Attorneys

Attorneys
Gary Burger

Gary K. Burger, Jr. devotes his practice to helping injury victims and their families, providing financial recovery and protecting the future of those injured, and making our community safer through advocacy and volunteer work.

- Missouri Supreme Court Intervention Committee; former Chairmen of Missouri Lawyers Assistance Committee; former member of Missouri Lawyers Regional Disciplinary Committee; Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Board of Directors
- Chosen as a SUPERLAWYER and a member of the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
- AV RATED lawyer by LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell, “The preeminent Rating … indicating the HIGHEST LEVEL OF LEGAL ABILITY AND ETHICS. The pinnacle of professional excellence.”
- BOARD CERTIFIED in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois, and in The Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th and 8th Circuits and various Federal district courts

Gary Burger has tried and won many complex civil litigation cases in many areas: medical malpractice, products liability, employment discrimination, auto crashes, motorcycle and truck cases, premises liability, class actions, and consumer fraud. He also pursues and tries cases in commercial litigation, probate, workers compensation, and administrative and arbitration hearings in the Missouri Court of Appeals; the Supreme Court of Missouri; trial courts in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, St. Francois County, Washington County in Missouri; St. Clair, Madison, Randolf, Cook, Springfield and other counties in Illinois; and federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois and the northern district of Indiana. Gary has also represented clients in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Texas, Iowa, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Wisconsin and other states in the past.

Gary has authored and presented numerous legal articles and presentations. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Illinois, and is admitted to practice in federal courts in Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois and Missouri Bar Associations, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers and the American Association for Justice.

Gary Burger grew up in the St. Louis area and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a double major in economics and political science. He then attended Washington University School of Law and graduated in 1992. Gary is a proud father to his three children and enjoys traveling and music.

Gary also has a strong passion for scuba diving and is a dive master at the Bonne Terre Mine. His diving has been featured in Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly, as well as on the TODAY show in which he led NBC’s Kevin Tibble on a dive tour of Bonne Terre’s underground lake. Watch the segment here!

Gary is a recurring featured radio guest on the John and Kane Show, which is also available for Podcast. Listen below.

October 1 – On Work

September 18 – “Right to Work” and Workers’ Rights

September 9 – The Iran Nuclear Deal

August 26 – Gun Rights and the Second Amendment (pt. 2)

August 12 – Gun Rights and the Second Amendment

August 11 – Women’s Reproductive Rights with Sex Therapist Lindsay Walden

July 29 – Things we Think are Illegal, but are Actually Legal

June 17, 2015 – How to be an Educated & Protected Consumer

July 1, 2015 – How to Detect when Someone is Lying

May 20, 2015 – How to File a Lawsuit and How Frivolous Lawsuits are Weeded Out

May 13, 2015 – What to do After an Accident

May 4,2015 – Marriage Equality

Gary’s outstanding case results have also been featured in Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly!

Widow in ATV Accident Settles with Property Owner – $600,000 Settlement

Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit – $2 Million Verdict

Motorcycle Crash Leads to Plaintiff Win -$142,000 Verdict

On-ramp Car Accident Leads to Settlement for St. Louis Man – $327,500 Settlement

Woman Hit by State Truck Gets Settlement – $305,000

Gateway Arch Worker Settles Over Injury on Tram – $120,000 Settlement

Apartment Manager Settles Over Deck Collapse that Injures Couple – $1.435 Million Settlement

Injurer Owes Penalty, Fees for Insufficient Repair Checks – $87,704 Settlement

If you have been injured and you would like Gary to review your case for free, call (314) 542-2222 or fill out the Free Case Evaluation form. We do not charge a fee unless we win your case, guaranteed.
Education: University of Missouri-Columbia - double major in economics and political science, Washington University School of Law - graduated in 1992
Certifications: Missouri Supreme Court Intervention Committee, former Chairmen of Missouri Lawyers Assistance Committee, ormer member of Missouri Lawyers Regional Disciplinary Committee, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Board of Directors, Chosen as a SUPERLAWYER and a member of the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM, BOARD CERTIFIED in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Services: Car Accident Injury Cases, Truck Accident Injury Cases, Workers' Compensation, Dog Bite Injury Cases, Consumer Protection Cases, Slip and Fall Injury Cases, Premise Liability Cases, Motorcycle Accident Cases, Medical Malpractice Cases, Carbon Monoxide Claims, Wage and Hour Claims, Deck Collapse Injury Cases, Wrongful Death Cases, Product Liability Cases, Birth Injury Cases, Deposition Preparation Cases, ATV Injury Cases, Pedestrian Accident Cases
Url: http://burgerlaw.com/attorneys/gary-burger/

Attorneys
Joseph Ott

Joseph Ott is a trial lawyer at Burger Law.

Joseph Ott graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law, where he was a founding member of the Law Students for Public Media. While in law school, Joseph assisted in the development of a leading casebook on the First Amendment. Joseph was also a presenting lecturer in the 2012 Graduate and Professional Student’s Symposium at the University of Missouri for his research on Wikileaks and the First Amendment. He was a moot court semi finalist his 1L and 2L years.

Prior to attending law school, Joseph grew up in the St. Louis area where he attended De Smet Jesuit High School. At De Smet, Joseph competed at the state and regional level in tennis competitions in addition to winning numerous competitions for his photography. He attended Regis University in Denver where he received a dual conferment of a BS in economics and a BA in philosophy.

Joseph is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers Association. He is an active member of the Missouri Zen Center.

We are excited to have Joseph on our team.
Education: University of Missouri School of Law
Certifications: founding member of the Law Students for Public Media
Services: Car Accident Injury Cases, Truck Accident Injury Cases, Workers' Compensation Claims, Dog Bite Injury Cases, Consumer Protection Cases, Slip and Fall Injury Cases, Motorcycle Accident Injury Cases, Medical Malpractice Cases, Carbon Monoxide Claims, Wage and Hour Claims, Deck Collapse Injury Cases, Wrongful Death Cases, Product Liability Cases, Birth Injury Cases, Deposition Preparation Cases, ATV Accident Injury Cases, Pedestrian Accident Injury Cases
Url: http://burgerlaw.com/attorneys/joe-ott/

Car Accidents

Car Accidents

Car Accidents
St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers
Car crash attorney Gary Burger has recovered millions of dollars to compensate victims of car crashes. Burger Law is a personal injury law firm that has won many cases involving drunk driving, severe automobile collisions, hit-and-run crashes, truck and motorcycle impacts, uninsured motorist claims, automotive product defects and on-the-job collisions. When a driver breaks the rules of the road and injures someone, they should pay for their negligence. Your car accident case likely has difficult legal, insurance and damages issues that need an experienced car accident attorney to resolve. Contact Burger Law today to get help with your case.

Contact Burger Law – St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers Today
Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com, or fill out our free consultation form to speak with an attorney about your car crash case for free and with no obligation. If you don’t recover, you don’t pay anything – it is as simple as that.

Case Results
Woman Hit by State Truck Gets Settlement – $305,000 Settlement
Gary represented a client who was hit by a large state-owned dump truck while driving her car. Gary got around the complex rules barring the state from issuing a settlement because of sovereign immunity. Because of his experience and expertise, Gary was able to net his client a large settlement. Click here to read a Missouri Lawyers Weekly article about this case.

On-Ramp Car Accident Leads to Settlement for St. Louis Man – $327,500 Settlement
In this case, Gary was able to get a large settlement for a man involved in a rear-end collision. The driver of the other car was working for a repair company. Gary was able to negotiate a large settlement with the driver’s insurer and protect his client, who was without medical insurance. Click here to read a Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly article about this case.

Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit – $2,000,000 Settlement
In this case, Gary was able to collect on multiple policies from defendants for a woman who was seriously injured in an car crash. Gary sought and collected the policy limits for the driver of a truck involved in the crash. Read more in the Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly article about this case.

Work-Related Wrongful Death Accident – $1,000,000 Settlement
In this case, a reckless driver struck and killed a tow truck driver who was helping a stranded motorist. The experienced trial attorneys at Burger Law had to litigate against an insurance policy that denied coverage because the driver was working outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision. By arguing that the worker was returning to the vehicle, we were able to collect a settlement from the tow truck company and our client’s life insurance policy to help our client’s grieving widow deal with her loss.

Multi-Car Crash Caused by Debris from Commercial Truck – $2,000,000 Settlement
The St. Louis area personal injury attorneys at Burger Law represented a woman who swerved to dodge a piece of playground equipment that fell from a truck. As a result of the multi-car accident, she sustained serious injuries. Burger Law was able to negotiate a settlement for the full policy limits and maximize her monetary recovery.

Father Killed by Reckless Truck Driver – $5,000,000 Settlement
Burger Law represented a single father who was killed by a commercial trucking company who recklessly ran a red light. Our investigation proved that the driver of the truck, who was also killed, was speeding and over the center line at the time of impact. Gary Burger and his associates helped the surviving son by placing the settlement funds into a structured trust account to benefit the minor child.

Wrongful Death Truck Accident Victim’s Family Received $5,000,000 Settlement
Gary Burger represented the family of a young man who was tragically killed when a tractor trailer sped through a red light and crashed into his SUV. The impact caused a lot of property damage to the neighborhood and destroyed both vehicles. The case was originally filed in the City of St. Louis then removed to federal court. Gary did a lot of work preparing the case for trial and ultimately persuaded the defendant to settle for five million dollars.

Confidential Settlement
Burger Law represented William Stussey, who was struck by a car while crossing a street in Washington, Missouri. This case was somewhat challenging because it was asserted that Mr. Stussey did not cross at a street from the middle of the block. After thorough investigation and effort, we were able to overcome the obstacles and obtain a substantial settlement for Mr. Stussey.

$23,500 Jury Verdict
Burger Law represented Barbara Hackworth who was injured while sitting in Waffle House eating breakfast. As she was eating, a car came through the wall of the Waffle House and knocked her off her stool. Allstate Insurance Company would not reasonably settle the case, so we incurred the cost to...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/car-accidents/

Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents
St. Louis Truck Accident Lawyers
When truck drivers break the rules of the road and injure or kill fellow motorists, Burger Law holds them accountable. Burger Law is a personal injury law firm that has recovered millions of dollars for victims of truck accidents and their families. Gary Burger and his associates of St. Louis truck accident lawyers have tried and won cases involving distracted driving, intoxicated drivers, tired drivers, multiple vehicle truck crashes, traffic light, lane usage and right of way violations, improper vehicle maintenance and excessive weight hauling. Burger Law’s team of experienced trial attorneys aggressively investigates and litigates truck accident cases to get victims large monetary recoveries.

Do you know what to do if you’re in a truck accident? Follow these quick steps!
Tractor trailers weigh 25 tons or more and crashes often involve multiple vehicles and collisions. Legally, there are state and federal statutes, regulations and case law that govern a case. Thus, truck wreck cases are factually and legally complex and difficult to resolve fairly without an attorney. The experienced truck crash attorneys at Burger Law have significant experience in truck crash disasters, and we have the results to prove it. We will personally represent you to get the largest compensation possible for your injuries.

Contact Experienced St. Louis Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com, or fill out our free consultation form for a free consultation with an experienced truck accident attorney at Burger Law.

Case Results
Woman Hit by State Truck Gets Settlement – $305,000 Settlement
Gary represented a client who was hit by a large state-owned dump truck while driving her car. Gary got around the complex rules barring the state from issuing a settlement because of sovereign immunity. Because of his experience and expertise, Gary was able to net his client a large settlement. Click here to read a Missouri Lawyers Weekly article about this case.

Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit – $2,000,000 Settlement
In this case, Gary was able to collect on multiple policies from defendants for a woman who was seriously injured in an car crash. Gary sought and collected the policy limits for the driver of a truck involved in the crash. Read more in the Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly article about this case.

Work-Related Wrongful Death Accident – $1,000,000 Settlement
In this case, a reckless driver struck and killed a tow truck driver who was helping a stranded motorist. The experienced trial attorneys at Burger Law had to litigate against an insurance policy that denied coverage because the driver was working outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision. By arguing that the worker was returning to the vehicle, we were able to collect a settlement from the tow truck company and our client’s life insurance policy to help our client’s grieving widow deal with her loss.

Multi-Car Crash Caused by Debris from Commercial Truck – $2,000,000 Settlement
The St. Louis area personal injury attorneys at Burger Law represented a woman who swerved to dodge a piece of playground equipment that fell from a truck. As a result of the multi-car accident, she sustained serious injuries. Burger Law was able to negotiate a settlement for the full policy limits and maximize her monetary recovery.

Father Killed by Reckless Truck Driver – $5,000,000 Settlement
Burger Law represented a single father who was killed by a commercial trucking company who recklessly ran a red light. Our investigation proved that the driver of the truck, who was also killed, was speeding and over the center line at the time of impact. Gary Burger and his associates helped the surviving son by placing the settlement funds into a structured trust account to benefit the minor child.

Wrongful Death Truck Accident Victim’s Family Received $5,000,000 Settlement
Gary Burger represented the family of a young man who was tragically killed when a tractor trailer sped through a red light and crashed into his SUV. The impact caused a lot of property damage to the neighborhood and destroyed both vehicles. The case was originally filed in the City of St. Louis then removed to federal court. Gary did a lot of work preparing the case for trial and ultimately persuaded the defendant to settle for five million dollars.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/truck-accidents/

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation
Burger Law helps injured workers recover their full benefits under Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation laws. We have represented many injured workers to maximize their recovery. We personally file claims, fight for medical care, ensure disability payments are timely made, file and try hardship hearings and work with your employer and insurance company to get the benefits to which you are entitled. For any work injury, you get:
-Your medical care authorized and medical expenses paid by your employer.
-Two-thirds (⅔) of your average weekly wage while you cannot work.
-A lump sum (and tax free) disability payment for permanent partial disability (PPD) or permanent total disability (PTD).

We do not take any legal fee on most of this. We only take a 25% fee on the disability payment at the end of the case. Many workers do not even know they are entitled to this lump sum disability payment.
You should quickly get all of your benefits and return to your work for minor injuries. Serious injuries can mean a big recovery with the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. If your employer retaliates against you or does not provide you with the proper benefits, we will fight them in the workers’ compensation division or with a civil wrongful discharge claim.
Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form to speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney at Burger Law and increase your recovery for an on-the-job injury.

What To Do When You Are Injured at Work – Call St. Louis Workers Compensation Lawyers
When you are injured on the job, sometimes the injury itself can be the least of your worries. The St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorneys at Burger Law specialize in making sure that the employer respects your rights under Missouri Workers’ Compensation law. Follow these steps to ensure that we can get you the recovery you deserve:

1. Provide notice to the employer. Under the statute, this notice must occur immediately after the injury has occurred. Your claim can be weakened if you do not tell the employer right away, although the St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorneys at Burger Law can still work with you if you did not. Tell the employer to fill out a written report of this notice. They have to do this, even if they do not believe you.When providing notice to the employer, make sure to record the name of the supervisors who you reported the injury to. Also, write down the names of any witnesses and their phone numbers or other contact information. Keep track of your days missed from work and out-of-pocket expenses in a log so that your St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorney at Burger Law can help get those expenses back.

