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When an insurance company wrongfully denies, delays, or underestimates your claim, you may be a victim of bad faith insurance practices. If you’ve been injured in St. Louis, Missouri, and are facing unfair treatment from an insurer, you deserve justice.
Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has more than 21 years of legal experience and is here to hold insurance companies accountable. We fight for the compensation you’re entitled to under Missouri law. Contact us today at (314) 932-1066 for a free consultation with a St. Louis bad faith insurance lawyer.
Why Choose Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers for Your Bad Faith Insurance Case in St. Louis, MO?
Selecting the right personal injury lawyer is critical when battling an insurance company acting in bad faith.
Here’s why Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is the right choice for you:
- Over 21 Years of Combined Experience: Our firm brings more than two decades of expertise in handling bad faith insurance and personal injury cases in Missouri. We are skilled in navigating complex legal issues.
- Proven Success in Securing Compensation: We have recovered substantial sums for countless clients, skillfully challenging insurance companies to deliver fair settlements.
- Aggressive Legal Representation: We confront insurers head-on, using thorough investigations and expert testimony to expose bad faith practices and secure the compensation you deserve.
- Personalized Attention: Every case is unique. We take the time to understand your situation and needs. We craft a tailored strategy to maximize your recovery.
If you’re facing unfair treatment from an insurance company in St. Louis, trust Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer to fight for your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation with a dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer.
What Is My Bad Faith Insurance Case Worth in Missouri?
The value of your bad faith insurance case in Missouri depends on factors such as the extent of your insurer’s misconduct, the financial and emotional harm caused, and the underlying claim’s value.
Key considerations include:
- Compensatory Damages: These cover losses from the denied or underpaid claim, including medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses tied to the original injury.
- Emotional Distress: Bad faith practices, like delaying payments during a stressful time, can cause significant emotional harm, which may be compensable.
- Punitive Damages: In cases of egregious misconduct, Missouri courts may award punitive damages to punish the insurer and deter future bad faith actions.
- Attorney’s Fees: Missouri law may allow recovery of legal fees incurred while fighting the insurer’s bad faith practices.
We thoroughly evaluate your case to ensure all damages are pursued. Contact us for a free review to discuss your claim’s potential value.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer
At Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we operate on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs. We only receive payment if we successfully recover compensation for you. Typically, our fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict.
Our approach to legal fees ensures that every victim of bad faith insurance in St. Louis can access top-tier legal representation without financial strain. Contact our firm today to learn more about our fee structure during a free consultation.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed for a Bad Faith Insurance Issue in Missouri?
Missouri follows a pure comparative negligence rule in personal injury cases. This rule may apply if the underlying claim involves an accident where you’re partially at fault. Even if you bear some responsibility, you can still pursue a bad faith claim against an insurer for unfair practices, like wrongful denial of your claim.
What Causes Most Bad Faith Insurance Issues in St. Louis?
Bad faith insurance practices in St. Louis often stem from:
- Wrongful Claim Denials: Insurers denying valid claims without reasonable justification.
- Delayed Payments: Unnecessarily prolonging the claims process, causing financial hardship.
- Underpayment of Claims: Offering settlements far below the claim’s actual value.
- Misrepresentation of Policy Terms: Misleading policyholders about coverage to avoid paying claims.
- Failure to Investigate: Not conducting a proper investigation to justify denying or reducing a claim.
We will investigate these practices to build a strong case and hold your insurer accountable. We don’t back down against well-funded insurance companies. When you face bad faith actions from an insurer, you deserve an attorney who knows how to fight back.
How Long Do I Have to File My Bad Faith Insurance Case?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for bad faith claims is generally five years from the time of the insurer’s misconduct. These claims are often treated as contract disputes. However, if your claim involves a tort-based bad faith claim, a different deadline may apply.
This is why it is important to act quickly. Acting with urgency can help to preserve evidence and ensure that you comply with all legal deadlines.
Contact a St. Louis Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer to Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If you are facing unfair treatment from an insurance company in St. Louis, Missouri, don’t let them take advantage of you. Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, with over 21 years of experience and a proven track record of recovering significant money for clients, is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Don’t let yourself be bullied by a large insurance company. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a dedicated St. Louis bad faith insurance attorney. Let us take on the legal challenges of your case, so you can focus on recovery and getting your life back.
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Our Locations
1034 S Brentwood Blvd Penthouse 1-C, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Our Team
Meet Our Legal Team
Behind every case is a small team that knows the file inside and out. Our attorneys and staff work together so clients get clear communication, careful preparation, and direct access throughout the case.
