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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured due to negligent and reckless actions. If you or a family member are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Boone County, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (866) 935-4153 or fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Boone County, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who harmed you are responsible for compensating you for all of your damages, 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 money they are owed. We handle a variety of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, store owners accountable, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for Boone County residents after a a family member passed too soon. If you have questions about your case, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Boone County, IL immediately at (866) 935-4153.
It can be hard to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. 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 their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Boone County, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is committed to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great 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 what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that you secure what you are owed.
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 damage someone else caused, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no attorney or financial award can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical bills, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no amount of money can change that. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and recognition, 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 Boone County, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Boone County, 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 how much value we can add your claim. 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 take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Boone County, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (866) 935-4153.
Practicing injury law in Boone County, 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 be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Boone County and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
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 increased risk of being severely injured 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 keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a full investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their premises does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you are injured 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, stipulates 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.” Essentially, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner needs to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. 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, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance company in Boone County, 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 a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Boone County and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Boone County, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and annually 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, stipulates 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 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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Boone County, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
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 Boone County, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, 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 benefits of choosing a Burger Law Boone County, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Boone County, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be by your side every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on healing.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or grossly negligent. 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 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 noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (866) 935-4153.
Other types of claims we handle in Boone County, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Boone County, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the maximum compensation 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 Boone County, 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 Boone County, IL personal injury lawyer now at (866) 935-4153 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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