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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because of the negligence of another. If you have sustained serious injuries all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Dolton, 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 fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Dolton, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent parties that harmed 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 whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, pet owners responsible, suing City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you want to understand if you have a claim, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Dolton, IL immediately at (779) 800-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is crucial. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account their previous victories, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Dolton, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
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 a financial recovery for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The recovery you receive is meant to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. 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 change that. 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 financial security as it relates to your accident.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to recover the full value of your claim in Dolton, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire a lawyer in Dolton, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about whether or not it is in your best interest to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While legal doctrine can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Dolton, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Dolton, IL mandates 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 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 Dolton, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased 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 keep everyone else on the road safe. 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 be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure 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 unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors 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.” Generally, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
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 acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Dolton, IL may try to convince you that 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. 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 are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths each year. 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 known as 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 imperative that the health professional 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 Rockland, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Dolton and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Dolton, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 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, 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 that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Dolton, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum compensation you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the injuries stemming from a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Dolton, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly 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 Dolton, 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 path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. 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 Dolton, 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, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage 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 compensation available 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 are rarely awarded, 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 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 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we win in Dolton, IL include:
Burger Law’s Dolton, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery 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 recovery you are owed. 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 Dolton, 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 Dolton, 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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