Webster Groves Personal Injury Lawyer

Webster Groves Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury cases can result from numerous types of accidents. When someone is to blame for the accident you were injured in, you can recover certain financial and psychological losses caused by that injury by holding their insurance carrier liable. A skilled Webster Groves personal injury lawyer can pursue compensation for your case, holding a negligent party’s insurer accountable.

Each incident is unique and should be treated with care by a dedicated attorney. There are many unique types of personal injury cases, each potentially requiring its own investigative methods and specific legal knowledge. You want an attorney who has the relevant experience and can provide you with personalized representation.

Finding Compassionate and Dedicated Legal Representation in Webster Groves

At The Cagle Law Firm, we have spent decades representing injured individuals in personal injury cases, securing  the financial recovery they need to move forward in their lives. The aftermath of a personal injury can be serious, causing you pain, stress, and substantial medical bills, all while unable to earn income. When a driver, corporation, property owner, dog owner, or governmental entity is responsible for your injuries, you should hold them accountable.

The Cagle Law Firm can help whether your case is straightforward or complex. We prepare each case brought to us for trial, which makes for more successful settlements prior to trial or ensures the case is ready for court. We know how serious the toll of injury can be, and our goal is to obtain the most compensation possible to help individuals and their families. We navigate your case so that you can recover with as little stress as possible.

Personal Injury Cases We Manage at The Cagle Law Firm

Personal injury cases can result from any incident caused by the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of another party. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases in Webster Groves include:

Car Accidents

When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you can sustain serious or catastrophic injuries, even when the property damage doesn’t appear serious. If the accident was not your fault, you can recover compensation from the insurer of the party who was at fault. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury and often result in personal injury cases due to the negligence of a driver. An attorney can expertly handle this injury case for you.

Truck Accidents

Collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks are serious accidents and result in exceptionally complicated cases. Cases involving a commercial insurer can be very aggressive and difficult to navigate, as these commercial insurance carriers fiercely defend their bottom lines, regardless of how serious your injuries are.

These cases are also more complicated because numerous parties could hold fault for causing the accident. Recovery from these substantial injuries that result most always require the resources and experience of an experienced commercial truck accident attorney.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries to motorcyclists and are often fatal. These vehicles have minimal protection for riders and are harder for drivers to notice. These cases can change the life of a motorcyclist, and a case should reflect their losses.

Premises Liability

Also sometimes called slip-and-fall cases, premises liability cases occur when someone is injured on another person’s property because the property owner was careless. When their carelessness in maintaining their property leads to a hazard that causes you injury, you can pursue compensation with the property owner. Injuries occur in many different ways on a premises and not isolated to slip and fall incidents.

The Cagle Law Firm also has experience in other types of personal injury cases, such as workplace accidents, dog bites, train accidents, bicycle accidents, Jones Act cases, maritime injuries, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, airplane accidents, rideshare accidents, product liability cases, driving under the influence, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and abuse, construction site injuries, and wrongful death.

FAQs About Webster Groves, MO Personal Injury Laws

What Percentage Do Most Personal Injury Lawyers Charge?

The percentage that most personal injury lawyers charge relies on numerous factors but is a percentage of the final settlement or verdict that you recover. If you do not recover a settlement or verdict, you typically don’t owe attorney’s fees.

You will know upfront what an attorney’s contingency fee percentage is and what may change that percentage. For example, attorneys typically charge a larger percentage for cases that must be litigated in court, but court verdicts are often much higher in value. Attorneys may also have a higher fee for more complex and resource-intensive cases.

What Is the Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury in Missouri?

The statute of limitations on personal injury cases in Missouri is generally five years from when the injury occurs. While this may seem like a lot of time to address a case, you should act immediately after an accident. Wrongful death cases have a shorter statute of limitations of three (3) years, and medical malpractice cases have a statute of limitations for two (2) years. As well, some personal injury cases have very short statute of limitations if the injury occurred on city, state or federal property.

Acting immediately preserves as much evidence to support your case as possible. It also gives your attorney more time to investigate and build a strong case. If you miss the applicable statute of limitations, you will be forever barred from recovering compensation, no matter the merits of your case.

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Missouri?

Personal injury settlements in Missouri may be partially taxable. The goal of a personal injury settlement is to make you whole and recover a loss, so portions of the settlement are free from being taxed, such as the cost of your medical bills or the cost of repairing property.

If your personal injury settlement included lost income, this would be taxed. It is taxed the same way it would be taxed if you had gotten that income outside of an injury case. Punitive damages are also taxed. Again, you should work closely with an expert personal injury attorney who can advise you or involve a wealth manager to best advise you on taxable recovery.

Personal Injury Lawyers Representing You

Dealing with insurance carriers and adjusters is the last thing you should have to do when you are recovering from a serious injury. At The Cagle Law Firm, we can handle negotiations for you, obtaining the financial recovery you are owed. Contact our firm today.