Personal Injury Lawyer in Logan Square, IL

Burger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because of the negligence of
another. If you or a family member are seriously injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions,
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Logan
Square, 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 fill out our online
form.

To find out how much compensation you may be owed in Logan Square, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our
complimentary personal injury calculator.

The negligent people that harmed you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but that does not
mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights hard for the injured against anyone who
is trying to keep them from the money they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including suing large trucking
companies, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, pet owners accountable, taking the fight to City Hall, to
securing justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you have questions
about your case, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal
injury lawyers in Logan Square, IL today at (779) 800-HURT.

Why Burger Law Is The Logan Square, IL Personal Injury Law Firm For You

It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone who has won your
type of case before and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to gauge the
abilities of an injury law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers
say about them:

Acclaimed Logan Square, IL Personal Injury Lawyers

The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received
from other lawyers include:

• Martindale-Hubbell Award — AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a notable
  achievement awarded to not more than 5 percent of all lawyers in the U.S.
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Honor — Members of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar
  Advocates Forum, an honor only given to 1 percent of attorneys in the United States.
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers Honor — Selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, an
  invitation-only award that is made up of the most qualified attorneys in each state.
• Board Certified By the National Board of Trial Advocacy — Board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and
  Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Fewer than 4 percent of all practicing
  attorneys are certified by an American Bar Association accredited certification board.

Personal Injury Lawyer Logan Square, IL – Recent Successes

Our Logan Square, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who
have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to providing our
clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about
our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:

• $5 Million
  Settlement – Father Killed By Reckless Truck Driver
• $3 Million Judgment – Son
  Murdered by Pam Hupp
• $2.5 Million
  Settlement for Father’s Fatal Car Accident
• From $0 to $2 Million Car Accident Settlement
• $2
  Million Settlement – Injured Woman Settles Highway Crash Lawsuit
• $1.435
  Million Settlement For Deck Collapse That Injured Couple
• $1
  Million Settlement to Family of Man with Sepsis Infection
• Medical Malpractice
  Case Settles for Over $1 Million
• $900,000 Medical Malpractice
  Settlement
• $765,000 Settlement After Fatal
  Collision
• $600,000 Tractor-Trailer Crash
• $600,000
  Settlement – Widow in ATV Accident Settles with Property Owner
• Class
  Action $600,000 Settlement Against the State of Illinois
• $495,000 Uninsured Motorcycle
  Verdict
• $400,000 Settlement
  in Employment Discrimination Case
• $350,000 Settlement in Ladder Case

It is worth mentioning that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on the your
specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.

Burger Law Client Success Stories

In addition to the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.

Definition of a Personal Injury Claim in Logan Square, IL

Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the
wrong done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The compensation you
receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in
before another person injured you.

Sometimes, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an 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 live the rest of your life in chronic
pain, no amount of money can make that go away. What empathetic and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger
Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to
provide you with financial security as it relates to your accident.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Logan Square, IL?

While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to recover the full
value of your claim in Logan Square, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your
injuries were not significant, 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 legal representation in Logan Square, IL if the following is true
about your claim:

• There is a dispute over who is to blame, or the insurance company says the injuries are your fault
• The initial settlement offer is substantially below the cost of your damages
• Your injuries are serious and require ongoing care
• There more than one party at fault
• Your damages exceed the liable policyholder’s policy
  limits

Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest about whether or not it is worth it for
you to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you
have received the full compensation you are owed, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think
we can get you substantially more money.

How Do I Know if I Have a Personal Injury Claim in Logan Square, IL?

