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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. If you are seriously injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Canton, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Canton, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is of utmost importance. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases 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 the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Canton, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to the videos below, you can check out more 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 harm done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. 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 make that go away. What compassionate and skilled 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 give you 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Canton, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? 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 should hire legal representation in Canton, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, and there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one specific 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 speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Canton, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Canton, 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 a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. 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. Cases we specialize in in Canton and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. About 52 percent 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 heightened risk of being severely injured 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 someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. 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 known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 dangerous, 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 result in a premises liability claim. 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 acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Canton, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything 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 cause more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable doctor, 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.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region 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 Rockland, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Canton and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Canton, IL include:
Every day, almost 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 is the second-highest dog bite state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, states 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 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Canton, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full financial recovery you deserve.
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 Canton, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, 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 will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Canton, 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 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 getting maximum compensation for your injuries begins the day 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 personal injury claims process includes:
Most of our Canton, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process 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 manage 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.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the negligent 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 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 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 not cause immediate concern, 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 cases we get great results in in Canton, IL include:
Burger Law’s Canton, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in 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 receive the maximum recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Canton, 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 Canton, 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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