Auto Accident Law Firm in St. Louis and Missouri

At the St. Louis auto accident law firm of Burger Law, we have dedicated our lives to helping injured St. Louis and Missouri residents receive justice and compensation for their injuries from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and any other types of motor vehicle accidents. Each accident is different, and we use our experience, knowledge and expertise to conduct a full investigation into your St. Louis or Missouri car crash in order to hold the negligent parties responsible and deliver you the best possible financial recovery. As a leading, trusted auto accident law firm in St. Louis, we have seen every type of accident and have won even the toughest car accident injury claims. We even take on the most difficult auto accident cases that other St. Louis auto accident law firms refuse to take. Below are nine of the most common types of car accidents we see in St. Louis and Missouri.

1. Head-On Collisions: Also called frontal collisions, these can cause especially devastating injuries as both cars are moving towards each other, usually at relatively high speeds. In 2019, head-on collisions accounted for 57 percent of all auto accident deaths. They are usually caused by drunk driving, distracted driving or drowsy driving.
2. Hit and Runs: Hit and run accidents can be especially confounding as the liable party does not want to take responsibility for their actions. Common reasons someone may flee the scene of an accident are:
   • They were drinking or impaired by drugs
   • They have a warrant out for their arrest
   • They do not have a license or have a suspended license
   • They do not have insurance
   • There is low lighting or no witnesses and they do not think they will be caught
   • They were panicked
   The police and your St. Louis and Missouri auto accident law firm are often able to track down the driver, or if the driver was panicked they may turn themselves in after they calm down. In cases where no one can locate the driver, you will need to file an uninsured motorist claim with your own insurance company.
3. Rear End Collisions: Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of auto accident, and make up about 29 percent of all car crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that crashes are typically caused when the lead driver was driving at a slower speed, decelerated or came to a complete stop. Distracted driving is often the cause of rear-end collisions. Drivers are supposed to keep enough room between them and the vehicle in front of them; however, there are certain cases where an experienced and skilled St. Louis-based Missouri auto accident law firm can hold the driver in front accountable:
   • The lead driver merged in front of you without giving you enough space
   • The lead driver turned in front of you too quickly or without enough space
   • The lead driver was erratic due to impaired or reckless driving
   • The lead driver reversed into your vehicle
   Whether you were rear-ended or collided with a car in front of you in one of the scenarios we have listed here, our experienced auto accident law firm will hold the right driver accountable and get you the recovery you deserve. Rear-end collisions are a common cause of whiplash injuries, which can have long-term effects that require further medical treatment beyond a quick trip to a Missouri emergency room. An accomplished auto accident law firm like Burger Law will make sure you collect complete compensation for all of your medical needs.
4. Intersection Accidents: About 40 percent of car crashes in the U.S. happen at intersections. These accidents occur when somebody runs a red light, tries to take an illegal or unsafe U-turn, signals improperly, is distracted or turns right on red without looking or too quickly. They are usually side-impact collisions, which are responsible for 23 percent of deaths in auto accidents.
5. Rollover Accidents: Despite rollover accidents only accounting for 2-3% of auto accidents each year, they account for over a third of all fatal highway crashes. While we may typically think of larger vehicles as being safer, drivers and passengers in SUVs, pickup trucks and vans are at a much higher risk of rolling over and experiencing serious injury or death. Rollover accidents are not always caused by driver error; icy roads or soft soil on shoulders can also cause a car to flip.
6. Backing Up Accidents: These typically occur in parking lots and are often at low speeds, meaning they do not generally carry the same amount of risk of injury as other car crashes. Usually, fault will be placed on the driver of the car backing up, as moving vehicles have the right of way in parking lots and when backing out of a driveway.
7. Multi-Vehicle Accidents. Crashes involving multiple vehicles can be catastrophic, as a vehicle can be hit from multiple angles and flung into other traffic. They typically occur when one vehicle hits another, and other drivers cannot or do not avoid being hit by or hitting the other vehicles. Determining liability can be incredibly complicated as it can be hard to know which driver is really to blame. The St. Louis-based auto accident law firm of Burger Law knows how to investigate the scene and work with our network of car crash experts to find the exact cause of your accident and determine who we need to hold accountable. As Missouri is an "at-fault" state, you will need the help of an experienced and knowledgeable car crash lawyer to make sure you receive a full financial recovery for your damages.
8. Road Construction Accidents: We need construction to help keep our St. Louis and Missouri roads up-to-date and safe, but construction sites can be a danger in themselves if certain people do not follow the rules. Construction companies are legally required to cone or cordon off a construction site and place appropriate warning signage to ensure your safety. Additionally, misplaced equipment or debris such as barrels or metal on the road can cause accidents. Determining liability can be complicated, as the at-fault party may be the construction company or the local government. Suing the state of Missouri has specific processes that differ from typical personal injury claims. The auto accident law firm of Burger Law in St. Louis has over two decades of experience navigating the maze that is Missouri law. If you sustained an injury in a road construction accident, place your financial recovery in the trustworthy and capable hands of Burger Law's car accident lawyers.

   Road construction accidents can also be dangerous - and sometimes fatal - for construction workers. Burger Law also has experience with winning maximum compensation for our St. Louis and Missouri clients in workers' compensation and construction site accident claims. If you or your loved one were injured while working on a construction site, call us at (314) 500-HURT now.

9. Carpool and Rideshare Accidents: Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are ubiquitous on the St. Louis and Missouri roads. Their drivers are held to the same duty of care standards that any Missouri driver is. Typically, rideshare companies have three different policies depending on the circumstances of the accident:
1. If the driver is "offline," meaning they are not working for the rideshare company at the time of their accident, you will have to bring a claim against the driver's personal auto insurance policy.
2. If the driver is "online" but is still waiting for a passenger, meaning they are working but have not accepted a ride yet, you can make a claim with Uber and Lyft's own insurance companies. Their policy limits are $25,000 for property damage and $50,000 per person injured ($100,000) per accident.
3. If the driver has accepted a ride, meaning they currently have a passenger or are on their way to pick them up, Uber and Lyft both have $1 million insurance policies for any damages the passenger or a pedestrian sustains.

Whatever type of car accident you were in, and however severe your injuries, you deserve to recover maximum compensation for all of your damages. When you hire the auto accident law firm of Burger Law, our talented and tenacious St. Louis car accident lawyers get started on your case right away and do not let up until we win your case. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, contact our St. Louis-based Missouri auto accident law firm today.