Auto Crash Lawyer Quincy, MO

Auto Crash Lawyer in Quincy, MO. If you were hurt because of another driver's careless actions, you have a right to financial compensation. Call a Burger Law auto crash lawyer in Quincy, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

One definition of "compensate" is to diminish something "unpleasant or unwelcome" by "exerting an opposite force." When somebody else causes you injuries, trust in the full force of Burger Law to make things right. Burger Law's auto crash lawyer has won injured individuals and families of Quincy and Missouri over $170 million in verdicts and settlements. We offer our clients our full-fledged devotion, determination, experience, skills, resources and almost 30 years of experience winning cases in order to deliver maximum financial recoveries for them. Our auto crash lawyer team has devoted their lives to safeguarding the rights of the injured and vulnerable in Quincy, MO. When you get hurt because somebody else breaks the rules of the road, it can create unforeseen and terrible financial, physical and emotional hardships. We know how you feel. We have stood by Quincy, MO residents when no one else would. When you hire our Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer team, we get to work on your case straight away and fight by your side throughout your case, from our initial consultation until you get the money you need to move forward. We take care of all documentation, communication and litigation so that you can focus your energy on healing. You owe us nothing until we win your case.

If you have been hurt because of another person's recklessness, find out how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.



Do I Need a Quincy, MO Auto Crash Lawyer?

While you may not need an attorney for minor injuries that do not require a lot of medical treatment, you absolutely need one with severe injuries or when they are complexities to your case. Insurance companies employ a lot of tricks to avoid paying your claim, or to try and minimize your damages or convince you that your medical care is unnecessary. Quincy, MO insurance companies are afraid of us because they know we insist on only the best possible financial recovery. We fight back against bullies like resistant insurance companies to help protect your future.

Besides confronting insurance companies, your Burger Law auto crash lawyer in Quincy, MO will:

• Investigate your case and collect evidence, such as:
• Photographs
• Surveillance video
• Police reports
• Official eyewitness depositions
• Your medical records
• Provide you with sound and personalized legal counsel
• Use our team of experts to help put your case together
• Handle all communication, documentation, litigation and negotiations
• Insist that you receive a full settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when we do not secure a fair settlement in negotiations

You can trust in Burger Law's auto crash lawyer team to aggressively and zealously demand justice in your case. We get started on your case the moment you hire us and work around the clock until we secure the full compensation you need to safeguard you and your family's future. We have committed our lives to helping the injured in Quincy, MO in their recovery and in being made whole again. Call a Burger Law Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT to talk over your case.

Common Types of Auto Crashes | Quincy, MO Auto Crash Lawyer

No two car collision are exactly the same, but we have experience investigating and litigating every type of auto crash you can think of. When a negligent driver gets behind the wheel, there is no telling the copious ways they can make the Quincy, MO roadways dangerous for everyone. Some of the most common types of accidents our Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer sees are:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Texting and Driving Accidents
• Hit and Run Accidents
• Uninsured Motorist Accidents
• Head-On Collision Accidents
• Rear Ended Accidents
• Intersection Accidents
• Speeding Accidents
• Rollover Accidents
• Backing Up Accidents
• Multi-Car Accidents
• Carpoool and Rideshare Accidents
• Fatal Accidents

Whatever the type your crash, you can be confident that your Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law will know precisely how to determine liability and hold the negligent parties accountable. We have more than 20 years almost 30 years of experience with Missouri law and know every trick insurance companies use to avoid paying claims. When you hire a Burger Law auto crash lawyer in Quincy, MO, we will start working on your case right away and fight by your side from your initial consultation to winning you a great financial recovery.

What Compensation Will My Quincy, MO Auto Crash Lawyer Recover for Me?

Compensation in auto crash claims goes far beyond just repairing your vehicle. Car accident injuries can carry a colossal physical and emotional toll and in order to truly recover you need fair and full compensation for each way your injury has impacted you and your loved ones. Typically, there are two kinds of damages you can receive in a personal injury case:

Economic Damages

Economic damages are basically compensation that can be objectively verified and do not change depending on how an insurance company or jury evaluates them. Your Burger Law auto crash lawyer will help you collect compensation for:

• Property damage, such as damage to your vehicle car
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Medical expenses, past and future, such as:
• A Quincy, MO emergency room visit
• Medications, for example prescribed pain killers
• Physical therapy
• Follow-up appointments
• Assistive devices such as crutches or a wheelchair
• In-home care