While civil law can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular
question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of
negligence:

1. Duty of care — You first need to
   demonstrate that the person you are making a claim against had a responsibility to care for your safety.
   Sometimes, a duty of care is assumed, as Logan Square, IL driver owe drivers, passengers and pedestrians a duty
   of care, or store owners need their properties to be reasonable safe for anyone who legally enters. In other
   cases, a particular relationship must be established, for instance the relationship between a doctor and patient
   or between a vendor and a buyer.
2. Breach of duty — Did someone fail in that
   obligation? Did a driver hit you because they were texting and driving? Did a doctor not order the appropriate
   tests? Did a dog owner let their dog roam unleashed?
3. Causation — You must show how the accident
   resulted in your injuries. For instance, you received road rash after being thrown off your motorcycle, or had
   bad side effects from a prescription drug.
4. Proximate cause — This determines who ultimately is at fault. If you were rear ended, the liable party is
   usually the driver that hit you. But if the tires were defective, someone in the product’s chain of distribution
   may be ultimately liable.
5. Damages — Lastly, you must show that you sustained some form of financial loss as a direct result of your
   injuries. In most cases damages are medical bills and wages you could not earn while you were not able to work.
   With access to your medical records, an attorney will be able to establish your financial losses with an
   insurance company. Once we establish financial losses, we can also seek compensation for pain and suffering
   damages.

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 Logan Square, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779)
800-HURT.

Types of Cases Our Logan Square, IL Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

Being a personal injury lawyer in Logan Square, IL requires that you 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. Cases we take on in Logan Square and throughout Illinois include:

Auto Accidents

The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000
personal injury claims in any given year. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, including:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents

Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit so much, 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, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a
claim.

Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your
injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a complete investigation into
your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.

Premises Liability

Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for people who are
legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip
and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates
that proprietors 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property
dangerous, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous
conditions are:

• Spills
• A recently mopped floor
• Broken concrete on a walkway
• Broken stairs
• Broken decks and balconies
• Potholes
• Overly steep inclines
• Ledges
• Poorly lit stairs and walking paths
• Icy or snow-covered concrete
• Wet concrete
• Debris such as litter, fallen leaves and branches, rocks, etc
• Uneven rugs
• Stray cords
• In-ground sprinklers or hardscape features hidden in the grass
• Absence of safety rails

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, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard
to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:

• The owner or manager created the hazardous conditions; or
• The owner or manager was aware of the risk and neglected to fix it; or
• The owner or manager tried to fix the risk and repaired it negligently; or
• The owner or manager should have known about the condition, either because it happens often, had been
  there for an extended length of time or due to other complaints

A store or insurance company in Logan Square, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries
because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. Do not believe them, and do not
accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.

Medical Malpractice

Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths each
year. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for
breaking your trust.

Proving a medical malpractice claim will come
down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in a
specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.

According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit must be accompanied by an
affidavit from a health professional who:

• is knowledgeable in the relevant issues of the claim
• practices or teaches the same field as the doctor you are suing, or has practiced or taught in that field within
  the last six years
• is qualified to review the facts of your case, and determines your claim is “reasonable and meritorious”

It is essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the
health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon 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 Logan Square and all over Illinois
who can corroborate your claim.

Common instances of medical malpractice in Logan Square, IL include:

• Nursing home abuse
• Birth injuries
• Misdiagnosis
  and failure to diagnosis
• Forgetting to remove objects during surgery
• Hospital system errors
• Failure to secure consent
• Failing to order tests that a prudent doctor would
• Ignoring a patient’s complaints
• Not seeking a second opinion or recommending a different treatment plan when theirs is not working
• Prescription errors

Dog Bites

Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites
lead to about 12,600 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, 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 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 result in reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you
likely need an experienced and skilled Logan Square, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation you
are owed.

Product Liability

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 Logan Square, IL:

1. Design defect — This is a defect that was present when the product was initially designed. This could
   include tables or furniture that naturally tip over, or an electrical appliance that melts when turned on high.
2. Manufacturing defect — This type of defect affects several individual products instead of every product
   with the same design. Examples include rat droppings getting caught in a soda can, or improperly attached
   electrical outlets.
3. Marketing defect — This refers to labeling that does not mention certain risks when the product is put to
   foreseeable use. For example, a medication that does not include certain side-effects in the labeling.

In order to make a product liability claim, you must show 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 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 Logan Square, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not
limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use towards
their clients’ advantage. 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.

