St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer Seeks Full Compensation for Personal Injury Claims

St. Louis car accident lawyer Stephen Schultz is dedicated to helping people who were injured in a car accident.

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St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer Seeks Full Compensation for Personal Injury Claims

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 19, 2010 --St. Louis car accident injury lawyer Stephen Schultz is passionate about his law practice. Ever since he was injured in a car accident during college, it has been his mission to offer quality legal representation to car accident victims, truck accident victims, and clients injured by negligent manufacturing corporations. Mr. Schultz's victories have been published in local and nationwide legal periodicals and have been featured in many newspapers and news broadcasts.

The goal of a St. Louis personal injury attorney is to assist clients in negotiating fair compensation from an insurance company. The process can become quite complicated, as health insurance subrogation, medical liens, forms of compensation, and other pitfalls can reduce the amount of compensation that you ultimately receive. A personal injury attorney who focuses his practice on serious injury and death litigation will be able to address these concerns from the start and protect the value of your claim.

After a car accident, it is important to know what NOT to do. First, never agree to provide another insurance company with an audio recorded statement of your version of the incident. While this may seem innocent at first, claims adjusters will do their best to minimize your claim from the start with trick questions concerning the extent of your personal injuries. Second, never sign any medical record release authorization that would allow a claims adjuster to obtain your past and present medical records. Third, don't sit at home thinking that your injuries will "heal themselves." Get the medical treatment you need by seeking care from specialists. For example, if you have whiplash or a lower back injury, seek a consultation from an orthopedist, not a chiropractor. Fourth, never sign any "release of claims" with the insurance company. If you do, you may be prejudicing your right to file a personal injury claim against the driver who was at fault for causing the car accident.

Schultz Legal Group accident injury attorneys always offer a free initial consultation by calling our 866.840.3636 toll-free victim helpline. It is wise to contact a personal injury lawyer immediately after a car accident or tractor-trailer accident to make sure you don't fall prey to the unfair tactics of an insurance claims adjuster. Remember, Stephen Schultz was injured in a car accident and went through exactly what you are going through. You are injured, at home recovering, and wondering what you need to do to obtain fair compensation for your claim. You think you can get a fair shake from the claims adjuster because he/she seems to be cooperative so far. What you don't know is that claims adjusters are rewarded for minimizing compensation payouts on injury claims. The cards are stacked against you from the start. Contact a lawyer immediately and get your claim protected from the beginning of the case.

Our injury lawyers fight for full compensation for past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain & suffering, and emotional damages. It is important to itemize each one of these forms of damages in order to obtain the maximum settlement for your car accident injury claim. You only get one shot at financial recovery for your claim. If your lawyer fails to recognize each form of compensation and the experts necessary to prove the extent of damages, a victim will never be fairly compensated. For example, what if your hospital expenses from the ER were $10,000, and your health insurance company paid $6,000 due to its contract with that hospital. Does your lawyer seek $4,000, $6,000, or $10,000 from the car insurance adjuster as compensation? Many lawyers fail to understand how health insurance affects a personal injury settlement.

Some people injured in a car accident do not have health insurance. The trauma of the car accident itself is compounded by the fact that the victim does not have health insurance. This creates two additional issues: First, hospitals and doctors will send the overdue patient account to collections and your credit history can be irreparably harmed. Hospitals can use any available remedy at law to get their bills paid and are under no obligation to wait until your claim is settled. Second, most high-quality doctors will not treat a person who does not have health insurance. Without treatment from a specialist, you may be worsening your injuries. Plus, your injury lawyer will not be able to obtain fair compensation for your claim without proper documentation from treating doctors. Don't despair, the St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Schultz Legal Group have solutions to both of these issues.

Selecting a lawyer that you are comfortable with is important. When interviewing potential attorneys, ask plenty of questions. Make sure your lawyer ONLY handles serious injury and death claims. This is important because law firms that are focused in several areas of law tend not to be great in any one practice area. Make sure your lawyers fees are contingent on the outcome of the case. If your attorney does not win your case, you need to make sure not to get hit with attorneys fees. Check your lawyer's record of settlements and verdicts. This tends to give you an idea of the caliber of cases he/she handles and experience in negotiating substantial compensation. Make sure your lawyer is willing to take your case to court if necessary. Some lawyers are not willing, or are scared, to go to trial. A lawyer who is not willing to bring your case to a jury will not be taken seriously by the insurance company during settlement negotiations and you will not be fairly compensated. Finally, make sure to lay the ground rules for communication expectations between you and your lawyer during the case. Some clients have come to our firm just because their last attorney failed to return phone calls. This is particularly frustrating for a person injured in a car accident. Lack of communication between the lawyer and client is totally unacceptable.

Car accident injury victims can reach St. Louis personal injury attorney Stephen Schultz by calling 314.448.0934, or toll-free at 866.840.3636. Mr. Schultz's record of accomplishments includes membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Missouri, and Best Lawyers in St. Louis (St. Louis Magazine). He is a founding partner of Schultz Legal Group and Schultz & Myers LLC and has collected over $30,000,000 in compensation for his injured clients.

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