Personal Injury Lawyer in St. Louis
When someone else's negligence changes your life, you need an attorney who fights for what you deserve — not what the insurance company wants to pay.
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Joseph Ott reviews serious injury cases personally.
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Fighting for Injured St. Louis Families
Personal injury cases are not just about money. They are about accountability — holding negligent drivers, property owners, employers, and corporations responsible for the harm they cause. When you are dealing with mounting medical bills, lost income, and pain that won't go away, you need someone in your corner who understands how to fight.
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Why Choose OTT Law
- Contingency fee — You pay nothing unless we win. Zero upfront costs.
- Personal attention — Your case is handled by an attorney, not passed to a paralegal at a volume firm.
- Trial experience — Insurance companies offer more when they know your attorney will actually go to trial.
- Local knowledge — We practice in St. Louis courts every day. We know the judges, the procedures, and the local insurance defense firms.
- Technology-forward — We use advanced tools to analyze evidence, build timelines, and present your case persuasively.
Missouri Personal Injury Law Basics
Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system, meaning you can recover damages even if you share some responsibility for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but never eliminated entirely.
The statute of limitations is five years for most personal injury claims (RSMo 516.120). While five years sounds generous, evidence degrades quickly — witnesses forget, surveillance footage is overwritten, and medical records become harder to connect to the incident.
Serving the Entire St. Louis Metro
Our office in Webster Groves serves clients throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and the Illinois Metro East. If you were injured anywhere in the greater St. Louis area, we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, workplace injuries, and other cases where someone else's negligence caused your injury.
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. The initial consultation is completely free.
Most cases settle in 6-18 months. Complex cases or those that go to trial may take longer. We keep you informed at every stage and never rush you into an unfair settlement.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future medical care, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced earning capacity. Missouri does not cap compensatory damages in most PI cases.
Almost never without consulting an attorney first. Initial offers are designed to close your file cheaply, often before the full extent of your injuries is known. Once you sign a release, you give up all future claims.
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