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Travel west from downtown St. Louis, and you will quickly reach Richmond Heights, Missouri. Some may consider this community a suburb of St. Louis because of its proximity and the fact that the two cities share some of the same public safety concerns.
Car accident statistics reveal the unsurprising fact that motorists in Richmond Heights are at high risk of injury in traffic crashes. If you were hurt, you can depend on Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers to provide you with the information and legal representation you need to recover compensation for your losses.
For help, contact our Richmond Heights car accident lawyers today at (314) 932-1066 to schedule a free case review.
How Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After a Crash in Richmond Heights, MO
After a car wreck, you could incur significant medical bills, lost or reduced wages, emotional suffering, and other harm. If another person’s actions caused these losses, they (or their insurer) are legally responsible for compensating you.
When you retain Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, your Richmond Heights personal injury attorney can:
- Review the facts of your case and advise you of your legal rights to compensation
- Work to gather evidence needed to prove your claim for damages
- Assist you in understanding your case’s worth
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters and others to secure a fair settlement
- File and pursue a claim in court if a settlement cannot be reached
Do not delay seeking help from an experienced car accident attorney following a crash in Richmond Heights, MO. Attorney James Eason has spent over two decades fighting for injury victims and has secured millions of dollars in compensation. We can help you build a strong case. Reach out to us today to arrange a free initial consultation.
Important Motor Vehicle Stats To Know About Richmond Heights
In 2023, the Richmond Heights Police Department responded to and investigated 792 wrecks involving 1,502 cars, trucks, and other vehicles. This number represents an average of approximately 66 collisions a month, or two crashes every day of the year. In 2023, the department responded to 22 more accidents than in 2022.
Types of Collisions
Approximately 650 of the traffic collisions reported to the Richmond Heights Police Department involved two or more vehicles in motion. Another 71 crashes involved a vehicle in motion and a parked or stationary vehicle. The remainder involved a vehicle in motion and a fixed object.
Fatal and Injury Accident Statistics
There were no fatal accidents in Richmond Heights during 2023. About 80 percent of the motor vehicle collisions reported in 2023 resulted only in damage to property. A total of 163 injury accidents caused harm to 214 individuals. The number of injury wrecks declined six percent from 2022, and the number of people hurt in crashes declined 14.3 percent.
Top Contributing Factors of Richmond Heights Crashes
The following five contributing factors were most involved in Richmond Heights accidents:
- Following too closely was present in 29.4 percent of crashes
- Improper lane change or usage was found in 14 percent of wrecks
- Driving too fast for road conditions played a role in 10.6 percent of accidents
- Failing to yield the right of way was a factor in 10.2 percent of collisions
- Driver inattention contributed to seven percent of motor vehicle crashes
Police officers could not determine a contributing factor in about 80 accidents.
Locations of Crashes
Approximately 60 percent of the city’s 792 traffic crashes occurred on five roads:
- 34.5 percent occurred on Interstate 64
- 8.6 percent happened on Hanley Road
- 8.3 percent took place on Big Bend Boulevard
- 6.4 percent happened on Interstate 70
- 4.0 percent occurred on Clayton Road
These were the same “top five” streets for accidents that the department identified in 2022.
Time and Day
Although crashes occurred every day of the week in 2023, 16.1 percent of wrecks happened on Wednesday, while only 11.1 percent occurred on Sundays. Unsurprisingly, the most frequent times of day for accidents to occur were during the morning and evening rush hours.
Contact Our Skilled Richmond Heights Car Accident Attorneys For a Free Consultation
Richmond Heights may not see the same number of motor vehicle accidents as nearby St. Louis. However, motorists traveling along I-64, I-70, or other major roads can still suffer injuries in a Richmond Heights crash. If this happens to you or your loved one, contact Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers immediately.
We are honored to represent injured victims in Richmond Heights, including those who were hurt in car and truck accidents. Call or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.
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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.