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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. If you are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Melrose Park, 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.
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Those who injured 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 back for the injured against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent doctors, product manufacturers, pet owners responsible, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits 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 Melrose Park, IL as soon as possible at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. 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 Melrose Park, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is dedicated to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond the videos below, you can watch 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 injuries someone else is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The recovery you receive is intended to make one whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully 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 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 experienced 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 recognition, 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 Melrose Park, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Melrose Park, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest about how much value we can add your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, 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 get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one essential question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Melrose Park, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Melrose Park, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm 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 that can arise in a truck accident case 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 be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Melrose Park and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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 avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If a driver is negligent 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 perform a full investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to ensure their premises is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners have 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, 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 Melrose Park, 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. 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 cause more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not all of those amount to malpractice, when it does, a doctor needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the health professional corroborating your allegations is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Rockland, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Melrose Park and throughout Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Melrose Park, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year 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 a dog owner 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 liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Melrose Park, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible compensation you are owed.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Melrose Park, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it caused your injuries and that you had not significantly altered the product.
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 Melrose Park, 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 path to securing maximum compensation for your injuries begins the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Melrose Park, IL personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 possible to maximize your compensation.
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 important 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Melrose Park, IL include:
Burger Law’s Melrose Park, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the maximum compensation you deserve. We only give our clients 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 Melrose 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 Melrose Park, 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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