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(314) 500-HURTIf you were injured because of somebody else’s careless behavior, you are rightfully owed financial compensation. Call a Burger Law auto crash lawyer in St. Louis, MO today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
One definition of “compensate” is to lessen something “unpleasant or unwelcome” through “exerting an opposite force.” When another person causes you injuries, you can depend on the full force of Burger Law to make things right. Burger Law’s auto crash lawyer has won injured individuals and families of St. Louis and Missouri over $170 million in verdicts and settlements. We offer our clients our commitment, resolve, knowledge, skills, resources and almost 30 years of experience winning cases in order to secure maximum financial recoveries for them. Our auto crash lawyer team has dedicated their lives to safeguarding the rights of the injured and vulnerable in St. Louis, MO. When you get hurt because somebody else breaks the rules of the road, it can create immediate and terrible economic, physical and emotional hardships. We know how you feel. We have stood by St. Louis, MO residents when no one else would. When you hire our St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer team, we start working on your case straight away and fight by your side the entire way, from our original case evaluation until you get the money you need to move forward. We handle all documentation, communication and litigation so that you can focus on your recovery. We do not charge a thing until you are compensated.
While you may not need an attorney for minor scrapes and bruises, you absolutely need one with significant injuries or when they are complications in your case. Insurance companies employ a lot of tricks to avoid paying your claim, or to try and belittle your damages or convince you that your medical treatment is unnecessary. St. Louis, MO insurance companies fear us because they know we settle for only the best possible financial recovery. We stand up to bullies like resistant insurance companies in order to help protect your future.
In addition to confronting insurance companies, your Burger Law auto crash lawyer in St. Louis, MO will:
You can be sure that Burger Law’s auto crash lawyer team will aggressively and vigorously litigate your case and get you justice. We get to work on your case the instant you hire us and work around the clock until we get you the full financial recovery you need to protect you and your family’s future. We have devoted our lives to helping the injured in St. Louis, MO in their recovery and in being made whole again. Call a Burger Law St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT to talk through over your case.
No two car wreck are exactly the same, but we have experience investigating and litigating every type of auto crash you can think of. When a reckless driver gets behind the wheel, there is no telling the copious manners in which they can make the St. Louis, MO roads dangerous for everyone. Some of the most common types of accidents our St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer sees are:
Whatever the type your wreck, you can be confident that your St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law will know precisely how to ascertain liability and hold the to blame parties responsible. 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 St. Louis, MO, we will start working on your case right away and fight for you from your initial case evaluation to getting you the best possible financial recovery.
Compensation in auto crash claims should not just be for repairing your car. Car accident injuries can cause a colossal physical and emotional toll and in order to truly recover you need fair and full compensation for every way your injury has affected you and your loved ones. In most cases, there are two types of damages you can be awarded in a personal injury claim:
Economic damages are essentially compensation for the financial losses you have sustained because of your accident, and do not change based on how an insurance company or jury estimates them. Your Burger Law auto crash lawyer will help you collect compensation for:
In cases where injuries are not too severe the evaluation of economic damages is as easy as summing up medical expenses, car repair costs and how much time you had to miss from work. More significant injuries can be much more intricate. For instant, if you needed a knee replacement after your auto accident, you will likely need a replacement at some point. Burger Law’s auto crash lawyer team’s team of St. Louis, MO medical and economic experts will figure and demonstrate how frequently you will need a new replacement and how much it will cost, accounting for inflation. If you need special equipment such as a wheelchair, we will compute how much money you will require for those replacements. Likewise, if you were a warehouse worker and is not able to lift more than 20 pounds, that will significantly restrict your ability to make a living in the future. Your Burger Law St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer will make certain that you collect compensation for every dollar of the financial consequences your injury has had on you and your loved ones.
