Economic damages refer to compensation for objectively verifiable monetary losses. Economic damages, or “specific” damages, are designed to compensate for actual, measurable losses. These may include:
Sustaining an injury in an accident can cause significant physical, mental and emotional pain and suffering. You may be looking at months of recovery, and possibly a lifetime of pain and suffering. Economic damages represent your financial losses related to your accident, including future anticipated losses. These damages make up a large portion of your case. A personal injury lawyer at Burger Law can help you get whole again and recover economic damages, as well as non-economic damages.
In determining negligence, a court will use a percentage system called “comparative fault,” dividing your total loss by the total fault. As stated in Missouri Revised Statute § 537.765, Missouri is a comparative fault state, meaning that people should take care of their own safety and welfare. An example would be: Jimmy runs a red light and collides with Fred’s car. Fred has $10,000 in damages. The court determines that while Jimmy did run a red light, Fred had sufficient enough time to try and avoid colliding with Jimmy. Because Jimmy is ruled to be 80 percent responsible and Fred is 20 percent responsible, Jimmy must pay $8,000 to Fred.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-116, Illinois has a modified comparative fault rule. This rule allows you to collect damages as long as you are not more at fault than the defendant. If you are 51 percent responsible, recovery is barred. The damages collected are reduced by your percentage of liability. For example, if you are determined to be 20 percent responsible for a crash in which you sustained damages and injuries totaling $250,000, your recovery would be reduced by 20 percent. Only $200,000 would be collectible.
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Year of 2023 
This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!
7 months ago I am very happy with the staff at Burger Law. I mostly worked with Michael Sheldon, and he did an amazing job. I trusted him completely with my case, and he did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this team if your ever in need of good attorneys.
3 months ago Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.
a year ago We had a great experience with Burger Law for representing us after a serious car accident. Truly impressed by how professional and supportive the entire team is. And, many thanks to Genavieve and Laura – you are amazing!
a year ago They did an amazing job on my case! Communication with them was great!!! Kept me informed and in the loop with everything that was going on!!! Will definitely be the 1st ones I’ll call if ever I’m in another accident!!! Thank you very much!!!
5 months ago Let me tell you something about Burger Law.. they are so attentive and kind. Jennifer is my savior!! I love the whole team!!! They are truly a miracle team!! I appreciate their business and would recommend it to others.
2 months ago Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.
11 months ago Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!
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