Injury Lawyer Buffalo, MO

Injury Lawyer in Buffalo, MO. If you were injured because somebody else broke the rules, the Buffalo, MO injury lawyer firm of Burger Law will offer aggressive, dedicated and knowledgeable legal representation to get you the recovery you are owed. Call us today at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a complimentary case review.

The rules that govern us as a society are in place so that we can keep each other safe. But unfortunately, there will always be people who do not take the rules seriously and who, whether by negligence or intentionally bad behavior, injure others by not prioritizing their safety. When that happens, there is a legal recourse. However, too often people try to deny any wrongdoing and insurance adjusters refuse to be fair. That is when Burger Law’s Buffalo, MO injury lawyer team will take up your case and aggressively pursue every legal option to get justice. We are trusted by those who need help, and feared by Buffalo, MO insurance companies. We start investigating and litigating your case from the moment you hire us, and do not back down until there is nothing left to fight.

Begin your journey toward a full recovery right away. An injury can be shocking and create a lot of anxiety about when your life will get back to normal, and if you are going to be able to be present for your Buffalo, MO family. At Burger Law, our injury lawyers deal with tough injury cases. We know how to get great results. With our committed legal counsel, you will feel cared for and included. Let us take on the legal battle so you can spend your energy on recovering. Even if you just want to know if the insurance company is being fair, we will answer any questions you may have for free. Call an injury lawyer today at (312) 500-HURT.

If you were injured by someone else’s negligence in Buffalo or anywhere in Illinois, see how much compensation you are owed by using our free personal injury calculator.

Do I Have An Injury Claim in Buffalo, MO?

Your ability to seek financial compensation depends on the specifics of your injuries, and whether they were caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. There are four elements to an injury claim Buffalo, MO:

• The defendant had to act in relation to you with reasonable care
• They violated that duty of care
• That violation caused physical injuries
• You sustained losses, which can be economic, such as medical bills, or noneconomic, such as pain and suffering

The fourth element is extremely important. Compensation is only available for for you if you sustained economic harm. For example, if you if you are rear-ended in a parking lot, but the accident does not lead to any economic harm in the form of not being able to work as you recovered or medical expenses, you may not be able to make a personal injury claim.

Types of Liability and Negligence in Buffalo, MO Injury Claims

The Buffalo, MO injury lawyers of Burger Law take on all categories of personal injury cases, including:

• Ordinary negligenceThe vast majority of personal injury claims are considered ordinary negligence. That is when a person injures you through general carelessness, such as a driver texting and driving or otherwise driving distracted or a restaurant not putting down a “wet floor” sign. While their intent was not to intentionally harm you, they still need to pay for your injuries because they did not use the ordinary care that a reasonable person would have used.
• Gross negligenceGross negligence is a heightened degree of negligence. According to Missouri Revised Statute §562.016, a person commits gross negligence in Buffalo, MO when they are
  

  … reckless when he or she consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or that a result will follow, and such disregard constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the situation.

  Examples of gross negligence include speeding in an area with a lot of pedestrians, a doctor leaving an instrument in after surgery or a nursing home failing to move bedridden patients.

• Vicarious liabilityVicarious liability is when someone who is legally liable for another’s actions, such as an employer, answer for the actions of the people under them if it occurred in the natural course of their employment. For example, if a grocery store employee spills a liquid and does not clean it up or put down a “wet floor” sign. In that circumstance, the employee was negligent, but the employer is liable.
• Third-party liabilityThird-party liability is seen most often in workers’ compensation claims. If you were injured during the course of your employment, the state gives you an opportunity for guaranteed compensation from your employer. However, more compensation may be available if someone besides your employer caused or contributed to your accident. For instance, you can make a claim against a client if you were injured by a dangerous condition in their office.

  While Burger Law’s injury lawyers prefer to let Buffalo, MO workers handle their workers’ comp claims themselves so they do not have to pay for our services, we do offer free consultations to look into whether we can make a claim against a third party.

