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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt due to the negligence of another. If you or a loved one are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Bement, 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 fill out our online form.
To find out the value of your personal injury claim in Bement, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. 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 gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Bement, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our lawyers are dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get a financial recovery for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no one can truly change that. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, 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 recover the full value of your claim in Bement, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Bement, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest about how much value we can add 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 there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Bement, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Bement, 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 how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 get great results in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Bement, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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 avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to ensure their premises is not hazardous for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that proprietors have 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 needs to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Bement, IL may try to convince you that they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition 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 are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths annually. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent healthcare professional, 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 physician who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region 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 knows numerous expert witnesses in Bement and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Bement, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 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 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 that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others result in reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Bement, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the damages stemming from a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Bement, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially altered the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Bement, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and have won your type of claim before. 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 securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. 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 includes:
Most people who speak with our Bement, 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 by your side every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy 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:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible to maximize your compensation.
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 important exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we win in Bement, IL include:
Burger Law’s Bement, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case 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 recovery you are owed. We offer 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 Bement, 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 Bement, 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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