Hit and Run Accident Attorneys Cameron, MO

Hit and Run Accident Attorneys in Cameron, MO. How do you hold a driver responsible and receive full compensation for your damages when you have been hurt in a hit and run accident? Call the Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys of Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online so that we can begin fighting for you and securing for you a great recovery for your Cameron, MO hit and run accident.

When a thoughtless driver purposefully breaks the rules of the road and harms you or a loved one, it is typical to feel dismayed and furious. It is especially distressing when the reckless party refuses to take responsibility for their actions and drives away from the scene of the in a hit and run accident. You may be pondering who is going to compensate you for the damages to your property and you or your family member's injuries. The committed, seasoned and knowledgeable Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys at Burger Law know how to hold reckless and willfully irresponsible driver’s accountable. We will help you make sense of the situation and will fight on your behalf to maximize your compensation and put you on the path to healing. Call us today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.

In the United States in 2016, 2049 people were killed in hit and run accidents, which was a 62 percent increase from 2009. Of those who died, just about 65 percent of them were pedestrians or bicyclists, and approximately one in five pedestrian deaths occur in hit and run accidents. A hit and run accident occurs every 43 seconds in the United States. Any injury stemming from a car wreck can be traumatizing and produce life-long changes or, in the worst cases, wrongful death. However, hit and run cases compound that trauma as you may not get medical treatment immediately, and you may be unsure of who to trust or how to seek fair compensation for your injuries and damages. Our team of veteran and talented hit and run accident attorneys at Burger Law have helped individuals and families harmed in hit and run accidents in the Cameron, MO area get the best possible recoveries and know how to maximize your compensation. When you contact us at (314) 500-HURT, we start working on your case immediately, and we do not collect any fees until we win your case.

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Hit and Run Accident Attorneys: Understanding the Laws in Cameron, MO

If a driver drives irresponsibly and harms you in a hit and run accident, they are not only liable for your injuries, they are guilty of a criminal act. In Missouri, driving away from the scene of an accident is against the law. When a driver causes or is involved in an accident, the law requires them to:

• Remain at the scene
• Move their car if it dangerous to other drivers, otherwise, wait for instructions from police
• Render aid to anyone who is hurt
• Call the Cameron, MO police
• Use flares, reflectors, or flashlights if the accident happened at night or in bad weather
• Swap contact info and insurance information with everybody involved
• Stay at the crash site until a police officer tells them differently

Additionally, an accident report needs to be filed if damages exceed $500 or the accident results in injury or a fatality.

Missouri Statute 577.060 categorizes “leaving the scene of an accident" as a Class A Misdemeanor, which is the most serious misdemeanor offense and carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail and a fine of $2,000. However, leaving the scene becomes a Class E Felony if any of the three conditions listed are met:

1. Physical injury was caused by another party;
2. Over $1,000 in damages was caused to another party’s property; or
3. The defendant was previously found guilty of leaving the scene of a hit and run accident.

A hit and run becomes a Class D Felony if the crash is fatal and causes somebody’s death. While it is encouraging that we have laws discouraging hit and runs, a criminal conviction for the at-fault driver will not get you the money you are entitled to. They may be found responsible in front of the Cameron, MO criminal court, but you need expert and devoted hit and run accident attorneys like the ones at Burger Law who will insist that you get the maximum recovery you need to recover. When you hire us, we get started on your case straight away and do not give up. You do not owe us a dime until we win your case and we will represent you aggressively to ensure the negligent party bears complete responsibility for their reckless actions.

Dos and Do Nots After Being in a Hit and Run Accident

While being in any crash is frightening and can leave you feeling vulnerable, it can be especially worrisome if the at fault individual disregards the rules and flees the scene. The rules are in place for a reason, and it is disheartening and alarming when someone disregards those rules and drives carelessly and dangerously. The dedicated and accomplished Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys at Burger Law hold negligent drivers accountable and win you the money you are owed. It is important to know what to do and what not to do directly following your accident, so you can increase your odds of getting the best possible compensation:

• DO NOT flee the scene yourself. You could think the damages are too minor to want to deal with the hassle, or you may worry that you are in some measure at fault. Leaving the scene of an accident will make it much more complicated for you to receive compensation for your injuries, and, more importantly, it is against the law.
• DO get medical attention. Your chief concern should be your health and safety and the health and safety of anyone else in your car or involved in the accident. If you or somebody else is injured, try to keep them in a stable condition and wait for Cameron, MO emergency services to come and provide aid.
• DO NOT wait to call the police. Missouri law requires you to call the police in any accident that results in over $500 worth of damages or leads to bodily harm or death. Even if you are not sure what the extent of the damages or injuries are immediately, having a police report will go a long way in winning your case.
• DO NOT go after the driver. When you are hit by another car in a hit and run accident, anger and outrage are natural reactions. You may be tempted to follow the driver and find out who they are. That is Cameron, MO law enforcement’s responsibility. Chasing after the other driver not only puts yourself, other drivers, passengers and pedestrians at heightened risk, but it will impede you from being able to get important information and may even make the police suspicious of you.
• DO safely note what you can about the reckless driver and vehicle. To do this, you can:
  • Take photos. If you are not badly injured and can take out your phone before the car is completely gone, take as many photos as possible. Even if you cannot get a full license plate number, a partial license plate and/or the make, model and color of the car will be incredibly useful in determining who the driver was. It is also useful to take photos of any tire marks or other damage at the scene of the accident.
  • Speak to witnesses. Other people at the scene might have had a better view than you, or will be able to validate your version of events. Make sure to get their contact information so an insurance company, police officer or Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorney will be able to get in touch with them at a later date.
  • Write down everything you can. If you did not have time or the ability to take pictures, anything you could observe about the other car or driver will be fresher in your memory immediately after the collision, and those details will still be of great help to the police and your hit and run accident attorneys.
• DO contact your Cameron, MO insurance company. In the event that the driver cannot be located, you will have to make an uninsured motorist claim with your own insurance company.
• DO call Burger Law at (314) 500-HURT right away. Our skilled and experienced hit and run accident attorneys will help you collect evidence, including obtaining nearby surveillance video and contacting witnesses for complete depositions. We work with a network of Cameron, MO car accident experts who will be able to reconstruct the crash and show exactly how the liable party caused your injuries.

