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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 a loved one have sustained serious injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Grayslake, 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 contact us online.
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The negligent parties that injured 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 back for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the money they deserve. We handle a variety of cases, including making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, pet owners accountable, suing the government, to getting 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 Grayslake, IL today at (779) 800-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. 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 gauge the abilities of an injury 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 honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Grayslake, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and the financial recovery you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
In addition to 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 done by another person’s negligence, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The purpose of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering 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 amount of money can change that. What compassionate and skilled 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.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to ensure no money is left on the table in Grayslake, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Grayslake, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest 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 there is no reason for us 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 confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one specific 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 whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Grayslake, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Grayslake, 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 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we take on in Grayslake and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 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 heightened 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 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. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that property owners have 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.” Generally, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, did not pay attention to warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, 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 Grayslake, IL may try to convince you that they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident 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 more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Grayslake and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Grayslake, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually about 12,480 people are hospitalized. 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, states 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 even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others result in expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Grayslake, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the harm stemming from a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Grayslake, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially altered the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Grayslake, 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 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 path to getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Grayslake, 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, be there to answer all of your questions and handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your physical recovery.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally or they were 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 relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three important exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Grayslake, IL include:
Burger Law’s Grayslake, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you receive the maximum recovery 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 Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-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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