Injury Lawyer Peru, IL

Injury Lawyer in Peru, IL. If you were injured through no fault of your own, the Peru, IL injury lawyer firm of Burger Law will fight on your behalf to secure you the justice and compensation you deserve. Reach out to us now at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a complimentary case review.

As members of society, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to no one is injured or wronged. But there are always people, either by carelessness or recklessness, do others wrong. If someone broke the rules and injured you, the law allows for a course of action for you to be reimbursed for the harm that was caused. However, in many cases, especially when your damages are high or there are complications in the case, recovering fair compensation is far more difficult than it should be. That is where Burger Law’s Peru, IL injury lawyer team steps in. We have built a reputation among Peru, IL insurance companies for not accepting anything less than a full financial recovery. We start investigating and litigating your claim from the moment you hire us, and do not let up until you are paid.

Do not delay your fight for justice. An injury creates immediate hardships in all facets of your life. At Burger Law, our injury lawyers will stand by your side when it seems like the whole world is against you. We know how to get great results. With our committed legal counsel, you will always know the status of your claim. We handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on recovering. Even if you just want to know if the insurance company is being fair, we are happy to allay any doubts you may have for free. Reach out to an injury lawyer today at (312) 500-HURT.

If you believe you have a personal injury claim in Peru or anywhere in Illinois, see how much compensation you are owed by using our free personal injury calculator.

Common Cases our Injury Lawyers Take in Peru, IL

The Peru, IL injury lawyers of Burger Law have experience getting great compensation in all types of personal injury claims, including but not limited to:

• Auto accidents, such as:
  • Car accidents
  • Trucking accidents
  • Motorcycle crashes
  • Bus accidents
  • Fatal car accidents
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Distracted driving accidents
  • Hit-and-run accidents
• Slip and falls and other premises liability claims
• Product liability
• Dog bite
• Medical malpractice, such as:
  • Nursing home negligence
  • Birth injuries
  • Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnosis
  • Leaving objects in after surgery
  • Hospital system errors
• Construction accidents

If your worst nightmare came true, we seek compensation for Peru, IL families who lost a loved one in a wrongful death.

Who is Liable for My Injuries in Peru, IL?

After a thorough investigation, your injury lawyer will determine who may be held responsible through a variety of types of liability. Different types of liability cases your Peru, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law has pursued are:

• Ordinary negligenceIt is likely that your claim will be based on ordinary negligence. That is when a person injures you through general carelessness, such as someone texting and driving or failing to fully stop at a stop sign or fix clearly dangerous conditions on their property. While the behavior may not be appalling, those people still broke the rules and need to be held accountable.
• Gross negligenceIn Illinois, the definition of gross negligence is “a course of action which … shows an utter indifference to or a conscious disregard for a person’s own safety and the safety of others” (Resolution Trust Corp. v. Franz, 909 F. Supp. 1128 (N.D. Ill. 1995)). Examples of gross negligence include recklessly driving into oncoming traffic, a doctor performing a surgery without informed consent or a nursing home neglecting to move bedridden patients.

  Gross negligence in Illinois is important for two reasons: First, it unlike in other negligence claims, you can seek punitive damages, which puts more money in your pocket. Second, it is often the only way you can sue the government or a public employee for negligence, under 50 ILCS 750/15.1.

• Vicarious liabilityIn personal injury cases, vicarious liability occurs when a “supervisory party,” such as how an employer is liable for their employees, is held responsible for what the people under them did during the course of their work. For example, if you are injured by a truck driver, the trucking company would be liable. In that circumstance, the employee was negligent, but the employer is liable.
• Third-party liabilityThird-party liability is seen most often in workers’ compensation claims. In workers’ compensation, the injured worker automatically gets a recovery at a state mandated rate, in exchange for not being able to sue their employer. However, you can make a claim for further compensation if something outside of your employer’s control played a factor in your injuries. For instance, you can file a claim against a driver if they hit you while you were working in a construction zone.

  While Burger Law’s injury lawyers prefer to let Peru, IL workers handle their workers’ comp claims themselves so they do not have to pay for our services, we do offer free case reviews to go over whether we can make a claim against a third party.

• Strict liabilityIn strict liability, an entity is liable for your injuries flowing from an activity even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong. This type of liability is most commonly used against pet owners who are responsible for animal bites and anyone involved in the chain of distribution having to compensate you for a defective product or someone who carries out an ultrahazardous activity, for example keeping a wild animal as a pet.
• Negligent EntrustmentNegligent entrustment occurs when someone allows another person to perform an activity or use something they are in control of that the other person is not able to do safely. This is common in car accidents, if a vehicle owner allows someone to drive their care even when they knew the other person was unlicensed.

