About Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin is a family-friendly town with a population of just over 30,000 residents located between Wildwood and Town and Country.
The city is just 30 minutes from the St. Louis-Lambert International Airport and 40 minutes from downtown St. Louis.
Additionally, Interstates 44, 64, and 270 are accessible from the town, which creates ample opportunity for roadway accidents and other hazards.
When trouble brews in town, think about talking to a Ballwin injury lawyer to help clean things up.
In Ballwin, there is a number of parks spread throughout the area.
The vast outdoor landscape can provide some fun in the sun, but it also provides several dangerous events that could lead to injury.
For instance, the presence of swimming holes throughout the area can cause swimming injuries leading to personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits.
What Keeps The Town Running So Well?
It may seem surprising that such a small town has so much going on and functions so smoothly.
NeighborhoodScout says that only 181 crimes took place in Ballwin last year.
The town’s government is largely to thank.
Many of these government facilities are found off of or near Manchester Road.
Here are some places important to the functionality of Ballwin (note that in an emergency, you should dial 911):
- Police Department: 300 Park Dr, Ballwin, MO 63011
- City Office: #1 Government Ctr., Ballwin, MO 63011
- Fire Department: 14835 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
- Mercy Hospital: 15945 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
Ballwin is also home to a number of nursing homes.
Here are a few of the most popular:
- West County Care Center: 312 Solley Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021
- Meramec Bluffs: 1 Meramec Bluffs Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021
- Brookdale West County: 785 Henry Ave, Ballwin, MO 63011
- Briarcrest Estates: 14525 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
Another successful part of the city is the education system.
Ballwin has schools in the Rockwood and Parkway School Districts.
They are two of the largest school districts in Missouri and serve tens of thousands of students each year.
This includes Marquette Senior High School, Parkway West High School, Parkway South High School, and Ballwin Elementary School.
Parkway West consistently receives high ratings from online reviewers and last year had a student who achieved a perfect score on the ACT.
Parkway and Rockwood are also known for their wide range of sports, politically active students, and notable alumni Stone Phillips and August Busch IV.
How Common Are Accidents and Injuries in Ballwin?
Ballwin is one of the smaller suburbs in the area, but accidents and injuries are still bound to happen.
MoDOT reports that in 2011, there were 421 traffic crashes in Ballwin on interstates alone.
These crashes caused 88 injuries and 1 fatality.
Be especially careful when driving on the following Ballwin city roads:
- Interstate 44
- Interstate 270
- Manchester Road (Route 100)
In the case of an accident, make sure you’re familiar with calling the police and filing a crash report.
FindLaw states the following about car crashes in Missouri:
“Missouri law says you must call the police when an accident results in:
- A person is injured or killed as a result
- More than $500 in property damage to any one person
- A parked vehicle is damaged and the owner can’t be immediately contacted
- It is required by your insurance company”
If the following three conditions are met, then a crash report should be filed:
- The accident happened in Missouri
- The accident happened within the last 12 months
- Someone involved in the accident did not have insurance.
In the case of a personal injury, TorHoerman Law is prepared to help you.
For more information on car accidents, visit the link at the top of the page.
What Does The Law Look Like in Ballwin? Ask a Ballwin Injury Lawyer
Missouri has a two-year statute of limitations on defamation and personal injury claims and ten years for fraud and debt collection.
There are no caps on damages in a personal injury case. Ballwin follows these statutes.
Here are just a few interesting local laws in the City of Ballwin:
- No feeding ducks, geese, or any other migratory water foul
- Weeds are considered a public nuisance
- No skateboarding or rollerskating on public highways
TorHoerman Law - Your Personal Injury Law Firm
If you or a loved one has suffered any type of injury or loss in Ballwin, MO, through no fault of your own, contact an experienced Ballwin Injury Lawyer at TorHoerman Law to find out how we can help you.
Find out about your lawsuit eligibility before the statute of limitations on your claim has expired.
At TorHoerman Law, we operate on a contingency fee basis.
This means that you do not owe any form of payment until you have been appropriately compensated for the damages that you have suffered.
We have won more than $4 billion in verdicts and negotiated settlements for our clients.
Let us fight for you.
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