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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of the negligence of another. When you are seriously injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Gurnee, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Gurnee, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that injured you are responsible for compensating you for all of your damages, but that does not mean they will 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 compensation they deserve. We handle a variety of cases, including making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after a loved one passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Gurnee, 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 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 many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Gurnee, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our lawyers are devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our well-deserved successes. Read about our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to 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 wrong another person is responsible for, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation 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 outcome in your claim can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. If you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, 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 can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to your injuries.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to recover the full value of your claim in Gurnee, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? 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 legal representation in Gurnee, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about how much value we can add your claim. 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 there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While civil law 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? From a legal standpoint, 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 Gurnee, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Gurnee, IL requires that you know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. 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 in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Gurnee and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, including:
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 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 a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. 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 owe 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.” Basically, 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 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 not acting in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance company in Gurnee, 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 more than 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard is 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.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the health professional corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Gurnee and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Gurnee, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,600 hospitalizations. 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 the injuries their dog causes, as long as 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 can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Gurnee, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Gurnee, IL:
In order to recover compensation, 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 significantly modified the product.
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 Gurnee, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, 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 journey to securing 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 decision. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Gurnee, 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, be there to answer all of your questions and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation 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.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available 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 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 possible to get you the best possible financial recovery.
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 noteworthy 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 types of claims we handle in Gurnee, IL include:
Burger Law’s Gurnee, 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 are awarded the full recovery you deserve. We offer the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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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