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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. If you or someone you love are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Galena, 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.
To find out how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Galena, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
Those who injured 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 back for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. We handle a litany of cases, including suing drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Galena, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is of utmost importance. 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 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 numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Galena, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our firm is devoted to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get financial compensation for the wrong done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully “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 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 one can truly make that go away. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with 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 get the full compensation you are owed in Galena, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not to hire a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not significant, 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 an attorney in Galena, 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 there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Galena, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Galena, 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 how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Galena, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. The majority of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of catastrophic injury or death due to their relatively limited protection. 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, causes an accident and injures you, 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. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a full 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 premises is safe for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners 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.” Essentially, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Galena, IL may tell you 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. 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 more than 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to be held accountable for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant 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 physician corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Rockland, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Galena and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Galena, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and every year 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 the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, 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. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Galena, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Galena, IL:
In order to recover compensation, 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 due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Galena, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use towards their clients’ advantage. 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Galena, 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 your advocate from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on healing.
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 harmed you on purpose or they were 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 maximize your compensation.
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, 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Galena, 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, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you receive the full compensation you deserve. 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 Galena, 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 Galena, 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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