St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

A sudden injury can change everything, leaving you to manage painful recoveries and mounting worries while you’re already struggling. Thompson Law is here to stand by you in St. Louis, helping you handle the legal complexities so you can focus entirely on your health and your family.

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Personal Injury Practice Areas We Handle

Personal injury cases take many forms, and the legal issues vary depending on how the injury happened. Thompson Law handles a range of personal injury claims involving accidents, negligence, and other circumstances that may cause serious harm. 

Car Accidents

Distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield can lead to collisions that cause medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and disputes over fault.

Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Commercial vehicle litigation may involve driver fatigue, overloaded cargo, inadequate maintenance, and trucking company practices that contribute to serious roadway collisions.

Motorcycle Accidents

Unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and driver inattention can cause serious injuries to motorcyclists.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Crosswalk collisions, failure to yield, and drivers ignoring traffic signals can lead to injury claims involving pedestrians and cyclists.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Wet floors, broken stairs, and uneven walkways may give rise to premises liability when a property owner’s failure to address a hazard causes injury.

Dog Bites

Dog attacks resulting in puncture wounds, scarring, or other injuries may support a claim under Missouri law, depending on the circumstances.

Workplace Injuries

Work-related injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits or support third-party claims involving negligent contractors, defective equipment, or unsafe worksite conditions.

Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, and medication mistakes may support a claim when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes patient harm.

Defective Products

Dangerous designs, manufacturing flaws, and inadequate safety warnings can support product liability claims against potentially responsible manufacturers, distributors, or sellers.

Wrongful Death

Fatal accidents caused by negligence or other legally actionable conduct may give eligible individuals grounds to seek damages under Missouri’s wrongful death statute.

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Why Choose Thompson Law for Your St. Louis Personal Injury Case

Uncovering Available Insurance Coverage
Many accidents involve more than one insurance policy. We look at commercial coverage, umbrella policies, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage to identify which may apply to your case.

Addressing Pre-Existing Conditions
Tyler Thompson previously represented insurance companies, giving him firsthand insight into how insurers review medical records and question whether an injury came from the accident or a pre-existing condition.

Evidence-Driven Case Strategy
We investigate every detail, from crash reports to ECM vehicle data, and build a case that accounts for your immediate costs and long-term recovery needs.

No Upfront Legal Fees
We handle your case on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay legal fees upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

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What to Do After a Serious Injury in St. Louis

After a serious accident, it’s easy to focus only on getting better and overlook what your claim will need later. Here’s what to keep in mind. 

  1. Seek Medical Attention
    Your health comes first. Follow your doctor’s instructions and keep records of every appointment, treatment, and expense.
  2. Report the Accident
    Depending on what happened, notify police, your employer, or the property owner – this creates an official record that can support your case later.
  3. Document the Incident
    If it’s safe, photograph the scene, your injuries, and property damage before conditions change.
  4. Preserve Your Records
    Collect contact information for anyone involved, and save medical bills, wage-loss records, repair estimates, and insurance letters together.
  5. Limit Insurance Statements
    An adjuster may contact you quickly. What you say about fault or your injuries can affect how your claim is handled.
  6. Avoid Rushing Settlement
    An early offer may not account for future treatment or the full impact of your injury. Understand what you’re giving up before you accept.
  7. Talk To An Attorney
    If you have serious injuries, disputed liability, or an insurer challenging your claim, an attorney can explain your options.
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How Thompson Law Can Help With Your Personal Injury Claim

Investigating What Happened
We examine the accident from every angle to understand what happened, who was involved, and what caused your injuries.

Identifying Those Responsible
Responsibility may extend beyond the person who directly caused the accident. We look at employers, companies, property owners, manufacturers, and others who may share responsibility.

Preserving Important Evidence
We move quickly to secure accident reports, medical records, photos, witness accounts, and other evidence that can help establish what happened.

Reviewing Insurance Coverage
We identify the insurance coverage available for your claim and handle communications and negotiations with the insurers involved.

Documenting Your Losses
We account for medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and other financial losses resulting from your injury.

Recognizing the Personal Impact
An injury can affect much more than your finances. We consider the pain, limitations, emotional impact, and changes to your daily life that followed the accident.

Managing the Legal Process
We handle the paperwork, deadlines, insurance negotiations, and other legal details while keeping you informed.

Advocating in Court
If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to trial and advocate for the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Personal Injury in St. Louis

Personal injury can result from many different types of negligence or wrongdoing. Common situations that may lead to a claim include:

Car and Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted, impaired, or reckless driving can cause crashes ranging from minor injuries to permanent disabilities, with motorcyclists facing added risk due to less protection.

Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Driver negligence, poor maintenance, or unsafe loading practices can lead to severe injuries because of these vehicles’ size.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Drivers who fail to see or yield to pedestrians and cyclists can cause life-altering injuries.

Slip and Fall Accidents
Unsafe stairs, poor lighting, and hazardous conditions on someone else’s property can cause serious falls.

Dog Bites

A dog bite can lead to medical treatment, scarring, infection, and lasting emotional distress.

Workplace Accidents
Unsafe conditions, defective equipment, or third-party negligence can cause injuries beyond standard workers’ comp claims.

Medical Negligence
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes can cause serious, sometimes permanent harm.

Defective Products
A dangerously designed, manufactured, or labeled product can cause unexpected, serious injury.

This list is not exhaustive. Each case has its own circumstances, evidence, and legal considerations.

Injuries That Can Disrupt Your Work and Daily Life

An accident can cause more than one type of injury, and some may not become clear until days or weeks later. Common injuries may include:

Head and Brain Injuries
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, movement, and your ability to work or care for yourself.

Neck and Back Injuries
Whiplash, herniated discs, and spinal injuries often cause lasting pain and limit everyday movement.

Broken Bones and Joint Injuries
Fractures and joint damage can require surgery, physical therapy, and months of recovery.

Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord damage can lead to long-term impairment or paralysis, changing every part of daily life.

Nerve Injuries
Nerve damage may cause numbness, weakness, or burning pain that lasts well after the initial injury.

Internal Injuries
Internal injuries aren’t always obvious right away, but they can require urgent medical attention.

Burns and Scarring
Serious burns can require extensive treatment and leave lasting physical and emotional effects.

Permanent and Catastrophic Injuries
Amputations and other catastrophic injuries can permanently affect a person’s ability to work, live independently, or enjoy daily life.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Personal Injury Case?

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Personal Injury?
The person directly involved in your accident isn’t always the only one responsible – depending on what happened, liability can extend to an employer, property owner, manufacturer, or another third party.

The At-Fault Driver
When another driver’s carelessness or recklessness causes a crash, they may be held liable for the resulting injuries.

Property Owners
A property owner can be held responsible for dangerous conditions they knew about, or should have known about, before your injury occurred.

Employers and Companies
A commercial accident can involve both the driver and the company operating the vehicle, especially when hiring, training, or maintenance practices contributed.

Manufacturers
A defective vehicle, product, or part can shift liability to the manufacturer or distributor responsible for bringing it to market.

Medical Providers
When negligent care causes harm, the responsible doctor, hospital, or facility can be held liable under a separate malpractice claim.

Dog Owners
A dog owner’s liability depends on the circumstances of the attack and how Missouri law applies to your case.

Liability often involves more than one party, and identifying every one of them takes a careful investigation into the facts of your case.

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Evidence That Can Support a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury claims often require piecing together exactly what happened, and the evidence available can vary depending on the type of accident and injury involved.

Accident and Police Reports
Official reports capture how the incident occurred and the conditions at the scene, often before anyone has a chance to dispute it.

Medical Records
Your treatment notes and diagnoses draw a clear line between the accident and the injuries you’re now living with.

Witness Statements
When the facts are disputed, an honest account from someone who saw what happened can carry real weight.

Photos and Video
Photographs, surveillance footage, and dash camera video capture details that can change or disappear within hours.

Expert Opinions
Accident reconstructionists and medical experts can answer the technical questions that records alone can’t.

Employment and Financial Records
Pay stubs and tax documents help show the income you’ve lost while you focus on recovering.

Insurance and Property Records
Policy details and repair estimates help document the coverage and property damage tied to your claim.

Compensation You May Recover in a Personal Injury Case

No amount of money erases what you’ve been through, but Missouri law allows you to recover for the real losses your injury has caused. Depending on the severity of your injury and the circumstances of the accident, that may include:

Medical Expenses
The cost of your emergency care, surgery, medication, and rehabilitation – both what you’ve already paid and what’s still ahead.

Lost Income and Earning Capacity

Every paycheck you missed while recovering, and any lasting reduction in what you’re able to earn going forward.

Pain and Suffering
The physical pain and emotional weight of living with a serious injury, not just the medical bills that came with it.

Disability or Disfigurement
The lasting impact on your mobility, appearance, or independence when an injury doesn’t fully heal.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The hobbies, activities, and time with family you’ve had to give up because of your injury.

Property Damage
The cost to repair or replace your vehicle or other property damaged in the accident.

