Personal Injury Attorney Oregon, IL

Personal injury attorney Oregon, IL. If you have been seriously injured in an accident due to someone else’s recklessness and negligence in Oregon, IL or elsewhere in Illinois, you need to contact Burger Law right now. Talk to our qualified Oregon, IL personal injury attorney for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation by calling (312) 500-HURT or contacting us online.

Those who injure you are financially and legally 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 complete recovery in your Oregon, 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 Oregon, IL personal injury attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money. While your personal injury claim in Oregon, IL does not undo the pain you have sustained, full 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 because of someone else’s careless disregard in Oregon, 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 Oregon, IL Personal Injury Lawyers For My Claim?

It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you in Oregon, IL. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who is not afraid of a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at their previous successes, and their reputation among their Oregon, IL clients and other attorneys:

Award-Winning Oregon, IL Personal Injury Lawyers

The many awards, honors and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a noteworthy achievement awarded to not more than 5 percent of all lawyers nationwide
• 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 lawyers 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. Fewer than 4 percent of all practicing attorneys are certified by an ABA accredited certification board.

Oregon, IL Personal Injury Lawyers – Cases We Have Won

Our Oregon, IL personal injury attorneys fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our attorneys are committed to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about 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 worth pointing out that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover in Oregon, IL is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover, or other questions about Oregon, IL personal injury claims, call our knowledgeable and skilled Oregon, IL personal injury attorneys now 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.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oregon, IL?

After an injury, attorneys are usually your best opportunity to get the most value in your case. The majority of our Oregon, IL clients have never been in this situation before and do not have the same grasp of how to go about getting full compensation that a law firm does. When you retain the services of a Burger Law personal injury lawyer, we will right away start:

• Gathering evidence proving how the liable party caused your injuries
• Working alongside experts with knowledge relevant to your injuries to determine the precise cause your injuries
• Working with with medical experts to calculate how much medical care you will need in the future
• Developing the best legal strategy to get you the compensation you deserve
• Combating the lies and deceitful tactics of the insurance company
• Keeping you informed the entire way so you can make the best decision for you and your family
• Tenaciously negotiating to secure you the settlement offer you deserve

We are talented and experienced trial lawyers who are not afraid to take the fight to a judge and jury if we have to. With minor injuries that do not necessitate much medical treatment, you may be able to handle your claim without the help of a personal injury lawyer. But with more significant injuries, or if the liable party will not accept blame, you will likely need an attorney to make sure you are reimbursed for all of your medical bills and the effect your injuries have had on your life. We will always be direct with about what your injuries are worth. If you have any questions about what a personal injury lawyer can do for your claim in Oregon, IL, call us for a complimentary consultation at (312) 500-HURT.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Oregon, IL?

In Illinois, the statute of limitations is two years for the majority of personal injury claims, according to 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury, not the accident, happened. But, there are three basic exceptions:

1. If you were under 18 when your injury occurred, you have two years to file a claim after your 18th birthday.
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, you do not want to delay in contacting an attorney. 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. Get in touch with a Burger Law Oregon, IL personal injury lawyer now at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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

In general, there are two types of damages you can be compensated for in a Oregon, IL personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:

• Economic damages compensate you for the economic harm resulting from your injuries, including:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity 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 losses that are harder to quantify, such as:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Disability
  • Loss of consortium

Although rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent harmed you on purpose or they were grossly negligent. Examples can include a drunk driver in Oregon, IL, or a Oregon, IL doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages are rarely awarded, your Burger Law Oregon, IL personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible to maximize your compensation. Call us today at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online.

Other cases we handle in Oregon, 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 Some of the Common Oregon, IL Cases Your Personal Injury Attorneys Take on?

Practicing injury law in Oregon, 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 hold the liable party accountable no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our Oregon, IL clients in the following types of cases:

Auto Accidents

The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, for instance:

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

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, all Oregon, IL motorists must “exercise due care” to avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads.

Premises Liability

Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their property is not hazardous for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property in or around Oregon, IL was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners have 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 dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the hazard, post signage or rope it off.

Medical Malpractice

Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.

Some common examples of medical malpractice in Oregon and throughout Illinois include:

• Nursing home negligence
• Birth injuries
• Failing to diagnose and misdiagnosis
• Leaving objects in after surgery
• Failing to secure consent
• Not ordering tests that a prudent doctor would
• Diminishing a patient’s complaints
• Hospital communication errors
• Not changing course when their treatment plan is not working
• Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage

Dog Bites

Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois is the second-highest dog bite state in the country.

510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, states 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 automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.

are minor, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Oregon, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible financial recovery you are entitled to.

Product Liability

Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the damages a defective product causes. In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.

Burger Law’s Oregon, 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 advantages of selecting a Oregon, IL personal injury lawyer with Burger Law is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and have won your type of claim before. We understand that case types frequently overlap, and having experience with each type of claim instills in 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 Oregon, IL Now

No matter if it is some other personal injury attorney trying to plot and scheme you into hiring them or a meager offer from an insurance company, do not take less than you deserve. Never settle. knowledgeable, tenacious and unwavering Oregon, IL personal injury attorneys ready and willing to stand by your side and fight for your rights throughout your claim.

Call Burger Law as soon as possible at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free, confidential, no-obligation case review with a Oregon, IL personal injury attorney. Our attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve.

• 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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