Sansone & Lauber is one of the top-rated car accident law firms serving St. Louis and Missouri, and attorney Benjamin J. Sansone is currently listed by Justia as a “Top Rated Lawyer” with a 10/10 peer-review rating for 2026. The firm has represented injured people for more than two decades, reports recovering more than $1 billion for injured clients, prepares serious cases for trial, and handles everything from routine collisions to catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
Justia does not appear to publish an official award declaring one attorney the single “Best Car Accident Lawyer in St. Louis.” However, Benjamin Sansone appears in Justia’s directory of St. Louis County personal injury lawyers and carries its Top Rated Lawyer 10/10 designation.
For injured people searching for a top St. Louis car accident lawyer in 2026, Sansone & Lauber offers the combination that matters most: results, courtroom experience, personal attention, fast response and no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
Why Sansone & Lauber Is a Top-Rated St. Louis Car Accident Law Firm
Choosing a car accident lawyer should not come down to the biggest billboard.
It should come down to who has the experience and resources to protect your case when the insurance company refuses to pay fair value.
Here are 7 reasons injured Missourians choose Sansone & Lauber:
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Over $1 Billion Recovered for Injured Clients
Sansone & Lauber reports more than $1 billion recovered for injured people throughout St. Louis and Missouri since 2003. The firm handles cases ranging from automobile collisions to catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
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Rated 10/10 on Justia
Justia currently lists Benjamin J. Sansone as a Top Rated Lawyer 10/10 in its St. Louis County personal injury lawyer directory. His Justia profile also highlights more than two decades of legal experience and significant verdicts and settlements.
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Proven Trial Representation
Some lawyers build every case to settle.
We build serious cases knowing they may have to go to trial.
Our results include a $14.2 million motorcycle crash verdict, a $7.3 million St. Louis bus accident settlement, a $2.2 million rear-end crash result and other significant recoveries.
See our Verdicts and Settlements.
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Recognized by Super Lawyers
Benjamin Sansone was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026 and has received repeated Super Lawyers recognition over multiple years.
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Personal Attention and Responsive Communication
You should know what is happening with your case.
You should be able to ask questions.
You should feel like your lawyer actually knows who you are.
Our approach emphasizes individualized representation, communication and aggressive preparation rather than treating injured clients like case numbers.
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No Attorney Fee Unless We Win
Sansone & Lauber handles personal injury claims on a contingency-fee basis. There are no upfront attorney fees, and attorney fees are collected only if we obtain compensation for you.
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Available When an Accident Happens
Car crashes do not happen on a schedule. Our St. Louis car accident lawyers offer 24/7 availability for accident victims seeking immediate help.
What Types of Car Accident Cases Does Sansone & Lauber Handle?
We represent people injured in serious automobile and motor-vehicle accidents throughout St. Louis and Missouri, including:
- Rear-end collisions
- T-bone and intersection crashes
- Head-on collisions
- Highway accidents
- Drunk-driving accidents
- Distracted-driving crashes
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Multi-vehicle crashes
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Fatal accidents and wrongful death
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Permanent disabilities and other catastrophic injuries
For life-changing injuries, visit our St. Louis catastrophic injury lawyer page.
Serious Injuries Require Serious Representation
A major car accident can leave you dealing with surgery, rehabilitation, lost income and permanent physical limitations.
Insurance companies understand how expensive these cases can become.
So do we.
Our job is to investigate what happened, preserve evidence, identify available insurance coverage, document your injuries, calculate your current and future losses and build the strongest possible claim.
Our firm prepares cases with the expectation that trial may become necessary. We do not believe an injured client should be pressured into accepting less simply because an insurance company wants the case closed quickly.
Learn more about our broader St. Louis personal injury practice and the personal injury cases we handle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a top-rated car accident lawyer in St. Louis?
Sansone & Lauber is a highly rated St. Louis personal injury firm with substantial automobile-accident experience. Benjamin Sansone is currently listed by Justia as a Top Rated Lawyer 10/10 and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026.
How much does it cost to hire Sansone & Lauber?
There is no upfront attorney fee. Personal injury cases are handled on contingency, meaning attorney fees are paid only if compensation is recovered.
What is my St. Louis car accident case worth?
There is no automatic average settlement. Value depends on your injuries, medical treatment, lost income, future medical needs, available insurance, liability and how the injuries affect your life.
Does Sansone & Lauber handle catastrophic car accident injuries?
Yes. The firm represents victims suffering traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, permanent disabilities and other life-changing injuries. See our catastrophic injury practice.
Does Sansone & Lauber go to trial?
Yes. Trial preparation is a central part of the firm’s approach, and its published results include significant jury verdicts and multimillion-dollar recoveries.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer after a St. Louis car accident?
As soon as possible. Evidence can disappear, witnesses become harder to locate and insurance companies begin investigating immediately.
Injured in a St. Louis Car Accident? Call Sansone & Lauber Now
If you were injured in a car accident in St. Louis or anywhere in Missouri, do not face the insurance company alone.
You may be dealing with medical bills, lost wages, surgery, pain and uncertainty about what happens next.
We are ready to help.
Call Sansone & Lauber right now at 314-863-0500 for a free consultation.
There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Don’t wait. Waiting hurts your case.
The sooner we can investigate the crash, preserve evidence and protect your rights, the sooner we can begin fighting for the compensation you deserve.
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