Injury Attorney in Mehlville, MO

St. Louis and Southern Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

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Injury Attorney in Mehlville, MO. Halvorsen Klote represents clients in the Greater St. Louis area and Southern Illinois. Our team understands that a major injury can cause immediate financial, physical and emotional hardships for a family or individual's personal and economic situation. Halvorsen Klote's Mehlville, MO injury attorneys help victims and their families recover compensation after tragic injuries and accidents.

Whether you're injured in a car accident or truck accident, via medical malpractice, lost someone you care about in a wrongful death, were injured at work or want to make a product liability claim, Halvorsen Klote's injury attorneys will stand by your side. Halvorsen Kote supports survivors and injury victims recover any damages they are legally entitled to due to an injury. This can include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses that we'll discuss further down this page. Contact Halvorsen Klote today for more information. We don't get paid unless you win.

How Can an Injury Attorney in Mehlville, MO Help Me?

An injury attorney can fight on your behalf while you spend your energy on your physical recovery. When you hire a Halvorsen Klote Mehlville, MO injury attorney, we will:

• Make a full investigation into your injuries, acquire evidence needed and develop a legal strategy to prove liability
• Accurately calculate the value of your damages
• Make a settlement demand to the insurance company
• Negotiate with the insurance company, which may include alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation if we have to
• File a lawsuit in court if we cannot secure maximum compensation in negotiation
• Fight for you in front of a judge and jury if we have to
• Ensure you know what's going on in your claim
• Provide you with peace of mind and dispel any doubts you may have about your claim

You didn't deserve to be injured, but we are here to fight for your financial recovery. Call an injury attorney at Halvorsen Klote as soon as possible at 866-382-4167 to get started on being made whole again.

Here are some helpful links and legal FAQs from your Mehlville, MO injury attorney team at Halvorsen Klote:

• How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
• If an Insurance Company Pays for Property Damage, Do I Still Need an Attorney for my Injuries Claim?
• Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
• How Long Does it Take to Get a Settlement?
• Will My Personal Injury Claim Go to Court?
• Who Is Liable in a Car Accident?
• Do I Need a Lawyer if I'm in a Car Accident?
• Can I Sue if I Was Partially At Fault?
• Is There a Time Limit to File a Lawsuit?

Common Injury Cases in Mehlville, MO

The personal injury attorneys at Halvorsen Klote have handled countless cases for victims in the Mehlville, MO area. Here are some of the most common types of injury cases our firm comes up against:

• Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents — Motor vehicle accidents account for about 1.9 million injuries each year (and about 30,000 fatalities). Auto accidents are often caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and intersections.
• Premises Liability — These claims typically involve dog bites, defective "conditions," fires, chemical leaks, slips and falls, ice and other hazards that can cause injuries on someone's premises.
• Workers' Compensation Claims — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 there were 2,607,900 recorded injury or illness cases in the workplace, and over 5,000 work-related fatalities. Workplace injuries include chemical exposure, repetitive trauma and even losing a body part. It's important to contact a knowledgeable workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible after a work injury.
• Product Liability — Products that are not designed, manufactured and marketed properly can cause serious harm. There may be manufacturing defects, failure to include warnings, or even design defects that victims deserve compensation for. Nationwide in 2021, 11.7 millions people visited the emergency room for injuries related to consumer products. Defective products can include poor brakes on a car, household appliances and other everyday goods.
• Medical Malpractice — Another common cause behind personal injury claims, medical malpractice can include surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, prescription errors and birth injuries.

Tragic events can lead to unimaginable stress for family members. The causes to bring a personal injury case vary greatly. Our injury attorney team in Mehlville, MO are here to help no matter what your situation is. We are here to get you the compensation you deserve.

Question to Ask an Injury Attorney in Mehlville, MO

There are a few things you should look for before you hire an attorney to represent your case. Below are a few questions to help you make the best decision for your claim:

• What kind of clients do you work with? You need to know if you're contacting the right kind of firm (size, experience, etc.) to manage your case.
• What kind of experience do you have? Have they taken on cases similar to yours before? Did they win?
• How much do you think my case is worth? An experienced Mehlville, MO injury attorney will be honest about how much they think your claim is worth, and why. If they mention too little or too much, be wary.
• How much does your firm charge? Lawyer fees are an obvious concern. At Halvorsen Klote, we charge on a contingency basis (services are free and you agree to pay us a portion of your final compensation). We charge no fees unless we win your claim.

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What Compensation Can I Recover For My Injuries in Mehlville, MO?

The amount you receive in compensation often depends on the severity of your injuries, whether you are partially at fault for your injuries and the skill of your Mehlville, MO injury attorney. Generally speaking, the type of compensation you receive will fall into one of two kinds of damages: economic losses and noneconomic losses.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for the bills and expenses your injuries cause. A knowledgeable injury attorney will secure full compensation for:

• Lost wages
• Lost or reduced earning capacity
• Medical bills, such as
• Emergency room care
• Surgeries and doctors appointments
• Physical therapy
• Prescriptions or over-the-counter medications
• Joint replacements
• In-home care
• Assistive devices, such as crutches or home improvements

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages are intended to compensate you for your damages that are harder to put a dollar amount on. Missouri and Illinois each define noneconomic damages a little differently, according to Missouri Senate Bill 239 and 735 ILCS 5/2-1115.2:

The more severe your injuries, the higher your noneconomic damages will be. If you loved playing pickup basketball every weekend and now can no longer jump the same, you you deserve justice and recognition. Your Mehlville, MO injury attorney at Halvorsen Klote will help an insurance adjuster, judge or jury understand how your injuries have affected you and get you the full financial recovery you are owed.

Reach Out to an Injury Attorney in Mehlville, MO Now

Don't wait to call Halvorsen Klote if you or a family member were injured through no fault of their own. Our firm has won millions for car accident victims, in wrongful death cases, and in other claims in Mehlville, MO and beyond. Talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer in Mehlville, MO as soon as possible at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.

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