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(314) 500-HURTPersonal Injury Attorney Madison County, Illinois. When you or someone you love have been harmed by someone else, the Madison County, IL personal injury attorneys of Burger Law fight for you. Call us at (312) 500-HURT or send us a message right away when you or a loved one have been injured by another person’s fault.
When your way of life is interrupted or completely thrown off course because you were injured in an accident caused by someone’s negligence, you must be restored. In Illinois you can make a personal injury claim to recover financial compensation for your damages, but to truly get justice, you need a skilled and reputable Madison County, IL personal injury attorney on your case, fighting fiercely for you and your family and making the insurance company pay the full value of your damages.
The Madison County, IL personal injury attorneys of Burger Law have worked for more than 70 combined years standing up for the injured and vulnerable and making insurance companies pay. We will do the same for you. With more than $170 million in compensation recovered for our deserving clients, we are the Madison County, IL law firm you want on your side.
A personal injury case can arise from all kinds of situations. If you suffered injuries because of something another person did or did not do, you could have a personal injury claim in Illinois. Personal injury cases are cases of preventable injuries that are caused by negligence. If it was not for that person’s inattention or recklessness, you would not be injured.
When you have been injured through no fault of your own, it is important to get prompt medical care and speak to an experienced personal injury attorney in Madison County, IL as soon as possible. If you have been hurt, call (312) 500-HURT now. Some of the most common types of personal injury claims our Madison County, IL attorneys handle and win are described below.
Motor vehicle accidents involving one more more vehicle often lead to injuries. If someone else’s behavior, such as another driver, caused your accident and injured you, you may be able to make an Illinois personal injury claim. This category of personal injury cases includes any number of various causes and can involve cars, trucks, busses, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles and other modes of transportation.
Car crashes and other traffic accidents are caused by many different factors and behaviors. Some of the most frequent causes of car accidents include speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and fatigued driving. While many of us have seen figures that tie human error to around 95% of car crashes, there are sometimes additional failures leading up to the accident such as bad weather, low visibility and other road conditions. Nevertheless, if someone else on the road caused you to be injured in a motor vehicle accident in Madison County, IL, you may have a right to recover compensation in a personal injury claim. The Madison County, IL personal injury attorneys at Burger Law have more than 70 years of combined experience winning personal injury claims for car accident victims. We will help you receive a great settlement in your Madison County, IL car accident personal injury case.
Construction accidents are a leading cause of unintentional injuries in Madison County and the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the U.S in 2020 there were 74,520 cases of injuries on the job that led to time off work solely in the field of construction. And of all workplace violations recorded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2021, five of the top ten most common violations were in the construction industry. It is important to realize that a worker can be injured in any setting, but construction sites typically present a significant risk of injury and accidents in construction often lead to serious injuries.
The most common construction site injuries are fall injuries (including slips and falling from a height), falling objects, being crushed or stuck between two objects and equipment malfunctions. If you were injured on the job while working on a construction site, you will likely be able to file an Illinois workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
In many cases of those who have been injured on construction sites in Illinois, the primary means of recovery will be from a personal injury claim in Illinois. If you were working at the time, you could also have another claim against a third party — a negligent person involved in the cause of your accident, and if you were not working at the time, a personal injury claim will be your sole source of recovery. Your Madison County, IL personal injury attorney from Burger Law will help you weigh your options for legal recourse and negotiate maximum compensation from all at-fault parties. After you have been harmed in a construction accident, turn to a personal injury lawyer in Madison County, IL with experience in construction accidents. Our Madison County, IL personal injury legal team will help you win your case.
Falls can happen anywhere and cause any number of injuries. Even the most careful individuals will trip or fall at some point. As far as personal injury claims go, most fall-related injuries are a result of a danger that the person in control of the property did not properly address or provide adequate warning about. This could be a slip and fall accident — such as when a grocery store employee fails to put up a “wet floor” sign while mopping or a shopping complex owner or manager fails to clear ice and snow from the parking lot after it ices over — or a fall from a height — maybe a hole in the floor has no markings, covering or rope around it to caution visitors or a broken board on a landing or staircase falls through under a standard amount of weight.
Each year, there is an average of 8 million emergency room visits in the United States due to slip and fall accidents. While a slip and fall might sound like a minor, albeit embarrassing incident, that is unfortunately not always so. In fact, slip and fall accidents lead to more than half a million hospitalizations and 20 thousand deaths every year in the United States. While anyone can fall when a property is unsafe, older adults are most vulnerable and likely to be severely injured or killed in slip and fall accidents.
