in a major crash. Some common types of car accidents include rollovers, rear-end crashes, head-on collisions, side-impact collisions, and blind spot accidents.
Likewise, there are many reasons why a person might be involved in a car crash. Some common reasons include: distracted driving, drunk or impaired driving, driving too fast for the weather conditions, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, speeding, and fatigued driving. It’s important to know that all of these causes are preventable.
Being involved in an accident can be a terrifying moment for all parties involved, but it is very important to try to remain as calm as possible. If someone is injured, be sure to call for medical help and also call the police so that a police report can be prepared. If you or your family has been injured on the road or highway, your choice of an injury attorney will be one of the most important decisions you make. Along with making an informed decision about an attorney, make sure to:
(1) Take pictures of the vehicles and the scene;
(2) Gather the names of witnesses as soon as possible;
(3) Find out who was driving the other vehicle and their insurance company;
(4) Go to the hospital or make an appointment with your doctor;
(5) Cooperate with the police and if subpoenaed, appear in court;
(6) Follow your doctor’s instructions and keep all medical appointments;
(7) Don’t talk with an insurance company until you have talked with your own Attorney!
Medical treatment is very important to your case and your health. You may need guidance for the proper medical treatment, depending on your financial situation, degree of injury, and insurance coverage. If you have health insurance, you should immediately see your family doctor and follow up with whatever care he or she suggests. If you do not carry medical insurance, we may be able to help you.
Thousands of people each year are injured in traffic crashes. There can be hazards inside and outside of a motor vehicle that can cause a driver or passenger to be seriously injured in a collision. Some of the most common car accident injuries include: back and neck injuries, other spinal injuries, head trauma, cuts and lacerations, nerve damage, dental injuries, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, concussion, facial wounds, and wrongful death. Psychological injuries are a common after-effect of a serious car accident that we see frequently. Many times, people experience anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when they try to return to the road, which could prevent them from driving.
St. Louis Attorney Lindsay Rakers handles Missouri and Illinois roadway accident cases. I can explain the above concepts to you and make sure that you are getting everything you are entitled to. I will evaluate your case for free. I will never take a fee unless and until I obtain a settlement or verdict for you.
We also handle motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.