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St. Louis Intersection Accident Lawyers

Intersection accident lawyers in St Louis, Missouri. If you or a loved one were injured in an intersection accident, a St. Louis car accident lawyer from Burger Law will fight for your full recovery. Speak to an intersection accident lawyer today at [dynamic-phone-number] or fill out our online form for a free consultation.

If you were injured in an intersection accident in St. Louis, or anywhere in Missouri or Illinois, see how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.

Burger Law is a full-service personal injury law firm that specializes in a wide range of car accident cases including intersection collisions. Regardless of whether a driver was making an illegal maneuver, turning with an obstructed view, not looking or making faulty assumptions, distracted while driving, misjudging the space and speed of another car while turning, or driving under the influence, it is essential that you find a seasoned lawyer to represent your case for maximum compensation. When you allow Burger Law to assist you with your speeding accident injury claim, you can guarantee that our attorneys will stand with you throughout case while providing the highest quality of support and guidance. The intersection accident lawyers at Burger Law work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we win your case.

How a St. Louis Intersection Accident Lawyer Can Help With Your Claim

When you hire Burger Law St. Louis intersection accident lawyer, we get started on your case right away. As part of our dedicated service, we will:

  • Acquire all evidence needed to prove your claim and determine who is liable for your injuries
  • Ensure you get the full medical treatment you need
  • Handle the legal aspect of your case so you can focus on healing
  • Combat the tricks insurance adjusters use to try and devalue your claim
  • File a lawsuit on your behalf if the insurance company will not be fair in negotiations
  • Take the fight to court if we cannot get a fair settlement in mediation
  • Not stop fighting until you get the full compensation you are owed

If another person acted negligently and injured you, you deserve to be fully compensated for all of your damages. That includes your economic damages, non-economic damages and any out-of-pocket expenses.


St. Louis and Missouri Intersection Accident Statistics

Over half of combined total fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations’s report on intersection-related crashes, 40 percent of all motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections. According to the administration’s crash database, in 2020 there were 2,195,247 intersection accidents, 738,076 of which caused injuries and 8,758 of which were fatal.

According to the Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium, in 2021 the state saw 30,817 intersection crashes, 10,447 of which resulted in injury and 164 were fatal. The vast majority of accidents occurred at four-way intersections, while most of the rest came at T-Intersections.

What Causes Intersection Accidents in St. Louis, MO?

The vast majority of intersection accidents are caused by driver error. Common causes of and types of intersection accidents include:

Causes of Intersection Accidents

Types of Intersection Accidents

No matter how exactly your injuries were caused, or how severe they are, Burger Law has seen and won a similar type of case before. We know how to investigate crashes and calculate your full damages to get you the full compensation you deserve.

Who Is Liable For My St. Louis Intersection Accident Injuries?

A negligent driver is usually the liable party for an intersection accident. However, there may be other liable parties depending on the specifics of your crash. There may multiple drivers at fault, a vehicle manufacturer may responsible in a product liability claim or a local municipality may be liable for not safely designing or properly maintaining a road or intersection.

To determine liability, your St. Louis intersection accident lawyer will:

  • Consult with our network of crash experts to examine both the accident site and the vehicles involved
  • Examine the photos of the accident site
  • Take eyewitness depositions, and depositions of any other drivers involved
  • Look at any video footage available

Determining all liable parties is crucial, especially if your damages exceed a negligent driver’s policy limits.


What Are St. Louis and Missouri’s Intersection Laws?

The state’s intersection laws are laid out in Missouri Revised Statute §304.341 and Missouri Revised Statute §304.351. The rules of the road for intersections are:

  • A driver turning right must stay as close to the right-hand curb as possible
  • A driver turning left must be in the far left-hand lane
  • It is unlawful to drive in the same lane as traffic going in the opposite direction
  • Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the road legally, or in alleys driveways or parking lots
  • Left-turning vehicles must yield to drivers going straight
  • At a four way stop without traffic lights, the driver who arrives first crosses first
  • A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or parking lot must yield to the traffic on the road

If anyone broke these rules and injured you, call Burger Law immediately at [dynamic-phone-number]. Our award-winning St. Louis will fight on your behalf for a full recovery.

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Speak to a St. Louis Intersection Accident Lawyer Now

Our intersection accident lawyers are dedicated to providing the those injured by the negligence of another with expert legal advice and counseling. Your injuries were not your fault, and you should not have to pay. We stand by your side and fight back against wrongdoers and resistant insurance companies to ensure justice is achieved and you get the compensation you are rightfully owed. Call a St. Louis intersection accident lawyer today at [dynamic-phone-number] or contact us online for a free consultation.