2. Get medical treatment for your injury. Missouri law requires the employer to provide you with medical treatment, but there is a catch – the employer must first authorize the doctor to provide treatment. If the employer has not authorized the doctor to provide treatment, the employer will not pay for that treatment.Once the authorization has been given, the company doctor will decide what treatment you need. Make sure to report all aches and pains to the doctor, because sometimes the doctors who the employer has chosen will under prescribe treatment. The St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorneys at Burger Law specialize in dealing with this problem to get you the treatment you deserve – physical therapy, medications, CAT scans, MRIs, crutches, splints, surgeries, therapy or anything else that will help injured workers make a full recovery.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits
St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorneys at Burger Law have recovered millions of dollars, including benefits for workers’ compensation. There are three types of benefits that injured workers can receive with the help of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer, like Gary Burger or one of his expert associates:

1. LOST WAGES: Injured workers are due two-thirds (⅔) of the value of their wages while they are treated for their injuries. If an employer can provide the employee with labor that can be completed while on restrictions imposed by the treating doctor, than the employee must perform that newly assigned task until the restriction is lifted...

2. MEDICAL EXPENSES: Missouri law requires that injured workers receive compensation for any medical expenses incurred as a result of workplace injury. As explained above, employers generally have the right to choose the doctor that you will go see. However, the experienced St. Louis area workers’ compensation attorneys at Burger Law have been successful in the past with getting workers treatment by a physician of their choosing for some treatment...

3. LUMP SUM: The employer is only required to pay you for lost wages and medical expenses until you reach your maximum medical improvement. When the law says you will not get any better, the employer...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/workers-compensation/

Injury Types
Types of Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Types of Workers’ Comp Injuries
There are many types of injuries sustained at work, but a common denominator of all workplace injuries is the difficulty to fully treat and recover while performing the same duties. Often, after an injury is treated, the employee returns to the same job responsibilities and is at even greater risk of re-injuring themselves as they repeat the actions that caused harm originally. We can help you avoid this pattern of re-injury and will fight to get your claim fairly decided from the beginning. Below are a few of the more common workplace injuries.

Back and Neck Injuries
Trauma to your spine is life changing. Back and neck injuries are some of the more common issues we handle with workers’ comp claims. Your neck (also referred to as your cervical spine) and back are susceptible to injury from heavy lifting, slips and falls, repetitive movement, car accidents or other occupational hazards. Occasionally, severe spinal injury also results in paralysis or death—we have successfully handled these cases, as well as less acute neck and back injury claims.
One of the most important reasons to hire an attorney if you have a spinal injury is so that you are compensated fully for your injury. Unfortunately, many insurance companies rate certain injuries and areas of your body lower than what is deemed fair. They may claim that your disability is only 5% so you would receive a truncated payout for your time off work. However, our medical experts might find that the same injury has actually rendered you 50% disabled, thus indicating a very different standard of payout for your injury and recovery. We will help you navigate this tricky process with your employer, ensuring you are paid fairly for your level of disability. If your employer is not willing to pay you fairly, we will take your case to court and aggressively fight on your behalf so that you receive the proper amount you are owed.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Head Injury, and Psychiatric Disability
TBI and head injuries can be devastating, and are sadly one of the most under-paid claims in the Missouri workers’ comp system. We know that these types of injuries are especially debilitating because they impact our thoughts, emotions and ability to function. Oftentimes, employees experiencing these types of injuries also have accompanying or delayed after-effects that can include depression, headaches, or other psychiatric issues. We seek expert medical opinions to help prove the extent of these injuries, and are aware that these injuries’ impact is often far greater than merely physical pain.

Eye and Ear Injuries
Injury to an eye frequently entails more than vision loss; in many cases it causes disfigurement, depression and other complex problems. In Missouri, the workers’ comp payout is insufficient for most serious eye injuries. As skilled attorneys who know how to negotiate successfully with insurance companies and employers, we understand the importance of securing payment not only for your current inability to work and medical costs, but also for future medical costs, vision loss and psychiatric issues arising from such an injury. We not only handle vision and hearing cases arising from workers’ compensation claims, but also in civil matters as well. We have had successful verdicts in several civil cases that involved partial or permanent loss of vision and damage to the eye.
Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) cases are difficult in Missouri, as the permanent partial disability schedule only owes 49 weeks of pay to an employee who completely loses hearing in one ear. We can adeptly negotiate a fair payout for our clients, but need you to contact us early in the process so we can bring in audiologists and other experts from the beginning.

Repetitive Trauma
Repetitive trauma injuries are commonly manifested in conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, neuropathies in the elbows and other similar maladies. To be successful in repetitive trauma cases we must enlist medical experts who can determine if the injury is due to work constraints and not as a result of aging or degeneration. Most employers’ and insurance companies’ physicians have an advantage to side with the employer, so it is imperative that you call us immediately so that we may get independent medical evaluations to help your case move forward.

Hip, Knee and Ankle Injuries
We have repeatedly won workers’ comp cases involving lower body injuries. These injuries can include hip fracture or replacement, tibia and fibula fractures, ligament damage, and even severance of the limb. One of the most common claims we handle are injuries to the knee. Many times insurance companies assert that meniscus surgeries or tears equal a 0% disability. We believe that since a portion of the knee is removed permanently that this should result in compensation for...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/workers-compensation/types-of-workers-compensation-injuries/

Total Disability
Workers’ Compensation Entitlement to Temporary Total Disability

Am I Entitled to Temporary Total Disability?

Typically, the process to receive Temporary Total Disability (TTD) takes 45 days before a judge can rule on the case. During this time, it may be difficult to meet financial responsibilities and care for your family. We can help you fight this unfair insurance practice and secure weekly benefits.

However, you should be aware of several reasons an employer may stop paying TTD:

1. Surgery for an occupational injury. If your employer pays for your medical intervention to remedy an on-the-job injury, they are no longer liable to pay you TTD while you recover from the procedure.

2. Termination for a reason unrelated to your workers’ comp claim. It is illegal to fire you as retaliation for filing a workers’ comp claim, but if you are terminated for other reasons (i.e. tardiness, poor job performance) then your employer can stop paying TTD.

3.Application for unemployment. If you are receiving TTD from your employer you should not apply for unemployment—that violates legal and ethical standards. Claiming unemployment benefits indicates you are able to work while receiving TTD support conveys you are injured and cannot perform your work duties.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/workers-compensation/total-disability/

Other Claims

Other Claims
St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer Claims

Practice Areas

St. Louis personal injury lawyer Claims, Gary Burger, is highly experienced and skilled in dealing with the following practice areas:

Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Workers Compensation
Birth Injuries
Dangerous Products
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall / Premise Liability
Consumer Protection
Medical Malpractice

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/

Dog Bite
St. Louis Dog Bite Lawyer

Contact A St. Louis Dog Bite Lawyer If You Are Injured In A K-9 Attack.

Dog owners have to control their animals and prevent attacks. Dogs can severely injure and permanently scar adults and children – often in visible areas. Missouri has strict liability statutes for dangerous animals that attack and injure. Many municipalities have local laws that protect its citizens from unsafe dogs, too. There are leash laws in most jurisdictions and sometimes specific dog breeds, like Pit Bulls, Akidas, Doberman Pinschers and others have special laws ordinances. Some cases suggest a prior vicious propensity is required to establish legal liability, but we have been successful in pursuing premises liability claims where a prior bite is not necessary.

