Personal Injury FAQs

After an auto accident, for a free initial consultation, you should contact a qualified personal injury attorney in Missouri who can answer your questions and evaluate the merits of your case. David W. Ransin begins investigating the facts surrounding the accident and determining what steps should be taken against the party responsible for the accident from the very beginning. He can also help you get any medical or other benefits that you may be entitled to receive while recovering from your injuries.

Negligent activities that often lead to accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Inattention to road conditions
• Inability to signal properly when switching lanes or making a turn
• Exceeding the speed limit
• Running off the road or out of the proper lane
• Failure to properly maintain vehicle
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Defective vehicle equipment

You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

• Medical bills, including emergency room fees, surgical procedures and other hospital costs
• Lost wages resulting from your injury
• Costs of rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Disability or disfigurement

Additionally, you may be eligible to receive damages for pain and suffering and loss in quality of life.

No. This is a specialized type of civil litigation as truck accidents usually involve multiple defendants who are large corporations. An injury lawyer must first understand the federal and state regulations of the trucking industry, be able to investigate and recreate the accident using modern technology and computer advancements and have as access to a network of trucking industry experts. A truck accident attorney must be a litigator who is prepared to stand up against large corporations and their multiple attorneys in a court of law.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a vehicle accident is to pay attention to your driving at all times and obey all applicable traffic laws. You should never drive if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You should always use caution when driving around other cars that are swerving or driving at high speeds, as the drivers may be aggressive, drunk or otherwise dangerous. Always exercise caution when driving near other cars and be courteous by signaling when turning and maintaining an adequate following distance. Ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained by regularly testing the vehicle’s fluid levels and reporting any problems with your vehicle to a local maintenance shop.

Motorcyclists must always exercise extreme caution on the road. David W. Ransin is an advocate for bikers’ rights to receive deference and a fair share of our roadways. Unfortunately, when a car causes a motorcycle accident, it is the biker who is at greater risk of serious injury.

No, Ransin Injury Law also represents pedestrians and individuals injured in boating accidents. Additionally, we hold businesses and corporations accountable when they create or ignore a dangerous condition that causes a slip and fall accident.