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The role of a personal injury lawyer in Southern Illinois should be more than just getting you a great settlement. Burger Law’s personal injury attorneys in Belleville, Illinois go the extra mile for our clients. When you hire a Belleville personal injury lawyer from Burger Law, you have an entire law firm and all of our resources at your disposal. Let us take the stress and uncertainty of life during a personal injury claim off of your shoulders so you can focus on what matters. We will handle everything else.
521 W. Main Street
Suite 201 O
Belleville, IL 62220
Phone: (618) 500-4878
Burger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. If you or a loved one are seriously injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Belleville, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (618) 500-4878 or fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Belleville, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent parties that hurt you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, dog owners accountable, suing the government, to securing justice and financial security for Belleville residents after a a family member passed too soon. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Belleville, IL immediately at (618) 500-4878.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is crucial. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Belleville, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to giving our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you are given what you are owed.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get monetary reimbursement for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no legal process can change that. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to give you financial security as it relates to your accident.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to recover the full value of your claim in Belleville, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire an attorney in Belleville, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always direct about whether or not it is in your best interest to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Belleville, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (618) 500-4878.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Belleville, IL requires that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Belleville and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a complete investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors owe a duty of care to people who lawfully enter their property that is “of reasonable care under the circumstances regarding the state of the premises or acts done or omitted on them.” Essentially, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Belleville, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident or because you are to blame. That is not true, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the health professional who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Camden, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Belleville and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Belleville, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, mandates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, as long as you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “Strict liability” means that the owner is liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. This means, the owner cannot get out of paying you by saying they did not know the dog was aggressive, or that it was not their fault the animal got free.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Belleville, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Belleville, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Belleville, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. We understand that case types often overlap, and having experience with each type of claim gives our team the perfect understanding of how to fight for our clients’ rights and recoveries.
The journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Belleville, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
In general, there are two types of damages you can be compensated for in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the negligent party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or grossly negligent. Examples can include a drunk driver, or a doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue We can to maximize your compensation.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three important exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (618) 500-4878.
Other cases we handle in Belleville, IL include:
Burger Law’s Belleville, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you receive the full compensation you are owed. We offer the highest level of legal representation; all of our advice will be sincere and in your best interest, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Belleville, IL family. You do not have to pay for someone else’s careless actions. To start on your road to true recovery, call a Burger Law Belleville, IL personal injury lawyer now at (618) 500-4878 or contact us online for a free consultation.
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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!
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