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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt because of negligent and reckless actions. When you have sustained serious injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Jerseyville, 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 contact us online.
If you want to know how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Jerseyville, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases 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 look at their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Jerseyville, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved successes. Read about our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you receive 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.
In addition to 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 financial compensation for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully 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 you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly make that go away. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and recognition, and to give you financial security as it relates to your injuries.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to ensure no money is left on the table in Jerseyville, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not to hire a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Jerseyville, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always direct about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While legal doctrine can be complex, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to 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 Jerseyville, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Jerseyville, IL requires that you know how liability 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 laws and statutes that can arise in a truck accident case that play a large role 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 hold the liable party accountable in any type of claim. Cases we specialize in in Jerseyville and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, 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 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 can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to ensure their property 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 deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. Some hazardous conditions 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, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Jerseyville, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths each year. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, a doctor 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 a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the physician who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Jerseyville and throughout Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Jerseyville, IL include:
Each day, almost 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 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, 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 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 are minor, others result in expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Jerseyville, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
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 Jerseyville, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” 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 a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Jerseyville, 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 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 path to getting maximum compensation for your injuries starts the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most of our Jerseyville, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury 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 manage 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, your compensation will fall into two categories: 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 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 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we take on in Jerseyville, IL include:
Burger Law’s Jerseyville, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you receive the maximum recovery you are owed. We offer the highest standard 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 Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville, 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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