Vicious dog attacks can leave physical and mental scars that may never heal. Dog attacks are especially tragic when the injuries happen to children. We have years of experience as dog bite lawyers handling these cases and can help you get full compensation for your injuries.

It is important to immediately identify the attacking dog, mandate rabies testing and work with the state or county health official to ensure the dog is quarantined. We quickly investigate to discover if the dog has a history of biting. We make claims, file lawsuits and try cases against the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance and/or other insurance. Frequently, a dog bite lawsuit is required.

We have taught other lawyers how to handle these dog bite cases, as well. We work with the client to establish the damages, including a lifetime of having the scar or future plastic surgery to ameliorate the scar. We hire surgeons to testify about damages in dog attack cases, including the cost of repairing scars caused by the attack. We even canvass neighborhoods where the dog attack occurred to prove prior attacks.

Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form to speak with Gary or another attorney at Burger Law for a free consultation about your case.

Case Results

$20,000 Jury Verdict
Our client was a young boy when his neighbor’s dog viciously bit him near the mouth. After working with another attorney and no offer made on the case for several years, Gary took the case before a jury in St. Charles County, Missouri, and won a $20,000 verdict for the Plaintiff. This is a great recovery on a case with $3,500 in medical bills...

$30,000 Settlement
Gary settled a case where a boy was bitten in the leg for $30,000.

$38,000 Recovery
Gary settled a case for over $38,000 for a woman who was attacked by German Shepherd and had $4,000 worth of medical care.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/dog-bite/

Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection

The Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), R.S.Mo. 407.010 et seq., prohibits unlawful, unfair or deceptive practices. It only applies to purchases or leases of goods or services, primarily for personal, family or household purposes. This includes outright fraud, as well as other anti-consumer behavior like overbearing or improper conduct, lying, bait and switch, false advertising, exaggerating or stealing. While fraud requires proof of intent to deceive, the MMPA does not. Therefore, regardless of what the violator was thinking, if they committed an unfair or deceptive act, they violated the MMPA. Under the MMPA, the court can order the violator to pay the consumer’s attorney’s fees.

Gary Burger and Burger Law have used the MMPA in these examples:

- Gary represented a woman who had her property taken when it was stored at a local U-Haul storage facility. Gary sued U-Haul for taking the property and because the defendant was deceptive in not disclosing the identity of the person who had her property.
- Gary represented a student who was kicked out of her college in clear violation of her enrollment agreement. The school claimed that the student violated the school’s attendance policy, but the student had evidence to the contrary. Gary sued and used the MMPA to claim that the school employed an unfair practice in the lawsuit.
- Gary represented a group of consumers against a local St. Louis dealership. The dealership sold a “Protector Armor Package” treatment to consumers who purchased a new cars from the dealership. The consumers later discovered that though they paid for Protector Armor Package, their cars were never actually treated.
- Gary has successfully used the class action provisions of the MMPA to obtain class-wide relief in cases, as well.

Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form to speak with Gary or another attorney at Burger Law for a free consultation about your case.

For more information on:

Consumer complaints with the Attorney General
Healthcare facility complaints
Childcare provider complaints
Motor vehicle dealer complaints
Vehicle service warranty complaints
Complaints against a licensed professional or call (573) 751-0293

Case Results

Consumer Fraud cases against Local Car Dealerships
We helped customers of a car dealership company when they sold a “protection plan” for automobiles. This protection plan was touted as “Under Sealant and Body Sealant” to prevent rust and weathering on vehicles and cost $600. However, we had evidence from their workers that they never even put it on. We fought and prosecuted this case for a long time. We settled the claim on behalf of about 30 Plaintiffs. The evidence in that case was overwhelming that Ackerman didn’t apply the under coating and knew they didn’t at the time. Even when they did put it on, it was about $20 worth of materials that they sold for...

Class Action $600,000 settlement against the state of Illinois
Contraceptive class action lawsuit in the state of Illinois, Six Hundred Thousand $600,000 fund to pay women employees wrongfully denied coverage for contraceptive prescriptions. Until July 1, 2004, the State of Illinois’s Quality Care Health Plan, and some other State-sponsored health plans, did not provide coverage for prescription contraceptives. This lawsuit is about whether the State’s past exclusion of prescription contraceptives from its Quality Care Health Plan constituted sex discrimination in violation of Title VII, and if so, whether the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution bars recovery for monetary relief. Burger Law finalized a settlement against the State of Illinois for denying contraception as part of its health...

Insurer Owes Penalty, Fees for Insufficient Repair Checks – $87,704 Judgement
Burger Law represented a Bonne Terre and St. Louis, Missouri, business owner against Lloyd’s of London insurance company. A storm damaged our client’s property. The insurance company refused to pay for the damage, delayed adjusting it and then tried to trick our client into settling the claim at a discount. We filed a bad faith and vexatious refusal to settle the case, engaged in extensive discovery, tried the case and won it. Click here to read a Missouri Lawyers Weekly article about this case...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/consumer-protection/

Slip and Fall / Premise Liability
St. Louis Slip and Fall Lawyer

Burger Law is a personal injury law firm that specializes in helping those injured because of the dangerous condition of property in Missouri and Illinois. Businesses, homeowners and landowners all invite guests onto their properties. If that property is unsafe and injures someone, then the landowner must compensate the injured. We have helped hundreds of people injured due to: collapsed decks, porches, railings and stairs; ice that has been unsafely treated on sidewalks, parking lots and business entryways; apartments that are not maintained well and injure tenants or their guests; water or liquid on the floor of a business that should have been cleaned up sooner and warned of; rural property when used for ATV riding or other activities; unsafe playgrounds and many other types.

Gary Burger and Burger Law take on these cases when others do not. We are experienced and have good success at helping our clients who are faced with an unexpected fall and serious injuries. We will personally represent you in your claim and work hard to get the largest compensation possible for your injuries. Learn more about slip and fall / premises liability law.

If you have been injured because of the dangerous or unsafe condition of any type of property, call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form for your free consultation.

Case Results

New Beginnings Breach of Contract case
Gary Burger recently tried a case for a local dive shop in a breach of contract action. It was fun to cross examine the plaintiff and point out the numerous inconsistencies in his story. We were successful in representing that business. Gary represented New Beginnings C Star, Inc. in a complicated case that was tried and won in the City of St. Louis. New Beginnings had leased a building in North St. Louis. The Alderman for that ward did not want our client at that location and he used his considerable political muscle to prevent New Beginnings from moving in. He had the City of St. Louis cancel and take...

$1.435 Million Settlement Against Three Parties After Extensive Litigation
Gary represented the Macharias and settled the case for $1.435 million against three parties after extensive litigation, a mediation and further negotiation. Michael fractured his left ankle and Mary sustained a non-displaced fracture to a vertebrae. Michael had two surgeries to repair his ankle, and Mary received physical therapy and pain medication. The value of Mary and Michael’s combined paid medical expenses were only $56,696.98. Mary’s past billed medical expenses totaled $69,450.00. Mary also was working at the time of this incident and has not since. Her wage loss damages are $50,000 to date. Due to Mary’s injured vertebrae, she may require a $200,000 surgery, which is equal to the...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/premises-liability-slip-and-fall/

Motorcycle Accident
St. Louis Motorcycle Injury Attorney

Motorcyclists are at a significantly higher risk of injury or death when another driver doesn’t pay attention and causes a crash because they offer little protection and forces on a rider’s body are great. Gary Burger and his firm have represented motorcycle crash victims and their families in lawsuits and trials.

