Car Accidents

A car crash can leave you with painful injuries, mounting bills, and more questions than answers. We handle the insurance companies and legal process so you can focus on healing.

Car Accident Lawyer in Illinois & Missouri

Injured in a crash? The insurance company has already started working on your claim — which means they’re building a case against you right away. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible so your rights are protected.

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Deadlines apply to car crash claims in Missouri and Illinois. Talk to us before speaking further with insurance.

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How We Help in Car Accident Cases

We move fast in Missouri and Illinois to investigate liability, document your injuries, manage insurers and medical billing, and build a clear claim or lawsuit strategy aimed at full compensation for your losses.

Our Approach

Investigate & Preserve Evidence

Police reports, scene photos, EDR/black box data, witness statements, dashcam and surveillance footage.

Handle Insurance & Bills

Liability and UM/UIM, medical pay, subrogation and liens, health insurer coordination — we handle it.

Build Full-Value Claims

Medical records, future care, lost wages/earning capacity, pain & suffering, and property damage.

Litigate When Needed

When insurers won’t act fairly, we file suit, conduct discovery, use experts, and prepare for trial.

Common Car Crash Types

  • Rear-end & intersection collisions
  • T-bone & head-on crashes
  • Speeding & reckless driving
  • Distracted / phone-related driving
  • Impaired / DUI crashes
  • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) collisions
  • Uninsured / underinsured motorist claims

Damages You Can Claim

Economic

  • ER/hospital care, follow-ups, therapy
  • Prescriptions and medical devices
  • Lost wages & diminished earning capacity
  • Vehicle repair/total loss and rental

Non-Economic

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of normal life
  • Emotional distress
  • Disfigurement and loss of consortium

Punitive damages may be available in limited, fact-specific situations.

What to Do After a Car Accident

  • Seek medical care and follow your doctor’s orders.
  • Photograph vehicles, scene, and injuries; save dashcam footage.
  • Get names and contacts for witnesses.
  • Do not give recorded statements to insurers before counsel.
  • Keep all bills and receipts.
  • Contact an attorney quickly to preserve evidence and deadlines.

Insurance Pitfalls

  • Adjusters push quick, low settlements.
  • Recorded statements can be used against you.
  • Broad medical releases may expose unrelated history.
  • UM/UIM may apply if the other driver fled or lacked coverage.

Illinois & Missouri Basics

Comparative Fault: In Illinois, you can recover if you are 50% or less at fault; awards are reduced by your percentage. Missouri uses comparative fault that reduces your recovery by your share of fault.

Time Limits: Illinois generally has a 2-year deadline for injury claims; Missouri generally allows up to 5 years.

Police Reports & Property Damage: Property claims often proceed alongside injury claims — keep repair estimates and photos.

Every case is different. Ask our attorney about your specific facts in Missouri or Illinois.

Results & Case Snapshots

Policy-Limits Settlement — Rear-End Collision (Pre-Suit)

Rapid evidence preservation and early demand led to a full policy payout.

Six-Figure Settlement — Intersection Crash

Reconstruction and video proved the other driver failed to yield.

Liability Dispute Resolved — UM/UIM Claim

Witness outreach and dashcam analysis overcame a disputed fault story.

What Clients Say

“Clear, honest, and fast. Got me answers right away.” — J.S., Belleville
“They handled the insurer so I could focus on recovery.” — M.R., St. Louis
“Professional and compassionate from day one.” — K.T., Edwardsville

Meet Your Attorney

Mattea Hermanson represents car crash victims across Illinois & Missouri. They blend negotiation skills with courtroom readiness, works with top experts, and builds trial-ready files from the start.

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How It Works

1. Call

Tell us what happened; we listen and assess urgency.

2. Free Consultation

We evaluate liability, damages, and insurance coverage.

3. We Fight

We preserve evidence, manage insurers, and build your claim or lawsuit.

4. You Recover

We pursue full compensation — no fee unless we win.

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Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes. This page is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules vary; consult an attorney about your specific facts.
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2812 North Center, Maryville, IL 62062

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