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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because of the negligence of another. When you or someone you love has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Darien, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
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It can be hard to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Darien, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our lawyers are dedicated to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we have great pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is worth pointing out that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the financial recovery you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you secure what you deserve.
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 monetary reimbursement for the damage another person is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is intended to make one 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 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 are less tangible. If a family member died, 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 talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to give you financial security as it relates to 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 Darien, 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 should hire legal representation in Darien, IL under the following circumstances:
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 only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While the legal literature concerning negligence and liability can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one specific question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must 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 Darien, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Darien, IL requires that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. 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 get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Darien, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened 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 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.
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 carry out a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that property owners have 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner has a responsibility 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 trespassing, 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 Darien, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a doctor needs to be held accountable for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 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 physician corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. An anesthesiologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Darien and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Darien, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois is the second-highest dog bite 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, 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 are minor, others result in expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Darien, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation 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 Darien, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, 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 a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Darien, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Darien, 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 handle all the legal aspects of your case 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 compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, 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 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 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 cases we take on in Darien, IL include:
Burger Law’s Darien, 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, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the maximum 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 Darien, 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 Darien, 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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