What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in Logan Square, IL?

The path to securing a financial settlement or verdict 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. Generally, the
personal injury claims process consists of:

• Seeking Medical Care — Get medical treatment as soon as possible after an injury, and do not miss any
  appointments with your doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist. The insurance company will be harder to deal
  with if you wait, and not getting the full treatment will lower both your economic and noneconomic damages. Our
  personal injury lawyers know reliable Logan Square, IL doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists who can
  ensure you recover physically as best as possible.
• Consulting With an Attorney — Even if you do not know if you need an attorney, it is best to consult with
  one as soon as possible so they can become familiar with your case. A good attorney will be honest with you
  about whether or not their services are needed.
• Investigation and Documentation — Once you have retained a lawyer’s services, your personal injury lawyer
  will perform a comprehensive investigation into your claim, determine who we need to hold accountable and obtain
  the evidence they need to get you the best possible financial recovery. You should also keep detailed records of
  your expenses related to your injuries, and how they affect your day-to-day life.
• Settlement Demand and Negotiations — Once we have determined the full extent of your damages, we will
  send a settlement demand package to the liable party’s insurance company. In
  the package we will include full documentation of all of your damages, and demand a financial recovery for all
  the ways your injuries have affected you. Usually, the insurance company will counter our offer with a lower
  number, and there will be several back-and-forths until they decide to be truly fair.
• Filing a Lawsuit — If negotiations do not result in fair compensation, we will file a lawsuit in court,
  which begins the formal process of your claim going to trial. During this time, both parties continue
  negotiating.
• Mediation — If a settlement agreement still has not been reached, your personal injury lawyer and the
  liable party will likely pursue mediation. In mediation, a neutral third party will try to get each party to
  accept the merits of the other side’s arguments.
• Pre-Trial — If mediation fails, we will go into the pre-trial “discovery” phase. In this phase, we take
  depositions of eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, acquire more evidence and share with and request documentation
  with the other side.
• Trial — It is rare that a personal injury claim makes it all the way to trial. In fact, many times we
  have gotten the settlement we were seeking just before trial begins. However, if the insurance company refuses
  to do the right thing, the case will go in court. Trial consists of:
  • Jury selection
  • Opening statements
  • Testimony and cross-examination
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instruction
  • Jury deliberation and verdict

Most people who speak with our Logan Square, 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 by your side from our initial consultation
to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and handle all documentation, negotiation and
litigation so you can focus on healing.

What Compensation Can I Recover In My Logan Square, IL Personal Injury Claim?

Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:

• Economic damages compensate you for your financial losses related to your injuries, including:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if your injuries do not allow you to earn a living as you used to
  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages compensate you for the less tangible aspects of your injuries, including:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive
damages if the negligent harmed you on purpose or they were grossly negligent. 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 We can to get you the best possible financial recovery.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Logan Square, IL?

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 important exceptions:

1. If you were under 18 when the injury occurred, you have until your 20th birthday.
2. If you were under a “legal disability” when the injury occurred, you have two years from the date the disability
   was “removed.”
3. In medical malpractice cases, you have two years from the date you discovered the injury or could reasonably
   have been expected to discover the injury. No medical malpractice claim can be made more than four years after
   the injury occurred, unless you were under 18. Then you would have until four years after your 18th birthday.

While two years may not cause immediate concern, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do
not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779)
800-HURT.

Other types of claims we get great results in in Logan Square, IL include:

• Truck Crash Lawyers in
  Illinois
• Wrongful Death Lawyers in
  Illinois
• Semi-Truck Accident
  Lawyer in Illinois
• Car Accident Attorney in
  Illinois

Speak to Personal Injury Lawyer in Logan Square, IL Now

Burger Law’s Logan Square, 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 let down
until you receive the full compensation you are owed. We only give our clients 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 Logan Square, 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 Logan Square, IL personal injury lawyer now
at (779) 800-HURT or contact us
online for a free consultation.