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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When you are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Dover, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Dover, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that hurt you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights hard for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the recovery they are owed. That includes anything from suing drunk drivers, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, taking the fight to the government, to securing justice and financial security for Dover residents 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, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Dover, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is of utmost importance. 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 the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Dover, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are devoted to giving our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you are owed 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 deserve.
Beyond the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the injuries another person caused, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The compensation you receive is meant to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. 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 legal process can change that. What empathetic and experienced 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 provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
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 Dover, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not significant, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire a lawyer in Dover, 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 how much we can help your claim. 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 significantly increase your final payout.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one specific 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 Dover, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Dover, IL requires that you 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 regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that play a large role 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. Cases we take on in Dover and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. The majority of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
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 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 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 local municipality may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that proprietors owe 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.” Basically, 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 a dangerous condition on a property include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, ignored warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Dover, 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 research from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths annually. While not all of those amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases 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.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit 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 making a claim against. An anesthesiologist 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 Dover and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Dover, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, stipulates 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 even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites are minor, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Dover, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the injuries stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Dover, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show 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 a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Dover, 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 maximum compensation for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Dover, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.
In general, 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Dover, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you receive the full recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level 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 Dover, 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 Dover, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-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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