car accident lawyers

Out-of-state Automobile Accident – St. Louis Attorney Thomas J. Gregory

Posted on by Thomas Gregory

I recently settled a case for a woman who was a passenger in a car which was struck by another vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way.  The case was complicated by the fact that the accident occurred in Oregon, which meant Oregon law applied to this claim.  Unlike Missouri, Oregon has a modified no-fault law which provides for limited personal injury protection (PIP), but still preserves the right to sue the negligent driver.

My client had been diagnosed with a concussion at the emergency room in Oregon and had only been getting chiropractic treatment for a sore neck since she returned to St. Louis when she came to see me almost a year after the accident.  I immediately noticed that she complained of signs of post-concussion syndrome that needed specialized treatment by a neurologist, and I made arrangements for her to treat with a neurologist who was able to significantly improve her symptoms.

Total recovery was approximately $80,000.00.  An important thing that any lawyer handling a case in another state must be aware of is the statute of limitations in the state whose law applies to the case.  Missouri has a five year statute of limitations for auto accidents while Oregon’s statute of limitations is only two years, so my client would not have been able to recover anything if she waited too long to retain a lawyer who could investigate the applicable law in the state where the accident occurred and get a lawsuit filed within the specified time period.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, please call Attorney Thomas J. Gregory at 314-241-4477.

Missouri Dram Shop Cases (Injured by Drunk Drivers)

Posted on by David G. Hughes

We have successfully represented people who have been injured and/or killed against persons/companies licensed to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink for consumption on premises. This includes cases we have successfully handled and recovered money for people injured by sellers who knew or should have known that they were serving and/or selling intoxicating liquor to a person under the age of 21 years. We have also successfully recovered money for people who have been injured by businesses that have served intoxicating liquor to a visibly intoxicated person. Under Missouri law, a person is visibly intoxicated when inebriated to such an extent that the impairment is shown by significantly uncoordinated physical action or significant physical dysfunction.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a drunk driver, please call Attorney David Hughes at 314-241-4477.

RECENT PERSONAL INJURY WINS AT MOGAB & HUGHES ATTORNEYS

Posted on by David G. Hughes

In December 2016, I recovered $650,000.00 for a woman injured in a premises liability case. In January 2017, I recovered insurance policy limits of $500,000.00 for a woman who suffered back and shoulder injuries when she was struck by a car while riding her motor scooter in St. Louis County.  Also in January, 2017, I recovered $250,000.00 for a man struck by an uninsured motorist while operating his riding lawn mower.  My client suffered a fractured leg that required surgery.

Mogab and Hughes Attorneys, P.C. has more than 50 years of experience winning personal injury cases. Please call us for a free consultation at 314-241-4477.