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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 difficult 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 look at the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Lake in the Hills, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth mentioning that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. 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 a financial recovery for the wrong another person is responsible for, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The recovery you receive is intended 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.
In some cases, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed 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 care for the rest of your life, no one can truly change that. What compassionate and skilled 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 injuries.
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 Lake in the Hills, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not severe, 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 an attorney in Lake in the Hills, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you 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 take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Lake in the Hills, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Lake in the Hills, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how liability 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 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 in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Lake in the Hills and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
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 being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full investigation into your claim 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 unreasonably dangerous, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property 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, ignored warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance company in Lake in the Hills, 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 you are to blame. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause more than a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a doctor needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent physician, 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.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the health professional who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Lake in the Hills and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Lake in the Hills, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year 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, mandates that a dog owner 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 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 expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Lake in the Hills, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the harm a defective product causes. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Lake in the Hills, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Lake in the Hills, 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 securing a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries begins the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Lake in the Hills, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your physical recovery.
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 negligent party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three notable 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 (573) 500-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Lake in the Hills, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Lake in the Hills, 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 are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer 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 Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills, 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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