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You can take several steps to...","datePublished":"2021-11-17","dateModified":"2021-11-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/author\/sumnerlawgrop\/#Person","name":"Brent Sumner","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/author\/sumnerlawgrop\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2aeb6cc52fd8dbe820cd3eca0e8509bdbf49caab106f4998c1712188d6fe457b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2aeb6cc52fd8dbe820cd3eca0e8509bdbf49caab106f4998c1712188d6fe457b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sumner Law Group, LLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/The-Sumner-Law-Group-LLC-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/The-Sumner-Law-Group-LLC-Logo.png","width":348,"height":70}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/maximize-car-accident-case-value.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/maximize-car-accident-case-value.jpeg","height":667,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/maximize-your-case-value\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":628,"articleBody":"If you\u2019ve been injured in a Missouri car accident that was someone else\u2019s fault, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Between medical bills, lost wages, pain, emotional trauma, and other losses, a car accident can be a significant blow.You can take several steps to maximize the compensation you could recover after a car crash. The most important is to hire an aggressive, experienced Missouri car accident lawyer. With over 50 years of experience and a strong track record of results, the Sumner Law Group can help you seek the money you need to put your life back together after a crash.Contact us today for a free initial consultation.Steps to Take After a Car Accident to Maximize CompensationCall 911. After a crash, call the police to secure the scene, perform a preliminary investigation, and create a police report. You can use information from the report later when building your claim.Document the scene. Take pictures and videos, get the names of any eyewitnesses, and do whatever else you can to thoroughly document the accident scene before you leave.Get medical treatment right away. You may have severe injuries that require immediate treatment. Quick treatment gives you the best possible chance of a full recovery and makes it so insurance companies have one less excuse to deny or undervalue your claim.Don\u2019t say anything on social media. Keeping quiet prevents you from posting something that might accidentally damage your case.Don\u2019t talk to insurance companies. Let your lawyer handle all communication with insurance companies.Hire an attorney as soon as you can. The sooner you hire a lawyer, the faster they can start on your case. Essential evidence can deteriorate or disappear after an accident, so be sure to speak to a car accident lawyer right away.How Much to Expect from a Car Accident SettlementThe value of a car accident settlement depends on many elements. The biggest one is the extent of the injuries you sustained. Depending on the nature and degree of your injuries, filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit can allow to you seek compensation for:Medical billsLost wagesReduced future earning capacityPain and sufferingEmotional distressDamaged personal propertyThe value of these losses can be substantial. However, recovering maximum compensation also depends on having the right lawyer and gathering evidence to establish that someone else is liable for your injuries.What Factors Impact the Amount of a Settlement?Some of the factors that can affect the value of an insurance settlement after a car wreck include:The extent of your injuriesThe available evidence to support your injuries and establish liabilityWhether you played any role in causing the crashThe amount of insurance coverage availableWhen you hired a lawyer after the accidentWhat If I am Partially at Fault for the Wreck?If you\u2019re partially at fault for a car accident in Missouri, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you can\u2019t recover compensation for your injuries. Missouri uses a pure comparative negligence system to determine compensation when more than one party is responsible for a crash. That means if you\u2019re found partially at fault for an accident, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.Contact our Experienced Clayton Car Accident Lawyer Today for HelpNeed help from an experienced Clayton, MO, car accident lawyer? Contact Sumner Law Group today for a free initial consultation.Brent SumnerBrent A. Sumner is the Managing Partner at Sumner Law Group, LLC. He focuses his practice exclusively on cases that involve serious personal injuries. Over the years, he has successfully represented thousands of individuals and families, recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injured accident victims."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Maximize Your Case Value After a Car Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/maximize-your-case-value\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]