Noneconomic damages are more difficult to calculate, and often collecting full compensation for them will require the determination of a jury. They recompense you for the impact of your injuries on your emotional well-being and capacity to enjoy life. Missouri Senate Bill 239 defines noneconomic damages as:
Your noneconomic damages will be higher if you have a “catastrophic personal injury,” which Missouri Senate Bill 239 defines as:
Noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering are often difficult for a St. Louis, MO jury to know how to assess. At Burger Law, our St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer team consistently sharpens its trial skills and knows how to get juries to see things from your point of view. We help juries relate to you as a person and see exactly how disastrous an impact your auto crash injuries have had on your life. You deserve a full financial recovery for the full extent of the consequences you have experienced as a result of your injury.
A third type of damages is rarely awarded in personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims. Punitive damages serve to punish the negligent party and deter them from committing the same negligence again.Pursuant to Missouri Senate Bill 591, to receive punitive damages your auto crash lawyer needs 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 the majority auto accident cases you cannot 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 extreme their negligence was.
When you hire the St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law, we fight by your side and insist that you recover full compensation for all of your damages. We have more than seven decades of combined experience standing up to bullies like resistant insurance companies that do not want to pay you what you you deserve. When the defendant refuses to see reason and will not agree to a fair settlement in mediation, we take the fight to court and use our great trial skills to secure you the recovery you need. If you have been injured in a auto crash because someone else broke the rules of the road, call Burger Law immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.120, all tort claims, including car crash claims, have a statute of limitations of five years, meaning that you have five years from the date your accident occurred to file a claim. There are two significant exceptions:
If you were injured because of another person’s negligent behavior, the clock is already ticking. There’s no time to wait before speaking with a St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer.
If you contributed to your accident, you can still be awarded compensation under Missouri law. Missouri is a pure comparative fault state. That means that if you are found to be partially to blame for the collision, your compensation will be diminished by the percentage of blame you share. For example, if a jury awards you $100,000 for an accident, but decides that you were 30 percent at fault, your final financial recovery would be $70,000.
Burger Law knows the ins and outs of Missouri law better than anyone. We will fight hard to reduce the amount you are being blamed for the car accident and get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
You do not need to pay when you are injured because of another driver. Every auto crash lawyer at Burger Law is entirely devoted to the injured and vulnerable in St. Louis, 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 it alone. We will be by your side every step of the away and fight until there in nothing left to fight. Call a St. Louis, MO auto crash lawyer at Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!
7 months ago I am very happy with the staff at Burger Law. I mostly worked with Michael Sheldon, and he did an amazing job. I trusted him completely with my case, and he did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this team if your ever in need of good attorneys.
3 months ago Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.
a year ago We had a great experience with Burger Law for representing us after a serious car accident. Truly impressed by how professional and supportive the entire team is. And, many thanks to Genavieve and Laura – you are amazing!
a year ago They did an amazing job on my case! Communication with them was great!!! Kept me informed and in the loop with everything that was going on!!! Will definitely be the 1st ones I’ll call if ever I’m in another accident!!! Thank you very much!!!
5 months ago Let me tell you something about Burger Law.. they are so attentive and kind. Jennifer is my savior!! I love the whole team!!! They are truly a miracle team!! I appreciate their business and would recommend it to others.
2 months ago Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.
11 months ago Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!
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Genevieve and Laura have assisted me in my personal injury claim and have made the process so much less stressful. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Laura is always on top of everything and very sweet. I had no idea how to navigate this process and they have made me feel at ease and like they truly cared about the outcome.
It has been a long 4 years, but it is finally over! Burger law did a great job handling my case. Grant Doty answered all my questions, promptly returned my phone calls, frequently kept me updated and insured me that he was fighting for me. Jennifer Zini also did a wonderful job, great customer service. It was pleasure getting to know the Burger Law team!
After a driver unexpectedly pulled out right in front of my motorcycle & I suffered injuries, the at-fault driver’s insurance company offered me a $10,000 settlement. I hired Burger Law & they won a $109,000 settlement. I was very happy with the outcome. They were easy to work with & fully explained each step of the process & kept me informed along the way.
At Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer, we are a team of personal injury attorneys who have earned many distinctions and peer-reviewed awards for our civil litigation and trial work in Missouri and Illinois. A few of the honors we have earned include the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top 100 Trial Lawyer Award, a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, Super Lawyers selection as one of the top attorneys in the field of personal injury and board certifications in Civil Litigation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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