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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. If you have sustained serious injuries all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Hanover Park, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (866) 935-4153 or fill out our online form.
If you want to know how much compensation you may be owed in Hanover Park, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who hurt 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 hard for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you want to know if you have a claim, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Hanover Park, IL today at (866) 935-4153.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is essential. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid of a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Hanover Park, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is different, 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 there is no money left on the table.
Beyond 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 damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is meant to make you whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for medical bills, 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 receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly make that go away. What empathetic and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you 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 get the full compensation you deserve in Hanover Park, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were minor, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need legal representation in Hanover Park, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest 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 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 get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to consult with an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Hanover Park, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (866) 935-4153.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Hanover Park, IL requires that you 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 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. Cases we specialize in in Hanover 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. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel 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 carry out an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to ensure their premises is not hazardous for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors owe 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.” Basically, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
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, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance company in Hanover Park, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries 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.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent healthcare professional, 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.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the physician corroborating your allegations 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 Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Hanover Park and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Hanover Park, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, mandates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, as long as there was no provocation and you were legally allowed to be where you were. “Strict liability” means that the owner is liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. 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 only lead to minor injuries, others result in reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Hanover Park, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full financial recovery you deserve.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the damages stemming from a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Hanover Park, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly altered the product.
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 Hanover Park, 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 journey to securing maximum compensation 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 verdict. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Hanover Park, IL clients 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 every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your physical recovery.
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 at-fault 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible 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 notable 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 (866) 935-4153.
Other cases we handle in Hanover Park, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Hanover Park, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the full recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest standard of legal representation; 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 Hanover 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 Hanover Park, IL personal injury lawyer now at (866) 935-4153 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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