Personal Injury Lawyer Jefferson City, MO

Burger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt due to negligent and reckless actions. After an injury, the first thing you need to do is get the right medical treatment. Then, you require a personal injury lawyer to push back against the bullies and get you the maximum compensation you deserve. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.

If you want to know how much compensation you may be owed in Jefferson City, or anywhere in Missouri, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.

Those who injured you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they are owed. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, pet owners accountable, suing the government, to securing justice and financial security for Jefferson City residents after the wrongful death of a family member. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Jefferson City, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

Why Choose Burger Law’s Jefferson City, MO Personal Injury Lawyers For Your Claim

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is essential. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid of a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:

Acclaimed Jefferson City, MO Personal Injury Lawyers

The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a noteworthy achievement awarded to less than 5 percent of all lawyers in the country
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Honor — Members of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor only given to 1 percent of attorneys in the United States.
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers Honor — Selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor that is comprised of the most qualified lawyers in each state.
• Board Certified By the National Board of Trial Advocacy — Board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Fewer than 4 percent of all practicing lawyers are certified by an American Bar Association accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Jefferson City, MO – Cases We Have Won

Our Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our attorneys are devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent successes in personal injury claims below:

• $5 Million Settlement – Father Killed By Reckless Truck Driver
• $3 Million Judgment – Son Murdered by Pam Hupp
• $2.5 Million Settlement for Father’s Fatal Car Accident
• $2 Million Settlement – Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit
• $1.435 Million Settlement For Deck Collapse That Injured Couple
• $1 Million Settlement to Family of Man with Sepsis Infection
• Medical Malpractice Case Settles for Over $1 Million
• $900,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement
• $900,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement
• $780,000 Federal Tort Medical Malpractice Settlement
• $765,000 Settlement After Fatal Collision
• $600,000 Tractor-Trailer Crash
• $600,000 Settlement – Widow in ATV Accident Settles with Property Owner
• $495,000 Uninsured Motorcycle Verdict
• $400,000 Settlement in Employment Discrimination Case
• $350,000 Settlement in Ladder Case
• $305,000 Settlement in Dog Bite

It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you receive is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.

Burger Law Client Success Stories

Beyond the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.

Definition of a Personal Injury Claim in Jefferson City, MO

A personal injury claim is your right under Missouri law to get monetary reimbursement for the wrong someone else caused, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The recovery you receive is meant to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.

Sometimes, no attorney or financial award can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can make that go away. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.

Is it Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Jefferson City, MO?

While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you are owed in Jefferson City, MO. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not severe, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need an attorney in Jefferson City, MO under the following circumstances:

• There is a dispute over liability, or you are being blamed for your injuries
• The insurance company or liable party’s offer is well below what you are owed
• Your injuries are significant and require extensive care
• There are multiple parties at fault
• Your damages exceed an insurance company’s policy limits

We offer consultations for free, and we are always straightforward about whether or not it is worth it for you to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case in Jefferson City, MO?

While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:

1. Duty of care — You first need to show that the person you are making a claim against had an obligation to keep you safe. In some cases this is automatic, as motorists all owe everyone on the Jefferson City, MO roads a duty of care, or store owners need their properties to be reasonable safe for anyone who legally enters. In other cases, a special relationship must be established, for example the relationship between a doctor and patient or between a vendor and a buyer.
2. Breach of duty — Did the other party neglect that duty? Did a driver hit you because they were distracted? Did a doctor misdiagnose a condition? Did a dog owner let their dog roam unleashed?
3. Cause-in-fact — You must demonstrate how the breach of duty caused your injuries. For example, you broke your arm when your car was t-boned, or had bad side effects from a prescription drug.
4. Proximate cause — This determines who ultimately is to blame. If you were rear ended, it is usually because another driver broke the rules of the road. But if the tires were faulty, a manufacturer or mechanic may be the one who is ultimately liable.
5. Damages — Finally, you need to show that the injuries led to economic harm. In personal injury cases, this is usually medical bills and wages you could not earn while you were not able to work. With access to your medical records, this last part will be fairly easy to prove with the help of an attorney. Once we establish financial losses, we can also pursue compensation for pain and suffering damages.

The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Jefferson City, MO before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.

What Are Common Personal Injury Lawsuits in Jefferson City, MO?

Being a personal injury lawyer in Jefferson City, MO mandates that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured no matter the circumstances. Cases we specialize in in Jefferson City and throughout Missouri include:

• Auto accidents, including:
  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability
• Workers’ compensation
• Dog bites
• Construction accidents
• Wrongful death

Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and have won your type of claim before. We understand that case types often overlap, and having experience with each type of claim gives our team the perfect understanding of how to fight for our clients’ rights and recoveries.

What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in Jefferson City, MO?

