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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured due to the negligence of another. When you or a family member are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Anchor, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
To find out how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Anchor, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our free personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is essential. 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 look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Anchor, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are devoted to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and the compensation 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 see our full list of client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no attorney or financial award can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly change that. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and recognition, and to give you financial security as it relates to your injuries.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to recover the full value of your claim in Anchor, IL. The important question 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, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Anchor, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about whether or not it is in your best interest to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While civil law can be complex, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one essential question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking you need 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 Anchor, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Anchor, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm 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 have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Anchor, 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 in any given year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, including:
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 being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners owe a duty of care to people who legally enter their property that is “of reasonable care under the circumstances regarding the state of the premises or acts done or omitted on them.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Some hazardous conditions include:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, ignored warning signs, for example 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 Anchor, 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 always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, a physician needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the physician who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Anchor and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Anchor, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year 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 the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, as long as there was no provocation and you were legally allowed to be where you were. “Strict liability” means that the owner is liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. This means, the owner cannot get out of paying you by saying they did not know the dog was aggressive, or that it was not their fault the animal got free.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Anchor, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the injuries stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Anchor, IL:
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 the product had not been “substantially” changed from its state at the initial sale.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Anchor, 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 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Anchor, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be your advocate from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus 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.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally or they were grossly negligent. 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 available to get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three notable exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Anchor, IL include:
Burger Law’s Anchor, 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, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the maximum recovery you deserve. 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 Anchor, 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 Anchor, 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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