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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured due to the negligence of another. When you have sustained serious injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Champaign County, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
If you want to know how much compensation you may be owed in Champaign County, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who harmed you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but that does not mean they will 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 recovery they deserve. We handle a variety of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, animal owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you want to understand if you have a claim, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Champaign County, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
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 of a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Champaign County, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our firm is dedicated to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the your specific accident. We fight for you so that you are given what you deserve.
In addition to the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is 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 truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly make that go away. What empathetic and talented 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.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you deserve in Champaign County, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not significant, 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 Champaign County, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward 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 are owed, and we have no reason 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 can seek compensation depends on the answer to one essential question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking you have 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 Champaign County, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Champaign County, IL requires 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 who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to get great results in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Champaign County, 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 are auto accident claims, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit so much, 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, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, 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 carry out a complete investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises is safe for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages 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 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the condition or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, such as 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 property owner or insurance adjuster in Champaign County, 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.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not every error amount to negligence, 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 reasonable healthcare professional, 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 doctor 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 has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Champaign County and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Champaign County, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year about 12,480 people are hospitalized. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any 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, assuming 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 that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Champaign County, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Champaign County, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Champaign County, 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 journey to getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Champaign County, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on healing.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you intentionally or they were incredibly reckless. 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 available 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 not cause immediate concern, 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Champaign County, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the maximum recovery you are owed. 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 Champaign County, 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 Champaign County, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-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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