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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Situated just off of Interstate 55 in the Missouri Bootheel, Sikeston is known for much more than the rolls “throwed” at Lambert’s Cafe. The city is known for its place in Civil War history, numerous wineries, and ability to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Through the years, many visitors have found themselves in Sikeston going to and from St. Louis for events such as concerts, sporting events, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. If you have been hurt in an accident in Sikeston, you should know you do not have to face the aftermath alone – a Sikeston personal injury lawyer may be able to help you through it. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is a large regional personal injury law firm, and we have served injured victims for more than 30 years in areas such as car accidents, truck accidents, product liability, slip and fall, negligent security, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and more.
What happens if you are in a wreck? If a loved one goes into the hospital for a routine procedure but leaves in much worse shape? If you get hurt carrying out your daily job responsibilities? Most people are not familiar with the intricacies of personal injury laws in Missouri, as they have become highly specialized in recent years. Unfortunately, the law does not pause and give victims time to catch up. Victims should want an experienced advocate on their side to protect their legal rights at all times.
Securing legal representation can simplify the legal process on your end. Your attorney will know the relevant standard of care for your case. For instance, proving liability in a car accident case requires you to show the defendant driver breached a duty owed to you to drive in a safe and reasonable manner, thereby causing you to suffer actual damages. This standard also applies in a truck accident case, in addition to whether the truck driver or trucking company violated one of the many Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. On the other hand, if your injury concerns a slip and fall or claim for inadequate security, you may need to show the defendant property owner’s actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition as part of your burden of proof.
After an accident in Sikeston, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety can be notified by calling 573-471-6200. If police respond, your attorney can obtain the accident report on your behalf. For an accident or fall on private property, the police may decline to respond or issue citations. In this situation, your lawyer can speak with witnesses as part of the investigation. Regardless, it may be necessary to visit the accident scene or consult with expert witnesses in order to establish liability.
A skilled personal injury attorney in the Sikeston area will also analyze all potential theories of recovery on your behalf. For example, if you were driving on S. Kingshighway, got rear-ended and pushed into a vehicle in front of you, but your airbag failed to deploy, you may be able to assert a separate product liability claim against the company that manufactured the airbag. If you were prescribed a medication in which you suffered an adverse side effect like a stroke, claims may exist against the drug manufacturer (product liability) or doctor that prescribed the drug to you (medical malpractice). In Missouri, medical malpractice occurs when a nurse, doctor, surgeon, or other type of healthcare professional causes a patient to suffer harm by not exercising their duties pursuant to the relevant medical standard of care.
Accidents have the ability to disrupt the flow of your life and put you in a hole – sometimes with bills piling up and you being unable to work to pay them off. If you were hurt due to someone else’s carelessness, your focus should be on recovering and getting your life back in order. Available 24/7, allow us to show you why NST is the way to go if you need a law firm to represent you after an accident in Sikeston or elsewhere in New Madrid County. We have a dedicated team of more than 30 lawyers and over 120 support staff members that may be able to represent you and help you pursue compensatory damages for your losses. Whether you need representation for an auto or trucking accident, slip and fall, product liability, or medical malpractice claim, call 800-529-4004 or fill out our online form for a free consultation with a Sikeston personal injury attorney.
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