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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. When you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Bloomington, 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 fill out our online form.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Bloomington, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent parties that injured you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but they will not 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 compensation they are owed. We handle a variety of cases, including making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, dog owners responsible, suing City Hall, to securing 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 other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Bloomington, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your type of case before 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 honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Bloomington, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth mentioning that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the compensation you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the wrong someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no lawyer 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 are less tangible. If a family member died, you lost a limb, 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 compassionate 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 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 recover the full value of your claim in Bloomington, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Bloomington, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you 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 do not pay until we win your case, 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 confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? 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 consult with an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Bloomington, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Bloomington, 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 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. We have won millions for our Bloomington, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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 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 and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure their property does not carry any risks for people who are not trespassing. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners have 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 something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the hazard or warn against it. 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 acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Bloomington, 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. That is not true, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths a year. While not every error constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases 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.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Rockland, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Bloomington and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Bloomington, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois has the second-highest rate of dog bites 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, assuming you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “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 are minor, others result in expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Bloomington, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you deserve.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Bloomington, 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 the product had not been “substantially” changed from its state at the initial sale.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Bloomington, 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 begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Bloomington, 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 handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 are rarely awarded, 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three notable exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Other types of claims we get great results in in Bloomington, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Bloomington, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full recovery you deserve. We offer the highest standard 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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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