Car Accident Cases Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri
Whose car insurance pays for damages and injuries in Missouri?
Whose car insurance pays for damages and injuries in Missouri?
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I’m a plaintiff lawyer for the most part, and I always try to make the defendant pay. That’s important because it’s crucial to fully understand who’s at fault when a client comes to you. It makes no sense to represent someone only to find out they were negligent, rather than the other party, and then try to get the other party’s insurance to pay.
If the case ends up in court and the facts don’t support your client’s claim, you risk losing. That’s why gathering all the necessary information to determine fault is critical. Typically, the negligent party—the person who caused the accident—is the one whose insurance company is responsible for covering the damages.
St. Louis, MO personal injury attorney Herman Jimerson talks about whose car insurance pays for damages and injuries in Missouri. As a plaintiff lawyer, Herman Jimerson focuses on holding defendants accountable. He emphasizes the importance of determining fault when a client seeks legal representation. It would be unwise to represent a client only to discover they were negligent rather than the other party, as this undermines efforts to secure payment from the other party’s insurance company.
If a case proceeds to court without sufficient facts to support the client’s claim, the likelihood of losing increases significantly. Jimerson stresses the importance of gathering all relevant information to establish fault. In most cases, the negligent party—the individual responsible for causing the accident—is the one whose insurance company is obligated to pay for the damages.