In cases where injuries are not too severe the valuation of economic damages is as easy as summing up medical expenses, mechanics' bills and how much time you had to miss from work. More serious injuries can be much more intricate. For example, if you needed a hip replacement after your auto crash, you will probably need a replacement at some point. Burger Law's auto crash lawyer team's network of Quincy, MO medical and economic experts will calculate and demonstrate how frequently you will need a new replacement and how much it will cost, accounting for inflation. If you need assistive devices such as a wheelchair, we will calculate how much money you will need for those replacements. Similarly, if you were a construction worker and can now no longer safely lift more than 20 pounds, that will severely limit your capacity to provide for your family in the future. Your Burger Law Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer will make certain that you receive compensation for every dime of the financial impact your injury has had on your life.

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages are harder to quantify, and often receiving fair compensation for them will require the evaluation of a jury. They reimburse you for the impact of your injuries on your emotional well-being and ability to enjoy life. Missouri Senate Bill 239 defines noneconomic damages as:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Inconvenience
• Physical impairment
• Disfigurement
• Loss of capacity to enjoy life
• Loss of consortium

Your noneconomic damages will be higher if you sustain a "catastrophic personal injury," which Missouri Senate Bill 239 defines as:

• Quadriplegia, or losing function of all four limbs
• Paraplegia, or losing function of two limbs
• Loss of two or more limbs
• A brain injury that results in permanent cognitive impairment
• An injury that causes irreversible failure to one or more major organs
• An injury that results in legal blindness

Noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering are often difficult for a Quincy, MO jury to know how to put a number on. At Burger Law, our Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer team consistently hones its trial skills and knows how to win over juries. We help juries relate to you as a human being and acknowledge precisely how catastrophic an impact your auto crash injuries have had on your life. You deserve the best possible financial recovery for the full scope of the consequences you have experienced as a result of your injury.

Punitive Damages

A third type of damages is not commonly awarded in personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims. Punitive damages serve to punish the at-fault party and make them think twice before committing the same negligence again.According to Missouri Senate Bill 591, to recover punitive damages your auto crash lawyer has to:

prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant intentionally harmed the plaintiff without just cause or acted with a deliberate and flagrant disregard for the safety of others.

In most car wreck cases it is difficult to prove that somebody intentionally harmed you. However, in cases of extreme recklessness such as drunk driving, they can often be awarded. We seek punitive damages when we sue drunk drivers so they know exactly how dangerous their behavior was.

When you hire the Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law, we fight on your behalf and insist that you recover complete compensation for all of your damages. We have over 70 years of combined experience standing up to bullies like resistant insurance companies that refuse to pay you what you are owed. When the defendant will not see reason and will not agree to a fair settlement in negotiations, we take the fight to court and use our great trial skills to get you the recovery you require. If you have been harmed in a car collision because another driver broke the rules of the road, call Burger Law immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim? | Quincy, MO Auto Crash Lawyer

According to Missouri Revised Statute §516.120, all personal injury claims, including car collision claims, have a statute of limitations of five years, so that you have five years from the date your accident happened to file a claim. There are two notable exceptions:

1. If the defendant is a resident of the state of Missouri and temporarily leaves the state, the time they are out of state does not count towards the five years.
2. If you or your family member was under the age of 21 when the accident happened, or was "mentally incapacitated," you have 5 years from the the date you turn 21 or the date the disability ends to file a claim.

If you were injured because of another person's reckless behavior, the clock is already ticking. There's no time to wait before talking to a Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer.

What if the Accident Was Partially My Fault? | Quincy, MO Auto Crash Lawyer

If you were partially to blame for your accident, you can still recover compensation under Missouri law. Missouri is a pure comparative fault state. Meaning that if you are found to be partially at fault for the accident, your compensation will be lowered by the percentage of blame you share. For instance, if a jury awards you $100,000 for an accident, but determines that you were 30 percent at fault, the final amount your receive would be $70,000.

Burger Law knows the intricacies of Missouri law better than anyone. We will fight hard to lessen the amount of blame being placed on you and get you the maximum compensation you are owed.

You should not need to pay when you are injured because of another person. Every auto crash lawyer at Burger Law is fully dedicated to the injured and vulnerable in Quincy, MO and does everything possible to get them the results they deserve. Our clients matter to us, and so do their cases. You do not have to go through this process by yourself. We will be by your side throughout your entire case and fight until there in nothing left to fight. Call a Quincy, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.