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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. If you or someone you love have sustained serious injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Country Club Hills, 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 fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Country Club Hills, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that hurt 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 hard for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they are owed. We handle a litany of cases, including suing drunk drivers, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, suing City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for Country Club Hills 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 anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Country Club Hills, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. 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 look at their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Country Club Hills, 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 lawyers are dedicated to giving our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you are given what you are owed.
Beyond 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 financial compensation for the wrong another person caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no attorney, settlement or verdict is can truly 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 you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly make that go away. What compassionate 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 recognition, and to give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to get the full compensation you deserve in Country Club Hills, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Country Club Hills, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you about whether or not it is in your best interest 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 get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking 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 Country Club Hills, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Country Club Hills, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how liability laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different laws and statutes that can arise in a truck accident case that play a large role in whether or not the case is successful. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies 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 no matter the circumstances. Cases we specialize in in Country Club Hills and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of being severely injured due to their relatively limited protection. 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 someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks 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, states 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. 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 not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Country Club Hills, 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. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard is 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 claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the doctor who writes the affidavit 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 pediatrician in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Country Club Hills and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Country Club Hills, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually 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 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, 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 lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Country Club Hills, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Country Club Hills, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, 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 know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Country Club Hills, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 starts the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Country Club Hills, 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 from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.
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Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the at-fault 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 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. 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 wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Country Club Hills, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full compensation you are owed. 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 Country Club Hills, 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 Country Club Hills, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.
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