Injury Lawyer Roselle, IL

Injury Lawyer in Roselle, IL. If you were injured because somebody else broke the rules, the Roselle, IL injury lawyer firm of Burger Law will stand by your side to get you the recovery you are owed. Reach out to us now at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to go over your case for free.

As members of society, we all we all need to look out for each other in order to keep each other safe. But unfortunately, there will always be people who do not care about doing the right thing and who, whether by negligence or recklessness, injure others by not prioritizing their safety. If that has happened to you, the law provides an avenue for you to receive compensation. However, too often people try to deny any wrongdoing and insurance defense attorneys try to avoid their obligation to award you a financial recovery. That is where Burger Law’s Roselle, IL injury lawyer team steps in. We are trusted by the injured and vulnerable, and feared by Roselle, IL insurance companies. We start working on your claim right away, and do not back down until the scales of justice have been balanced.

Begin your journey to a full recovery right away. An injury can be shocking and create a lot of anxiety about when your life will get back to normal, and if you are going to be able to be there for your Roselle, IL family. 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 committed legal representation, you will always know the status of your claim. Let us take on the legal battle so you can focus on recovering. Even if you just want to know if the settlement offer you have already received is fair, we answer questions for free every day. Get in touch with an injury lawyer today at (312) 500-HURT.

If you were injured through no fault of your own in Roselle or anywhere in Illinois, learn how much compensation you are owed by using our free personal injury calculator.

Common Cases our Injury Lawyers Take in Roselle, IL

The Roselle, IL injury lawyers of Burger Law know the ins-and-outs of all types of personal injury claims, such as:

• 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

In the most tragic of cases, we represent Roselle, IL families who lost a loved one in a wrongful death.

Who is Liable for My Injuries in Roselle, IL?

Who your injury lawyer can hold responsible depends on various types of liability in tort claims and how they apply to your injury case. Different types of liability cases your Roselle, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law has pursued are:

• Ordinary negligenceIt is likely that your claim will be based on ordinary negligence. Examples of this could be a driver texting and driving or failing to fully stop at a stop sign or make repairs such as wood-rotted stairs. While the behavior may not be appalling, it is still enough to hold someone liable because they did not use the ordinary care that a reasonable person would have used.
• Gross negligenceThe supreme court of Illinois has defined gross negligence as “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 drunk driving, a doctor leaving an instrument in after surgery or a nursing home failing to move bedridden patients.

  Gross negligence in Illinois is important for two reasons: First, it often allows you and your injury lawyer to seek punitive damages, which further holds the liable party accountable and increases your payout. Second, most government entities and public employees in Illinois have sovereign immunity unless they committed gross negligence, pursuant to 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, answer for the actions of the people under them if it occurred while they were performing their job duties. For example, if a grocery store worker spills a liquid and does not clean it up or warn that the spot is wet. While it may be the employee’s fault, the employer and their insurance would have to respond to your injuries.
• Third-party liabilityThird-party liability most often applies in workers’ compensation claims. In workers’ compensation, the injured employee automatically gets a recovery calculated how that state mandates, in exchange for not being able to sue their employer. However, more compensation may be available if someone besides your employer caused or contributed to your accident. For instance, you can make a claim against a client if you were injured by a dangerous condition in their office.

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

• Strict liabilityUnder the doctrine of strict liability, in certain types of claims an individual or organization is automatically liable for your injuries, regardless of their intent or disregard for safety. This type of liability is most commonly used against the owners of dogs that hurt people 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 the miskeeping of toxic waste.
• Negligent EntrustmentNegligent entrustment is when one person trusts another person to do something or use a device when they are not capable. This is common in car accidents, if a vehicle owner gives the keys to someone they know was unlicensed.

Your Burger Law injury lawyer in Roselle, IL knows how to file each one of these claims with great success. Holding multiple parties accountable is essential when the main defendant has policy limits.

How to Prove Negligence in Your Roselle, IL Injury Claim

Most personal injury cases will come down to negligence. In modern legal doctrine, there are five factors to proving negligence in a personal injury claim:

1. Duty of Care — That the other party has a responsibility to value your safety. Examples include another motorist, a physician whose care you were under or a proprietor who has an obligation to repair any hazards on their property.
2. Breach of Duty — That the party with a duty of care did not hold up their end of the bargain. Was the driver not looking before going through an intersection? Did a doctor not take your concerns seriously? Did the property manager know of a loose wiring but not take steps to repair it?
3. Cause in Fact — That you would not have sustained injuries but for the breach of duty. Were you hit from behind, causing a whiplash injury? Was your medical conditioned worsened because it was not caught on time? Did you slip on black ice and receive a disc injury in your back?
4. Proximate Cause — This ultimately determines who is liable. Did the driver hit you you because they were texting, or because of faulty brakes?
5. Damages — Demonstrating harm is the last step to receiving compensation. That can be emergency room bills, or emotional and physical harm such as pain and suffering.

Our Roselle, IL Injury Lawyers Will Not Accept Anything Less Than Full Compensation For Your Injuries

Some injury claims are more complicated than others. Maybe various at-fault parties are pointing the finger each other or the entity that designed and produced a defective product no longer exists. Or maybe you will need medical care for the rest of your life. Our injury lawyers have successfully litigated cases involving those complexities before. Injuries can happen in a variety of circumstances and we work everyday to help the injured and vulnerable get justice for anything from minor to permanent injuries, including:

• Head injuries
• Back, neck and spine injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Eye injuries
• Sepsis infections
• Internal injuries
• Burns
• Fractures
• Amputated limbs
• Paralysis
• Joint dislocations
• Lasting emotional harm

Whether your injuries resulted in just a few chiropractic appointments or have led to permanent disability, the burden of paying for your damages is not yours to bear. Speak to an attorney today at (312) 500-HURT.

