Personal Injury Attorney Normal, IL

Personal injury attorney Normal, IL. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior in Normal, IL or elsewhere in Illinois, you need to contact Burger Law immediately. Talk to our qualified Normal, IL personal injury attorney for a free, confidential, no-obligation case review by calling (312) 500-HURT or contacting us online.

Those who injure you are legally and financially responsible for paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but they will not do it willingly. The Burger Law attorneys fight for your rights and demand a full recovery in your Normal, IL personal injury claim. Our personal injury attorneys have successfully recovered over $200 million in settlement and trial results for our clients, including a multi-year legal battle ending in a trial verdict of $113 million. Our Normal, IL personal injury attorneys take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout. While your personal injury claim in Normal, IL cannot undo the damage you have sustained, compensation can help you and your family’s future during this difficult time.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in an accident due to someone else’s reckless behavior in Normal, IL or elsewhere throughout Illinois, see how much your case may be worth with our free personal injury calculator.

Why Should I Choose Burger Law’s Normal, IL Personal Injury Lawyers For My Claim?

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is of utmost importance in Normal, IL. 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 Normal, IL clients and other attorneys:

Acclaimed Normal, IL Personal Injury Lawyers

The numerous awards, honors and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a significant achievement awarded to less than 5 percent of all lawyers in the country
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Honor — Members of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor only given to 1 percent of attorneys in the United States.
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers Honor — Selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only award that is made up of the most qualified attorneys in each state.
• Board Certified By the National Board of Trial Advocacy — Board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Less than 4 percent of all practicing lawyers are certified by an American Bar Association accredited certification board.

Normal, IL Personal Injury Lawyers – Cases We Have Won

Our Normal, IL personal injury attorneys fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:

• $5 Million Settlement – Father Killed By Reckless Truck Driver
• $3 Million Judgment – Son Murdered by Pam Hupp
• $2.5 Million Settlement for Father’s Fatal Car Accident
• From $0 to $2 Million Car Accident Settlement
• $2 Million Settlement – Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit
• $1.435 Million Settlement For Deck Collapse That Injured Couple
• $1 Million Settlement to Family of Man with Sepsis Infection
• Medical Malpractice Case Settles for Over $1 Million
• $900,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement
• $765,000 Settlement After Fatal Collision
• $600,000 Tractor-Trailer Crash
• $600,000 Settlement – Widow in ATV Accident Settles with Property Owner
• Class Action $600,000 Settlement Against the State of Illinois
• $495,000 Uninsured Motorcycle Verdict
• $400,000 Settlement in Employment Discrimination Case
• $350,000 Settlement in Ladder Case

It is important to remember that every case is different, and the compensation you are owed in Normal, IL is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table. If you have questions about your case, the damages you might be able to recover, or other questions regarding Normal, IL personal injury claims, call our knowledgeable and skilled Normal, IL personal injury attorneys as soon as possible at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online.

Burger Law Client Testimonials

In addition to the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer in Normal, IL Help Me?

If you were injured in an accident a lawyer is usually necessary to maximize the value of your claim. The majority of our Normal, IL clients do not have the same legal experience and knowledge we do and do not have the same grasp of the claims process that an attorney does. When you hire a Burger Law personal injury lawyer, we will right away start:

• Acquiring evidence needed to prove your claim
• Conferring with experts with knowledge relevant to your injuries to determine the precise cause your injuries
• Working with with physicians and healthcare providers to determine the value of your injuries
• Developing a successful legal strategy
• Fighting back against the lies and deceitful ploys of the insurance company
• Keeping you up-to-date from initial consultation to final settlement offer so you can make the best decision for you and your family
• Being tough in negotiations to get you the financial recovery you are owed

If we cannot secure a fair settlement offer in mediation, we will take the fight in front of a judge and jury. With slight injuries that do not necessitate much medical treatment, you may be able to get the financial recovery you are owed without the help of a personal injury lawyer. But if your injuries require ongoing treatment, or if there is a dispute about who is at fault, an experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be your best bet to get the compensation you need to be made whole again. We will always be direct with you on how much value we can add to your claim. If you have any questions about what a personal injury lawyer can do for your claim in Normal, IL, call us for a complimentary case review at (312) 500-HURT.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Claim in Normal, IL?

