Personal Injury Attorneys in Franklin County, Missouri
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation against the at-fault party. Whether you have been involved in a car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury, our attorneys can help you gather evidence and build a strong claim to hold the responsible party accountable.
At Briegel Whiteley Moon, our attorneys have years of combined experience guiding injury victims in pursuing compensation and recovery. We are well-versed in Missouri’s compensation and accident laws, and we will help you advocate for your best interests, whether in or out of court.
Located in Union, Missouri, we serve clients throughout Franklin County and the surrounding areas, including Crawford County, Phelps County, Gasconade County, St. Louis County, and Osage County. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and explore your options for pursuing the compensation you need.
Considerations for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Missouri
If you have been injured in an accident in Missouri, you typically have five years from the date of your injury to file a claim, according to the Missouri Revised Statutes 516.120(4). However, this timeline may be different depending on the type of injury you are seeking compensation for and the type of responsible party.
If you are pursuing compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one, you have three years from the date of death to file a claim. Similarly, if you are filing a claim against a government body or office, you must file a claim within 90 days. At Briegel Whiteley Moon, our attorneys can help you identify the potentially liable parties and help you file a comprehensive claim within the established deadlines.
Missouri also follows a pure comparative fault rule. This means that as an injured party, you still have the right to pursue compensation even if you were mostly at fault for the accident. For example, if you were 90% at fault for a car accident and you were awarded $10,000 for an injury you sustained, you could still recover $1,000.
Suffering an injury in an accident, especially if it was due to someone else's negligence, can be stressful. Our attorneys at Briegel Whiteley Moon are dedicated to helping you advocate for the damages you need to move forward after the accident. Contact our experienced Missouri personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation and explore how we can help with your recovery.
Injured in an Accident?
Our Personal Injury Services
If you have been injured in an accident in Franklin County, Missouri, or the surrounding areas, our attorneys at Briegel Whiteley Moon offer compassionate personal injury services to help you gather detailed evidence, draft a comprehensive claim, and pursue fair compensation in accordance with Missouri statutes. The primary services we offer for injury victims include the following:
Car accidents: We can help you analyze the aftermath of passenger-vehicle accidents caused by speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
Truck accidents: We handle cases involving heavy commercial trucks, which often lead to catastrophic injuries due to their size and weight.
Motorcycle accidents: We offer representation in motorcycle accidents, which often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection these vehicles provide.
Bicycle accidents: We can help you gather evidence and pursue compensation for accidents involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist.
Pedestrian accidents: We handle injury cases for pedestrians struck by motor vehicles, whether in crosswalks, at intersections, or in parking lots.
Premises liability accidents: We represent victims injured on someone else’s property due to hazards such as poor lighting, falling objects, and slip-and-falls.
Workplace accidents: We help workers who have been injured on the job pursue compensation against the responsible party outside a workers’ compensation claim.
Wrongful death: If a loved one has died in an accident, we can help their surviving family members pursue compensation for their loss.
Some accidents, such as car accidents, may be more straightforward when pursuing a claim, while others, such as truck accidents, could involve more than one potentially liable party. Depending on the type of accident you were involved in and the severity of your injury, our attorneys can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.
How Our Firm Can Help
At Briegel Whiteley Moon, our attorneys have years of combined experience representing those injured by someone else’s negligence and pursuing accountability for their actions or inaction. At Briegel Whiteley Moon, our experienced Missouri attorneys are committed to standing up for your rights.
We can help you analyze the circumstances of the accident that caused your injury, gather essential evidence such as photographs, video footage, witness statements, and black box data (where applicable), and communicate with the at-fault party’s insurance company on your behalf to advocate for a fair settlement.
Our attorneys have conducted over 40 jury trials within Franklin County, Missouri, and the surrounding counties. We are dedicated to pursuing settlements wherever possible, but we are prepared to take your case to court if necessary. Our firm also operates on a transparent flat-fee billing model to provide you with a transparent overview of your potential costs up front.
Contact Our Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys for Skilled Representation
Being injured in an accident is stressful, and it’s common to have questions about what you should do next. At Briegel Whiteley Moon, our experienced attorneys, Daniel Briegel, Kevin Whiteley, and Will Moon, are experienced in helping accident victims with their recovery and filing comprehensive claims to advocate for their needs.
Located in Union, Missouri, our firm serves clients throughout Franklin County and the surrounding areas, including Crawford County, Phelps County, Gasconade County, St. Louis County, and Osage County. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss how we can help you file a claim after an injury.