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A hospital employee sustained life-altering injuries after being struck in a crosswalk by a commercial shuttle bus. Eason Law secured this significant recovery in St. Louis City, proving the driver’s failure to yield.
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Person injured in a severe motor vehicle crash that required life-saving emergency abdominal surgery and resulting in permanent injury and scarring.
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Areas of Practice
We represent victims injured in a wide range of accident and injury claims, including
Commercial trucks are usually insured for $1 million or more, and the carriers behind them have lawyers and investigators on the file the day of the crash. Trucking cases need immediate attention to preserve the evidence that wins them, including the driver's logs, the truck's electronic data, maintenance records, and the company's safety history. We handle these cases regularly and know what to look for.
Crashes involving delivery vans, work trucks, rideshare drivers on the clock, and other company vehicles often encompass multiple insurance policies and a fight over who was working for whom at the time. Untangling that is a meaningful part of the case, and it can substantially change what's available to the injured client.
Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and traumatic amputations require careful calculation of future medical costs and other long-term care needs. We work with life-care planners and medical economists so the full lifetime cost of the injury is on the table, and not just the medical bills that have already come in.
Wrongful death claims are about more than money. Families need answers and accountability as much as they need financial security. We handle these cases with the seriousness they deserve and walk families through the legal and emotional landscape carefully.
Traumatic brain injuries don't always show up clearly on a standard ER scan, and adjusters routinely undervalue them despite the serious health implications. These cases require thorough medical documentation, the right specialists, and expert testimony to be valued correctly.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian collisions tend to produce severe injuries from impact alone. Liability is often clear, but carriers still push back on damages. We make sure the long-term medical, vocational, and personal impact is fully documented.
Motorcyclists face built-in bias from insurance adjusters who automatically assume the rider was at fault. We've handled enough of these cases to know how that argument gets made and how to push back.
We don't take every car accident case. We take the serious ones, such as those involving significant injuries, disputed liability, or commercial vehicles, as well as aggressive insurance carriers.
Construction injury cases often involve third-party liability, and OSHA issues, which further complicate matters. The investigation has to start quickly before site conditions change and evidence disappears.
Experienced representation for patients harmed by medical errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and other forms of healthcare negligence.
Why This Firm Exists
James Eason didn't build this firm to be the biggest. He built it to be the kind of firm an injured person actually needs. We are small enough to stay personally involved, prepared enough to walk into court, and selective enough to take cases seriously. The model most personal injury firms run on is volume: take everything, settle most of it quickly, and then move on to the next injured client. That works for the firm, but it doesn't always work for the client. The lawyers who genuinely prepare every case for trial are the ones who get the best results, because the insurance carriers know the difference. That's our model here.
Steps to Proceed
Our Proven Process
We'll listen to what happened, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly whether we think the case is worth pursuing. If we don't, we'll say so.
Investigation
If we take the case, we get to work, investigating the police reports, medical records, and witness statements, preserving the evidence and working with experts as needed.
We build a documented claim and present it to the insurance carrier. Most cases settle here. If yours doesn’t, we keep going.
Litigation Preparation
If the offer isn't fair, we litigate. Because we've prepared the case for trial from the beginning, we're ready when it gets there.
Settlement, mediation, or verdict — we pursue whichever outcome reflects what your case is actually worth.
Professional Recognition
Honors & Professional Organizations
James Eason is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and is on the Board of Governors. He also belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers, American Association of Justice, and Mound City Bar Association
James has been honored with membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy.
Eason Law Firm has also been nominated as a finalist in the St. Louis Magazine A-List for Personal Injury Attorneys.
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Missouri’s leading organization advocating for the rights of injured citizens and holding wrongdoers accountable through the civil justice system.
St. Louis Lawyers Association
One of the oldest and most influential bar associations in St. Louis, fostering legal excellence and community service across the region.
What You Get When You Work With Us
No Fee Unless We Recover
We offer standard contingency representation. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover
Handled by Our Team, Not Handed Off
Your case is managed by our legal team from start to finish. We do not pass clients from office to office or outsource case management.
Trial-ready preparation
Insurance carriers pay more when they believe the lawyer across the table is genuinely prepared to try the case
Honest case evaluation
If the case isn't strong enough to pursue, we'll tell you. If it's worth fighting, we'll explain exactly why.
Available when it matters
Serious injuries don't keep business hours. Neither do we.