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Personal injury law is a broad area, but the term is generally associated with cases in which a person has been hurt as a result of the carelessness, recklessness, negligence or intentional act of another.
The attorneys of St. Louis-based Zevan & Davidson represent personal injury victims in Missouri and Illinois, and since 1991 we have recovered million of dollars on behalf of our clients. To discuss your case, contact the Missouri and Illinois personal injury lawyers at Zevan & Davidson by calling 314-588-7200 or filling out our online contact form.
Personal injury litigation is based on the premise that an innocent victim should be compensated if he or she has been hurt as the result of the carelessness of another or another's intentional act or because of a defectively made product.
Personal injury lawsuits encompass a wide variety of conduct by individuals, manufacturers and property owners. Personal injury cases also address a variety of injuries, ranging from soft tissue damage to traumatic brain injury.
Some of the most serious cases handled by Zevan & Davidson are:
- Flammable gas explosions
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Product liability
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Slips and falls
A personal injury case is a civil rather than a criminal matter. In a lawsuit asserting negligence, it is up to the plaintiff — the injured victim or family member filing the case — to prove by means of a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was careless and that this lack of care caused or contributed to the injury.
It is crucial to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to gather evidence. Witnesses' memories may be less clear, and defective products may have been destroyed. In addition, the time allowed by law in which you may file a lawsuit is limited.
Personal injury lawyers use many types of evidence to prove their cases:
- In addition to obtaining a statement from the person who was injured, witnesses who observed the accident will be questioned and may be deposed.
- Accident, fire and other official reports submitted after an accident will be reviewed, and the investigators who prepared them may be deposed.
- Safety records of products will be reviewed to determine whether complaints have been made or lawsuits have been filed that involve the defective product in question.
- Expert witnesses with special training and experience are often hired to review the documents, statements and investigation.
- Medical records and exams are often important in proving that a negligent act caused an injury, in explaining the severity of the injury and documenting the future medical needs of the plaintiff.
Although monetary compensation can never return a person's health or erase the lasting effects of a catastrophic personal injury, it can alleviate many of the day-to-day problems confronted by personal injury victims and their families, including:
- Past and future medical bills and healthcare expenses
- The costs of long-term nursing care
- Wages lost as a result of another's negligence
- The pain and suffering caused by the intentional or negligent act of a careless person
Get immediate help. If you feel that you or someone you love has a personal injury case, contact the St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Zevan & Davidson today. Schedule a free consultation by calling 314-588-7200 or by filling out our online contact form.
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