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When your day to day life or entire future are thrown off course because another person’s behavior left you injured, you deserve to be restored. You have a chance to recover compensation in an Illinois personal injury claim, but to truly get justice, you need a trustworthy and experienced Palatine, IL personal injury attorney on your case, fighting fiercely for you and your future and making the insurance company pay the full value of your damages.
Burger Law’s team of Palatine, IL personal injury attorneys has more than 70 years of combined experience standing up for those who have been wronged and holding negligent people accountable. We will demand justice for you. With more than $170 million in compensation recovered for our deserving clients, we are the Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL attorneys handle and win are described below.
Any time one or more vehicles collide, injuries often follow. If someone else’s actions, such as another driver, caused your accident that injured you, you may have an Illinois personal injury claim. This category of personal injury cases includes many different types of accidents and can involve cars, trucks, busses, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles and other vehicles and types of transport.
Car wrecks and other motor vehicle accidents can happen due to many different factors and behaviors. A few of the most likely causes of car accidents include speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and drugged driving and fatigued driving. While many of us have seen figures that blame human errors for around 95% of car crashes, there are sometimes additional contributing factors – things like poor weather, poor lighting and other vision obstructions and issues with surroundings. No matter what other factors were at play, if another driver or other individual caused you to be injured in a motor vehicle accident in Palatine, IL, you should be compensated for your personal injury damages by the responsible party’s insurance company. Burger Law’s personal injury attorneys in Palatine, IL have decades of experience fighting for victims of car accidents. We ensure that you receive the best possible recovery in your Palatine, IL car accident personal injury case.
Construction accidents are one of the top causes of accidental injuries in Palatine and throughout the country. In 2020 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 74,520 cases of injuries on the job resulting in missed work in the construction industry alone. In the annual report of work safety violations recorded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2021, five of the top ten most frequently cited violations were in the construction industry. While work can become injured in any environment and accidents resulting in injuries happen in all kinds of workplaces, there is no denying that construction sites can be dangerous, and injuries in construction settings can often be quite severe.
Some of the most common types of injuries and fatalities on construction sites are fall injuries (including slips and falling from a height), being struck by an object, being crushed or stuck between two objects and equipment failures. If you were working on a construction site when you were injured, you will likely be able to file an Illinois workers’ compensation claim through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
For many who are injured on construction sites in Illinois, the primary means of recovery will be from making a personal injury claim in Illinois. If you were working at the time, you may be able to make another third-party negligence claim against someone whose negligence led to your accident, and if you were injured outside of work, your only remedy will be a personal injury claim. Your Palatine, IL personal injury attorney from Burger Law will help you weigh your options for legal recourse and negotiate the highest possible compensation from any and all responsible parties. After you have been harmed in a construction accident, find a reputable Palatine, IL personal injury lawyer has a winning history with construction accidents. Burger Law’ s Palatine, IL personal injury legal team will lead you in your recovery.
Injuries caused by falls are numerous. Even the most graceful individuals are going to trip or fall at some point. As far as personal injury claims go, most injuries from falls happen due to a dangerous condition that the property owner or person in charge of the property did not properly address or provide adequate warning about. Premises liability cases can be the result of a slip and fall accident — such as when a grocery store employee neglects to put up a “wet floor” sign while mopping or the landlord of a retail complex fails to clear ice and snow from a walkway after a storm — or a fall from a height — maybe there is a large hole with no warning around it, covering or rope around it to make visitors aware of it or a broken panel on a landing or staircase gives out under a normal 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.
Slip and fall and other falling accidents can happen at home, in the workplace or another place like a store, an attraction or bar. When you are hurt because of a dangerous condition that someone else was responsible for, you may file a premises liability personal injury claim in Illinois. The Palatine, IL personal injury lawyers of Burger Law have more than 70 years of experience winning premises liability claims for those who have been injured in slip and falls and other accidents.
