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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt because of the negligence of another. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Kewanee, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Kewanee, or anywhere in Illinois, check out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who injured you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you all of what you are owed, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they deserve. We handle a variety of cases, including making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, animal owners accountable, suing the government, to securing justice and financial security for Kewanee residents after the wrongful death of a family member. If you would like to discuss the validity of your case further, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Kewanee, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case is crucial. 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 take into account their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Kewanee, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our firm is devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about 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 what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond 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 a financial recovery for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, 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 legal process can change that. What compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from 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 are owed in Kewanee, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Kewanee, 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 take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one essential 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 consult with an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Kewanee, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
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Being a personal injury lawyer in Kewanee, IL requires that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. 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 hold the liable party accountable whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Kewanee, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. The majority of those are auto accident claims, 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 heightened 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 keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, 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 full investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for people who are not trespassing. If you sustain damages 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 have 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 needs to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Some hazardous conditions include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. 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 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 property owner or insurance company in Kewanee, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable doctor, in a specific field and specific location, 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 vital that the health professional corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Kewanee and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Kewanee, IL include:
Every day, nearly 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 has the second-highest rate of dog bites in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, mandates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, as long as 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, 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 reconstructive surgeries or lifelong scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Kewanee, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Kewanee, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show 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 know how to get great results whenever a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Kewanee, 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. Generally, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Kewanee, 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 by your side every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on healing.
In general, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable 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 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 the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. However, there are three important 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Kewanee, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full recovery you are owed. We offer the highest level 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 Kewanee, 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 Kewanee, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 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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