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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of the negligence of another. When you have sustained serious injuries all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Evergreen Park, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
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Those who injured you are responsible for compensating 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 suing drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, restaurant owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for Evergreen Park residents after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Evergreen Park, IL immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account their previous successes, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Evergreen Park, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our lawyers are devoted to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about our recent victories 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 depend on the your specific accident. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The objective of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
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, 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 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 can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to 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 Evergreen Park, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Evergreen Park, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always direct 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 take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you must 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 Evergreen Park, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Evergreen Park, IL requires that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. 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 secure justice for the injured in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Evergreen Park and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, 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 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 someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a complete investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a duty to ensure their premises is not hazardous for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that property owners 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 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, for example 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 Evergreen Park, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything 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 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 cause more than a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.
According to 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 doctor corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Evergreen Park and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Evergreen Park, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually about 12,480 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, states 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 are minor, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or lifelong scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Evergreen Park, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you 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 categories of product liability claims in Evergreen Park, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, 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 know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Evergreen Park, 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 securing maximum compensation for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Evergreen Park, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. 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 manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the negligent 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 available to maximize your compensation.
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 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Evergreen Park, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Evergreen Park, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you receive the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Evergreen Park, 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 Evergreen Park, 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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