Road Construction Accidents Lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois

Road Construction Accident Lawyer St. Louis, Missouri. If you or a loved one were injured in a road construction accident, you need an experienced and aggressive car accident attorney to navigate the legal complications and hold the liable parties accountable. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.

In 2020, work zone accidents accounted for 44,240 injuries and 857 fatalities. There were 568 deaths in Missouri. Fifty-seven of those deaths were to construction workers, meaning that the vast majority of harm occurs to civilians and people driving through the work zone. When other drivers, a construction company or even a local municipality breaks the rules and you end up injured, you need to be compensated, and they need to pay. Burger Law has over 30 years of experience litigating all types of personal injury claims, and to date have won our clients over $180 million in verdicts and settlements. You do not have to pay for someone else’s mistakes. Speak to a Burger Law St. Louis road construction accidents lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT. You do not owe us any fees until we win your claim.

If you or a loved one were injured in a road construction accident in St. Louis, or anywhere in Missouri or Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator to find out how much your claim may be worth.

Who is Liable for My Road Construction Accident Injuries in St. Louis?

In order for someone to be legally liable for your injuries, you must prove the five elements of negligence:

• Duty of care — The liable party had an obligation to try to keep you safe.
• Breach of duty — They broke or were negligent in carrying out that duty.
• Cause-in-fact — The accident caused your injuries.
• Proximate cause — The liable party’s negligence is what caused the accident.
• Damages — You sustained losses or harm because of your injuries, for example medical bills or lost wages.

Because road construction accidents involve a lot of moving parts, you usually need a St. Louis car accident lawyer to investigate your claim and determine who is liable. The parties who are at fault for your road construction accident injuries in St. Louis may include:

A Construction Company

Construction companies and their employees have a duty to keep work zones safe for others on the St. Louis roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation supplies the state’s Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Among these specifications are rules for construction companies on the placement of lighting, traffic signals and signs, and how they are required to cordon off a road construction site. A St. Louis or Missouri construction company may be liable for your injuries if:

• The design of the safeguards forces motorists to make unsafe maneuvers
• The lighting, signals and/or signs are confusing or inadequate
• There was a lack of proper signage
• There were construction vehicles in the roadway
• There was debris such as cones or other equipment in the roadway
• There was spilled cargo from improperly secured trucks
• There were no speed limit indicators
• Some of the signage or lighting severely reduced visibility

Another Driver

Under Missouri’s “Move Over Law,” Missouri Revised Statute §304.022, any driver who approaches a stationary vehicle with amber or amber and white lights — common in construction zones — must change lanes to move away from the vehicle, or slow down if changing lanes is not safe. There are also significantly increased penalties for speeding and other forms of negligent driving.

Under Missouri Revised Statute §304.012, all motorists in Missouri are “to exercise highest degree of care.” This means that anyone behind the wheel automatically owes you a duty of care. If their negligence caused your injuries, your St. Louis road construction accidents lawyers at Burger Law will pursue a claim against the at-fault driver.

A Local, State or Federal Government Entity

Missouri Revised Statute §229.040 stipulates that all proposed construction plans must be approved by the relevant “county, township or road district authorities.” If they approved a plan that was unsafe, or took too long to repair a road hazard they were made aware of, a governmental entity may also be liable or share liability for your accident.

There are special rules about filing a claim against a government entity in St. Louis and Missouri, so it is crucial to reach out to a road accidents lawyer right away following your injuries.

A Vehicle or Construction Part Manufacturer

Anyone who designs, manufactures, distributes or sells a product has a responsibility to ensure that product is safe when put to reasonable use. If a product is not safe, and contributes to an accident that hurts you or your loved one in St. Louis, you can file a product liability claim for a defective product. Examples of a defective product in a road construction accidents are faulty brakes in your or another driver’s car, or a piece of heavy construction machinery that malfunctions and drops materials into the road.

In some cases, there may be more than one party who is responsible for your accident. An experienced St. Louis road construction accidents lawyer will fully investigate your claim to ensure each one of them is held accountable. Finding other liable parties can be crucial if your damages exceed an at-fault driver’s policy limits.

