Car Accidents

Car Accident Lawyers in St. Charles County

If you've been injured in a car accident, you probably have a lot of questions about how to deal with issues such as medical bills and lost wages. At the law firm of Ellinger & Associates in O'Fallon, Missouri, we offer a free attorney consultation to evaluate your case and answer your questions.

Even if you are not sure if you need to hire an attorney now, it's important to get legal advice as soon as possible to preserve your right to full compensation.

Who Will Pay for My Medical Expenses?

If you have health coverage through your employer, it will probably cover your medical expenses. However, the insurance company may expect to be repaid when you recover from the at-fault driver. Our lawyers can negotiate the amount that is repaid.

If you don't have health insurance, some doctors will agree to treat you in exchange for placing a lien on your lawsuit recovery.

What Types of Damages Can I Collect?

In addition to past and future medical expenses, you can collect compensation for damages such as past and future lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Our lawyers can provide more information about damages based on the facts of your case.

Our attorneys will handle your vehicle's property damage claim free of charge while we pursue your personal injury case.

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Car Accident Case?

It can take from three to four years to litigate a car accident case in court. However, in most cases our lawyers are able to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company in much less time.

It's important to wait until you have completed medical treatment and reached as full a recovery as possible before you settle your car accident claim. Otherwise, you could end up with not enough money to cover future medical expenses and lost wages. Your injury could end up being more serious than you first thought.

The statute of limitations for car accident injury claims in Missouri is five years.

Free Attorney Consultation

To discuss your auto injury claim with one of our lawyers, call 888-525-7237 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site. From our offices in St. Louis and O'Fallon, we serve clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Louis County, St. Charles County and other communities west of the Missouri River.