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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. If you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Bloomingdale, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
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The negligent people that harmed you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you all 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 the injured against whoever is standing in the way of justice. We handle a variety of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Bloomingdale, IL today at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. 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 their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Bloomingdale, 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 firm is committed to providing our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you secure what you are owed.
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 monetary reimbursement for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The recovery you receive is meant to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are harder to quantify. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly make that go away. 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 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Bloomingdale, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not to hire a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were minor, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire an attorney in Bloomingdale, IL under the following circumstances:
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 take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Bloomingdale, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Bloomingdale, IL mandates 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. Cases we take on in Bloomingdale and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims in any given year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, including:
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 due to their relatively limited protection. 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 local municipality may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises is not hazardous for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that proprietors 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, 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, 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 Bloomingdale, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. That is not true, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error amount to 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 is how a reasonable doctor, in a specific field and specific location, 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 essential that the health professional who writes the affidavit 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 Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Bloomingdale and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Bloomingdale, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually about 12,600 people are hospitalized. 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, states 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 are minor, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Bloomingdale, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible financial recovery you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Bloomingdale, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Bloomingdale, 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 getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Bloomingdale, IL clients 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 manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation 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.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you on purpose 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 relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, 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 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 win in Bloomingdale, IL include:
Burger Law’s Bloomingdale, 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 give up until you are awarded the full recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest standard 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 Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale, 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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