In Illinois, the statute of limitations is relatively short at two years for the majority of personal injury claims, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. But, there are three basic exceptions:

1. If you were under 18 when your injury occurred, you have two years after your 18th birthday to file a claim.
2. If you were under a “legal disability” when the injury happened, you have two years from the date the disability was “removed.”
3. In medical malpractice cases, you have two years from the date you discovered the injury or could reasonably have been expected to discover the injury. No medical malpractice claim can be made more than four years after the injury occurred, unless you were under 18. Then you would have until your 22nd birthday.

While two years may seem like a long time, that is not always the case in the legal world. Your personal injury lawyer at Burger Law will have to investigate your claim and communicate with the insurance company you are making a claim against. It is not worth taking the time to wonder if your case really has merit. Contact a Burger Law Normal, IL personal injury lawyer without delay at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online.

What Compensation Can I Get In My Normal, IL Personal Injury Claim?

In general, there are two types of compensation available in a Normal, IL personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:

• Economic damages compensate you for your financial losses related to your injuries, including:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if your injuries do not allow you to earn a living as you used to
  • Medical bills, past and future
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages compensate you for the less tangible aspects of your injuries, such as:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

In some rare cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally or they were incredibly reckless. Examples can include a drunk driver in Normal, IL, or a Normal, IL doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages are rarely awarded, your Burger Law Normal, IL personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal pathway available to maximize your compensation. Call us now at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online.

Other types of claims we handle in Normal, IL include:

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

What Are Common Personal Injury Claims in Normal, IL?

Being a personal injury lawyer in Normal, 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 be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Normal and throughout Illinois include:

Auto Accidents

The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims in any given year. Approximately 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents

Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of catastrophic injury or death due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all Normal, IL motorists must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe.

Premises Liability

Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their premises is safe for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property in or around Normal, IL was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors owe a duty of care to entrants 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 needs to either repair the condition or warn against it.

Medical Malpractice

Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.

Some common instances of medical malpractice in Normal and throughout Illinois include:

• Nursing home negligence
• Birth injuries
• Failing to diagnose and misdiagnosis
• Leaving objects in after surgery
• Failing to secure consent
• Failing to order tests that a prudent doctor would
• Ignoring a patient’s complaints
• Hospital system errors
• Not sending you to a specialist or recommending a different treatment plan when theirs is not working
• Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage

Dog Bites

Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and annually about 12,480 people are hospitalized. According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois has the second-highest rate of dog bites in the country.

510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, stipulates 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 that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.

lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Normal, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.

Product Liability

Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the harm a defective product causes. In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.

Burger Law’s Normal, IL personal injury attorneys know how to get great results whenever you or a loved one were injured because of someone else’s negligence. One of the great parts of picking a Normal, IL personal injury lawyer with Burger Law is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. We recognize 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.

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Reach Out to a Burger Law Personal Injury Attorney in Normal, IL Now

Never settle for less than you deserve. Whether it is some other personal injury attorney trying to finagle you to hire them or a paltry offer from an insurance company, do not settle. knowledgeable, tenacious and resolute Normal, IL personal injury lawyers ready to stand by your side and fight for your rights throughout the life of your claim.

Give Burger Law a call right now at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation with a Normal, IL personal injury attorney. Our attorneys take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you do not pay until we win your case.

• PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
• BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
• HIT AND RUN
• DRUNK DRIVING
• DISTRACTED DRIVING
• TEXTING AND DRIVING
• SPEEDING ACCIDENTS
• FATAL CAR CRASH
• HEAD-ON COLLISIONS
• REAR-ENDED
• MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
• INTERSECTION ACCIDENTS
• ROAD CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
• CARPOOL ACCIDENTS
• BACKUP ACCIDENT
• WHIPLASH INJURY
• SPINAL CORD INJURY
• BRAIN INJURIES
• UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CLAIMS
• UNINSURED MOTORIST CLAIMS
• PHANTOM MOTORIST CLAIMS

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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