Multi Vehicle Crash Settled at $356,500 with More to Come

We are proud to represent Eric, as well as his daughter Rylee, who unfortunately were both injured in a motor vehicle
accident in Franklin County, Illinois, on September 4, 2019, despite riding in separate vehicles at the time of the
accident.

Both vehicles were stopped as the result of road construction on I-57, when a driver rear-ended Rylee’s vehicle with
such force it pushed it into Eric’s vehicle. Rylee aggravated a pre-existing shoulder problem and ended up needing
arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn ligament. We settled her claim for $106,500.

Eric’s injuries were, unfortunately, more extensive than Rylee’s, and he suffered severe neck and lower back
injuries. Eric ended up suffering disc herniations in his cervical spine and tears in his lumbar spine.

Eric received treatment for his injuries at the Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, including epidural injections, and
ultimately, a two-level disc replacement in his lower back.

His medical bills total more than $200,000, and he has also lost wages as a result of his injuries. According to his
surgeon, Eric will also eventually need a future surgery on his lower back to further treat his injuries.

The at-fault driver had insurance coverage of $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, and his insurance company
paid the $250,000 policy limit for Eric’s claim.

Fortunately for Eric, he also had an underinsured motor vehicle policy on his vehicle, which provides for coverage in
circumstances like these, when his damages exceed the policy limit for an at-fault driver. Eric’s underinsured
coverage provides for $1 million in underinsured coverage.

His underinsured motor vehicle claim is ongoing and we are fighting hard to make sure Eric obtains a recovery that
will help him through this difficult time and recovery.

When purchasing insurance for yourself and your family, please keep in mind the importance of purchasing additional
coverage to protect yourself and your family in cases of catastrophic injury. This additional protection can make a
significant difference in your life if you ever need it.

Some states require underinsured motorist coverage to be automatically included in policies, but Missouri does not
have such a requirement. Illinois requires underinsured motorist coverage on policies exceeding the state-minimum
$25,000 limit.

If you are unsure as to whether your policy includes underinsured motorist coverage, contact your insurance agent and
discuss the matter with them.

St Louis Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorney | Burger Law

If you have questions about your recent car accident, Burger Law can help. Our St. Louis car accident
lawyers are here to answer your questions for free. To begin your car accident case with the best legal
help available, contact us online or give us a call at 314-542-2222 now.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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