Free Consultation
(314) 500-HURTInjury Lawyer in Crest Hill, IL. If you were injured because somebody else broke the rules, the Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer firm of Burger Law will stand by your side to secure you the justice and compensation you deserve. Call Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a complimentary case evaluation.
As members of society, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to prevent other people from being harmed. But there are always wrongdoers, whether by carelessness or intentionally bad behavior, do others harm. When that happens, there is a legal recourse. However, too often people try to deny any wrongdoing and insurance companies try to avoid their obligation to award you a financial recovery. That is when Burger Law’s Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer team will take up your case and aggressively pursue every legal option hold the liable party accountable and get you a full financial recovery. Crest Hill, IL insurance companies have come to fear us because they know we do not accept anything less than the full compensation you are owed. We start investigating and litigating your case from the moment you hire us, and do not stop until the scales of justice have been balanced.
Begin your journey toward full compensation right away. An injury creates immediate hardships in all facets of your life. At Burger Law, our injury lawyers will stand by your side when no one else will. We know how to get you the sense of justice you deserve. With our dedicated legal advocacy, you will have peace of mind and be confident that your claim is in great hands. We handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on recovering. Even if you just want to know if the settlement offer you have already received is fair, we will answer any questions you may have for free. Speak to an injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
If you believe you have a personal injury claim in Crest Hill or anywhere in Illinois, see how much compensation you are owed by using our free personal injury calculator.
The Crest Hill, IL injury lawyers of Burger Law represent the injured in all kinds of personal injury claims, including but not limited to:
In the most tragic of cases, we seek compensation for Crest Hill, IL families of those who perished in a wrongful death.
Who your injury lawyer can hold liable depends on various types of liability in tort claims and how they apply to your injury case. Your Burger Law injury lawyer in Crest Hill, IL has gotten great results in the following liability claims:
Your Burger Law injury lawyer in Crest Hill, IL has years of experience in all types of liability and negligence. An important part of investigating all possible liable parties is you can get the full compensation you deserve, as your case will not be limited if one party cannot pay for all of your damages.
It is more likely than not that your injury claim will come down to negligence. In modern legal doctrine, there are five elements to proving negligence in a personal injury claim:
Each injury claim has its own unique complexities. Maybe you were injured by an uninsured driver or the manufacturer of a defective product is no longer in business. Or maybe your injuries were catastrophic. Whatever complications you may have in your case, our injury lawyers have seen it before and will not back down until you get the full financial recovery you deserve. Injuries can happen in an instant and we work everyday to help people recover from minor to significant injuries, including:
Whether your injuries caused you to need just an emergency room visit or have led to permanent disability, you did nothing wrong, and should not have to pay for it. Call our office today at (314) 500-HURT.
In a personal injury claim you are generally eligible for compensation for two different categories of damages — known as compensatory damages — and the categories are economic damages and noneconomic damages. They attempt to place an equivalent financial amount to the harm or loss you sustained.
These compensate you for the money you have spent or missed out on due to your injuries. They include:
In cases where you will have future economic damages, your Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law will utilize their network of medical professionals and economic experts to precisely value how much you need to be paid.
These seek to reimburse you for the way your injuries have affected you that do not show up on medical bills, gas receipts and W2s. Generally speaking, your noneconomic damages will be calculated by multiplying your economic damages by a number from 1.5 to 5, depending on the severity of your injuries. Commonly known as pain and suffering, noneconomic damages are based on:
In cases of especially egregious negligence or misconduct, punitive damages may also be available. For example, when we sue drunk drivers, we do it so they know exactly how dangerous their actions were.
Immediately after being injured, the first two things you need to do are be seen by a medical professional and report the injury. If your injuries were not severe and the other party accepts fault, you might not need an injury lawyer to negotiate a settlement with an insurance adjuster. But it is always important to seek a free consultation with an injury lawyer in Crest Hill, IL before agreeing to a settlement. We will be able to tell you if they are being fair. If you decide you need an attorney to fight for you, that attorney will then guide you through the claims process. Do not stop going to your chiropractic or physical therapy appointments until you reach your maximum medical improvement.
