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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of the negligence of another. When you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Chicago, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that harmed you are responsible for compensating 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 anyone who is trying to keep them from the money they are owed. We handle a variety of cases, including making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, pet owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a family member. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Chicago, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is essential. 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 look at their previous victories, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Chicago, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our lawyers are committed to providing our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
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 damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is meant to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are harder to quantify. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no amount of money can change that. What empathetic and talented 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 provide you with financial security as it relates to your accident.
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 Chicago, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were minor, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need legal representation in Chicago, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always direct 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 do not pay until we win your case, and we have no reason 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 generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Chicago, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how liability laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Chicago and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, 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, all motorist 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 can file a claim.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors owe 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 there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
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, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, 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 company in Chicago, 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. 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 over 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for hurting you.
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 claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the doctor corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Chicago and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Chicago, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,600 hospitalizations. 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, stipulates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, assuming 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 that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Chicago, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you are owed.
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 Chicago, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, 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 a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Chicago, 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 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 path to securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Chicago, 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, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue 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 shorter than most states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three notable exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Other cases we get great results in in Chicago, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Chicago, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the maximum compensation 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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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