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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured due to negligent and reckless actions. When you have sustained serious injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Machesney Park, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Machesney Park, or anywhere in Illinois, use our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who harmed you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights hard for our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing drunk drivers, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, dog owners accountable, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for Machesney Park residents after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have questions about your case, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Machesney Park, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
It can be hard 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 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 look at their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Machesney Park, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are dedicated to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you are given what you are owed.
In addition to the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries someone else is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The recovery you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no attorney, settlement or verdict is can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can change that. What compassionate and talented 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.
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 Machesney Park, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Machesney Park, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you 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 we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase your final payout.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, 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 have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Machesney Park, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Machesney Park, IL mandates that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different laws and statutes concerning truck accidents that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we take on in Machesney Park and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, 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 due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, 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 conduct a complete investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors 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 something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner needs to either fix the hazard, 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 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, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance company in Machesney Park, IL may try to convince you that they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident or because you are to blame. 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 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
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 essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a family doctor in Camden, Maine. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Machesney Park and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Machesney Park, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment 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, stipulates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, 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 that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Machesney Park, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the damages a defective product causes. There are three types of product liability claims in Machesney Park, 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 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 benefits of choosing a Burger Law Machesney Park, 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 journey to getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. In total, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most of our Machesney Park, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be your advocate every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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.
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 notable exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Machesney Park, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the full compensation you are owed. We offer the highest level of legal advocacy; all of our advice will be sincere and in your best interest, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Machesney Park, 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 Machesney Park, 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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