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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt due to negligent and reckless actions. When you or someone you love are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (573) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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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 back for the injured against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for Glen Carbon residents after a loved one passed too soon. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL today at (573) 500-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. 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 gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Hoffman Estates, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who harm our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our firm is dedicated to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover 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.
In addition to the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are harder to quantify. 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 change that. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you 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 are owed in Hoffman Estates, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Hoffman Estates, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward 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 do not pay until we win your case, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you have to 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 Hoffman Estates, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Hoffman Estates, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. 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 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Hoffman Estates and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims in any given year. The majority of those result from auto accidents, 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 increased 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 and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have an obligation to ensure their premises is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors 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 has a responsibility to either fix the condition or warn against it. 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, 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 store or insurance adjuster in Hoffman Estates, 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 you are to blame. 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 cause more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is known as 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.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor corroborating your claim has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Hoffman Estates and all over Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Hoffman Estates, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually 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 damages if it bit you, assuming you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “Strict liability” means that the owner is automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others result in expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Hoffman Estates, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Hoffman Estates, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially altered the product.
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 Hoffman Estates, 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 path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries begins the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Hoffman Estates, 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 your advocate every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you intentionally or they were 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 possible to get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is shorter than most states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, 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 (573) 500-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Hoffman Estates, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Hoffman Estates, 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 give up until you are awarded the maximum 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 Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates, IL personal injury lawyer now at (573) 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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