Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions: Personal Injury Claims

Do I need an attorney?

It is important to seek legal representation and assistance from an attorney with a proven record of recovering high value settlements for serious injuries. A skilled and knowledgeable injury attorney can protect your right to compensation, as insurance companies often use tactics to reduce or deny valid claims. Our legal team at Fox, Goldblatt & Singer has been serving the St. Louis community since 1949, and has the experience you need if you have suffered a serious injury.

What if I am offered a settlement?

If you receive a settlement offer soon after an accident by the insurance company directly, you can assume that it will be far lower than you could recover with the help of a St. Louis personal injury lawyer from our firm. We can help by evaluating your claim, and it we advise that you do not accept any settlement without this evaluation from our firm.

Should I allow access to my medical records?

Never allow an insurance company to directly access your medical records, or engage in interviews with them until you have legal representation. These actions can result in a lower settlement. We carefully preserve your rights throughout the claims process.

How long does a claim take to resolve?

Some claims are clear-cut with regard to liability, and may take several months to conclude with a settlement. Others are more complex, and the liable party could move forward with efforts to avoid paying a claim. They often engage the services of high powered law firms to try to defend against a large claim, such as in cases of medical malpractice or product liability claims. It is important that you have legal counsel that is familiar with such cases and has a proven record in litigating serious injury claims. Our firm maintains recognition with an AV peer rating for ethical standards and case results, are members of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and "SuperLawyers". We have been representing clients in serious injury cases since 1949, and our years of experience are an important factor with regard to final settlements. A litigated case could involve a long wait for resolution, but our case preparation and aggressive approach can speed the process. We move our cases forward as quickly as possible.

Contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer from our firm for answers to get your questions about your injury case and receive advice about eligibility for monetary compensation for injuries and suffering.