Motor Vehicle and Boat Accidents

St. Louis Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Injuries from auto accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans from age 6 to age 33. According to national statistics, approximately 6,000,000 auto accidents occur each year, causing over 40,000 deaths and 3,000,000 injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious car, truck, motorcycle or boat accident, you need the guidance of an experienced attorney. At Kolker & Germeroth, L.L.C., our attorneys have an impressive record in cases involving all kinds of complex issues, including liability insurance, uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, medical payments coverage, medical decisions, and property damage settlements.

Free Consultations

Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers. We charge nothing until our clients get settlements or verdicts. We can meet with you in our Clayton, Missouri law offices or in your home or hospital. Our practice extends throughout the St. Louis area, including Arnold, Creve Coeur, Ballwin, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, University City, Des Peres, and southern Illinois.

We take on all kinds of motor vehicle accident cases, including ones involving:

• Car wrecks
• Truck collisions
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Recreational vehicle accidents
• Aviation accidents
• SUV rollovers (See also the Auto Defects section of our Product Liability page)
• Crashes resulting in catastrophic injury or wrongful death

Medical and Legal Knowledge on your Side

We work with physicians and other health care providers to assess and review all the short and long-term medical aspects of every case. Our understanding of Missouri and Illinois' automobile insurance and liability laws means that we are aware of the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families, along with the various theories of liability that enable victims to collect from the parties who caused them harm.

What to Do After an Accident

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you can protect your rights by doing a few basic things:

• Do not mention who was at fault.
• Get the names of witnesses and write them down with contact information.
• Get medical attention as soon as possible after the accident.
• If possible, take pictures of your vehicle and the other vehicle involved.
• Take pictures of the location where the accident took place.

Claims investigators from the other driver's insurance company or representatives of your own insurance company may contact you. Other than reporting your claim to your insurance company, you should not give them statements about the accident. First, talk with an experienced trial lawyer.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call us now at 1-866-770-8691 or visit our contact page for a free initial consultation. You can also fill out our special personal injury intake form. Evening and weekend appointments are available.