When you call an injury lawyer in St. Louis, you’re taking the single most important step to protect your health, your rights, and the value of your case—because from that moment forward, you stop fighting the insurance company alone and you put a trained legal team between you and everyone trying to minimize what happened to you.
If you’re injured, call us now at 314-863-0500. Don’t “see how it goes.” Don’t “wait a few days.” The sooner you call, the sooner we can lock down evidence and start building a high-value claim.
Why Calling An Injury Lawyer Early Changes Everything
The insurance company starts working against you immediately after a crash or injury. Their adjusters, investigators, and defense lawyers move fast. If you wait, you give them a head start.
Here’s what happens when you delay:
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Evidence disappears (video footage, skid marks, damaged products, unsafe conditions).
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Witnesses vanish or forget details.
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Your medical timeline looks weaker.
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The insurer gets to shape the story first.
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Lowball offers start rolling in before you even know your true diagnosis.
Missouri gives most injury victims five years to file a lawsuit, but that doesn’t mean you should wait five weeks.
Call 314-863-0500 now. It costs you nothing to talk to us, and it can protect everything.
Step 1: Your Call Comes In — And We Start Protecting You Immediately
The first thing that happens is simple: we listen. Not for two minutes. Not while you’re rushed. We want the full picture.
During your first call, we’ll ask you:
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What happened?
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Where it happened (St. Louis City, County, nearby highways, a business, a workplace, etc.).
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How it happened.
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Who was involved.
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What injuries are you dealing with right now?
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ER visit? Hospital stay? Surgeries? Ongoing pain?
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Symptoms that appeared later (headaches, numbness, dizziness, back pain).
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What insurance companies are involved?
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Your auto/premises/employer carrier.
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The at-fault party’s carrier.
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Any commercial or umbrella coverage.
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What contact have you had with insurance already?
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Recorded statements?
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Forms you were asked to sign?
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A settlement offer?
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If you’re overwhelmed, that’s normal. Our job is to make it simple.
If this is happening to you right now, stop stressing and call 314-863-0500. We’ll take it from here.
Step 2: We Confirm You’re Safe and Getting the Right Medical Care
We’re injury lawyers. That means your medical outcome drives your legal outcome. We’re not doctors, but we know exactly how insurers attack cases.
So we’ll ask:
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Have you been evaluated medically?
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Do you have follow-up care scheduled?
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Are you dealing with a concussion/TBI, neck/back trauma, fractures, or internal injury signs?
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Has anyone told you to “wait and see”?
If you haven’t gotten care yet, we’ll tell you the truth:
go now. Waiting hurts your health and gives the insurer a weapon.
We can also help you:
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Understand what specialists you may need (orthopedics, neuro, pain management, rehab).
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Avoid gaps in treatment.
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Document your symptoms the right way.
Hurt and unsure what to do next? Call 314-863-0500. We’ll guide you immediately.
Step 3: Free Consultation — Real Answers, Not Sales Talk
Your first consultation is free. Period.
A real St. Louis injury lawyer consultation should give you:
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A clear explanation of your rights.
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The strengths and risks of your situation.
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What your next steps should be.
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An honest outline of potential case value and timelines.
You deserve transparency, not a pitch.
Many Missouri injury lawyers (including us) work on a contingency fee, meaning you owe nothing upfront and we only get paid if we win. Missouri ethics rules allow contingency agreements in injury cases, and your fee has to be clearly explained in writing.
If you want the truth about your claim, call 314-863-0500 right now. Free consultation means free.
Step 4: If We Take Your Case, We Sign You Up the Right Way
If your case makes sense and you want us in your corner, we move fast.
You’ll sign:
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A contingency fee agreement (clear, simple, no surprises).
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Medical/insurance authorization forms so we can do the heavy lifting.
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A representation letter that tells insurers: stop contacting our client.
From that moment, you don’t have to argue with adjusters or decode legal nonsense.
Want the insurance company off your back? Call 314-863-0500. We can make them deal with us, not you.
Step 5: We Launch the Investigation — Immediately
This is where real case value is built.
What we gather right away:
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Police or incident reports
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911 calls and dispatch logs
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Scene photos and video
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Surveillance / traffic camera footage (time-sensitive!)
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Witness statements
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Vehicle inspections / black-box data
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Medical records
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Employer or business safety logs (if applicable)
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Product maintenance or defect history (if applicable)
Why speed matters:
Most businesses and agencies delete video fast. Some in days. Some in weeks. If you call late, that evidence is gone.
Don’t let evidence evaporate. Call 314-863-0500 today.
Step 6: We Handle Every Insurance Call, Letter, and Trap
Insurance companies love talking to unrepresented victims. Why?
Because they control the conversation.
Once we represent you:
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All insurance contact goes through us.
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We stop recorded statement traps.
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We stop “friendly” adjuster manipulation.
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We stop lowball pressure.
Missouri is a pure comparative fault state: insurers try to pin some blame on you to cut what they pay. Even if you’re partly at fault, you can still recover damages—but your award gets reduced by any percentage assigned to you.
So yes, they will try to blame you.
We shut that down with facts.
If an adjuster is calling you nonstop, that’s a sign they’re trying to control yours. Call 314-863-0500.
Step 7: We Track Your Medical Progress and Build Future Damages
In serious injury cases, future harm is where big money lives.