What Compensation is Available For My St. Louis, MO Road Construction Accident?

In any auto accident or personal injury claim, you and your personal injury lawyers will seek a recovery for economic damages, which compensate you for your financial losses related to your injuries, and non-economic damages, which compensate you for how your injuries affected you physically and mentally. In some cases, you may be eligible for punitive damages.

• Economic damages — You need to be compensated for all of your financial losses, present and future. You can get compensation for all of your medical expenses, including:
  • Ambulance and emergency room costs
  • Imaging tests
  • Surgeries
  • Medications
  • Chiropractic care
  • Physical therapy
  • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs
  • Any modifications to your vehicle or home, like ramps or guardrails

  If you will have further medical needs in the future, such as further surgeries, wheelchair replacements or medications, our road construction lawyers will ensure that is also covered in your compensation.

  Economic damages also include lost wages from time spent off work recovering, and lost earning capacity if your injuries result in permanent disability that does not allow you to earn a living as you used to. We will also get compensation for out-of-pocket expenses like hiring someone to help with household chores or to watch your children.

• Non-economic damages — You also deserve compensation for the effect your injuries had on your life that cannot be shown on receipts, W2s or medical bills. That means the physical, emotional and mental impact of your injuries. That can include, but is not limited to:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Loss of consortium

  While we know money does not magically make life the same as it was before the accident, you can find a sense of justice and recognition with non-economic damages, and be more financially secure in the future.

• Punitive damages — While these do not apply to most personal injury cases, under Missouri Revised Statute §510.261, we can pursue punitive damages if the at-fault party “acted with a deliberate and flagrant disregard for the safety of others.” This may be applicable if a driver was driving aggressively, or a construction company allowed their employees to work if they had been drinking.

You should not have to pay just because somebody else broke the rules. Burger Law’s road construction accident lawyers are fierce and aggressive in demanding nothing but full compensation for our clients in St. Louis and throughout Missouri and Illinois.

How a St. Louis, MO Road Construction Accidents Lawyer Can Help

Road construction accidents in St. Louis are complex. There may be several liable parties, and each of them will try to blame each other for the accident in order to avoid paying you. They might even blame the accident on you. A dedicated and experienced road construction lawyer from Burger Law will fight back against bullies like resistant insurance companies and rulebreakers who do not want to take responsibility for their actions. Let us handle the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on healing.

As part of our award-winning representation, we will:

• Fully investigate your road construction accident and find the evidence needed to determine who is liable for your injuries and prove negligence
• Determine the level of liability of everyone who caused on contributed to the accident
• Connect you with trusted St. Louis healthcare providers to get you the best possible physical recovery
• Develop the best legal strategy to win your case
• Use expert witnesses like crash and medical experts to prove how the accident caused your injuries and fully calculate your damages
• Keep you up-to-date on your case, always be available to answer questions and provide legal advice that is sound and compassionate, while leaving the ultimate decision about your claim up to you
• Do everything possible to get a fair settlement in negotiation and mediation
• File a lawsuit and take your claim to court if we have to

Do not wait to take the first step in getting a full recovery for your injuries. Speak to a St. Louis road construction accidents lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.

CALL BURGER LAW

Speak to a St. Louis Road Construction Accidents Lawyer Today

If you have been injured in a road construction accident, call our St. Louis-based Missouri auto accident team immediately. We offer dedicated, compassionate and expert legal counsel and representation to the injured throughout Missouri and Illinois. Your financial security should not be put into doubt because another’s negligence caused you injuries. Burger Law’s road construction accidents lawyers fight until there is nothing left to fight and you are awarded maximum compensation. Call us now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation and to start on your road to recovery.

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What our clients are saying about us

Juanita Matthews

Year of 2023

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!

Shaunda S.

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.

Emelia M.

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.

Helen L.

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!

Judy M.

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!!!

Chelsea C.

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.

David D.

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.

Lisa B.

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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