Personal injury lawyer in Troy, MO. Burger Law defends the rights of people who are injured 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 recovery you deserve. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.

If you want to know how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Troy, or anywhere in Missouri, use our free personal injury calculator.

Those who injured you are responsible for compensating you for all of your damages, but they will not 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 recovery they are owed. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, store owners accountable, suing City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for Troy residents 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, call our personal injury lawyers in Troy, MO today at (314) 500-HURT.

Why Burger Law Is The Troy, MO Personal Injury Law Firm For You

It can be difficult 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 is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. 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 what their clients and other lawyers say about them:

Award-Winning Troy, MO Personal Injury Lawyers

The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a significant achievement awarded to less than 5 percent of all attorneys 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 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. Fewer than 4 percent of all practicing attorneys are certified by an ABA accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Troy, MO - Recent Successes

Our Troy, MO personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent victories in personal injury claims below:

It is worth pointing out 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 your specific injuries. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.

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Definition of a Personal Injury Claim in Troy, MO

A personal injury claim is your right under Missouri law to get financial compensation for the injuries done by another person's negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.

Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can make that go away. What compassionate and skilled 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 accident.

Is it Worth Hiring Personal Injury Lawyer in Troy, 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 Troy, MO. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need legal representation in Troy, MO if the following is true about your claim:

• There is disagreement over liability, or you are being blamed for your injuries
• The insurance company or liable party's offer is substantially below the cost of your damages
• Your injuries are significant and require ongoing care
• There more than one party that is liable for your injuries
• Your damages are more than the liable policyholder's policy limits

We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you 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 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 significantly increase your final payout.

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case in Troy, MO?

While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one essential question: did another person's negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking you must prove the five elements of negligence:

1. Duty of care — You first need to demonstrate that the person you are making a claim against had a responsibility to care for your safety. In some cases this is automatic, as Troy, MO driver owe drivers, passengers and pedestrians a duty of care, or store owners need their properties to be reasonable safe for anyone who legally enters. In other cases, a particular relationship must have been agreed to, 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 responsibility? Did a driver hit you because they were not following the rules of the road? Did a physician fail to diagnose a condition? Did a dog owner let their dog roam unleashed?
3. Causation — You must prove how the breach of duty resulted in your injuries. For instance, 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 hit by a vehicle, the liable party is usually the driver that hit you. But if the tires were defective, a manufacturer or mechanic may be the one who is ultimately liable.
5. Damages — Lastly, you must show that you sustained some form of financial loss as a direct result of your injuries. In most cases damages are medical bills and wages you could not earn while you were not able to work. If you keep solid records of your medical expenses, 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.

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

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Types of Claims Our Troy, MO Personal Injury Lawyers Take on

Practicing injury law in Troy, MO requires that you 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 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 Troy, 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 someone was injured due to another's negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Troy, MO personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, 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 Troy, MO?

The path to securing a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the personal injury claims process consists of:

• Seeking Medical Treatment — Get medical treatment 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 lower both your economic and noneconomic damages. Our personal injury lawyers work with several reliable Troy, MO doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists who can help you in your recovery.
• Discussing Your Case With an Attorney — Even if you do not know if you need an attorney, you need to know what your options are as soon as possible. A good lawyer will tell you bluntly what your legal options are.
• Investigation and Documentation — Once you have retained a lawyer's services, your personal injury lawyer will conduct a complete investigation into the circumstances surrounding your injuries, determine who we need to hold accountable and acquire the evidence needed for full compensation. You can help by keeping 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 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 insist that nothing but the full amount will be agreed to. Usually, 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, both parties continue negotiating.
• 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 objective 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 take depositions of eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, acquire more evidence and both parties will share with the other what they plan to use as evidence in trial.
• 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 on the eve of trial. However, if the insurance company refuses to do the right thing, we will defend your rights in court. Trial consists of:
  • Jury selection
  • Opening statements
  • Testimony and cross-examination
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instruction
  • Jury deliberation and verdict

Most of our Troy, 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 manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.

What Types of Compensation Are Available in My Troy, MO Personal Injury Claim?

Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek 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 capacity if your injuries result in permanent disability
  • Medical bills, 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
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue available to maximize your compensation.

What If I Was Partially To Blame For My Injuries?

Trying to fully or partially blame you for your injuries is a frequent trick insurance companies use to devalue your claim. If you were in fact partially responsible, you are still eligible for financial reimbursement. Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.060 and Missouri Revised Statute §537.765, the state has adopted "pure comparative negligence." That means that, if your injuries were partially, but not completely, your fault, you can make a recovery for the percentage of blame you do not share.

For example, say your damages come out to $100,000, but you were 10 percent at fault for your injuries, with the comparative fault rule, you would be eligible for a $90,000 financial recovery.

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

Because we charge a contingency fee, there are no upfront costs to hiring a Burger Law Troy, MO personal injury lawyer. We take a percentage of your recovery, but only after your case is successfully resolved and after you receive your compensation. The benefits of this for you are twofold:

1. You can get high quality legal representation, regardless of your economic status
2. We have no reason to take on your case unless we genuinely believe in it, and will do everything possible to get you the best recovery possible

At Burger Law, we know that an unexpected injury can put a dent in your back account. That should not diminish your ability to receive justice and a full financial recovery.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Troy, 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 has not reached your 21st birthday or "mentally incapacitated" on the date of the accident, you have five years from the day you turn 21 or the day your disability ends to seek compensation, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.170.
2. If the person you are making a claim against is a resident of Missouri but is not in the state for a certain length of time, their time out of state does not take away from the five years, under Missouri Revised Statute §516.200.
3. Medical malpractice cases are much shorter at two years of the injury or the discovery of the injury, according to Missouri Revised Statute § 516.105.
4. Any lawsuit against a municipal body in Missouri must be filed within 90 days with the Missouri Office of Administration's Risk Management Division.

While it sounds like five years is 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. It could bring complications to your case if are thinking about if you want to pursue a claim. Reach out to a Burger Law Troy, MO personal injury lawyer without delay at (314) 500-HURT.

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Burger Law's Troy, 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, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full compensation you deserve. We offer the highest standard of legal advocacy; 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 Troy, 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 Troy, MO personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.