The journey to securing a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process includes:

• Getting Medical Care — Get medical care as soon as possible after an injury, and follow your doctor’s treatment plans to a “T.” The insurance company will be harder to deal with if you wait, and not getting the full treatment will reduce how much compensation you receive. Our personal injury lawyers work with several experienced Jefferson City, MO health professionals who can ensure you recover physically as best as possible.
• Consulting With an Attorney — Even if you do not know if you need an attorney, it is best to consult with one as soon as possible so they can become familiar with your case. A good attorney will be honest with you about the value of your claim and how they can help.
• Investigation and Documentation — Once you have legal representation, your personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your claim, determine every liable party and obtain the evidence they need to get you the best possible financial recovery. You can help by keeping a record of every dollar you have spent because of your injuries, and how keeping a journal detailing how your injuries have affected your life.
• Settlement Demand and Negotiations — Once we know how much your claim is worth, we will send a settlement demand package to those who are liable for compensating you. In the package we will include how we calculated your damages, and demand a financial recovery for all the ways your injuries have affected you. Most of the time, they will respond with a lower offer, and we keep negotiating until they decide to be truly fair.
• Filing a Lawsuit — If the insurance company will not be fair in negotiations, we will proceed to litigating the case and setting up a trial. While the case is being litigated, we will continue negotiating in an effort to avoid a trial.
• Mediation — Mediation is often the last option for a settlement before trial. In mediation, a neutral third party will try to get each party to accept the merits of the other side’s arguments.
• Pre-Trial — If mediation still does not result in a fair settlement, we will go into the pre-trial “discovery” phase. In this phase, we will speak to eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, acquire more evidence and both parties will share with the other what they plan to bring up at trial.
• Trial — Most personal injury claims are settled before trial. In fact, we often finally get a fair settlement offer in the weeks immediately before trial. However, if the insurance company refuses to do the right thing, we will defend your rights in front of a judge and jury. Trial consists of:
  • Voir dire
  • Opening statements
  • Testimony and cross-examination
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instruction
  • Jury deliberation and verdict

Most people who speak with our Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be by your side every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim in Jefferson City, MO Worth?

Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:

• Economic damages compensate you for the economic harm resulting from your injuries, including:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if your injuries result in permanent disability
  • Medical bills, past and future
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages compensate you for the less tangible aspects of your injuries, such as:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or grossly negligent. Examples can include a drunk driver, or a doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue We can to maximize your compensation.

What If I Was Partially Responsible For My Accident?

Telling you your injuries are your fault is a frequent trick insurance adjusters use to minimize your recovery. If you were in fact partially responsible, you can still make a recovery. Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.060 and Missouri Revised Statute §537.765, the state has adopted “pure comparative negligence.” That means that, if you were partially at fault, you can make a recovery for the percentage of blame you do not share.

For example, say your damages total $100,000, but you were 10 percent at fault for your injuries, with the comparative fault rule, you would receive $90,000 in compensation.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Jefferson City, MO?

Because we work on a contingency-fee basis, there are no upfront costs to hiring a Burger Law Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyer. We charge a percentage of your final payout, but only after your case is successfully resolved and after you receive your compensation. There are two main advantages to this:

1. You can get expert legal advocacy, no matter how much money you have
2. We have no reason to take on your case unless we truly we can add value to it, and will fight hard to get you the best recovery possible

At Burger Law, we know that an unexpected injury can cause incredible economic burdens. You still have a right to justice and a full financial recovery.

“I’ve dedicated my entire life to helping our clients receive full compensation for their injuries.”

Schedule a free case evaluation here.

Gary Burger

Litigation attorney

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Jefferson City, MO?

In Missouri, the statute of limitations is five years for most personal injury claims, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.120. There are four basic exceptions:

1. If you were under the age of 21 or “mentally incapacitated” on the date of the accident, you have five years from the day you turn 21 or the day your mental incapacitation was removed to seek compensation, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.170.
2. If the liable party is a resident of Missouri but is not in the state for a period of time, their time out of state is not included in the five years, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.200.
3. Medical malpractice cases must generally be made within two years of the the date the injuries were sustained or you learned of the injury, under Missouri Revised Statute § 516.105.
4. Any claim against a public body in Missouri must be filed within 90 days with the Missouri Office of Administration’s Risk Management Division.

While that may feel like a long time, that is not always the case in the legal world. Investigation and communication by your personal injury lawyer at Burger Law is time-consuming. Your claim may be affected if you wait and wonder if you want to pursue a claim. Get in touch with a Burger Law Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.

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Speak to a Personal Injury Lawyer in Jefferson City, MO Now

Burger Law’s Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level of legal representation; all of our advice will be sincere and in your best interest, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Jefferson City, MO family. You do not have to pay for someone else’s careless actions. To start on your road to true recovery, call a Burger Law Jefferson City, MO personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.

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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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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