Personal Injury Lawyer in Pettis County, MO

Personal injury lawyer in Pettis County, MO. Burger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. When accidents happen, the first thing you need to do is seek out the right medical attention. Then, you need a personal injury lawyer to fight for you and get you the best possible results in your case. Reach out to Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Pettis County, or anywhere in Missouri, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.

The negligent people that hurt you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you all of what you are owed, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, suing the government, to securing justice and financial security for a family 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, call our personal injury lawyers in Pettis County, MO as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.

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

It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at their previous victories, and what their clients and other lawyers say about them:

Acclaimed Pettis County, MO Personal Injury Lawyers

The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a noteworthy 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 award that is made up 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. Less than 4 percent of all practicing lawyers are certified by an American Bar Association accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Pettis County, MO – Cases We Have Won

Our Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is committed to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients 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 every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on the your specific injuries. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you secure what you are owed.

Burger Law Client Success Stories

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

What Is a Personal Injury Claim in Pettis County, MO?

Under Missouri and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The purpose of personal injury claims is to make one 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 lawyer or financial award can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no amount of money can change that. What empathetic and skilled 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 relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Pettis County, MO?

That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to ensure no money is left on the table in Pettis County, MO. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need legal representation in Pettis County, MO under the following circumstances:

• There is disagreement about who is to blame, or the insurance company says the injuries are your fault
• The initial settlement offer is substantially below the cost of your damages
• Your injuries are significant and require extensive medical treatment
• There are multiple parties at fault
• Your damages are more than the at-fault policyholder’s policy limits

We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.

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

While state statutes can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential 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 had an obligation to keep you safe. In some cases this is automatic, as motorists all owe everyone on the Pettis County, MO roads a duty of care, or store owners need their properties to be reasonable safe for anyone who legally enters. Other times, a particular relationship must have been agreed to, such as a doctor-patient relationship or a vendor-patron relationship.
2. Breach of duty — Did the liable party neglect that obligation? Did a driver crash into you you because they were running a red light? Did a doctor fail to diagnose a condition? Did a store owner not salt the ice in front of their property sufficiently?
3. Cause-in-fact — You must prove how the breach of duty resulted in your injuries. For example, you received road rash after being thrown off your motorcycle, or had bad side effects from a prescription drug.
4. Proximate cause — This determines who needs to be held accountable. If you were injured in an auto accident, the liable party is usually the driver that hit you. But if the brakes were not safe, someone in the product’s chain of distribution may be ultimately liable.
5. Damages — Lastly, you have to demonstrate that you sustained some form of financial loss as a direct result of your injuries. In most cases damages are medical expenses 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. After proving economic damages, we can pursue compensation for less tangible losses.

If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Pettis County, MO who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.

Types of Cases Our Pettis County, MO Personal Injury Lawyers Win

Practicing injury law in Pettis County, MO requires that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 get great results in any type of claim. Cases we specialize in in Pettis County 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 benefits of choosing a Burger Law Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. 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 Pettis County, MO?

The journey to getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries starts the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:

• Seeking Medical Care — Get medical care immediately after an injury, and do not miss any appointments with your doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist. Waiting too long could bring complications to your claim, and not attending all your sessions will lower both your economic and noneconomic damages. Our personal injury lawyers have a network of reliable Pettis County, MO health professionals who can help you in your recovery.
• Discussing Your Case With an Attorney — Even if you are not sure you are going to need legal representation, it is best to consult with one as soon as possible so they can become familiar with your case. A good attorney will be straightforward with you about whether or not their services are needed.
• Investigation and Documentation — Once you have hired an attorney, your personal injury lawyer will carry out a complete investigation into the circumstances surrounding your injuries, determine every liable party and gather the evidence required for maximum 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 how we calculated your damages, and demand a financial recovery for all the ways your injuries have affected you. Most of the time, the insurance company will counter our offer with a lower number, 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. During this time, we will continue negotiating in an effort to avoid a trial.
• Mediation — If a settlement agreement still has not been reached, your personal injury lawyer and the liable party will likely pursue mediation. 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 fails, the “discovery” phase begins. In discovery, we will speak to eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, obtain more evidence and share with and request documentation with the other side.
• Trial — It is rare that a personal injury claim makes it all the way to trial. Indeed, we often finally get a fair settlement offer in the weeks immediately before trial. However, if the insurance company still cannot see reason, the case will go 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 Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. 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 focus on healing.

What Compensation Can I Recover In My Pettis County, MO Personal Injury Claim?

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 the economic harm resulting from your injuries, for instance:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential 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 the less tangible aspects of your injuries, including:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

In some cases, we may also be able to pursue 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue available to maximize your compensation.

What If I Was Partially At Fault For My Accident?

Trying to completely or partially blame you for your injuries is a common tactic insurance adjusters employ to minimize your recovery. If you were in fact partially at fault, you are still eligible for compensation. Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.060 and Missouri Revised Statute §537.765, the state has adopted “pure comparative negligence.” Under comparative negligence, if you were partially at fault, your compensation will be lowered by the percentage of fault you bear.

For example, if your damages come out to $100,000, but you but you bear 10 percent of the blame, under comparative negligence, you would be eligible for $90,000 in compensation.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Pettis County, MO?

As we charge a contingency fee, there are no upfront costs to hiring a Burger Law Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyer. We take a percentage of your recovery, but only after we win and after you have your settlement check in hand. The benefits of this for you are twofold:

1. You have access to high quality legal advocacy, regardless of if you are trying to make up for medical bills and lost wages
2. We have no reason to take on your case unless we genuinely believe in it, and will do everything possible 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.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Pettis County, MO?

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

1. If you has not reached your 21st birthday or “mentally incapacitated” when you discovered your injuries, you have five years from the day you turn 21 or the day your disability was removed to file a claim, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.170.
2. If the defendant is a resident of Missouri but departs from the state for a certain length 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 are much shorter at two years of the injury or you learned of the injury, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute § 516.105.
4. Any suit against a municipal body in Missouri must be filed within 90 days with the Missouri Office of Administration’s Risk Management Division.

While five years may seem like plenty of time, you do not want to delay in contacting an attorney. 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 Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyer right away at (314) 500-HURT.

Other types of claims we win in Pettis County, MO include:

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

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Burger Law’s Pettis County, MO personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Pettis County, 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 Pettis County, MO perso

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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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