Personal Injury AttorneyCarterville, IL

Our Carterville, IL, Personal Injury Attorneys at Burger Law have provided legal representation to clients throughout the Midwest. It is important for our firm to help people get the compensation and assistance they need after an accident. Burger Law’s Carterville, IL, Personal Injury Attorneys will ensure you get the legal help you deserve. Feel free to contact Burger Law now for more information.

Picking the right personal injury firm in Carterville, IL, is an important decision. Our lawyers’ goal is to win full recovery over your settlement. This may include general and special damages for your case like loss of income, property damages, medical treatment, pain and suffering, and others. We will get into this in more detail further down this page. Reach out to Burger Law and your Carterville, IL, personal injury lawyers today if you think you might have a claim.

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?

Burger Law has won millions for Carterville, IL, personal injury clients. This includes car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slips and falls, worker’s compensation, and others. Personal injury is a broad case-type that can involve any number of injuries. Birth injuries, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, swimming pool accidents: If there are financial damages, you might have a claim.

Our personal injury lawyers in Carterville, IL, will assess your case. If there are financial damages, it is essential that you get the legal support you need. A serious injury can lead to serious repercussions. If you cannot work, have thousands in medical bills, and none of this was your fault, you likely have a claim.

Common injury cases our firm works with include the following:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Workers’ Compensation
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Opioid Overdose
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Dog Bites
• Birth Injuries
• Product Liability

Our Carterville personal injury attorneys are available 24/7 and offer guidance on how to proceed after an injury. We bill on contingency, which means that if we do not win a claim, you do not pay any legal fees. 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 Attorneys in Carterville, IL, now at 314-648-8348 or 618-226-4811 if you are in the 62918 area.

Damages for Personal Injury Cases

It is important to prove negligence in a personal injury case. It may be tempting to accept a settlement after an accident from an big insurance company or the negligent parties involved. However, it is important for our Carterville, IL, injury attorneys to make sure your compensation is fair. Here are a few objectives for proving you have a legitimate case:

• Reasonable Duty of Care: We as a society have a moral “duty of care” in everyday life. Proving there is a duty of care is a good main step in proving negligence after an accident. For instance, it is a business owner’s “duty” to protect their patrons from harm, like fixing a hole in the floor or faulty wiring. The same goes for truck drivers, giant corporations, and others.
• Breach: The next step in proving negligence is showing how a person or entity “breached” their duty of care. An example would be a driver that blows a red light and crashes into another car or pedestrian. They know they were supposed to stop, but breached their duty of care by not stopping.
• Causation: Causation is simply what caused the breach, like a store owner knowingly ignoring a dangerous situation. This is the negligent act that breaches any expected duty of care.
• Damages: Finally, there must be financial repercussions. Financial harm may include rehabilitation, lost wages, and other expenses. Burger Law’s Carterville personal injury attorneys will consider short and long-term damages for our clients.

It is important to contact a qualified PI attorney if you need (or do not know if you need) help. Burger Law has a strong track record for providing just that and winning cases.

A few resources about injury law that you may find useful include:

• Frequently Asked Legal Questions
• Client Testimonials
• Video Archives
• How to Choose a Law Firm
• Our Blog

Burger Law consists of a team of personal injury attorneys who proudly serve the Greater St. Louis area with the highest standard of representation, litigation, guidance, and support. Gary Burger and his associates are dedicated to recovering compensation to help injury victims and their families to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Burger Law, we understand how severe injuries can negatively impact your mental, physical, and financial health, and we are prepared to stand with you through the entirety of your case from medical care to insurance and employer issues.

From semi-truck accidents and product liability to worker’s compensation cases and a $113 Million Verdict by the MO Department of Corrections, our firm has the skill-set you need to win.

Your Personal Injury Attorneys in Carterville, IL

We understand that it might be overwhelming to handle legal matters after an accident. It is essential to stay calm — here are a few steps to take if you are in an accident:

A frequently asked question is “Will my claim go to court.” This is a possibility. However, this is rare if the claim is properly managed. It is often cited that about five percent of tort (personal injury) cases ever end up in a courtroom. Our Carterville, IL, personal injury attorneys will investigate your case and see if this is a possibility — we are not afraid to take a claim to trial.

There are three simple types of personal injury (tort) cases:

• An “Intentional Tort.” This consists of assault, battery, fraud, trespassing, defamation, and other criminal-like behavior.
• The most common type of tort case is Negligence which involves anything from a dog bite and a car accident to workplace injuries and medical malpractice.
• Strict Liability torts are often very clear. This may include defective products, animal attacks, and other (obvious) dangerous activities.

Burger Law’s Carterville, IL, personal injury attorneys are ready and willing to take your case to ensure optimal compensation for your injuries. Do not hesitate to contact us today to speak with an actual lawyer.

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There is no obligation. You can talk to us without worrying about payment. Our personal injury attorneys in Carterville, IL, defend victims and their families and ensure they are fairly compensated.

Get Help Today

Accident claims usually rely on the legal theory of negligence and fault. This allows victims and their families to seek compensation. This is not easy to do on your own. Let Burger Law give you the legal representation you deserve. Contact our Personal Injury Attorneys in Carterville, IL, today for a consultation and case review.

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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