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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt due to the negligence of another. When you has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Hillsboro, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
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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 of a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and what their clients and other lawyers say about them:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Hillsboro, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is unique, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon 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 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 monetary reimbursement for the wrong someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation 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 permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no amount of money can make that go away. What empathetic 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 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 deserve in Hillsboro, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire a lawyer in Hillsboro, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about how much value we can add 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 we have no reason 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 complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one essential question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? 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 Hillsboro, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Hillsboro, IL mandates that you know how liability 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 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 get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Hillsboro and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, including:
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 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 a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, 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 comprehensive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their property is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners 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.” Essentially, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. 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 trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Hillsboro, IL may tell you 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.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the physician corroborating your allegations is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Hillsboro and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Hillsboro, 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 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 the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, assuming 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 reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Hillsboro, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the harm stemming from a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Hillsboro, 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 will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Hillsboro, 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 path to getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Hillsboro, 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 by your side 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 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 damages you can seek 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 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 available 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 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 Hillsboro, IL include:
Burger Law’s Hillsboro, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you receive the full compensation you deserve. We only give our clients 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 Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, IL personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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