Cottleville, St. Charles County Personal Injury

While Ryan R. Cox & Associates, LLC, exclusively handles personal injury cases, these injuries can occur in various ways, from car accidents to drownings to slips and falls. No matter how you were injured, our team is prepared to provide you with comprehensive legal support.

Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are among the most common causes of injuries in Missouri. These accidents frequently result in severe injuries, like broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and whiplash, that can leave victims with long-term impairment.

Dog Bites

Depending on the breed of dog, a dog bite can break bones and cause significant damage to soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Victims may require surgeries to repair the damage and be left with scarring or disfigurement.

Brain and Head Injuries

Head injuries are particularly dangerous due to their compounding nature. The more head injuries you receive throughout your life, the worse they will become over time. Specifically, traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, can cause brain swelling and bleeding that may lead to permanent physical and cognitive impairment.

Burns

Fire, electrical, and chemical burns may cause significant damage to the skin and underlying tissues, leading to permanent scarring. Skin grafts and other surgeries may be necessary to treat these injuries. And before the skin heals, victims are at a heightened risk of infection.

Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries include things like compound fractures, where the bone penetrates the skin, spinal cord injuries, and crushing or amputation injuries. These kinds of injuries can cause permanent disability and may require long-term medical treatment.

Child Injuries and Fatalities

Injuries sustained by children can have a lasting impact on their lives as they grow. When seeking compensation for an injury to a child, it’s vital that you choose an attorney who will work with doctors to determine the long-term implications of and treatment required for your child’s condition.

Construction Site Injuries

Construction sites are among the most dangerous worksites in St. Charles County. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists falls from heights, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between incidents, and electrocutions as the most significant hazards facing construction workers.

Drownings

Near drownings can lead to severe brain and other organ damage caused by the inability to send oxygen to critical body parts. These incidents are particularly dangerous for young children who may not have been properly supervised while in a public or private pool.

Fires and Explosions

Fires can not only cause burns, but may also lead to explosions, which can result in other severe injuries. An explosion may cause blunt force trauma from the blast, lacerations from broken objects hitting victims, and hearing damage due to the sound.

Head, Neck, and Back Injuries

Injuries affecting the head, neck, and back often result from strained muscles from lifting heavy objects or standing for prolonged periods. However, they can also result from traumatic events like slips and falls.

Premises Liability

You may have a property liability claim if you sustained an injury on someone else’s property. Property owners have a general responsibility to keep their premises free from known hazards and warn visitors of hazards they haven’t yet remedied.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

Injuries affecting the spinal cord and muscles attached to it may leave victims with chronic pain or other long-term conditions, including numbness or tingling in the extremities. In severe cases, a neck or back injury can also result in partial or complete paralysis.

ATV Accidents

ATVs and other off-road vehicles are commonly used for recreation in Missouri. However, these vehicles can cause severe injuries to those who aren’t adequately trained on how to operate them. Crashing an ATV or having it flip over and land on you could cause injuries similar to those seen in car accident victims.

Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists are often at the mercy of the motorists with whom they share the road. When drivers don’t pay attention or don’t give cyclists the space they legally deserve, it can lead to severe injuries. Parked cars are also dangerous for cyclists, as occupants may not check for them before opening their doors.

Boating/Watercraft Accidents and Injuries

Boating and personal watercraft accidents may lead to various kinds of injuries, including blunt force trauma, lacerations, drowning, electrocutions, and even burns. Boat accidents can cause injuries similar to those seen in car crashes, but they present unique hazards and risks as well.