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Text Box: Automobile Accident Information Text Box: This information is provided so injury victims will have a place to find information about personal injury law (also known as tort law.) I have represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases for many years. I am fully qualified and prepared to represent clients who are suffering from serious injuries or from the death of a loved one. Text Box: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT If you are the victim of a traffic crash one of the first things I will do is find out if there is automobile liability insurance (auto insurance) available. The minimum requirement for liability insurance pursuant to Missouri law is 25/50. This means $25,000.00 in coverage per person and $50,000.00 per occurrence. Typically the insurance will be with a company like American Family, State Farm, or Geico. Despite this law, numerous drivers operate their motor vehicles without any insurance. In this situation, your own automobile liability insurance policy may provide coverage pursuant to Uninsured and/or Underinsured motorist coverage. I can determine whether you have this coverage after you supply me with a copy of your declaration page. At this time I will also discuss the issues related to your case and the various ways you can prevent any further medical injuries.   Accidents on our Nation's roadways are a serious threat to the traveling public and are the leading cause of death for those under the age of thirty-four. Annually, over 40,000 people are killed in approximately five million motor vehicle accidents., many involving teen car accidents. In 2006 alone, nearly 43,000 people died in highway accidents nationwide. That equates to over 115 fatalities per day. The economic costs of these accidents is staggering, over $150 billion per year. Unfortunately, during your lifetime you are likely to be involved in at least one auto accident. You should know what to do in order to protect yourself and your legal rights. First, call the police (and paramedics if necessary). It is imperative that the police report is accurate and that it reflects your recollection of the events. If you happen to have a camera (do not forget most cell phones now have a simple camera feature built in), try to photograph the scene prior to moving the vehicles (only if safe to do so). Additionally, someone should interview all witnesses and record their comments. Such interviews should be completed as soon as possible as witnesses' memories tend to fade with time. Ultimately, it may be necessary to hire an investigator to sift through the paperwork and determine insurance information and other mundane facts. In preparing your case, it is helpful if you have diagramed the scene, and noted the traffic, weather and pavement conditions at the time of the accident. Try to accurately record as much of this information as possible. This information will also be in police reports; however, it serves as a first hand backup and cross check of information and is important to have. As far as your injuries are concerned, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If treatment is delayed, the persons you are suing or trying to settle with may argue that it was not his negligent driving that caused your injury, but rather something that occurred between the time of the accident and your visit to the doctor. If you have been seriously injured in an automobile accident it may be important to contact me as soon as possible to enable me to protect your legal rights. And please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit. Injury is not always as apparent as you might expect. Only expert medical care and attention is going to be able to determine the full extent, if any, of your injuries. Many insurance companies believe that if a vehicle sustains little or no visible damage in a car accident, particularly in the case of a rear end collision, then the vehicle's occupants must have emerged unscathed. This is not necessarily the case. Each day we learn more about the potentially serious physical consequences of low speed car accidents and rear end accidents. While the car may be designed to handle the low speed impact, the human body is not. Serious injuries can occur in low speed rear end car accidents and motorcycle accidents. One reason is that a driver typically will not see the rear end accident getting ready to happen and will not be able to brace themselves. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri car accident or Missouri motorcycle accident, I am sure you have numerous unanswered questions. I will be happy to discuss your case with you and answer any questions you may have. The consultation is free. Call me and I will personally answer any questions or concerns. There is no fee unless you recover for the personal injuries you sustained. Text Box: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE A SAFE DRIVER, ALWAYS USE A SOBER DESIGNATED DRIVER OR TAKE A CAB IF YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING, AND REMEMBER SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. BUT EVEN THE BEST DRIVERS MAY EVENTUALLY BE INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN TO YOU WE ARE HERE TO HELP. BILL MAYER LAW OFFICE PH: 913 341 9595 Leawood, Kansas

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