In addition to organizing any photos you have and going through your medical records, your Burger Law injury lawyer in Crest Hill, IL will perform an exhaustive investigation into your injury to get security footage, police reports and more. We will use our network of medical and crash experts to reconstruct the accident and show why the other part is liable. Finally, we will determine possible future medical expenses, how your injuries will affect your ability to make a living and how they have affected you physically and mentally in order to determine what full compensation is in your case.
Once we know what fair compensation looks like, we will put together and send a demand package, which includes everything we need to win your claim, such as medical records, proof of wage loss, and everything we have demonstrating how the other party caused your injuries. Upon receiving the demand package, the insurance company will send a counter-offer and negotiations begin. Most insurance companies are resistant to paying people the full financial recovery they are owed. They use a variety of tricks, but your Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law knows how to combat them.
In a perfect world, after a few back-and-forths, the insurance adjuster will acquiesce and pay you fairly. But if not, we will start litigation.
Burger Law is files lawsuits earlier on in the process than most other Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer firms. We like to let the insurance company know that we will not settle for anything less than a full financial recovery. Filing a lawsuit officially starts the clock for the case going to court. A settlement is still an option at this point, but often, filing suit will motivate the insurance company to finally offer a fair settlement.
The discovery phase ensures both sides have a fair trial by sharing information and allowing them to prepare. Your Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer and the liable party’s attorney will share information about what evidence they will present and what witnesses they will call at trial. Depositions will be held — an official statement made under penalty of perjury — of any person involved in the claim.
After the discovery period, both sides will continue trying to reach a settlement. If they cannot agree, the last chance to avoid a trial is a mediation. In it, a trained mediator who acts as an impartial third party, facilitates a final negotiation. The mediator does not decide what happens in the case, but they are there to help resolve disagreements about liability or the true extent of your damages .
Mediation often works, but in rare cases it does not. Many cases settle on the eve of trial. However, if the other side just refuses to be fair, the case will be overseen by a judge and decided by a jury. Burger Law’s injury lawyers have over 30 years of experience as Crest Hill, IL trial attorneys and know how to manage a courtroom jury selection to you hearing a final verdict in your favor. Recently, we were able to secure a $133.7 million jury verdict in a class action lawsuit.
Your Burger Law injury lawyer’s job is not over after you are awarded maximum compensation. In Illinois personal injury law, anyone who treated you or paid for treatment, such as a healthcare provider or your health insurance, can make a claim to a percentage of your compensation for reimbursement. We will negotiate with your healthcare provider and use the law set out in the Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act to reduce the percentage the medical center or health insurance company can take from the settlement to further increase your compensation.
Each state has its own set statute of limitations, and Illinois’ is much shorter than other states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The clock for those two years begins as soon as you sustain an injury. However, other statutes in Illinois do allow for some exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, claims take time and you should never delay in speaking to an attorney. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, call a Burger Law injury lawyer in Crest Hill, IL today at (314) 500-HURT.
We know you are already worried about your finances because of medical bills and lost work, so we make our services available to anyone. Burger Law works on a contingency fee basis: we take a percentage of your compensation as our attorneys’ fees, and you only pay once your claim has been resolved in your favor. That means that you can pursue the full medical treatment you need to recover, and do not have to force yourself back to work when you are unable. You can focus on your recovery without having to scramble to find the money to hire an expensive injury lawyer.
Other cases we take on in Crest Hill, IL include:
Call Burger Law Now
Injuries happen in an instant and create unanticipated physical, financial and emotional burdens for those affected by the injury. But we are here to stand by your side. Every Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law has dedicated their lives to the service of others by aggressively seeking to balance the scales of justice. In over three decades of experience we have secured those wronged by the negligence of another over $180 million in verdicts and settlements. For the the best possible results in your case, get in touch with a Burger Law Crest Hill, IL injury lawyer at (314) 500-HURT or fill out the contact form on our website for a free case review.
521 W. Main Street Suite 201 O
Belleville, IL 62220
By appointment only
(618) 500-4878 GET DIRECTIONS332 S Michigan Ave Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60604
By appointment only
(312) 500-HURT GET DIRECTIONS100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy Suites 200-222
Chesterfield, MO 63005
By appointment only
(314) 648-8348 GET DIRECTIONSNO FEES UNTIL WE WIN YOUR CASE
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
or call us at
(314) 500-HURT