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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When you or someone you love has been injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Englewood, 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 difficult 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 have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Englewood, 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 lawyers are committed to giving our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on the your specific accident. We fight for you so that you secure what you deserve.
In addition to 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 financial compensation for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The compensation you receive is intended to make you 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 medical bills, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. 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 amount of money can change that. What empathetic 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 provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you deserve in Englewood, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire a lawyer in Englewood, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest 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 do not pay until we win your case, and there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While civil law can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? 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 Englewood, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Englewood, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable no matter the circumstances. Cases we specialize in in Englewood and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent 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 increased 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 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 can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is not hazardous for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners owe a duty of care to people who legally enter their property 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 dangerous 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 acting dangerously, 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 Englewood, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, a doctor needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim 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 family doctor in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Englewood and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Englewood, IL include:
Each day, nearly 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 insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, mandates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, 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 that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Englewood, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
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 Englewood, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
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 Englewood, 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. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Englewood, 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 your advocate every step of the way, 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, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, 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 are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue We can 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 the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three notable 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 wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we take on in Englewood, IL include:
Burger Law’s Englewood, 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, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full compensation you deserve. We offer 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 Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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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