Your Burger Law injury lawyer in Peru, IL will look into every type of negligence to hold every liable party accountable. An important part of investigating each type of negligence in your claim is so 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.

How to Prove Negligence in Your Peru, IL Injury Claim

It is more likely than not that your injury claim will be filed based on negligence. While new precedents and cases change some ideas within law, in Illinois right now there are five factors to proving negligence in a personal injury claim:

1. Duty of Care — The defendant had a duty to act reasonably to avoid harming others. This can be another driver in a car, a physician whose care you were under or a property owner who needs to keep their property free of hazards.
2. Breach of Duty — That they neglected their obligation to keep you safe. Was the driver distracted? Did a doctor not run all they tests the should have to confirm a diagnosis? Did the property manager know of dangerous black ice but not take steps to repair it?
3. Cause in Fact — That the breach of duty caused your injury. Were you hit from behind, leading to a whiplash injury? Did you need costly emergency surgery?? Did you trip over the loose wiring and break your collarbone?
4. Proximate Cause — The root cause of your injuries. Did a doctor misdiagnose you because they did not order a test that a reasonable doctors would have, or were inaccurate results given to the doctor?
5. Damages — Demonstrating losses is essential in a personal injury case. This can be financial loss like lost wages or medical expenses, or the physical and mental repercussions you have faced as a result of the other party’s negligence.

Our Peru, IL Injury Lawyers Demand That You Receive a Full Financial Recovery For Injuries

Some injury claims are more complicated than others. Maybe multiple parties may be at fault or the entity that designed and produced a defective product no longer exists. 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. We know that injuries can be devastating and we have committed our practice to helping people recover from mild to permanent injuries, including:

• Head injuries
• Back, neck and spine injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Eye injuries
• Sepsis infections
• Internal injuries
• Burns
• Fractures
• Loss of limb
• Paraplegia or quadriplegia
• Dislocations
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Whether your injuries caused you to need just a brace and a month of physical therapy or have left you wheelchair bound for the rest of your life, the burden of paying for your damages is not yours to bear. Call Burger Law today at (312) 500-HURT.

How Much Compensation Can I Receive for My Injuries in in Peru, IL?

In a personal injury claim you are generally eligible for a financial recovery for two different categories of damages — referred to as compensatory damages — and the categories are economic damages and noneconomic damages. The purpose of those damages is to place an equivalent dollar amount to the harm or loss you sustained.

Economic Damages

These damages are are the economic losses you can show on paper. They include:

• Any medical bills you incurred because of the accident, such as emergency room bills, procedures, chiropractic visits and assistive devices such as home or vehicle modification. They also include future medical expenses, such as if you had a joint replacement after your accident and will need another one in the future.
• Lost wages from not being able to work, or your loss of earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from earning a living the way you are used to.
• Property damage, such as damage to your vehicle in an auto accident or damage to your home.
• Other miscellaneous expenses related to the injury such as household services and the cost of transportation to and from medical treatments.

In cases where you will have future economic damages, your Peru, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law will utilize their network of doctors and economic experts to precisely value how much you need to be paid.

Noneconomic Damages

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. Typically, your total compensatory damages are your economic damages multiplied by a number between 1.5 and 5 to account for your noneconomic damages. Commonly known as pain and suffering, noneconomic damages compensate you for:

• The physical pain and difficulties you had because of the injuries sustained
• Any disfigurement
• Not being able to enjoy life the way you are accustomed to
• Mental distress or depression
• Loss of companionship or affection from your partner because of your injuries

In claims concerning especially egregious negligence or misconduct, you may be able to recover punitive damages as well. For example, when we sue drunk drivers, we often seek punitive damages so they are further punished and deterred.

The Injury Claim Timeline in Peru, IL

Immediately after being injured, the first two things you need to do are get your medical treatment and notify the liable party. With some simple claims with minor injuries, you might not need an attorney to negotiate a settlement with an insurance adjuster. But it is always important to seek a free consultation with an injury lawyer in Peru, IL before agreeing to a settlement. We will be able to tell you if they are being fair. If an attorney tells you the insurance company is not being reasonable and you decide to hire the attorney, that attorney will then guide you through the claims process. Keep getting medical treatment until you reach your maximum medical improvement.

Your Injury Lawyer Investigates Your Claim

We will collect any evidence you have such as photos or eyewitness names and numbers, and then your Burger Law injury lawyer in Peru, IL will perform an exhaustive investigation into your injury to get video surveillance, police reports and more. We will consult with expert witnesses to help prove liability and describe how another’s negligence caused your injuries. Lastly, we will determine possible future medical expenses, how your injuries will affect your ability to make a living and how they have affected your ability to enjoy life in order to determine what full compensation is in your case.

