Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada, MO

Personal injury lawyer in Nevada, MO. Burger Law defends the rights of people who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. When accidents happen, getting the right medical attention immediately following the accident is extremely important. After that, you require a personal injury lawyer to stand up for your and secure you the maximum compensation you deserve. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.

To find out how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Nevada, or anywhere in Missouri, complete our free 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 our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after a loved one passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Nevada, MO now at (314) 500-HURT.

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

It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid of a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:

Acclaimed Nevada, MO Personal Injury Lawyers

The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a significant achievement awarded to not more than 5 percent of all attorneys nationwide
• 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 attorneys 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 ABA accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Nevada, MO – Recent Victories

Our Nevada, MO personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is devoted to giving our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results 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 what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.

Burger Law Client Testimonials

Beyond the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.

What Is a Personal Injury Claim in Nevada, MO?

A personal injury claim is your right under Missouri law to get monetary reimbursement for the damage someone else is responsible for, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.

In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully 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 amount of money can change that. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to give you financial security as it relates to your accident.

Is it Worth Hiring Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada, 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 Nevada, MO. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not to hire a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire a lawyer in Nevada, MO if the following is true about your claim:

• There is a dispute about who is to blame, or you are being blamed for your injuries
• The initial settlement offer is well below the cost of your damages
• Your injuries are serious and require extensive care
• There are multiple parties at fault
• Your damages are more than the liable policyholder’s policy limits

Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about whether or not it is in your best interest 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 we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.

What Do You Need to Prove to Win a Personal Injury Claim in Nevada, MO?

While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one specific question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you have to prove the five elements of negligence:

1. Duty of care — You first need to show that the liable party owed it to you to value your safety. Sometimes, a duty of care is assumed, as motorists all owe everyone on the Nevada, MO roads a duty of care, or store owners need their properties to be reasonable safe for anyone who legally enters. Other times, a special relationship must have been agreed to, such as a doctor-patient relationship or a vendor-buyer relationship.
2. Breach of duty — Did someone fail in that duty? Did a driver crash into you you while they were not following the rules of the road? Did a doctor not take into account your medical history? Did a trucking company force their employee to drive longer than regulations allow?
3. Causation — You must prove how the accident resulted in your injuries. For example, you sustained a whiplash injury after being rear ended, or had bad side effects from a prescription drug.
4. Proximate cause — This determines who needs to be held accountable. If you were rear ended, it is usually because another driver was not driving properly. But if the tires were defective, 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 lost wages. With access to your medical records, an attorney will be able to establish your financial losses with an insurance company. 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 Nevada, MO before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.

Types of Claims Our Nevada, MO Personal Injury Lawyers Win

Being a personal injury lawyer in Nevada, MO requires 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 that only specializes in a certain type of injury claim may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Nevada, MO clients in the following types of cases:

• 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 a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Nevada, MO personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 Nevada, MO?

The path to getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:

• Getting Medical Treatment — Get medical attention immediately after an injury, and keep attending all treatments that your physician recommends. The insurance company will be harder to deal with if you wait, and not attending all your appointments will reduce how much compensation you receive. Our personal injury lawyers know trustworthy Nevada, MO doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists who can help you in your recovery.
• Consulting With an Attorney — Even if you do not know if you need an attorney, you need 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 retained a lawyer’s services, your personal injury lawyer will conduct a complete investigation into your claim, determine who we need to hold accountable and obtain the evidence they need to get you full compensation. You should also keep a record of every dollar you have spent because of your injuries, and how they affect your day-to-day life.
• Settlement Demand and Negotiations — Once we have determined the full extent of your damages, we will send a settlement demand package to the liable party’s insurance company. In the package we will include full documentation of all of your damages, and demand a financial recovery for all the ways your injuries have affected you. Usually, they will respond with a lower offer, and there will be several back-and-forths until they offer full compensation.
• Filing a Lawsuit — If the insurance company will not be fair in negotiations, we will file a lawsuit in court, which begins the formal process of your claim going to trial. While the case is being litigated, we will continue negotiating in an effort to avoid a trial.
• Mediation — Mediation is often the last chance for an agreement before trial. In mediation, an unbiased third party hears arguments from both sides and tries to break the stalemate.
• Pre-Trial — If mediation still does not result in a fair settlement, we will go into the pre-trial “discovery” phase. In discovery, we will speak to eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, gather more evidence and both parties will share with the other what they plan to bring up at trial.
• Trial — Only six percent of personal injury claims go to 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 fight for your compensation in court. Trial consists of:
  • Jury selection
  • Opening statements
  • Testimony and cross-examination
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instruction
  • Jury deliberation and verdict

Most people who speak with our Nevada, MO personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, 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 your physical recovery.

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

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

• Economic damages compensate you for your financial losses related to your injuries, for instance:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity if your injuries do not allow you to earn a living as you used to
  • Medical bills, past and future
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages compensate you for losses that are harder to quantify, such as:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring
  • Inconvenience
  • Disability
  • Loss of consortium

Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent harmed you intentionally or they were incredibly reckless. Examples can include a drunk driver, or a doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible to maximize your compensation.

What If I Was Partly At Fault For My Injuries?

Telling you your injuries are your fault is a common trick insurance companies employ to minimize your compensation. If you were indeed partially at fault, you can still make financial reimbursement. Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.060 and Missouri Revised Statute §537.765, the state has implemented “pure comparative negligence.” Meaning, if your injuries were partially, but not completely, your fault, your compensation will be lowered by the percentage of fault you bear.

For example, if your damages total $100,000, but you were 10 percent at fault for your injuries, under comparative negligence, you would receive $90,000 in compensation.

Can I Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada, MO?

Because we work on a contingency-fee basis, you do not need to pay us anything upfront. We charge a percentage of your final payout, but only after we win and after you receive your compensation. The benefits of this for you are twofold:

1. You have access to expert legal advocacy, no matter if you are trying to make up for medical bills and lost wages
2. We will only take your case if we truly believe in it, and will fight hard to maximize your compensation

At Burger Law, we know that being injured without warning can put a dent in your back account. You still have a right to justice and a full financial recovery.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Claim in Nevada, MO?

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

1. If you were under the age of 21 or “mentally incapacitated” on the date of the accident, you have five years from your 21st birthday or the day your mental incapacitation was removed to file a claim, under Missouri Revised Statute §516.170.
2. If the person you are making a claim against is a resident of Missouri but departs from the state for a period of time, their time out of state does not take away from the five years, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.200.
3. Medical malpractice cases has a significantly shorter statute of limitations two years of the the date the injuries were sustained or the discovery of the injury, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute § 516.105.
4. Any claim against a governmental body in Missouri must be filed within 90 days with the Missouri Office of Administration’s Risk Management Division.

While that may feel like plenty of time, it is important not to wait before making a claim. 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. Reach out to a Burger Law Nevada, MO personal injury lawyer right away at (314) 500-HURT.

Other cases we handle in Nevada, MO include:

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

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Speak to a Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada, MO Now

Burger Law’s Nevada, MO personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the full recovery you are owed. We offer the highest level of legal representation; all of our advice will be based on the facts of the case and our experience, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Nevada, 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 Nevada, MO personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.

Client Reviews

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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