Below are some helpful links and frequently asked questions for hit and runs and other types of car accidents:

Hit and Run Cases in Missouri

In the best case scenarios, police and/or your hit and run accident attorneys will be able to discover the negligent driver that caused your injuries and hold them responsible for their irresponsible behavior. In those cases, the indefatigable and skilled Cameron, MO hit and run accident lawyers at Burger Law will ensure you collect the best possible compensation from the driver and their insurance company.

Uninsured Motorist Claims in Hit and Run Accidents

In Missouri, motorists must have uninsured motorist insurance. If you are unable to find the anegligent driver after a hit and run accident, you and your hit and run accident attorneys will need to utilize this part of your policy to pursue a recovery from your own insurance company. In Cameron, MO, there are four specifications that need to be met in order for you to make this claim:

1. You sustained physical injuries
2. The injuries happened as a result of an uninsured motorist, or in the case a motorist you cannot identify
3. You are legally owed compensation from the at-fault driver
4. All other limits of applicable policies have been exhausted by payment or settlement

In these cases, your own Cameron, MO insurance company takes the place of the liable party’s insurance company in order to compensate you for your injuries. However, like other insurance companies, they may still need convincing before they pay you. To have the best chance at receiving maximum compensation from an uninsured motorist claim, you need accomplished and knowledgeable Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys like the ones at Burger Law to fight for you. We have been challenging insurance companies and other bullies for over 20 years, and will not give up the fight until your own insurance company reimburses you for the money you have certainly been paying into their policies for years.

Whether the at fault driver is located or not, the hit and run accident attorneys at Burger law will make certain you get the maximum amount of money that you are owed. When you are hurt because somebody else broke the rules of the road, you are entitled to maximum compensation for all of damages you have received because of the accident, including: your medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning potential, pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. No matter how serious your injuries, we demand that you are compensated for all the money you are entitled to. If you or a someone you care about in Cameron, MO has been injured in a hit and run accident, call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

Causes of Hit and Run Accidents

It is any driver’s legal and ethical obligation to stay at a crash site. When someone runs away from the scene of a hit and run accident, it is because they are more worried about the repercussions for themselves than any damage or injury their careless behavior caused. There are a wide array reasons the at-fault party might not want to take responsibility for their actions:

• The driver does not have car insurance

  In Cameron, MO, not having proper insurance can result in you having your license suspended for up to a year, paying a $400 reinstatement fee, a $500 fine and/or up to 15 days in jail. "No insurance" tickets also remain on a Cameron, MO driver’s record.

• The driver does not have a driver’s license, or has a suspended license

  This also carries stiff penalties and can be either a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony, based on whether you have been caught without a valid license before.

• A drunk driver or a driver that was under the influence of drugs

  A DWI is a criminal charge that can also result in fines, jail time, and having your license revoked.

• The driver may have a warrant out for their arrest

  It likely is not surprising that people who already fear an interaction with law enforcement would risk breaking the law again to run away from the scene of an accident.

• Distracted driving

  Driving while not focusing on the road is reckless and dangerous. People can become distracted if they are texting, eating, looking at directions, fatigued or just have their head in the clouds.

• Lack of potential witnesses or low lighting

  A driver may leave a crash site simply because they think they can do so without any consequences. Hit and run accidents are 4.5 times more frequent between 12AM and 4AM, when there is low visibility and far fewer witnesses on the Cameron, MO roads or sidewalks.

• A panicked driver

  Sometimes the driver has a clean record but simply leaves the accident because they are afraid and do not know what to do. often, these drivers turn themselves in once they have calmed down.

While we cannot control how other people drive, we can take some safety measures as both drivers and pedestrians. Try to avoid walking in areas with bad lighting at night, and when you are driving, never lose focus and never assume that leaving the scene of an accident is the best option.

No matter the reason a driver chooses to flee the scene after causing a hit and run accident, they must have assumed the benefits of fleeing outweighed the cons. The Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys at Burger Law will hold them accountable and make certain they know they were wrong. In our seventy years of experience as hit and run accident attorneys in Cameron, MO we have successfully litigated hit and run cases in many differing circumstances. We insist on great compensation for all of our hit and run accident clients and will not stop fighting for you until you collect the money you are owed to put you on the road to being made whole again. Call us today at (314) 500-HURT for a complimentary case review and so we can start working on your case right away.

The Cameron, MO lawyers of Burger Law have the experience and knowledge to help you receive the full recovery you deserve after any accident or injury caused by someone else leaves you injured. Learn more about our fields of expertise below.

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If you or a family member sustained injuries in a Cameron, MO hit and run accident, you are probably feeling confused, angry, and vulnerable. Injuries and their related expenses can disrupt your life. Burger Law is here to help make you whole again. When you hire our team of Cameron, MO hit and run accident attorneys, we start working on your case and fighting for you straight away. We insist that the at-fault parties and their insurance companies are held accountable and we insist on getting you full compensation to aid you in your recovery. Call us today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation to take the first step in getting your life back on track.