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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because someone else broke the rules. If you are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our free personal injury calculator.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. 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 gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Hinsdale, 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 offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have great pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning that every case is different, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
In addition to 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 a financial recovery for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The recovery you receive is intended to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no attorney, settlement or verdict is can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, 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 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 get the full compensation you deserve in Hinsdale, IL. The thing to ask yourself 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 legal representation in Hinsdale, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about whether or not it is in your best interest to hire our services. 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 accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While the legal literature concerning negligence and liability can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one specific 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 Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. A lawyer that only specializes in a certain type of injury claim 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. We have won millions for our Hinsdale, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, including:
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 increased risk of catastrophic injury or death 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, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have an obligation 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 unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners owe 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 something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions 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, for example 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 company in Hinsdale, 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. That is not true, 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 over 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 referred to 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 a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area 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 family doctor in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Hinsdale and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Hinsdale, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care 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 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 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 are minor, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Hinsdale, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the maximum 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 three categories of product liability claims in Hinsdale, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of 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 great parts of choosing a Burger Law Hinsdale, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most of our Hinsdale, IL clients 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 oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.
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:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent 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 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 win in Hinsdale, IL include:
Burger Law’s Hinsdale, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery 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 are owed. We offer the highest standard 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 Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, 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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