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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt because of negligent and reckless actions. When you or someone you love are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Buffalo Grove, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Buffalo Grove, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
Those who harmed you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but they will not 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 making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, dog owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for Buffalo Grove residents after the wrongful death of a family member. If you would like to discuss the validity of your case further, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Buffalo Grove, IL immediately at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be difficult 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 take into account the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Buffalo Grove, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing our clients amazing legal representation, and we have great pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is unique, and the compensation you are owed 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 are owed.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries another person caused, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim 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 you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly change that. What empathetic 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 acknowledgment, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to your accident.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to recover the full value of your claim in Buffalo Grove, IL. The important question is, will I get more money with them? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Buffalo Grove, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always straightforward about how much we can help your claim. 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 state statutes can be complex, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Buffalo Grove, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Buffalo Grove, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. 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 hold the liable party accountable in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Buffalo Grove, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
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 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 someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates 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.” Essentially, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the condition or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a 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 not acting 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 Buffalo Grove, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not all of those amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the health professional corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Buffalo Grove and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Buffalo Grove, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year about 12,600 people are hospitalized. 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, stipulates 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, 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 result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Buffalo Grove, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible financial recovery you deserve.
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 typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Buffalo Grove, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your 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 a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Buffalo Grove, 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 to benefit all their clients. 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. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Buffalo Grove, IL personal injury lawyers 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 from our initial consultation to full compensation, 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, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault 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 possible to get you the best possible financial recovery.
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 not cause immediate concern, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Buffalo Grove, IL include:
Burger Law’s Buffalo Grove, 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 receive the maximum compensation you are owed. 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 Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, 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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