What Compensation is Available for My Injuries in in Roselle, IL?

Your compensation will be broken into 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:

• All of your medical expenses related to the accident, such as emergency room bills, prescription medications, occupational therapy and assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs. They also include future medical expenses, such as if you had a knee 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 potential if your injuries prevent you from earning a living as you previously had.
• Property damage, such as damage to your vehicle in an auto accident or damage to your home.
• Other miscellaneous expenses incurred because of the injury such as daycare and the cost of transportation to and from medical appointments.

In cases where you will have future economic damages, your Roselle, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law will use testimony from expert medical and economic witnesses to calculate how much compensation that requires, adjusted for inflation.

Noneconomic Damages

These compensate you for the less tangible effects on your life. 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 referred to as pain and suffering, noneconomic damages compensate you for:

• The physical pain your injuries caused you
• Any scarring
• 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 gross negligence or intentional harm, punitive damages may also be included in your compensation. For example, when we sue drunk drivers, we often seek punitive damages so they are further punished and deterred.

The Injury Claim Timeline in Roselle, IL

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

Your Injury Lawyer Conducts an Investigation Into Your Claim

In addition to organizing any photos you have and going through your medical records, your Burger Law injury lawyer in Roselle, IL will obtain more evidence like security footage, official crash or injury 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. Lastly, we will determine what medical treatment you may need in the future, 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 looks like in your case.

Your Injury Lawyer Sends a Demand Package and Starts to Negotiate

Once we know what full compensation looks like, we will send the liable party 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 deserve. They use a lot of lies and ploys, but your Roselle, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law knows how to combat them.

Ideally, after a few back-and-forths, the insurance adjuster will acquiesce and pay you fairly. But if not, your claim proceeds to the litigation phase.

Your Injury Lawyer Files a Lawsuit

Burger Law is more aggressive than most Roselle, IL injury lawyer firms in filing suit. We want 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 countdown for the case going to court. A settlement is still an option, 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 trial.

The Discovery Phase Begins

The discovery phase ensures both sides have a fair trial by sharing information and allowing them to prepare. Your Roselle, IL injury lawyer and the liable party’s lawyer will share information about what evidence they will present and what witnesses they will call at trial. Depositions will be held — an out-of-court statement made under oath — of everyone involved in or who witnessed the accident or injury.

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 a neutral third party, listens to arguments from both sides. The mediator makes no decision and their opinions are not binding, but they can help an unfair insurance company see reason .

Trial and Verdict

Mediation often works, but in rare cases it does not. Many cases settle on the eve of trial. However, if the other side is too stubborn to see reason, the case will be overseen by a judge and decided by a jury. Burger Law’s injury lawyers are talented Roselle, 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 is not done fighting for you once you receive your settlement or verdict. Under Illinois statutes, anyone who treated you or paid for treatment, such as a healthcare provider or your health insurance, has a right to a percentage of your compensation for reimbursement. We use the law stipulated in Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act to continue fighting for you and resolve those liens and make sure they take the smalled portion possible.

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

Each state has its own set statute of limitations, and Illinois has a relatively short one for personal injury of two years, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The clock for those two years begins the day that you are injured. However, other statutes in Illinois do allow for some exceptions:

• 735 ILCS 5/13-208 — If the liable party leaves the state of Illinois, the the clock is paused until they return to the state.
• 735 ILCS 5/13-211 — If the injured party was a minor or under a “legal disability” as defined by 5 ILCS 70/1.06, you have until two years after they turn 18 or the disability was removed.
• 735 ILCS 5/13-212 — In medical malpractice, the deadline is extended until two years after you discovered or should have discovered the injury to file a claim. However, you can not make a medical malpractice claim later than four years after the date of malpractice, unless you were under 18 or under a legal disability.
• 740 ILCS 180/2 — If the claim is for your family after the wrongful death of a loved one, you have two years from the date of death, not the date of the accident. If the death results in a criminal case for the liable party you have five years from when your loved one died or one year after the criminal case is completed, whichever is later.

Even if you think two years is enough time, claims take time and you should never delay in speaking to an attorney. If you were harmed because of the misdeeds of another, call a Burger Law injury lawyer in Roselle, IL today at (312) 500-HURT.

Can I Afford an Injury Lawyer in Roselle, IL?

Anyone can afford one of our injury lawyers, regardless of their financial status. Burger Law works on a contingency fee basis: our payment depends the amount of your final compensation, and you only pay once your claim has been resolved in your favor. That means there is no barrier to pursuing the medical care you need, and you only have to go back to work when it is safe to do so. You can spend your energy on healing without having to scramble to find the funds to hire an expensive injury lawyer.

Other cases we take on in Roselle, 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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Roselle, IL Injury Claim Lawyer | Burger Law

Injuries happen in an instant and often result in immediate physical, financial and emotional burdens for those affected by the injury. But we are here to stand by your side. Every Roselle, IL injury lawyer at Burger Law has committed their lives to helping those in need by fighting back against the wrongdoers. In our three decades practicing law we have won 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 Roselle, IL injury lawyer at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free case review.

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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