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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt due to the negligence of
another. When you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries all because someone else behaved recklessly or
irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury
lawyers in Edgewater, 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 fill out our online form.
If you want to know how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Edgewater, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our
complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. You want someone with a history of winning similar
cases and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to gauge the abilities of
an injury law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and
other attorneys:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from
other lawyers include:
Our Edgewater, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have
hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is committed to offering our clients the highest
standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our recent
victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is unique, and the financial recovery you receive is going to depend on the
your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get a financial recovery for the damage
someone else caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is
to make you whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into
a dollar amount.
In some cases, no attorney or financial award can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can
be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If
you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life
in chronic pain, no legal process can change that. What compassionate and skilled 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 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 get the
full compensation you are owed in Edgewater, 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 did not miss much time off work
and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in
Edgewater, 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 whether or not it is
worth it for you to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we
win your case, 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 complex, whether or not you have a claim generally
depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking
you have to 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 Edgewater, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779)
800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Edgewater, IL requires that your lawyers and firm 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 laws and statutes that can arise in a truck accident case 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 have the experience
to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured no matter the circumstances. We
have won millions for our Edgewater, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000
personal injury claims in any given year. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and
pedestrians are all at heightened 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, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone
else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for
your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a complete investigation
into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their premises is safe for people who are not trespassing. If you
sustain damages in a slip and fall because a
property was unsafe, 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 something that is not obvious makes the
property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, 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,
ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving 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 property owner or insurance company in Edgewater, 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. Do not believe them, 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 over a quarter of a million
deaths a year. While not all of those amount to negligence, 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 refers to how a prudent healthcare
professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant 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 vital 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 general practitioner
in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert
witnesses in Edgewater and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Edgewater, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year about 12,600
people are hospitalized. 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, stipulates that a dog
owner is strictly liable for your damages if it bit
you, as long as you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement.
Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Edgewater, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you
the full financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three categories
of product liability claims in Edgewater, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a
foreseeable manner, that it caused your 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 Edgewater, 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 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. In total, the personal injury claims process
includes:
Most of our Edgewater, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury 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 oversee 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 damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive
damages if the liable 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 shorter than most states at just
two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two
years of when the injury occurred. 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
hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779)
800-HURT.
Other types of claims we get great results in in Edgewater, IL include:
Burger Law’s Edgewater, 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
give up until you receive the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer the highest standard 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 Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, IL personal injury lawyer now at (779)
800-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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