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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of the negligence of another. If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Cahokia, 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.
To find out how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Cahokia, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our free personal injury calculator.
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 they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the money they deserve. We handle a variety of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, business owners accountable, taking the fight to the government, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a family member. If you want to understand if you have a claim, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Cahokia, IL now at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account their previous victories, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Cahokia, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get a financial recovery for the injuries another person caused, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no amount of money can change that. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
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 Cahokia, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Cahokia, 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 work on a contingency-fee basis, 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 generally depends on one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Cahokia, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Cahokia, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how liability 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 secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Cahokia, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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 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.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to ensure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners owe 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.” Generally, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
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, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Cahokia, 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 always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over 250,000 deaths each year. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit 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 thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Cahokia and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Cahokia, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, mandates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, as long as you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “Strict liability” means that the owner is liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites are minor, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Cahokia, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the harm stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Cahokia, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly altered the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Cahokia, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use towards their clients’ advantage. 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 begins the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Cahokia, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process 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 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.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can be compensated for in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally or they were grossly negligent. 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 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we get great results in in Cahokia, IL include:
Burger Law’s Cahokia, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of 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 let down until you get the maximum compensation you deserve. We offer the highest standard of legal representation; all of our advice will be based on the facts of the case and our experience, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Cahokia, 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 Cahokia, 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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