PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Alif A. Williams

Frequenty Ask Questions About Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Medical Negligence Cases

Q1


What should I do if I am involved in an automobile accident or other type of personal injury accident?



A1

  • 1. Immediately report the incident to proper authorities such as the police, or the management of the premises where the accident occured.
  • 2. Get the name, address, and phone number of any witnesses to the accident.
  • 3. Seek immediate advice and medical attention for any physical injuries that you sustain in the accident.
  • 4. Seek legal advice regarding your legal rights.
  • 5. Report the accident to your personal automobile insurance carrier within 24 hours.
  • 6. Do not make any statements to the negligent party's insurance company adjuster or representative, until after you have been fully advised regarding your legal rights.

Q2


"What are my rights under Missouri law if I am injured at work?"



A2

You have the right to receive medical treatment for job related injuries, at your employer's expense. You can also receive (statutory prescribed) money compensation while you are recovering from your injuries. Once you recover from your injuries, you may be entitled a lump sum payment to compensate for any permanent disabilities that you sustained as a result of your job injury. You may also be entitled to other future benefits such as future medical treatment, medications and future disability payments.

Q3


"Do I have to sue my employer to get my workers' compensation benefits?"



A3

No. You have do not have to file a law suit against your employer to obtain the workers' compensation benefits that are provided by the law. In order to protect your rights claim forms must be filed with the appropriate administrative law agency (in Missouri the Division of Workers' Compensation).

Q4


"How quickly do I need to get an attorney relative to my accident and/or job injury?"



A4

Every personal injury case and job accident claim must be filed with the appropriate court oradministrative agency within certain deadlines. Failure to file the claim in a timely manner can forever prevent you ever filing or pursueing your claim. You should seek immediate legal advice regarding your rights and the deadlines for filing your legal claims.

Q5

"I cannot afford to pay an attorney or legal expenses. Will your law firm help me?"



A5

YES! You do not pay us ANYTHING unless we obtain a money settlement or judgment on your behalf. Call us today for a FREE telephone consultation and evaluation of your case. 314-727-3334//800-323-2980

Q6

"Do I need an attorney? Why shouldn't I try to first settle my case with the insurance company?"



A6

If you are injured in an negligence accident or if you file a workers' compensation claim, you will deal with a highly trained insurance company adjuster and/or their attorney.

The insurance adjuster and their attorney are employed by the insurance company and THEY WILL NOT ACT ON YOUR BEHALF OR IN YOUR BEST INTEREST. They will not give you reliable legal advice and they will not tell you what you need to do to protect your claim. Instead, they will be acting in the best interest of the insurance company and not you.
Sometimes you may innocently make statements, or fail to fully provide information that is important to your case.

Protect your rights and interest from the beginning. The negligent parties' insurance company and workers' compensation insurance companies immediately assign a professional adjuster and/or an attorney the day they are notified of your injury claim. These professionals start protecting their rights as soon as possible.

WHO WILL PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS?

Call Alif A. Williams & Associates as soon as possible after you are injured. 314-727-3334//800-323-2980