A slip and fall or any kind of fall can happen anywhere: at home, at work or another place such as a retail store, entertainment venue or cofffee shop. When you are hurt because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you have a premises liability personal injury claim in Illinois. The Madison County, IL personal injury lawyers of Burger Law have decades of experience helping slip and fall and other premises liability victims win maximum compensation.
Like many, we Madison County, IL personal injury lawyers at Burger Law are major dog lovers. In fact, some of us, including Gary Burger, regularly foster dogs and other pets in need of good homes. However, we realize that some dogs sometimes bite, which can lead to serious injuries. According to the CDC, there are an average of 4.5 million dog bites in the United States every year. Not all are severe enough to do not require significant medical care; every year 800,000 dog bites are damaging enough to prompt some sort of medical care. If you are bitten by a dog without provoking them, and you become injured as a result, an experienced personal injury attorney in Madison County, IL will work on your behalf to get you maximum compensation.
Dog bites can cause a number of different injuries, which in part depend on where on your body the dog bit you. Dog bite wounds can be anything from negligible superficial scratches to deep puncture wounds, bone fractures and internal bleeding and damage as well as permanent scarring and disfigurement. It is important to know, almost any dog bite injury comes with a high risk of complication due to infection. It is imperative to care for your wounds properly and take steps to evade infections.
It can be hard to understand what an animal like a dog is thinking or feeling, and it can be shocking when a dog bites. Understanding fundamental dog behavior can mitigate the risk of dog bite injuries. Dogs bite to protect against a perceived threat; they might feel frightened, startled, trapped, in pain, or could be protecting or guarding something they care about — including a member of the family. An innocent action could make the dog feel threatened and prompt the dog to attack. Sadly, this is quite common in dogs with trauma who come from abusive homes. We must all do our part to care for dogs humanely and avoid creating a situation where a dog could feel threatened, but this does not give dogs and dog owners an excuse or free pass to bite. If you were bitten and injured by a dog near Madison County, IL, you may have an Illinois personal injury claim. Burger Law’s personal injury attorneys in Madison County, IL possess winning histories in dog bite cases and will demand that you get the best possible settlement for your dog bite-related losses.
The medical professionals we see must adhere to a certain standard of care. They may not always be able to cure us — human bodies and health are complex and there is still a lot we need to learn — but you should be able to trust that your doctor is skilled and responsible enough to provide the treatment any patient expects from their provider. You should not face the worry of suffering a preventable injury because of the failures of your doctor. When your medical care provider fails to provide the care that “a reasonably prudent and careful health care provider would have under similar circumstances,” causing you to be injured or get sick in a way that you would not have otherwise been, you can make a medical malpractice claim in Illinois. Burger Law’s Madison County, IL medical malpractice lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice in Madison County, IL and will demand the same for you.
Preventable injuries due to medical provider error can be expensive and, sometimes, lethal. In fact, medical errors account for up to 400,000 deaths per year, which makes medical errors the number three cause of death in the US. When a doctor prescribes the wrong dosage or medication, fails to document critical information to another treating physician, makes a surgical error or misses a treatment or diagnosis that they should have realized, and in turn you are hurt or made sick, it is important to speak to a personal injury lawyer in Madison County who has worked and won cases involving medical malpractice. Cases against medical professionals and entities are very convoluted, and you need an experienced Madison County, IL attorney with talent and experience leading the charge in your recovery.
Some of our clients come to us with personal injury cases from the use of a consumer product that is defective and dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the U.S. agency whose job it is to create and enforce the legal standards regulating consumer products t shield the public from harm. When a product violates these standards or poses undue risk of harm when used, the CPSC issues recalls. You have a right to further legal remedy. If you were hurt by a product that was dangerous, you deserve to make a recovery by filing a personal injury claim in Madison County, IL. If the company that produces goods is negligent by introducing a product to the public that is dangerous to use, you have a product liability case in Madison County, IL.
Any kind of product could lead to an Illinois product liability case if it is dangerous. If you used a toy or game, an article of clothing, cosmetic product, sports equipment, household item or any other consumer good and were injured by it, Burger Law’s Madison County, IL personal injury attorneys specializing in product liability claims will help you recover and hold the manufacturer responsible. You could even have a case if a part on an automobile fails and causes an accident or injures you on its own. Medical devices and pharmaceutical products, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration are also common culprits in product liability injuries. If your prescription medication or medical device has caused you harm, call (312) 500-HURT right away to discuss your case with a Burger Law personal injury attorney.
