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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. When you or a loved one are seriously injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Champaign, 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 contact us online.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Champaign, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who injured you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, pet owners responsible, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for Champaign residents after a a family member passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Champaign, IL today at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your type of case before 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 their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Champaign, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought 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 your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond 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 another person caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is 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 legal process 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 accident.
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 Champaign, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need legal representation in Champaign, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest 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 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 the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Champaign, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Champaign, IL requires that you know how negligence 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 be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Champaign, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of catastrophic injury or death due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist 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 be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their premises 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 called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners owe a duty of care to people who legally 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 there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
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 Champaign, 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 the accident was your fault. That is not true, 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 a year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Pursuant 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 health professional who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. An anesthesiologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Rockland, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Champaign and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Champaign, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, mandates 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 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 reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Champaign, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Champaign, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of 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 benefits of choosing a Burger Law Champaign, 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 getting maximum compensation for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Champaign, 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 your advocate from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy 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 seek in a personal injury claim: 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 are rarely awarded, 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 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 handle in Champaign, IL include:
Burger Law’s Champaign, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in 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 receive the full compensation you deserve. We offer the highest level of legal representation; 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 Champaign, 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, 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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