Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in St. Louis
Dowd & Dowd has decades of experience representing personal injury clients in the St. Louis area. Our years of experience allow us to handle a broad range of civil matters, including complex litigation, appeals, and even legal malpractice claims stemming from underlying personal injury case.
Personal Injury Practice Areas
We provide legal representation for personal injury cases, including:
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
- Truck Accidents
- Workers' Comp
- Car Accidents
- Rear-End Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Aviation Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Premises Liability
Don't see the area of law or similar circumstances that apply to your particular case? Contact us anyway. We may still be able to provide you with the legal representation you need in Missouri and Illinois.
Why Choose Dowd & Dowd for Your Case?
When you want to hold others accountable for causing an accident that resulted in severe harm to you or a loved one, turn to Dowd & Dowd.
We can help you turn the tables with:
- Decades of experience winning cases just like yours,
- Unmatched legal acumen that gives you a trusted partner in the legal system, and
- Services offered on a contingency fee basis, so you can focus on recovery and building your case.
Injured people across the St. Louis region have turned to Dowd & Dowd since 1957 to help hold responsible parties accountable in a wide range of cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and more.
We know that, if you are turning to our firm, you already have enough on your plate. Leave the hard work to us, focus on recovering, and let us help you get the compensation you deserve.
Personal Injury FAQs
1.How much does it cost to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer?
How much does it cost to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer?
Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if our clients receive a settlement. This setup allows us to represent clients who may not have immediate funds to fight for justice, so they can focus on recovering from an accident and building a strong case against insurance companies, negligent medical professionals, careless drivers, and others who have caused our clients' serious injuries.
2.How does a personal injury lawyer help me?
How does a personal injury lawyer help me?
The legal process might seem overwhelming. It doesn't have to be, though, when you have the right law office by your side. The legal team at Dowd & Dowd helps you build a strong personal injury case every step of the way, from the free initial case evaluation to presenting your case in court to getting you maximum compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more.
3.How much is my personal injury case worth?
How much is my personal injury case worth?
How much your case is worth will depend on the damages you sustained as a result of the defendant's (accused party's) actions. The two major types of damages in personal injury cases are compensatory damages and punitive damages.
- Compensatory damages are damages that compensate you for losses sustained due to your injury. They can include economic damages like lost wages and medical expenses as well as non-economic damages like emotional pain and suffering.
- Punitive damages are damages designed to punish the defendant.
The more severe the extent of your injury or disability, how much you can prove you lost financially, how much you can prove you've emotionally suffered, and how egregious the plaintiff's actions were, the more damages you may be awarded.
4.How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
As a general rule of thumb, the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is five years in Missouri and two years in Illinois. Exceptions may apply, however, such as in cases involving minors, people living with mental disabilities, or delayed date of discovery.
5.How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
If you were injured as a result of someone else's negligence or maliciousness, you may have a viable personal injury claim.
You can contact Dowd & Dowd for a free consultation where we will walk you through your legal options.
6.What damages are available to accident victims?
What damages are available to accident victims?
Damages available to accident victims include economic damages (lost wages, healthcare bills, etc.) and non-economic damages (loss of consortium, pain and suffering, etc.).
7.How do I choose the right personal injury attorney for my case?
How do I choose the right personal injury attorney for my case?
When choosing personal injury attorneys to represent your case, look for a personal injury law firm that has:
- Free case reviews to help you decide on your legal options
- The utmost respect for the attorney-client relationship
- A winning track record, thanks to extreme diligence and unmatched legal acumen
- Contingency fees, so you only pay if you win a settlement
Dowd & Dowd Can Help You Turn the Tables
The Dowd & Dowd team has a deep care and respect for the St. Louis community because it's our community too. Choosing the right personal injury attorneys is deeply personal. Know that, if you choose our law firm, we will represent you with the same care we would want ourselves.
Dowd & Dowd is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you protect your rights.
Call us at 314-621-2500, or Contact Us online and Get The Benefit of a Dowd.