While no exact data is available, the Bureau of Justice Statistics estimated that in 2005 – the last year with available data – about 26,950 civil cases went to trial. Sixty percent, or 16,170, of those cases were personal injury claims. As only four to five percent of personal injury cases go to trial, there are likely over 400,000 personal injury claims in the United States annually.
Our Madison County-based Illinois personal injury attorney team has seen injuries caused by negligence can occur in a variety of accidents and know how to build your case and demand your full compensation. Call our Madison County, IL personal injury team now at (312) 500-HURT to discuss your case for free with an experienced Madison County, IL personal injury attorney.
In personal injury claims, you are legally entitled to economic damages, noneconomic damages and, in some rare cases, punitive damages. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries, how they have impacted you financially, emotionally and physically and the skill of your personal injury attorney in Madison County, IL.
Economic damages have clear monetary value, and will typically be the sum total of all of the money you spent or lost because of your injuries. Examples of economic damages your Illinois personal injury attorney in Madison County, IL will help you receive are:
Noneconomic damages are less tangible, and are meant to compensate you for the physical and emotional pain you experience from your accident. According to 735 ILCS 5/ §2-1115.2, the state of Illinois states that noneconomic loss is, including but not limited to:
Punitive damages seek to punish the liable party for gross misconduct and to deter future misconduct. According to 735 ILCS 5/ §2-1115.5 stipulates that in order to receive punitive damages, your personal injury attorney must prove:
by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s conduct was with evil motive or a reckless and outrageous indifference to a highly unreasonable risk of harm and with a conscious indifference to the rights and safety of others.
The burden of proof is much higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard used to award noneconomic and economic damages. In Illinois, punitive damages cannot be more than three times the economic damages you receive.
The Madison County-based Illinois personal injury attorney firm at Burger Law investigates every aspect of your case and insists that you recover the maximum compensation possible. Only you know the full scope of the consequences your injury has had on your life. If you have been playing piano since you were a child and now no longer have use of your hand, it is impossible to put a true dollar amount on how your injury has affected you. The Madison County and Illinois personal injury attorney team at Burger Law does everything possible in order to help make you as whole as possible. We know how to put Madison County, Illinois insurance agents, judges and juries in your shoes and ensure you receive the best possible financial recovery for your injuries.
You did not deserve to be injured by a negligent actor. It is not fair that you now have to deal with pain and disability, the hassle of ongoing medical care, the emotional trauma of the incident, and many other consequences ranging from inconveniences to major limitations and life changes. You have a chance to recover and be made whole, but you have only one shot, limited time and will need the help of an experienced professional. Burger Law’s Madison County, IL personal injury attorneys will fight for your recovery and demand justice in the form of maximum compensation for you.
Our Madison County, IL personal injuries are committed to not only providing you the best available legal representation and advocacy from collecting evidence at the beginning of your case to securing full compensation by negotiating a great settlement to bring this matter to a close, but also to offering you the resources and education you need to feel confident and prepared as a plaintiff in your personal injury case. Check out our wealth of online resources from ebooks, podcasts, videos, a directory of resources in the state of Illinois.
Do not waste another moment; speak to a personal injury attorney in Madison County, IL today. Call (312) 500-HURT or reach us online to speak to an experienced lawyer about your case today.
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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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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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Genevieve and Laura have assisted me in my personal injury claim and have made the process so much less stressful. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Laura is always on top of everything and very sweet. I had no idea how to navigate this process and they have made me feel at ease and like they truly cared about the outcome.
It has been a long 4 years, but it is finally over! Burger law did a great job handling my case. Grant Doty answered all my questions, promptly returned my phone calls, frequently kept me updated and insured me that he was fighting for me. Jennifer Zini also did a wonderful job, great customer service. It was pleasure getting to know the Burger Law team!
After a driver unexpectedly pulled out right in front of my motorcycle & I suffered injuries, the at-fault driver’s insurance company offered me a $10,000 settlement. I hired Burger Law & they won a $109,000 settlement. I was very happy with the outcome. They were easy to work with & fully explained each step of the process & kept me informed along the way.
At Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer, we are a team of personal injury attorneys who have earned many distinctions and peer-reviewed awards for our civil litigation and trial work in Missouri and Illinois. A few of the honors we have earned include the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top 100 Trial Lawyer Award, a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, Super Lawyers selection as one of the top attorneys in the field of personal injury and board certifications in Civil Litigation.
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