If you are like most people, including all of us at Burger Law, you love dogs. In fact, some of our staff regularly foster pets in need of loving homes. However, we are aware that dogs sometimes bite, and those bites can lead to major injuries. Data collected by the CDC shows that there are an average of 4.5 million dog bite incidents in the United States annually. Not all are severe enough to do not require significant medical care; every year 800,000 dog bites are significant enough to prompt some sort of medical care. If you are bitten by a dog without provoking them, and the bite causes you injuries that require medical care, an experienced personal injury attorney in Palatine, IL will lead the way in your recovery to get you maximum compensation.
Dog bites can cause a number of different injuries, depending largely on where on your body you were bit by a dog. Wounds from dog bites can be anything from negligible surface scratches to severe puncture wounds, bone fractures and internal bleeding and damage in addition to scarring and disfigurement. However, whatever initial injuries they inflict, dog bites come with a risk of infection. It is vital to promptly and properly care for your wounds and do anything you can to evade infections.
It can be hard to know what an animal like a dog is thinking or feeling, and it can be shocking when a dog bites. Learning about dog behavior basics can mitigate the chances that you are bit by a dog and injured. Dogs bite to protect themselves; they could feel frightened, startled, trapped, in pain, or could be trying to protect or guard something they care about — including a human family member. An innocent behavior could be perceived as a threat and prompt the dog to go on the offense. This can happen with any dog, but is most likely in dogs with the trauma of abuse. The onus is on all of us to treat dogs with respect and protect them from an environment where a dog could feel threatened, but that does not mean that all dog bites are warranted. If you were bitten and injured by a dog near Palatine, IL, you may have an Illinois personal injury claim. Burger Law’s personal injury attorneys in Palatine, IL possess successful backgrounds in dog bite cases and will make sure that you receive the best possible settlement for your dog bitedamages.
When you receive medical care from a professional, they are governed by a certain standard of care. Health complications happen, but you should be confident that your physician is qualified to treat you and will treat you to the best of their ability. You should not face the worry of suffering a preventable injury or illness. When your medical care provider fails to provide the care that “a reasonably prudent and careful health care provider would have under similar circumstances,” and that failure leaves you injured or ill in a way that you would not have otherwise been, you can make a medical malpractice claim in Illinois. Burger Law’s Palatine, IL medical malpractice lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice in Palatine, IL and will do the same for you.
Preventable injuries due to medical provider error is often expensive and, sometimes, deadly. In fact, current estimates attribute as many as 400,000 deaths per year, earning medical errors the designation of number three cause of death in the country. If your physician prescribes the wrong medication or one that reacts poorly with other prescriptions, fails to communicate something critical to another treating physician, makes an error during surgery or failed to make a diagnosis or identify a treatment method that any other doctor would have, and you become sick or injured as a result, it is important to speak to a personal injury lawyer in Palatine who has worked and won cases involving medical treatment failures. Cases against medical professionals and facilities are very complex, and you need an experienced Palatine, IL attorney who has experience winning cases like your and will demand full compensation.
Some personal injury cases arise from injuries inflicted by the use of a consumer product that is defective and dangerous to users. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the U.S. agency responsible for enacting and enforcing the legal standards consumer products must follow in order to shield the public. When a a manufacturer releases a product that is found to violate these standards or causes an unacceptable safety hazard when used, the product will be recalled by the CPSC. The legal process should not stop there. If you sustained an injury by a product that was dangerous, you can demand a financial recovery by filing a personal injury claim in Palatine, IL. When a manufacturer is negligent by introducing a product to the public that is dangerous to use, you have a product liability case in Palatine, IL.
Any type of product could lead to an Illinois product liability case if it is dangerous. If you or a family member used a children’s toy, piece of clothing, self-care product, recreational good, homeware or a consumer good of any sort and were injured by it, Burger Law’s Palatine, 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 you are injured in a car accident or machine accident because of a defective automobile or machine part. Medical devices and pharmaceutical products, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration are also common culprits in product liability injuries. If a medication or another item damages and injures you, call Burger Law’s personal injury attorney immediately to discuss your case.
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 Palatine-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 Palatine, IL personal injury team now at (312) 500-HURT to discuss your case for free with an experienced Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine-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 Palatine 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL personal injury attorneys will fight for your recovery and demand justice in the form of maximum compensation for you.
Our Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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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