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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Bartlett, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Bartlett, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you 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 their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Bartlett, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you secure what you deserve.
Beyond the videos below, you can watch 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 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.
Sometimes, no lawyer or financial award can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly change that. What compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you deserve in Bartlett, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Bartlett, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you 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 can seek compensation depends on the answer to one particular 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 Bartlett, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Bartlett, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence 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 concerning truck accidents 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 in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Bartlett and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
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 heightened 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, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises does not carry any risks for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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.” Essentially, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, 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 result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, 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 Bartlett, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident 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 malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
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 whatever ailment you saw them for.
According to 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 corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Bartlett and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Bartlett, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year about 12,480 people are hospitalized. 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, states that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, assuming 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, 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Bartlett, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Bartlett, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly altered 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 Bartlett, 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 journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries begins the day you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Bartlett, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be your advocate every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on healing.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, 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 maximize your compensation.
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 important exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Bartlett, IL include:
Burger Law’s Bartlett, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum compensation you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level of legal representation; 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 Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, 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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