Every year in America 4,000 people die and 80,000 are injured in motorcycle accidents. Although a significantly smaller portion of motorists on the road are motorcyclists, motorcycle riders are 30 times more likely to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured when compared to automobile drivers. Often automobile drivers don’t pay enough attention to motorcycles and they do not appreciate their obligations to motorcyclists. Failure to keep a careful lookout, violating road signs and signals, failure to yield the right of way, speeding, inattention or drug or alcohol use are often encountered in these claims.

The clients we have helped have suffered serious injuries like, severe head, neck, back and limb injuries. Permanent disability can arise from broken bones, vertebrae fractures, spinal cord trauma, concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Our expertise and ability to obtain maximum recovery for injured bikers is truly unparalleled.

Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form to speak with a winning motorcycle accident attorney at Burger Law in a no cost consultation about your case.

Case Results

Cash Settlement for Motorcyclist
Burger Law represented Tom Dickinson against the State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Transportation where a construction company was doing highway construction and the construction zone was poorly marked and poorly lighted area when he changed lanes.

Maximum Recovery Obtained for Motorcycle Accident Victim
Burger Law represented a Don Ransom who was going through an intersection that was not controlled by any stop sign when the defendant driver pulled out in front of him. He actually had to lay down his bike to avoid a more catastrophic accident, but he hurt his shoulder.

$495,000 Uninsured Motorcycle Verdict
Gary Burger tried for Kim Wensler against Kim’s own insurance company who refused to settle the uninsured motorist claim. Kim was riding a motorcycle on a dirt road in rural Missouri when a truck came going the other way. Kim skidded, lost control and went under the truck and was injured. Her injuries were severe and her medical was high. She suffered some fractured ribs, lacerated spleen injuries to other internal organs. She had to undergo surgery and was left with approximately $60,000 in medical bills. The defendant strongly contended that she should not have been driving the motorcycle and caused the accident by her own negligence. However, the jury did not believe this defense and agreed with our position (and the real facts) that the defendant had crossed the center line and had caused the accident. The jury returned a verdict for $500,000 apportioning 5% fault on the Plaintiff and 95% on the Defendant resulting in a verdict of $475,000.

Motorcycle Crash Case Leads to Plaintiff Win – $142,000 Verdict
Burger Law in this case was able to help an Imperial man injured in a motorcycle accident collect a big verdict. Gary knew from experience that his client would be a great person to testify on the stand, and his courtroom expertise helped net a big victory. The client was cut off by another driver while operating his motorcycle, which caused him to wreck and he was thrown from his bike. Randy sustained very serious injuries, one of which required surgery. Gary fought hard for Randy in the courtroom by showing negligence and carelessness on the part of the other driver, and obtained a $142,000 verdict.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/motorcycle-accidents/

Medical Malpractice
St. Louis Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Burger Law is a personal injury law firm that has helped hundreds of victims of medical malpractice involving negligent doctors, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes and other medical providers. Whether you are in St. Louis and need a medical malpractice attorney, or are in another part of Missouri or Illinois and are seeking to recover for injuries caused by a doctor’s negligence, we have the experience, knowledge and track record of success to help you win your case and be compensated for your losses.

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates well-established rules of what should be done to treat a patient. We have the requisite experts to determine what mistake was made and what damages that caused.

-We have recovered for clients damaged by a large variety of medical malpractice, including: physician negligence, nurse errors, nurse aid mistakes, failure to diagnose cancer, infection and other maladies, surgery errors and diagnostic errors.
- We have experience in claims against internists and emergency room physicians and specialists like radiologists, obstetricians and eye doctors.
- We have represented clients with injuries like brain trauma, eye injuries, infection, surgery errors, heart or vein conditions, and many others that lead to permanent injury or death.

Medical negligence can cause significant damages, including those for disability, loss of income, financial harm, further medical care, pain and suffering and death. The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Burger Law can help you get the recovery you deserve. Learn more about Missouri Medical Malpractice Law.

There are short time limitations to pursue a medical malpractice case of two years. So, call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com, or fill out our free consultation form for your free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney at Burger Law.

Case Results

Medical Malpractice Permanent Eye Injury – $900,000 Settlement
In this case, our client had a vitrectomy to reduce swelling in her retina. In that surgery, the doctor left a plug inside of her eye that was not discovered...

Medical Malpractice Permanent Brain Injury – $1,000,000 Settlement
Our client here was seriously injured when an emergency room did not properly treat her brain aneurysm. By providing a spinal tap, the injury could have been averted...

Confidential Cash Settlement for Failure to Diagnose Appropriately
We represented the wife and family of Steven Jones, a gentlemen who went to Barnes Hospital because he was having chest pains and associated symptoms...

Great Settlement for Lost Chance of Survival case
Katherine Bendyke should have been diagnosed with cancer and her primary doctor failed to make the correct diagnosis and treat her for her cancer...

Large Settlement for Family of an Elderly Woman who Suffered Nursing Home Abuse
We recently settled the case for Peccola Tippett, who was dropped and sustained injuries...

Confidential Settlement Obtained for Wrongful Death Case due to Fentanyl
We represented the daughter of Sonja Douglas. She was taking Fentanyl prescribed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals...

Large Cash Settlement for Wrongful Death Victim by Drug Manufacturer
We represented the family of Robert Althage, who died because of St. Louis-based KV Pharmaceuticals and Ethex Corporation’s failure to put the right amount...

Confidential Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
Gary Burger represented the family of a child who had hip dysplasia in a medical malpractice case. This occurred because her physician did not...

Large Settlement in Medical Malpractice Suicide Case
We settled this case while picking the jury on the first day of trial. It was challenging because our client had committed suicide while on suicide watch.,,

Cerebral Palsey Cases
Burger Law represents families of children affected by cerebral palsy, when caused by the negligence of the doctor during delivery...

$175,000 VERDICT in Saint Louis County
After a cesarean section birth, the plaintiff’s surgeon left a sponge in her abdomen. This was not diagnosed for seven days...

Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Gary Burger settled Rebecca and Joshua Aubuchon v. Arthur Casey, a medical malpractice case in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. We pursued this case because Dr. Casey violently yanked...

Failure to Diagnose Dislocated Lunate in Wrist
Our client broke his wrist. The wrist is a complicated structure. When treating a broken wrist, special care must be...

Woman Receives $900,000 in Medical Malpractice
Our client was left blind in one eye after the surgeon left a plug at the surgical site following a vitrectomy.

Medical Malpractice Case Settles for Over $1 Million
Gary Burger settled a medical malpractice case for over $1 million. Our client, Kelly Sinn, was diagnosed with, but not properly treated for, a brain aneurysm...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/medical-malpractice/

Carbon Monoxide Claims
Carbon Monoxide Claims
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous and deadly gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including gasoline, propane, natural gas, coal, wood, oil and kerosene. Dangerously, it is produced by home heating units (and portable generators, cars, lawn mowers). Home heating is not supposed to kill occupants – when it does usually the furnace manufacturer, repairman and/or gas company has done something terribly wrong. Early and quick investigation is crucial to proving these cases. So, if you need questions answered in this area or good representation call us at (314) 542-2222 or email Gary Burger at Gary@burgerlaw.com.