Punitive Damages
When the responsible party’s conduct was especially reckless, additional damages meant to punish that behavior may apply.

No attorney can guarantee a particular outcome or recovery amount.

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How Much Is a St. Louis Personal Injury Case Worth?

There is no standard settlement amount for a personal injury claim. The value of your case depends on factors such as:

  • Severity of the injury and treatment required
  • Time away from work and loss of earning capacity
  • Permanent impairment or disability
  • Pain and suffering
  • Strength of the evidence establishing liability
  • Degree of comparative fault, if any
  • Available insurance coverage and policy limits
  • Overall impact on your daily life

Missouri Personal Injury Laws That May Affect Your Case

§516.120 RSMo – Statute of Limitations

Missouri generally allows five years to bring an action for an injury to a person or another’s rights under §516.120 RSMo. However, different deadlines may apply depending on the type of claim and the circumstances involved.

Comparative Fault

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system. If you are found partly responsible for your injury, your compensation may be reduced in proportion to your share of fault.

Claims Against Government Entities

Claims involving the state or a political subdivision can be subject to Missouri’s sovereign immunity laws. Under §537.600 RSMo, immunity is waived only in certain circumstances, including specified motor-vehicle and dangerous-property claims.

Insurance Coverage

Missouri law requires automobile liability policies to include uninsured motorist coverage, subject to the requirements of §379.203 RSMo. This coverage can protect insured individuals who are legally entitled to recover damages for injuries caused by an uninsured motorist.

The information above is general and does not apply to every personal injury claim. Talk with an attorney about the laws and deadlines that may apply to your case.

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Erin D
After a very negative experience with our first personal injury lawyer, Tyler Thompson renewed our faith in the legal system and exceeded our expectations as our represention. Tyler was very communicative, compassionate, diligent in moving our case along, and found us the right specialist who finally was able to give us an accurate diagnosis and treatment options. We highly recommend Tyler and the Thompson Law STL Firm! “
Colleen Kelly
After being unsatisfied with my initial representation, I contacted Tyler who was determined, informative and confident in my case from start to finish. Through the process, he offered updates and was able to get the matter resolved to satisfaction. Beyond this, he was personable and a pleasure to be represented by- after my case finally settled, he called me that day and offered to drop the check off to me at my work. I'll be sure to share his contact with anyone who may need representation. Thank you, Tyler!
Bel da Silva
Can't speak highly enough of Tyler! He always kept me up to date on the case and was able to get my settlement higher than what the other party wanted to pay. He was timely and all around a nice guy. He even picked me up on the way to mediation. He always listened to me and I really feel like at every step of the way had my best interest at heart. I wish I could give him 10 stars out of 5!
Jason Malacarne
Tyler Thompson was my attorney during a car accident situation where I was injured. He worked for a different firm at the time I hired him originally, but I liked him so much and felt he had strong character and integrity, I made the decision to stick with him as my attorney when he no longer worked there. Well, I couldn't have made a better decision. Tyler is not just a good attorney who delivers when he says he will, he is also a good person.
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Meet Your Attorney

Choose an Attorney Who Understands the Insurance Claims Process From Both Sides

Meet Tyler Thompson, an experienced St. Louis personal injury attorney with more than 12 years of legal experience. Before focusing on representing injured individuals, Tyler worked in insurance defense, including serving as in-house counsel for a national insurance company.

That experience gives Tyler a firsthand understanding of how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims. He knows the questions insurers may ask, the factors they consider, and the issues that can affect the value of a claim.

Today, Tyler uses that experience to build strong cases for injured clients and negotiate with insurance companies from a position of knowledge. His goal is to help clients understand their options and pursue the compensation they deserve.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Louis Personal Injury Accidents


A personal injury lawyer investigates your claim, gathers evidence, communicates with insurers, documents your losses, and negotiates or litigates to pursue compensation.

Thompson Law works on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay no upfront legal fees and owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Not every claim requires one, but a lawyer can help when you have serious injuries, disputed fault, significant losses, or an insurer challenging your claim.

There’s no standard value. Injury severity, medical treatment, lost income, liability, and available insurance coverage all affect what a claim is worth.

There’s no set timeline – some claims resolve quickly, while disputed liability or ongoing treatment can extend the process.

Accident reports, photos, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions can all help establish what happened and who’s responsible.

Some injuries take time to surface. If symptoms develop after an accident, seek medical care and document when they started.

 Missouri generally allows five years to file under §516.120 RSMo, though the deadline can vary by claim type

Possibly – your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply depending on your policy and the facts of your case.

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