We don’t just collect today’s bills. We build around:
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Future surgeries
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Lifetime rehab or therapy
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Chronic pain treatment
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Lost earning capacity
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Disability and mobility limitations
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PTSD/anxiety impacts
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Home or vehicle modifications
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The daily reality of what was taken from you
This is how catastrophic cases become six- and seven-figure recoveries.
If your injuries are serious, your claim could be serious too—but only if it’s built right. Call 314-863-0500.
Step 8: We Calculate the Real Value of Your Claim
Here’s the plain-English math:
Economic damages
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Past medical bills
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Future medical costs
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Lost wages
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Lost earning ability
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Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic damages
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Pain and suffering
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Emotional distress
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Loss of enjoyment of life
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Disfigurement/scarring
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Loss of consortium
Missouri generally does not cap pain and suffering in standard injury cases like car accidents, trucking wrecks, slip and falls, and product claims. (Caps apply mainly in medical malpractice and certain government cases.)
So if your life changed, the compensation should reflect that.
Want to know what your case is worth? Call 314-863-0500. We’ll tell you straight.
Step 9: We Send a Demand Package That Forces a Real Offer
Once your doctors can outline your prognosis and future needs, we prepare a demand package that usually includes:
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Liability proof
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Injury documentation
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Itemized damages
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Medical narrative
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Future care estimates
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Wage loss proof
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Photos and impact evidence
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A clear demand for full value
Insurance companies pay attention when a firm shows trial-level proof early.
If you want a firm that doesn’t “ask nicely” for a fair settlement—call 314-863-0500.
Step 10: Negotiation — We Don’t Settle Cheap
Negotiation is where most cases resolve. But here’s how Sansone & Lauber negotiates:
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We don’t blink at lowball offers.
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We don’t let adjusters “value shop” your injury.
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We don’t recommend settlement until your case value is clear.
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We treat every negotiation like trial prep.
Because the insurer has one goal: pay less.
Our goal: make them pay what the case is truly worth.
If they’re trying to rush you to settle, that’s a red flag. Call 314-863-0500 now.
Step 11: If They Refuse to Pay Fairly, We File Suit
Some insurers only get serious after a lawsuit.
If negotiations stall, we file in the right Missouri court and move forward with:
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Petition (lawsuit filing)
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Discovery
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Depositions
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Document requests
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Expert exchanges
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Motions
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Mediation / settlement conferences
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Trial preparation
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Trial
The key point: We’re not afraid of trial. That’s why insurers treat our claims differently.
Want trial-ready pressure behind your case? Call 314-863-0500.
Step 12: Resolution — Settlement or Verdict
When your case resolves, you’ll receive a clear closing statement showing:
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Total settlement/verdict
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Case costs advanced by the firm
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Attorney fee (per agreement)
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Medical liens or bills negotiated down
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Your net recovery
Our job isn’t just to win a number. It’s to maximize what you take home.
What You Should Have Ready When You Call (If Possible)
Don’t stress if you don’t have all of this. But if you do, great:
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Date/time/location of injury
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Photos/videos
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Police/incident report numbers
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Names/contact info of witnesses
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Insurance cards (yours + other party if available)
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Any medical discharge papers
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Employer incident forms (work injuries)
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Your symptom list (write it down!)
Even without this, we can still lead the investigation.
Don’t wait until everything is “organized.” Call 314-863-0500 now.
What If I’m Not Sure I Have a Case?
You don’t need to be sure. That’s our job.
A case can exist even when:
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You didn’t go to the hospital that day.
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You think you might be partly at fault.
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The other side says they “don’t have insurance.”
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Your injuries got worse later.
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You signed something already.
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You have pre-existing conditions.
We deal with these every day.
Unsure? Call 314-863-0500. One conversation can change your entire outcome.
What If the Injury Happened a While Ago?
Missouri’s statute of limitations is usually 5 years, but every case has exceptions.
Also, waiting creates real risks:
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evidence loss
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witness fade
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insurance defenses harden
So even if time passed, it may not be too late.
Don’t assume you missed your shot. Call 314-863-0500 and let us check.
Red Flags to Watch for After You Call Any Lawyer
Not all “injury firms” are built the same. Be cautious if:
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They guarantee a specific dollar amount.
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They pressure you to sign fast without answering questions.
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They won’t explain fees clearly.
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You can’t reach anyone after the intake call.
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They treat your case like a number.
A catastrophic injury deserves a serious firm.
The Most Common Fears We Hear — And the Truth
“I can’t afford a lawyer.”
You don’t pay us upfront. We work on contingency.
“I don’t want to sue.”
Most cases settle without trial. But the ability to sue gives you power.
“What if I lose?”
We evaluate cases carefully and only take ones we believe in.
“I don’t want to deal with stress.”
That’s exactly why you call. We absorb the stress.
What Happens After You Call Sansone & Lauber Specifically
Here’s what you can expect from us:
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Immediate attorney review of your situation.
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Clear, aggressive plan within days—not weeks.
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Insurance silence for you—they go through us now.
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Evidence lock-down fast.
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Medical timeline protection so your injuries are valued correctly.
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Maximum-value posture from day one.
We don’t wait for the insurer’s schedule.
We create pressure.
If you’re ready for a firm that fights like your future depends on it—because it does—call 314-863-0500 right now.
Your Case Can Rise or Collapse Based on One Decision
That decision is whether you call now—or wait.
Waiting gives the defense power.
Calling now gives you power.
Call Sansone & Lauber Right Now At 314-863-0500.
Don’t wait, guess or let the insurer control your recovery.
You focus on healing. We’ll handle the fight.
100% FREE UNTIL WE WIN!
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