Dangerous Gas
People may not know that they are being exposed because CO is odorless, colorless and otherwise undetectable to the human senses. The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Shortness of Breath
- Nausea
- Dizziness

High-level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including:
- Mental Confusion
- Vomiting
- Loss of muscular coordination
- Loss of consciousness
- Ultimately death

Symptom severity is related to both the CO level and the length of time you are exposed. For slowly developing residential CO problems, occupants and/or physicians can mistake mild to moderate CO poisoning symptoms for the flu, which sometimes results in tragic deaths. For rapidly developing, high-level CO exposures (e.g., associated with use of generators in residential spaces), victims can rapidly become mentally confused and can lose muscle control without having first experienced milder symptoms; they will likely die if not rescued.

Stats
On average, about 170 people in the United States die every year from CO produced by non-automotive consumer products. These products include malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances, such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters; engine-powered equipment, such as portable generators; fireplaces and charcoal that is burned in homes and other enclosed areas.

In 2005 alone, at least 94 generator-related CO poisoning deaths occurred. Forty-seven of these deaths were known to have occurred during power outages due to severe weather, including Hurricane Katrina. Still, others die from CO produced by non-consumer products, such as cars left running in attached garages. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that several thousand people go to hospital emergency rooms every year to be treated for CO poisoning.

Representation For Carbon Monoxide Claims
At Burger Law, we understand the seriousness of Carbon Monoxide and wish to share some of this valuable information with the public. Over the years, our attorneys have been involved in many Carbon Monoxide cases. Gary Burger recently concluded a case where a family, who fell victim to Carbon Monoxide poisoning, pursued a lawsuit under a wrongful death claim.
If you need questions answered in this area or good representation call us at (314) 542-2222 or email Gary Burger at Gary@burgerlaw.com.

Safety tips
Below are a few suggestions that Burger Law offers as helpful tips to try and stay on top of Carbon Monoxide prevention:
- Make sure that appliances are installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes. Most appliances should be installed by qualified professionals. Have the heating system professionally inspected and serviced annually to ensure proper operation. The inspector should also check chimneys and flues for blockages, corrosion, partial and complete disconnections and loose connections.
- Never service fuel-burning appliances without proper knowledge, skill and tools. Always refer to the owner’s manual when performing minor adjustments or servicing fuel-burning equipment.
- Never operate a portable generator or any other gasoline engine-powered tool either in or near an enclosed space such as a garage, house or other building. Even with open doors and windows, these spaces can trap CO and allow it to quickly build to lethal levels.
- Install a CO alarm that meets the requirements of the current UL 2034 safety standard. A CO alarm can provide some added protection, but it is no substitute for proper use and upkeep of appliances that can produce CO. Install a CO alarm in the hallway near every separate sleeping area of the home.
- Make sure the alarm cannot be covered up by furniture or draperies.
- Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, vehicle or tent.
- Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.
- Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens or clothes dryers to heat your home.
- Never operate unvented fuel-burning appliances in any room where people are sleeping.
- Do not cover the bottom of natural gas or propane ovens with aluminum foil. Doing so blocks the combustion air flow...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/carbon-monoxide-claims/

Wage & Hour Claims
Wage & Hour Claims

Protecting Your Right to Fair Compensation
Has your employer refused to pay you?
Has your employer not paid you time and a half for overtime?
Have you been fired for complaining of wages or getting paid?
Has your employer withheld money (wrongfully) from your check?
Are you forced to do stuff before or after work for which you are not paid?
Do you have to give a kickback to keep your job?
Are you forced to work too many hours in a day or week?
Has your employer refused to pay you for all of the hours you have worked?

If any of the above questions are answered with a YES, then the lawyers and legal team at Burger Law are here to help you. Call us at (314) 542-2222 for a free consultation about your case. We use federal and state laws that protect workers.

Missouri wage and hour attorney, Gary Burger pursues employers who do not fairly compensate their employees for work. In Missouri, wage laws are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Missouri Wage and Hour laws. These laws cover minimum wage, overtime pay, classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt and a number of other key issues. Employees are entitled to compensation for their hours worked and should be paid at least twice a month, with some exceptions. The way an employee is paid will depend on whether he/she is classified as exempt (salaried and therefore not entitled to overtime pay) or non-exempt (hourly and therefore entitled to overtime pay for time worked more than 40 hours in a week).

If you are a covered employee, an employer must compensate you for:
- All the time you perform doing work for the benefit of the employer (limited exceptions apply).
- Any work that, though not requested by your employer, is permitted by your employer.
- Any work over 40 hours per week at time and a half (overtime pay).

Some employers have job requirements that force employees to perform job-related tasks “off the clock.” That means that an employee might have to perform work or work-related activities before their official work shift starts and after their official work shift ends. These additional uncompensated activities can add up to a lot of unpaid wages. Furthermore, if an employee already works a 40 hour work week, this uncompensated work could mean that the employer is liable for over-time pay.
These situations often come up when an employer has specific requirements that an employee has to fulfill before starting work, and the employer does not pay its employees for fulfilling those requirements. If your employer requires that you put on a specific uniform, gear or equipment before starting work, and does not pay you for the time it takes, you might have a wage and hour claim.

Gary Burger is currently representing Missouri Department of Corrections Officers in a class action lawsuit against the State of Missouri for unpaid work time and over-time. The State of Missouri pays its Corrections Officers for a 40-hour work week made up of work shifts. The Corrections Officers are expected to be at their posts at the beginning of their shifts and remain there until the end of their shift. However, in order to be at their shift on time, Corrections Officers have to perform work and work-related activities before their shifts begin and again after their shifts end. The Corrections Officers are not compensated for these additional activities. Since these additional, uncompensated activities are performed by most Corrections Officers during every shift, the amount of uncompensated time and over-time is significant.

If you believe that you are not being compensated by your employer for all the time that you spend working, call us for a free consultation at (314) 542-2222.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/wage-hour-claims-protecting-your-right-to-fair-compensation/

Deck Collapse Injury
St. Louis Deck Collapse Injury Lawyer

Both commercial and residential property owners and operators have a duty to maintain their porches, decks and balconies in a way that minimizes the risk of injury to visitors. Structure failures often result in serious injuries with a lifetime of consequences. When a collapse occurs, the injured person can bring a legal claim for compensation against the owner and operator of the property as a premises liability case to recover money for medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering.

Decks, porches and balconies often collapse when the property owner fails to monitor the weight load on the deck, if the deck was improperly constructed or maintained and if the structure was improperly connected to the main building structure. If you were injured in a deck collapse, it is important that you speak with an experienced deck collapse attorney as soon as possible to ensure that all relevant evidence is collected and preserved.

We commonly see the following serious injuries as a result of a collapsed deck:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and cracked ribs
- Traumatic brain injury
- Facial and body lacerations
- Ocular injuries

Receiving Compensation for Your Injuries
Deck collapses are serious and usually the result of negligence on the part of several liable parties. You have only one chance to recover for your injuries. You can’t go back to the liable parties after you have resolved your claim to ask for more money if health issues arise in the future. It is important that you properly identify all liable parties and consider the totality of your damages when pursuing your claim to ensure that you are fully and fairly compensated. Speak with a personal injury attorney about the following compensable damages:

- Past and future medical care including medication, physical therapy, prosthetic devices and future surgery
- Loss of income while you were recovering and loss of future earning potential
- Disability and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of personal property

As the claimant, you have to build your case to prove the harms and losses you suffered in the accident. An experienced personal injury lawyer will have access to the experts and resources required to build a strong case to ensure that you receive full compensation.

