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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 family member have sustained serious injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in DeKalb, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
To find out how much your personal injury claim may be worth in DeKalb, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
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 the cases they have won, and what their clients and other lawyers say about them:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our DeKalb, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are devoted to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
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 monetary reimbursement for the injuries someone else caused, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The idea 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 we can get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no one can truly change that. What empathetic and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, 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 DeKalb, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire an attorney in DeKalb, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one essential question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in DeKalb, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in DeKalb, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our DeKalb, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims in any given year. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
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 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 avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure their property is not hazardous for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that proprietors 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.” Essentially, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix 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, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in DeKalb, 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. That is not true, 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 more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the physician corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area 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 Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in DeKalb and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in DeKalb, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and every year about 12,480 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, states that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, assuming there was no provocation and you were legally allowed to be where you were. “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 expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled DeKalb, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you 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 typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in DeKalb, IL:
In order to have a successful 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 will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law DeKalb, 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 securing maximum compensation for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our DeKalb, 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 handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus 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 damages you can be compensated for in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible to maximize your compensation.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three important exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, 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 types of claims we handle in DeKalb, IL include:
Burger Law’s DeKalb, 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, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum recovery you deserve. We only give our clients 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 DeKalb, 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 DeKalb, 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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