Personal injury lawyer in Lee's Summit, MO. Burger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When accidents happen, the first thing you need to do is get the right medical care. After that, you require a personal injury lawyer to stand up for your and get you the best possible results in your case. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.

To find out the value of your personal injury claim in Lee's Summit, or anywhere in Missouri, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.

Those who harmed you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law's personal injury lawyer team fights hard for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the money they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, animal owners responsible, suing the government, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a family member. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Lee's Summit, MO as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.

Why Choose Burger Law's Lee's Summit, MO Personal Injury Lawyers For Your Claim

It can be hard to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases 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 what their clients and other lawyers say about them:

Premier Lee's Summit, 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 U.S.
• 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 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. Less than 4 percent of all practicing lawyers are certified by an ABA accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Lee's Summit, MO - Cases We Have Won

Our Lee's Summit, MO personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is devoted to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:

It is worth mentioning that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.

Burger Law Client Success Stories

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What Is a Personal Injury Claim in Lee's Summit, MO?

Under Missouri and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get a financial recovery for the injuries someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is meant to make one 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 medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can make that go away. What empathetic and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you financial security as it relates to your accident.

Is it Worth Hiring Personal Injury Lawyer in Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party's fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Lee's Summit, MO under the following circumstances:

• There is a dispute over 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 medical treatment
• There more than one party at fault
• Your damages are more than an insurance company'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 only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case in Lee's Summit, MO?

While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking 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 owed it to you to value your safety. In some cases this is automatic, as motorists all owe everyone on the Lee's Summit, MO roads a duty of care, or dog owners owe it to others not to let their dog injure anyone. In other cases, a unique relationship must have been agreed to, for instance the relationship between a doctor and patient or between a vendor and a buyer.
2. Breach of duty — Did the liable party fail in that responsibility? Did a driver crash into you you while they were looking at their phone? Did a doctor not take into account your medical history? Did a trucking company force their employee to drive longer than regulations allow?
3. Cause-in-fact — You must prove how the accident resulted in your injuries. For example, you received a concussions after being thrown off your bicycle, or were burned by a defective product when it overheated.
4. Proximate cause — This determines liability. If you were rear ended, it is usually because another driver broke the rules of the road. But if the brakes were faulty, someone in the product's chain of distribution may be ultimately liable.
5. Damages — Lastly, you need to show that the accident led to economic harm. In most cases damages are medical expenses and wages you could not earn while you were not able to work. If you hold onto your medical bills, an attorney will be able to establish your financial losses with an insurance company. Once we establish financial losses, we can also seek a financial recovery for the other ways your injuries have affected you.

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 Lee's Summit, MO before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.

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What Are Common Personal Injury Claims in Lee's Summit, MO?

Practicing injury law in Lee's Summit, MO mandates that your lawyers and firm 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Lee's Summit, 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 know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO?

The path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:

• Getting Medical Treatment — Seek medical treatment as soon as possible 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 getting the full treatment will lower how much compensation you receive. Our personal injury lawyers work with several trustworthy Lee's Summit, MO doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists who can ensure you get the full treatment you need.
• Consulting With an Attorney — Even if you are not sure you are going to need legal representation, it is best to know what your options are as soon as possible. A good attorney will tell you bluntly what your legal recourses are.
• Investigation and Documentation — Once you have hired an attorney, your personal injury lawyer will perform a comprehensive investigation into your claim, determine every liable party and acquire the evidence needed for the best possible financial recovery. You should also keep detailed records of your expenses related to 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, the insurance company will counter our offer with a lower number, and we keep negotiating until they decide to be truly fair.
• Filing a Lawsuit — If negotiations do not result in fair compensation, 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, an unbiased third party listens to 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, 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, many times we have gotten a fair settlement offer in the weeks immediately before trial. However, if the insurance company refuses to do the right thing, the case will go in court. Trial consists of:
  • Jury selection
  • Opening statements
  • Testimony and cross-examination
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instruction
  • Jury deliberation and verdict

Most of our Lee's Summit, MO clients 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 every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on healing.

What Types of Compensation Are Available in My Lee's Summit, 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 result in permanent disability
  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages compensate you for losses that are harder to put a dollar figure on, including:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Disability
  • Loss of consortium

Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault 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 possible to maximize your compensation.

What If I Was Partly Responsible For My Injuries?

Trying to completely or partially blame you for your injuries is a frequent tactic insurance companies employ to devalue your claim. If you were in fact partially responsible, you are still eligible for compensation. According to Missouri Revised Statute §537.060 and Missouri Revised Statute §537.765, the state has adopted "pure comparative negligence." Meaning, 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 were 10 percent at fault for your injuries, under comparative negligence, you would receive $90,000 in compensation.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Lee's Summit, MO?

Because we work on a contingency-fee basis, you do not need to pay us anything upfront. We charge 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 can get experienced legal advocacy, regardless of your economic status
2. We have no reason to take on your case unless we genuinely we can add value to it, and will do everything possible to maximize your compensation

At Burger Law, we know that being injured suddenly can cause incredible economic burdens. That should not diminish your ability to receive justice and a full financial recovery.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Claim in Lee's Summit, MO?

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

1. If you were under the age of 21 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 seek compensation, according to 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 certain length 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 has a significantly shorter statute of limitations two years of the injury or the discovery of the injury, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute § 516.105.
4. Any suit against a public entity 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, 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 whether or not you have a case, or if it is worth pursuing. Call a Burger Law Lee's Summit, MO personal injury lawyer right away at (314) 500-HURT.

Other cases we take on in Lee's Summit, MO include:

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

Burger Law's Lee's Summit, MO personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest standard 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 Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.