At Burger law, we have recovered millions of dollars for deck collapse injury victims. We work quickly and diligently to thoroughly investigate the collapse collect all evidence required to win your case. We understand that the incident has created significant hardship in your life and are committed to being by your side every step of the way. Call us today at (314) 542-2222 to learn more about your legal options.

We serve people injured in deck, porch and balcony collapses in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Missouri, Illinois and throughout the greater Midwest.

Request a call back from a deck collapse injury lawyer.

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/st-louis-deck-collapse-injury-lawyers/

Wrongful Death
St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyer

Are You Looking For St. Louis Wrongful Death Representation?
The loss of a loved one is immeasurable. At Burger Law, consoling and advising clients who are dealing with the wrongful death of a loved one is one of our most delicate responsibilities as a personal injury law firm—and we take this role very seriously. Missouri law allow for wrongful death claims to be pursued against the liable party.

Since you only have one opportunity to recover from the liable party for the loss of your loved one, ensuring that you and your family are financially secure well into the future, it is important that you choose an attorney who has proven experience winning these types of cases. The St. Louis wrongful death lawyers at Burger Law have over 40 years of combined experience recovering millions of dollars for the families of wrongful death victims.

Filing Claims – You Need A St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyer.
In Missouri, there is a three-year time limit on the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit. There is a two-year time limit and different limits on what you can recover. A wrongful death can happen in a variety of circumstances. We have won wrongful death claims arising from vehicle accidents, dangerous products and medical negligence.

Wrongful death just describes the type of claim and identifies the liable party. We have vast experience in both proving liability and winning wrongful death cases. We thoroughly investigate and work these lawsuits to obtain the maximum recovery for the children and families of the deceased. This type of claim can also be called negligent death claim, survival claim, accidental death claim.

If you or your family need to retain a lawyer for a wrongful death case, Gary Burger is an experienced wrongful death attorney who wants to help your family receive the compensation they deserve. Contact us today at (314) 542-2222.

Case Results

Large Confidential SETTLEMENT Against a Large Pharmacy for Drug Liability
Our client was a victim of a mislabeled dose of medication. Even though no amount of money can replace the life that was lost, Gary fought hard against the corporation’s hired guns to get the family of our client the maximum compensation they were entitled to...

Work-Related Wrongful Death Accident – $1,000,000 Settlement
In this case, a reckless driver struck and killed a tow truck driver who was helping a stranded motorist. The experienced trial attorneys at Burger Law had to litigate against an insurance policy that denied coverage...

Father Killed by Reckless Truck Driver – $5,000,000 Settlement
Burger Law represented a single father who was killed by a commercial trucking company who recklessly ran a red light. Our investigation proved that the driver of the truck, who was also killed, was speeding...

Confidential Cash Settlement for Failure to Diagnose Appropriately
We represented the wife and family of Steven Jones, a gentlemen who went to Barnes Hospital because he was having chest pains and associated symptoms. They failed to do appropriate studies to diagnose him...

Great Settlement for Lost Chance of Survival case
Katherine Bendyke should have been diagnosed with cancer and her primary doctor failed to make the correct diagnosis and treat her for her cancer. This caused her to significantly lose her chance to survive this, and she ultimately did not...

Large Settlement for Family of an Elderly Woman who Suffered Nursing Home Abuse
We recently settled the case for Peccola Tippett, who was dropped and sustained injuries at a local nursing home. Peccola was in her eighties and had significant health issues. However, she should not have...

Confidential Settlement Obtained for Wrongful Death Case due to Fentanyl
We represented the daughter of Sonja Douglas. She was taking Fentanyl prescribed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals pursuant to doctor’s orders. Fentanyl is a highly effective and toxic pain reliever...

Large Cash Settlement for Wrongful Death Victim by Drug Manufacturer
We represented the family of Robert Althage, who died because of St. Louis-based KV Pharmaceuticals and Ethex Corporation’s failure to put the right amount of morphine in their morphine sulfate tablets...

Wrongful Death Truck Accident Victim’s Family Received $5,000,000 Settlement
Gary Burger represented the family of a young man who was tragically killed when a tractor trailer sped through a red light and crashed into his SUV. The impact caused a lot of property damage to the neighborhood and destroyed both vehicles...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/st-louis-wrongful-death-lawyer/

Product Liability
St. Louis Product Liability Lawyer

Product liability claims for injuries and death due to a dangerous product are made under a state’s common law. Missouri and most states have basic laws that if one of their citizens is injured by a product that is unreasonably dangerous for its foreseeable or reasonably anticipated use, the distributor and/or manufacturer of the product is liable for injuries resulting therefrom needing to hire a St. Louis dangerous products lawyer.

If there is a defect or dangerous condition in a manufactured product, it should be engineered out. If it cannot be engineered out, it should be adequately warned against.

Thus, as a part of a products liability claim, the manufacturer can attempt to ameliorate his/her liability by asserting that they properly warned against potential dangers in a product. (For instance, wear safety goggles while operating a chainsaw).

Sometimes A St. Louis Product Liability Lawyer Is Needed
However, sometimes manufacturers provide warnings that are inadequate and do not clearly or adequately inform the purchasers or users of a product about its dangers.

Product liability or dangerous products just describes the general nature of this claim. There are a myriad of products with safety defects over the years, and trial lawyers, like at Burger Law, have worked tirelessly to improve the safety of consumer goods in the United States and abroad. Please note that if a manufacturer cannot be identified for a product, even the distributors who handled the product in the “stream of commerce” are held liable for injuries resulting from the defect or dangerous condition. A dangerous condition can cause injuries, or death.

As St. Louis product liability attorneys, we frequently review the consumer products safety commission bulletins and postings to see recalled and dangerous products.

If you or your family need to retain a lawyer for a defective product case, Gary Burger is an experienced product liability attorney who wants to help your family receive the compensation they deserve. Contact us today at (314) 542-2222.

Case Results

Products Liability Settlement
John and his family were at the Union Station Mall and saw salesman blithely flying ZoomCopters and catching them. He purchased two and took them home to play with his boys. A couple of months later, he was flying a ZoomCopter when it suddenly lurched back to him and the rotator blade struck and detached his cornea. The product had completely insufficient warnings about the type of dangers the flying patterns and sharp blades of the helicopter and did not warn people to use safety glasses. The challenge in the case was identifying the manufacturer, which we were never able to do. However, under §402 of the Restatement of Torts and Missouri law, a distributor is liable for defect of the property unless it is able to identify and bring into the case the original manufacturer of the product...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/dangerous-products/

Birth Injuries
St. Louis Birth Injuries Lawyer

Unfortunately, sometimes doctors and nurses do not follow established rules and safe care guidelines in treating a pregnant woman or delivering a child. This can result in injuries to and birth defects in children. Parents must then pursue a medical malpractice claim against those medical providers for their unsafe conduct. Typical birth injury claims are Brachial Plexus, or Erb’s palsy, injuries (shoulder dystocia or shoulder pulling on the pelvic bone causing nerve damage and a lack of use of the child’s arm) or forms of Cerebral Palsy (injuries resulting from a lack of oxygen to the in utero child prior to birth and usually immediately after birth). If you have a child who was injured during birth, you should consult with an experienced birth injury lawyer about you and your child’s claim.

Cerebral Palsy typically occurs when the mother’s body cannot provide adequate oxygen to the child and the child is not delivered quickly enough. Lack of oxygen to the in utero child can result in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which negatively affects the brain and and central nervous system. The need for timely delivery of infants has been well known by the medical community for a long time.

