St. Louis Rear-End Accident Attorney

Of the millions of motor vehicle accidents which occur each year the rear-end collision is very common.  These accidents even at low speeds can result in painful soft tissue injuries which you may not be aware of at first as they can take days to become obvious.  After any accident it is always advisable to be examined by competent medical personnel, although this type of injury does not show up on X-rays.  Even though you may feel fine immediately following the accident it is important to be represented by a knowledgeable St. Louis truck accident attorney before talking with the other driver's insurance company or signing anything.  A knowledgeable personal injury attorney from the firm will help you to protect your rights.

Rear-End Accident Lawyer in St. Louis

Under Missouri's rules of the road, when there is a rear-end collision it is presumed that the rear driver is at fault and has failed to take reasonable precautions.  A rear-end collision by a truck, due to the difference in size and weight, is usually far more devastating in damage and personal injury as the car may be pushed into on-coming traffic and be hit a second time, creating a multiple vehicle accident.  These accidents commonly occur when traffic suddenly slows down, at stop signs and traffic lights.  Usually they are the result of driver distraction, such as texting or talking on a cell phone, driver fatigue, speeding, following too closely or brake malfunction.  Where possible it is important to get names of any witnesses, badge numbers of police officers and photos of the scene, then call the firm for assistance.  An experienced personal injury lawyer has expertise in gathering facts and preparing a comprehensive claim for litigation.

Rear-end collisions may cause whiplash and other neck injuries, spinal cord injury, ligament damage, injuries to the face and head, and others.  Some injuries can be corrected through surgery or other treatment but some may result in permanent pain or disability.  The legal team at the firm is diligent in documenting, not only the cost of current medical care but possible future medical needs in these circumstances.  Contact Cagle Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced rear-end accident attorney who will fight for maximum compensation for your damages.   

Contact a St Louis Rear-End Accident Attorney at the firm for effective assistance if you have been injured in a rear-end accident.