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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 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 victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Morris, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought victories. Read about our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get a financial recovery for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The objective of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no attorney or financial award can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, 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 can 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Morris, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire an attorney in Morris, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always direct about how much value we can add your claim. Our personal injury lawyers take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and there is no reason for us to accept you as a client 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 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 Morris, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (573) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Morris, IL mandates that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between the laws and defendants applicable to different types of claims is paramount. 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 hold the liable party accountable in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Morris 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 increased risk of catastrophic injury or death due to their relatively limited protection. 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, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out an exhaustive investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 needs to either fix the hazard or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example 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 property owner or insurance adjuster in Morris, 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 the accident was your fault. 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 are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the doctor who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Morris and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Morris, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, states that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, as long as 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others result in reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Morris, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you deserve.
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 Morris, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Morris, 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 getting a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Morris, 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 the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on healing.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three noteworthy 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 wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Other cases we get great results in in Morris, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Morris, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, 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 recovery you are owed. We offer the highest standard 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 Morris, 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 Morris, 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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