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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. If you has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Kendall County, 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.
To find out the value of your personal injury claim in Kendall County, or anywhere in Illinois, use our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is essential. 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 their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Kendall County, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who harm our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our attorneys are devoted to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the compensation you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that you secure what you are owed.
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 aim of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no lawyer or financial award can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. 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 legal process can make that go away. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, 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 deserve in Kendall County, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were minor, 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 will need legal representation in Kendall County, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Kendall County, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Kendall County, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Kendall County, 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 every year. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, including:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, 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, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that property owners owe a duty of care to people who lawfully enter their property 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 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, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance adjuster in Kendall County, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything 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 always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the physician 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 neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Camden, Maine. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Kendall County and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Kendall County, 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 is the second-highest dog bite 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 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, 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Kendall County, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.
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 generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Kendall County, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, 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 know how to get great results whenever someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Kendall County, 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 getting maximum compensation 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 includes:
Most people who speak with our Kendall County, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be your advocate from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and manage all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus 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:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you on purpose 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 get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, 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 seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we win in Kendall County, IL include:
Burger Law’s Kendall County, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full compensation you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level 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 Kendall County, 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 Kendall County, 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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