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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. If you or a family member are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Alexis, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
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Those who harmed you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the recovery they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, animal owners responsible, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the validity of your case further, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Alexis, IL today at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is of utmost importance. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who is not afraid of a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Alexis, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that you secure what you deserve.
Beyond the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get financial compensation for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is meant to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no legal process can make that go away. What empathetic and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to your injuries.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to recover the full value of your claim in Alexis, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need legal representation in Alexis, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always straightforward about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Alexis, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Alexis, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how liability laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different laws and statutes that can arise in a truck accident case that play a large role in whether or not the case is successful. 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 no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our Alexis, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of catastrophic injury or death as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their property is safe for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners 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.” Basically, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Alexis, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident or because you are to blame. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a doctor needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the doctor who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. An anesthesiologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Alexis and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Alexis, IL include:
Every day, nearly 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 is the second-highest dog bite state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, mandates 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 even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Alexis, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you deserve.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the harm stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Alexis, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Alexis, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use towards their clients’ advantage. 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 path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries begins the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Alexis, IL personal injury lawyers 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 every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you intentionally or they were incredibly reckless. Examples can include a drunk driver, or a doctor who performs surgery after drinking. While punitive damages do not apply to most personal injury claims, 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three important exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Alexis, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the full compensation you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level of legal advocacy; all of our advice will be sincere and in your best interest, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Alexis, 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 Alexis, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-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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