• Strict liabilityUnder the doctrine of strict liability, an entity is liable for your damages that were caused by an activity even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong. This type of liability is most commonly used against the owners of dogs that hurt people and anyone involved in the chain of distribution having to compensate you for a defective product or someone who carries out an abnormally dangerous, for example controlled burning of fields.
• Negligent EntrustmentNegligent entrustment occurs when one person trusts another person to do something or use a device when they are not capable. This is common in car accidents, if a vehicle owner allows someone to drive their care even when they knew the other person was drunk.

Your Burger Law injury lawyer in Buffalo, MO pursues every person who could possibly be liable. An important part of investigating each type of negligence in your claim is so you can get the full compensation you deserve, as your case will not be limited by insurance policy limits.

Common Injury Cases in Buffalo, MO and How to Know When You Have a Claim

The Buffalo, MO injury lawyers of Burger Law represent the injured in all types of personal injury cases, including but not limited to:

• Auto accidents, such as:
  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Fatal car accidents
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Distracted driving accidents
  • Hit and run accidents

  How to know if you have an auto accident claim in Buffalo, MO: Missouri Revised Statute §304.012 stipulates that all motorists are “to exercise highest degree of care,” meaning they automatically owe you a duty of care. If someone broke the rules of the road, such as not stopping at a stop sign, or committed gross negligence, such as excessive speeding, then you have an accident claim. If a faulty car part such as a tire was a factor in your crash, you can bring a claim against the company that made the vehicle because of strict liability.

• Slip and falls and other premises liability claimsHow to know if you have a premises liability claim in Buffalo, MO: Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.348, a landowner can be held liable for your injuries if they were the result of a negligent or malicious failure to guard or warn against a property hazard that the the landowner either was aware of or should have been aware of through reasonable diligence. A property hazard can range from a wet spot on the floor, to stray cords and wires. Only people with the possessor’s consent, such as a customer or contractor, can make a premises liability claim in Buffalo, MO, not people who are trespassing.
• Product liabilityHow to know if you have a product liability claim in Buffalo, MO: Missouri classifies three different ways in which your injury lawyer can help you pursue a product liability claim:
  • Design flaw: inherent fault in the design that afterwards affects all of that product model that go on to be manufactured
  • Flaw in manufacturing: a problem in the manufacturing process that can make either one product or an entire line dangerous
  • Inadequate instructions: the product was designed, manufactured and used safely, however the instructions were inadequate, causing an injury

  Pursuant to, §537.760, you can sue the designer, manufacturer, distributor or vendor, as long as you were not using the product recklessly.

• Dog biteHow to know if you have a dog bite case in Buffalo, MO: Dog bites claims are also considered strict liability, meaning the dog owner is responsible for paying for your damages even if they took measures to keep the dog under control or did not believe it would attack anyone Under §273.036, you have a right to compensation after a dog bite:
  • The bite occurred without provocation
  • You were allowed to be on the property where it happened
• Medical malpractice, such as:
  • Nursing home negligence
  • Birth injuries
  • Wrong diagnosis or failure to diagnosis
  • Leaving instruments in after surgery
  • Hospital system errors

  How to know if you have a medical malpractice claim in Buffalo, MO: Medical malpractice cases are based on the standard of care, which is how a reasonable doctor in a certain field would treat a condition in a certain location. Meaning, the standard of care for a dermatologist in Buffalo is not the same as that of a general practitioner in Hood River, Oregon. When suing a doctor for malpractice, your injury lawyer will find a local Buffalo, MO doctor from the same field as the doctor you are suing to to demonstrate the first doctor did not abide by the standard of care.

  A violation of the standard care does not just mean that something bad happened to you. For instance, say you go to a primary care physician, they recommend a treatment plan based on following their training and it turns out to be ineffective. As long as they take appropriate actions from that point on, you likely would not have a malpractice claim. If they do nothing and you sustain further harm, you may very well have a claim.

