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Experienced Representation For Missouri Car Accident Injury Victims

Law-abiding motorists who are seriously injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers face special challenges: lost wages from time off the job, mounting medical expenses and the pain and suffering of recovery.

If this dire situation describes yours in Springfield or elsewhere in Missouri, you can trust the experienced car accident lawyers at Whiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman, to be in your corner, start to finish.

Why Engage Our Car Crash Lawyers To Help You?

Our accomplished legal team conducts an in-depth investigation of your auto accident. We bring our fact-finding to skillful negotiations with insurers. When necessary, we fully prepare to protect your rights in the court of law.

Drivers of cars struck by carelessly operated, enormous commercial vehicles can suffer life-altering circumstances, including:

Catastrophic injury to the brain and spinal cord: Brain injuries can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). They can lead to long-term cognitive, emotional and physical impairments. Spinal cord injuries often result in partial or complete loss of motor control and sensation below the site of the injury.
Paralysis: Typically, the result of severe nerve damage or spinal cord injury. Paralysis can be partial or complete, and it can affect various parts of the body, depending on the area of the spine or brain that is damaged.
Scarring and disfigurement: These injuries can have psychological as well as physical effects, affecting an individual’s self-esteem and mental health.
Severe burns: Burns can be a result of fires, explosions or contact with hot surfaces or chemicals during a vehicle accident. Severe burns often require long-term medical treatment and can lead to scarring, physical limitations and emotional trauma.
Amputation: In severe cases, limbs or other body parts may be so damaged that they require surgical amputation. This can change a person’s lifestyle and ability to perform everyday activities.
Emotional trauma: Motor vehicle accident injuries can be traumatic experiences, leading to long-lasting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and other emotional disturbances.

Recovering from such injuries often requires a comprehensive approach, including ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, psychological support, as well as legal action when someone else’s negligence is proven to be the cause of the accident injuries. Support systems, including family, friends, health care professionals and community resources, play a crucial role in the recovery and adjustment processes. These are the car crash victims who deserve aggressive advocacy, in and out of court – the kind we provide for clients every day.

Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Who Are Forceful Advocates For Justice

Whiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman, uses its resources and responsiveness to safeguard the interests of persons injured in every type of motor vehicle. We will stand with you whether your injuries were due to a truck, motorcycle, bicycle, bus, scooter or pedestrian accident. We are also here as powerful advocates for the families of loved ones killed in these mishaps. Our wrongful death practice is sensitive to survivors’ fragile emotions while advocating forcefully for a just outcome.

Quality Legal Representation

Are you concerned about the cost of our quality representation? Don’t be. We take charge of your case and see it to its conclusion, exclusively on a contingency fee basis. This means that you owe no attorney fee whatsoever unless we recover money damages for you.

Experience + Dedication = Effective Representation For Car Accident Injury Victims

Were you or a loved one seriously hurt in a drunk driving or distracted driving accident or a collision with an uninsured or underinsured motorist? Were you injured while driving on the job in a situation that could mean a third-party claim against multiple defendants?

Common Questions We Hear From Car Accident Victims

Car accidents have the potential to turn your entire life upside down for months, years or permanently. Negotiating with an insurance company on your own puts you at a huge disadvantage.

Is there an advantage to hiring a local car accident attorney?

Absolutely. A local car accident lawyer will have experience working with the judges, court staff and even the opposing lawyer in your case. This familiarity can be a plus when anticipating how a case might be handled and what strategies to use, especially if a case goes to trial.

In addition, local attorneys usually know the specifics of the area where your accident occurred. They know the “hot spots” and typical traffic patterns, which can be valuable when building your case and demonstrating liability.

A local attorney is also familiar with what cases similar to yours have settled for in the past in that area, which can make it easier during negotiations to set a true value on your claim and help you assess whether or not a settlement offer is fair.

What things should you look for when hiring a car accident attorney?

When you hire a car accident lawyer, you should consider several key factors to make sure you have good, solid representation. Look at the attorney’s:

Experience: Have they handled claims like yours? Are personal injury claims a significant part of their practice? Experience means they are familiar with the nuances of car accident claims and the negotiation process.
Transparency: Are they upfront about their fees for initial consultations and representation? Are they honest about the fact that there are no guaranteed outcomes in any claim? Do they prefer claims they can settle quickly, or are they willing to take on a challenge and defend your interests in court if the other side is unreasonable?
Reputation: Check online reviews and testimonials from past clients or ask around about their reputation in the community. Positive feedback can give you insight into their professionalism, communication skills and overall success rates.
Communication: Pay attention to how quickly an attorney responds to your initial inquiries. You want to know that they are conscious of how important your claim is to you and that they will keep you informed throughout the process.

Finally, make sure that you feel comfortable with your attorney. Your initial consultation allows you to gauge whether you and the attorney are a “good fit” for each other personality-wise.

What types of compensation are available for someone injured in an auto accident?

In general, the purpose of a car accident claim is to “put you whole” again. While that may not be physically possible, monetary compensation is the best system available. To that end, you may be eligible for:

Economic damages: These are losses that can easily be converted to dollars. It includes things like the damage to your vehicle and its contents, medical expenses related to the accident and your recovery, lost wages, and future anticipated losses.
Noneconomic damages: These are intangible losses that do not have a clear dollar value. They can include emotional trauma, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of life.

In some cases, victims of car accidents may be eligible for punitive damages as well. Punitive damages are not related directly to a victim’s losses but are designed to punish a defendant for particularly negligent or deliberately bad behavior.

Protecting Your Rights After A Motor Vehicle Collision

The rights and futures of every injured driver and injured passenger are important to us. One of our attorneys can speak with you right now at 417-413-5858 or communicate with you by email. Your initial consultation is free of charge and can take place at your home or hospital room when the severity of injuries prevents travel.