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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When you are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Byron, 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 contact us online.
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It can be difficult 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 is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and what their clients and other lawyers say about them:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Byron, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our attorneys are devoted to offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Read about our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you receive is going to depend on the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you are given what you are owed.
In addition to 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 financial compensation for the injuries someone else caused, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is meant to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no attorney or financial award can truly return you to how things were before the 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 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 amount of money can change that. What empathetic 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 recognition, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you are owed in Byron, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not to hire a lawyer is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Byron, 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 worth it for you to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Byron, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Byron, IL requires that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Byron and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, including:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit so much, 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, anyone behind the wheel 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 can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to ensure their premises does not carry any risks for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that proprietors have a duty of care to people who lawfully 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 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, such as 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 adjuster in Byron, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. Do not believe them, 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 a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is known as 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 a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the doctor corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Camden, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Byron and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Byron, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 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, 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 reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Byron, 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 damages stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Byron, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, 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 will take on any case in which a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Byron, 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 journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Byron, 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 oversee all the legal aspects of your case 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.
In general, there are two types of damages you can seek 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 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 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 the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we win in Byron, IL include:
Burger Law’s Byron, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, 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 offer 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 Byron, 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 Byron, 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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