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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt due to negligent and reckless actions. When you or someone you love are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (573) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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Those who hurt you are responsible for compensating 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 whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for Glen Carbon residents after a loved one passed too soon. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL today at (573) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is essential. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. 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 what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Cook County, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our firm is dedicated to giving our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Read about our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We fight for you 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.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the wrong someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is intended to make you 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 fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, 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 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 accident.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to ensure no money is left on the table in Cook County, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need an attorney in Cook County, 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 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 complex, 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 have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Cook County, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (573) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Cook County, 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 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 get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Cook 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 in any given year. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, including:
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, 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 be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises is not hazardous for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that proprietors 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. 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, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Cook County, 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 you are to blame. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
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 refers to how a prudent doctor, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
According 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 vital that the health professional corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Cook County and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Cook County, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require 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 the owner of a dog 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 regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Cook County, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation you deserve.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Cook County, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, 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 altered the product.
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 Cook County, 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Cook County, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury 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 manage all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on healing.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the at-fault party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 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 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Cook County, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Cook County, 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 recovery you are owed. We offer 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 Cook 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 Cook County, IL personal injury lawyer now at (573) 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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