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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Carol Stream, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Carol Stream, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our free personal injury calculator.
Those who hurt you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you all of what you are owed, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights hard for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the recovery they deserve. That includes anything from making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, animal owners accountable, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after a loved one passed too soon. If you want to know if you have a claim, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Carol Stream, IL as soon as possible at (779) 800-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. 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 their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Carol Stream, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about 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 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 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 achieve justice. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no lawyer or financial award 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 a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no legal process can change that. What empathetic and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, 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 recover the full value of your claim in Carol Stream, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? 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 an attorney in Carol Stream, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about how much value we can add your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, 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 significantly increase the value of your claim.
While the legal literature concerning negligence and liability can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to consult with an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Carol Stream, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Carol Stream, IL mandates that you 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 secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we take on in Carol Stream and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, 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, all motorist must “exercise due care” to avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 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 trespassing, did not pay attention to 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 store or insurance adjuster in Carol Stream, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident 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 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard is 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 lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the physician who writes the affidavit 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 pediatrician in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Carol Stream and all over Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Carol Stream, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and annually 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, mandates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, 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 even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites are minor, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Carol Stream, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation 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 Carol Stream, 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 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 rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Carol Stream, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, 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 getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Carol Stream, 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 your advocate every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
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 seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent harmed you on purpose or they were 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 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 important 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 wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we win in Carol Stream, IL include:
Burger Law’s Carol Stream, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer the highest level 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 Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream, 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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