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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. If you are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Harvey, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Harvey, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who hurt 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 hard for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. We handle a litany of cases, including making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, dog owners accountable, suing City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Harvey, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is crucial. 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 victories, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Harvey, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to giving our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you are owed is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. 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 wrong done by another person’s negligence, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The aim 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 the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no legal process can make that go away. What compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and recognition, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
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 are owed in Harvey, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire legal representation in Harvey, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking 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 Harvey, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Harvey, 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 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 secure justice for the injured no matter the circumstances. Cases we take on in Harvey and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
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 being severely injured due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure their property is not hazardous for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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.” Basically, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Harvey, 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.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths a year. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, a physician needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the health professional who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Harvey and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Harvey, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any 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 there was no provocation and you were legally allowed to be where you were. “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 lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Harvey, 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 damages stemming from a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Harvey, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Harvey, 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 to benefit all their clients. 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 decision. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most people who speak with our Harvey, IL personal injury lawyers 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 every step of the way, 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.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 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, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Harvey, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Harvey, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level of legal representation; 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 Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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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