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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. When you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Aledo, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Aledo, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our free personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is of utmost importance. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Aledo, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and the financial recovery you receive is going to depend on the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no attorney or financial award can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no amount of money can make that go away. What empathetic and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to ensure no money is left on the table in Aledo, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were minor, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire an attorney in Aledo, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about whether or not it is worth it for you to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers 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 civil law can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Aledo, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Aledo, IL requires that you know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. A lawyer that only specializes in a certain type of injury claim may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Aledo, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of being severely injured due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist must “exercise due care” to avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property 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 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.” Generally, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance company in Aledo, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. Do not believe them, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is referred to as 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 whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Camden, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Aledo and all over Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Aledo, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, mandates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, as long as there was no provocation and you were legally allowed to be where you were. “Strict liability” means that the owner is automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. This means that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Aledo, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Aledo, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that the product had not been “substantially” changed from its state at the initial sale.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Aledo, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. We understand 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.
The journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Aledo, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Typically, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or incredibly reckless. Examples can include a drunk driver, or a doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue We can to get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is shorter than most states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we get great results in in Aledo, IL include:
Burger Law’s Aledo, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer the highest standard of legal representation; all of our advice will be based on the facts of the case and our experience, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Aledo, IL family. You do not have to pay for someone else’s careless actions. To start on your road to true recovery, call a Burger Law Aledo, IL personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.
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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!
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