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A St. Louis auto accident can be frightening. When you are injured in a car accident or truck accident, life as you know it changes. Following a serious collision, you are forced to deal with painful injuries, mounting medical expenses and possibly lost income. If someone else is to blame for your car crash, you can hold that person accountable and may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. You need to contact an experienced St. Louis auto accident attorney immediately to find out your legal options.

Contact the Law Office of Shostak & Shostak, LLC at 1-866-725-3281 or 1-314-725-3200 today for a free legal consultation.

Car accidents and truck crashes happen for many reasons. Drivers who are distracted, tired or intoxicated, are often to blame for serious auto accidents and pose a risk to others on the road. These drivers can be held liable for injuries caused by their negligent actions.

Common accident injuries include:

Whiplash
Fractures
Spinal cord injury
Head trauma
Back injury
Herniated discs
Paralysis

Results for Your Accident Case
At the Law Office of Shostak & Shostak, we represent victims who have been injured in a car crash, truck accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle collision or pedestrian accident. We have over 60 years of combined experience representing injured individuals, just like you, in the great St. Louis area and throughout Missouri. Shostak & Shostak is a father and son legal team who is focused on getting results. We will use our experience to help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

As a client of the Law Office of Shostak & Shostak, you will be represented by a knowledgeable legal team who will provide you with the personal attention that you deserve. We will take the time to explain the process so that you know what to expect in your car accident case. Our law firm understands the difficulty of coping with an auto accident, which is why we strive to accommodate your needs and will meet with you in a location that is convenient to you.

We can confidently say that no other law firm can outwork or outmaneuver us. Our St. Louis car accident attorneys know the law, the court system, the judges and the opposition, which will be used to your advantage.

Our law firm handles auto accident cases that occurred on I-70, I-55, I-57, I-44, I-270, Woods Mill Road Highway 141, Tesson Ferry Highway 21, Gravois Road Highway 30, Highway 40, Highway 64 and throughout St. Louis County, Franklin County, St. Charles, Jefferson County, St. Louis, Wentzville, St. Charles, Union, Florissant, O'Fallon, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Clayton, Ballwin, Wildwood, Kirkwood, Eureka, Webster Groves, Arnold, Imperial, Barnhart, Pevely, Crystal City and Festus.

Contact the Law Office of Shostak & Shostak, LLC at 1-866-725-3281 or 1-314-725-3200 today for a free legal consultation.

Blog for Auto & Truck Accidents

Library for Auto & Truck Accidents:

Common Causes Of Truck Accidents In Missouri
Description: Thousands of tons of goods move across America by truck every year, and much of it passes through Missouri. Unfortunately, all this activity means a high risk of accidents. This article explains some of the common causes of truck-related accidents.
SUVs Not As Safe As Many Drivers Think
Description: SUVs are large automobiles, but they bulk doesn’t necessarily make them safer. This article explains the risks associated with SUVs and how accidents can be avoided.
Protect Yourself And Others By Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
Description: Automobile accidents involving pedestrians can have serious consequences. This article explains the most common causes of pedestrian accidents and how you can avoid them.
Three Simple Steps To Protect Yourself After An Auto Accident
Description: After an auto accident, it’s easy to make mistakes that can jeopardize your insurance compensation or even leave you vulnerable to a lawsuit. This article explains some simple steps you can take to make the best of a bad situation.
What to do when you or another driver are injured in an auto accident
Description: An auto accident is always frightening—more so if you or another driver are injured. This article explains what Missouri drivers can do after an accident to prevent further injury and protect themselves legally.
Protect Your Rights After a Minor Auto Accident
Description: No one wants to be involved in a fender bender, and many Missouri drivers jeopardize themselves by trying to make the situation go away as quickly as possible. This article explains the procedures you can follow after a minor auto accident to ensure that your rights are protected.
How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Missouri Auto or Truck Accident Case
Description: Being involved in an auto accident is a very stressful and scary event. What you do immediately following an accident can have a huge impact on your chances of recovering compensation for your injuries from the negligent driver. What follows are five of the most common mistakes that drivers make immediately after an accident.
Winter Weather And Car Accidents
Description: Even the most cautious and experienced drivers are in danger of becoming involved in a car accident during winter weather in Missouri. The road is slick, signs are obscured, lines vanish, and ice may build on your windshield. Even at reasonable speeds, highways, interstates, and other roads that are usually easy to navigate become extremely dangerous.
Missouri Rollover Accidents
Description: As the popularity of SUVs increases steadily, so does the rate of deadly vehicle rollover accidents. In fact, vehicle rollover accidents cause more car accident fatalities than any other kind of crash, including head-on accidents, with 63 percent of car accident fatalities resulting from rollover crashes.
Missouri Auto Accident Statistics
Description: Car accidents are to blame for thousands of deaths each year. This article summarizes some of the alarming auto accident statistics reported by the NHTSA and Missouri Department of Transportation. Contact a St. Louis auto accident attorney at the Law Office of Shostak & Shostak, LLC at 1-866-725-3281 for a free legal consultation.