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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. If you are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Dakota, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Dakota, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that injured 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 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 physicians, product manufacturers, pet owners accountable, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you want to know if you have a claim, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Dakota, IL immediately at (779) 800-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 of 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 other attorneys:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Dakota, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we take tremendous 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 unique, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We fight for you so that you secure what you are owed.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get a financial recovery for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The purpose of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no amount of money can make that go away. What empathetic and experienced 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 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 deserve in Dakota, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not to hire a lawyer 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 will need legal representation in Dakota, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for 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 there is no reason for us 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 essential question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? 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 Dakota, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Dakota, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence 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 can be the deciding factor 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 get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Dakota and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises does not carry any risks for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners owe a duty of care to people who lawfully 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 has a responsibility to either repair the condition or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were trespassing, ignored 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 adjuster in Dakota, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident or because you are to blame. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the health professional who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. An anesthesiologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Dakota and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Dakota, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year 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, states that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, assuming 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, 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 only lead to minor injuries, others result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Dakota, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Dakota, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it was the proximate cause of 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 due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Dakota, 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 path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Dakota, IL personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. 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 focus on your physical recovery.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the negligent party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 We can 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 important exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we take on in Dakota, IL include:
Burger Law’s Dakota, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full compensation you deserve. We offer the highest standard 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 Dakota, 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 Dakota, 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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