Your Injury Lawyer Makes a Settlement Demand and Begins Negotiations

Once we know what fair compensation looks like, we will send the liable party a demand package, which includes proof of all your damage and the other party’s liability. 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 deserve. Insurance adjusters will try to utilize a variety of lies and ploys, but your Peru, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law knows how to combat them.

Ideally, we can eventually get you the compensation you deserve during negotiations. But if the insurance company does not want to be fair, we will file a lawsuit.

Your Injury Lawyer Begins Litigation

Burger Law is more aggressive than most Peru, IL injury lawyer firms in filing suit. We want to put the insurance company on their heels. Filing a lawsuit begins a process that may end in your case going to trial. A settlement is not off the table at this point, and a lot of times, an insurance company is more likely to settle when they see a lawsuit as they do not want a lengthy and expensive litigation process.

Each Side Begins Discovery

The discovery phase ensures both sides have a fair trial by sharing information and allowing them to prepare. Your Peru, IL injury lawyer and the liable party’s attorney will exchange information about what evidence they will present and what witnesses they will call at trial. They will also take depositions — an official statement made under penalty of perjury — of any person involved in the claim.

Your Injury Lawyer Begins Mediation and Continues Negotiating

Mediation is the last chance for an injury claim to be settled before going to trial. In it, a trained mediator who acts as an impartial third party, facilitates a final negotiation. The mediator makes no decision and their opinions are not binding, but they can help a resistant defense attorney see reason .

Trial and Verdict

Over 95 percent of personal injury claims settle before trial, often in the discovery or mediation phase. We have had several cases where the defense attorney finally decides to be reasonable on the eve of trial. However, if the other side is too stubborn to be fair, the claim will be heard in front of a judge and jury. Burger Law’s injury lawyers are experienced Peru, IL trial attorneys and know how to fight for your compensation from voir dire to cross-examinations and closing arguments. In a recent case, we won a $133.7 million jury verdict on behalf of Missouri correctional officers.

Resolving Liens

Your Burger Law injury lawyer’s job is not over after you are awarded fair compensation. In Illinois personal injury law, any healthcare provider that treated you for your injuries can make a claim to a percentage of your compensation as payment for their services. We use the law stipulated in Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act to continue fighting for you and resolve those liens so you get the most amount of money in your pocket.

How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in Peru, IL?

Each state has its own set statute of limitations, and Illinois has a relatively short one for personal injury of two years, according to 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The clock for those two years starts on the date of your injury. However, other statutes in Illinois do allow for some exceptions:

• 735 ILCS 5/13-208 — If the party you were making a claim against stops residing in the state for a period, the period of time they are out of state does not count against the two years.
• 735 ILCS 5/13-211 — If you or your loved one was a minor or under a “legal disability” listed in 5 ILCS 70/1.06, you have until two years after the 18th birthday or are no longer under the disability.
• 735 ILCS 5/13-212 — You have two years from the date of the malpractice or two years after you discovered the malpractice, or should have reasonably noticed it. However, the clock cannot run past four years unless you had an extension under the previous statute.
• 740 ILCS 180/2 — If you are seeking justice for a loved one killed in a wrongful death, you have two years from the date of death, not the date of the accident. If the death was due to “violent intentional conduct,” you have five years from the date of death or one year after the defendant is convicted, whichever is later.

While two years may seem like a long time, claims take time and you should never wait to consult with an attorney. If someone else broke the rules and injured you, speak to a Burger Law injury lawyer in Peru, IL today at (312) 500-HURT.

Can I Afford an Injury Lawyer in Peru, IL?

Anyone can afford one of our injury lawyers, regardless of their financial status. Burger Law takes cases on a contingency fee basis: we take a percentage of your compensation as our attorneys’ fees, and you only pay when we win your case. That means there is no barrier to pursuing the medical care you need, 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 Peru, IL include:

• Truck Crash Lawyers in Illinois
• Wrongful Death Lawyers in Illinois
• Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer in Illinois
• Car Accident Attorney in Illinois

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Peru, IL Injury Claim Lawyer | Burger Law

Injuries happen in an instant and often result in unanticipated physical, financial and emotional burdens for those affected by the injury. But you do not have to go through this alone. Every Peru, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law has devoted their lives to helping those in need by standing up to bullies like resistant insurance companies. In over 30 years of experience we have secured our clients over $180 million in verdicts and settlements. For the the best possible results in your case, get in touch with a Burger Law Peru, IL injury lawyer at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

Client Reviews

What our clients are saying about us

Juanita Matthews

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!

Shaunda S.

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.

Emelia M.

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.

Helen L.

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!

Judy M.

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!!!

Chelsea C.

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.

David D.

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.

Lisa B.

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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