• Workers’ CompensationHow to know if you have a workers’ compensation claim in Buffalo, MO: Missouri’s workers’ compensation is essentially a handshake between employers and employee: your work-related damages are covered, and in exchange your employer is protected from lawsuits. However, complications may arise in which you need a workers’ compensation lawyer in Buffalo, MO:
  • Your employer denies your claim
  • You do not trust the doctors your employer chose
  • Your symptoms get worse over time
  • Your employer retaliates
  • Other issues such as if a third party contributed to our caused your injuries, it is a repeat injury or if your employer neglected to have workers’ compensation insurance

  Your Buffalo, MO injury lawyer of Burger Law will stand up to anyone who tries to keep you from the compensation you deserve, including your bosses and their workers’ comp insurance.

• Construction accidentsHow to know if you have a construction accident claim in Buffalo, MO: Twelve of the top 25 most hazardous jobs in the U.S. are construction-related jobs. While most injuries to construction workers are covered under workers’ compensation, an injury lawyer can help you determine if you may have a third-party liability claim.

  A Burger Law injury lawyer can also help you pursue compensation from a construction company in Buffalo, MO if you were a non-construction worker who was injured by safety hazards at a construction site.

No matter what type of accident caused your injuries, you can be sure your Buffalo, MO injury lawyer at Burger Law has seen it before. We get to work on your case immediately in order to hold every liable party accountable. If your worst nightmare came true, we seek compensation for Buffalo, MO families who lost a loved one in a wrongful death.

Our Buffalo, MO Injury Lawyers Will Not Accept Anything Less Than Full Compensation For Your Injuries

Some injury claims are are tougher because of the specifics of the surrounding circumstances. Maybe multiple parties may be at fault or the organization the manufactured and distributed a defective product is unable to be located. Or maybe your injuries were catastrophic. Whatever complications you may have in your case, our injury lawyers have seen it before and will not back down until you get the full financial recovery you deserve. Injuries can happen in a variety of circumstances and we have committed our practice to helping people get justice for anything from minor to life-altering injuries, including:

• Head injuries
• Back, neck and spine injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Eye injuries
• Sepsis infections
• Internal injuries
• Burns
• Fractures
• Loss of limb
• Paralysis
• Joint dislocations
• PTSD

Whether your injuries resulted in just a few chiropractic appointments or will cause you to need lifelong medical care, you should not have to pay for the harm somebody else caused. Speak to an attorney today at (312) 500-HURT.

What is the Statute of Limitations for an Injury Claim in Missouri?

Each state has its own set statute of limitations, and Missouri’s is relatively generous at five years, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.120. The countdown begins as soon as you sustain an injury. However, other statutes in Missouri do allow for some exceptions:

• Missouri Revised Statute §516.105 — In a medical malpractice claim, you have two years from either the date that the malpractice occurred or the date you discovered or should have discovered the malpractice. But it is important to note that 10 years from the date of the malpractice is the latest you can make a claim.
• Missouri Revised Statute §537.100 — In a wrongful death claim, you have three years from the date of your family member’s death to file a claim.
• There are three more exceptions that apply to any type of injury claim in Buffalo, MO:
  • If you were a minor at the time of the injury, the countdown starts on your 18th birthday.
  • If you were under a legal disability at the time of the injury, you have five years from the date the disability is removed.
  • If the party you were making a claim against leaves the state of Missouri, the period of time they are out of state does not count against the two years.

While five years may seem like a long time, delaying could bring complications to your case, such as eyewitnesses forgetting key events. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, call a Burger Law injury lawyer in Buffalo, MO today at (312) 500-HURT.

Cases we take on in Buffalo, MO include:

• Truck Crash Lawyers in Missouri
• Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer in Missouri

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Buffalo, MO Injury Lawyer | Burger Law

Injuries are always unexpected and often result in unanticipated physical, financial and emotional burdens for the injured party and their family. But this too shall pass. Every Buffalo, MO injury lawyer at Burger Law has committed their lives to the service of others by fighting back against the wrongdoers. In over three decades of experience we have secured those wronged by the negligence of another over $180 million in verdicts and settlements. For the justice and financial recovery you deserve, call a Burger Law Buffalo, MO injury lawyer at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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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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