A Brachial Plexus injury, or Erb’s palsy, is a birth injury which occurs during vaginal delivery of a child. If there is a large baby, the child is positioned in a certain way in the birth canal, or for other reasons, the shoulders of a baby may be difficult to deliver after the child’s head emerges. Careful practitioners are familiar with a number of maneuvers and techniques to successfully deliver the child at that time (suction, forceps, maneuvering the shoulders). The standard of care is to safely deliver the shoulders without injury. If a doctor forces the delivery, pulls too hard on the head or neck, does not free the shoulder, does not use adequate suction, the doctor or nurse can stretch and damage the baby’s nerves. An affected child can lose the use of her arm.

Call us today at (314) 542-2222, email at Gary@burgerlaw.com or fill out our free consultation form to speak with Gary or another attorney at Burger Law for a free consultation about your case.

Case Results

Cerebral Palsey Cases
Burger Law represents families of children affected by cerebral palsy, when caused by the negligence of the doctor during delivery. Sometimes during delivery, a doctor will not adequately and properly monitor whether a child is in distress and/or is getting sufficient oxygen and blood supply. That is why doctors use fetal heart monitors to assess a fetus’ well being. Failure to timely deliver a child vaginally or decide to do a cesarean section of the child can cause injury to the child because of lack of sufficient oxygen. This injury results in what is commonly and medically known as cerebral palsy. Burger Law has represented numerous families against obstetricians, physicians...

Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Gary Burger settled Rebecca and Joshua Aubuchon v. Arthur Casey, a medical malpractice case in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. We pursued this case because Dr. Casey violently yanked and pulled on Joshua during delivery. The nurses immediately noted Joshua’s left arm was not moving properly. The family learned later that Joshua had suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth. This occurs when a delivering obstetrician pulls too hard and too long on a baby after the child’s head is delivered. The shoulder is lodged against the pelvic bone and cannot easily clear it. If a doctor pulls too hard and doesn’t patiently use proper birthing techniques, the child’s...

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/personal-injury-claims/st-louis-birth-injuries-lawyer/

Deposition Preparation
Deposition Preparation

How to Prepare for a Deposition – Part 1

How to Prepare for a Deposition – Part 2

How to Prepare for a Deposition – Part 3

How to Prepare for a Deposition – Part 4

Url: http://burgerlaw.com/deposition-preparation/

Injury Law

Injury Law

A serious injury greatly disrupts everyday life with pain and suffering, as well as expensive medical bills and loss of wages. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to the negligence of another individual or organization, it is important to speak with an experienced injury lawyer as soon as possible. The Missouri Injury Law Firm has the knowledge and compassion to evaluate your situation, and help you determine the best course of action in pursuing compensation for your injuries.

Accident Cases
Accident Attorney Fenton MO. Being the victim of a motor vehicle, boat, or bicycle accident can lead to serious injuries. Due to the large size and powerful moving parts of vehicles, injuries sustained in these accidents often produce hefty medical bills, long-term recovery periods, and emotional strains such as fear or psychological impairment. When these injuries are caused by an accident that could have been avoided, the emotional stress can be even worse. Distracted, reckless, and negligent drivers make Missouri roadways unsafe for everyone around them.

To receive the fair compensation to which you are entitled, it is important to hire an experienced accident attorney. An accident lawyer will be able to help you navigate the court system and help clarify legal terms and situations. Missouri Injury Law Firm is committed to providing clients with knowledgeable representation for their accident injury claim. We have the experience to fight passionately for your right to compensation for injuries sustained due to a negligent motorist. The Missouri Injury Law Firm team provides expert legal representation for all accidents, including automobile, truck, motorcycle, boat, ATV, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents.

Url: http://www.injurylawyers-stlouis.com/injury-law/accident-injury-lawyer

Wrongful Death Accidents
Wrongful Death Attorney Fenton MO. Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, but losing a loved one due to the negligent, careless, or reckless actions of another can be utterly devastating. Often the family of the deceased person is burdened with large medical debts and funeral fees in addition to the emotional strain of grief. The sudden loss of a family member due to the acts of another person causes confusion and anger, especially when the death is caused by a trusted professional, such as a medical caregiver.

By contacting a wrongful death attorney, the family of a person whose death was caused by negligence or carelessness may have the right to financial compensation through a wrongful death claim. At Missouri Injury Law Firm, we understand that no amount of money can replace the loss of your loved one, however through compassionate representation we strive to alleviate financial burdens. We will fight to make sure that the wrongful death of your loved one is met with justice and will attempt to get the maximum recovery to help with financial strains.

Url: http://www.injurylawyers-stlouis.com/injury-lawyer/wrongful-death-lawyer

Personal Injury Cases
Personal Injury Lawyer Fenton MO. Often people wrongly assume that the only pain suffered from an injury is physical, but the consequences of a serious injury include emotional and financial burdens as well. The emotional and financial strains after an accident can get just as devastating as the physical injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another person, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim.

While it is common for a personal injury to occur in a traffic accident, other causes include dog bites and falls. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney can help you examine your case and decide your next steps. The experienced team at Missouri Injury Law Firm provides trustworthy, expert legal representation for your personal injury claim, including catastrophic injuries, loss of extremities, and head and brain injuries.

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Nursing Home Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Fenton MO. Admitting a family member to a nursing home requires a great deal of trust as you are placing a loved family member into the care of a stranger. When you learn that your family member has met abusive conditions in a nursing home, that trust is broken. Removing a family member from an abusive nursing home puts emotional, financial, and medical pressure on you and your family as you attempt to care properly for an elder family member that is in distress.

If you feel that your loved one has been subjected to abuse in a nursing home or by a caregiver, it is important to choose a nursing home abuse attorney who will fight for your elderly family member's right to compensation for medical bills, as well as pain and suffering. Missouri Injury Law Firm provides clients with personalized legal representation to compassionately pursue your nursing home abuse case, including cases of neglect, injuries sustained in a nursing home, and the wrongful death of a nursing home resident.

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Work Injury Cases
Work Related Injuries Attorney Fenton MO. In the state of Missouri, any employer with 5 or more employees is required by law to provide worker's compensation insurance. The no-fault nature of a worker's compensation policy removes the requirement of proving without a doubt that the accident was caused by negligence, as is necessary for a personal injury claim. Physical injuries are not the only types of injuries that should be covered under your employer's worker's compensation insurance. Injuries that should be covered are physical injuries, illnesses, some psychological or stress related injuries.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident and did not cause the injury through willful negligence, it is important to contact a worker's compensation lawyer to help you properly claim your worker's comp benefits. Missouri Injury Law Firm has extensive experience in workmen's comp and work-related injury claims. Our work related injuries lawyer at Missouri Injury Law Firm will fight for your right to the workman's compensation that you are owed. We provide clients with the relentless representation they need when facing insurance companies who try to draw out the legal process to avoid paying rightful compensation.

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Construction Accidents
Construction Accident Lawyer Fenton MO. The nature of construction work dictates a dangerous workplace. Construction site accidents result in hundreds of thousands of injuries in the United States per year. Even though there are many safety measures and policies in place at construction sites, accidents still happen regularly. Unfortunately, construction accidents can be career-ending if the accident leads to loss of limb or physical ability and even if the injury doesn't seem as extreme as losing a limb, the medical bills can be catastrophic.

As unfortunate as it is, construction accidents happen and can be devastating to all those involved. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction related accident, contact a construction accident attorney right away. The professionals at Missouri Injury Law Firm have the experience to fight for your right to compensation for all of the damages inflicted in your construction work related accident, including medical bills, loss of wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.

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