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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt due to negligent and reckless actions. If you has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Morton, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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Those who harmed you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, 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. That includes anything from making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, business owners accountable, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after a loved one passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, what compensation you are owed or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Morton, IL immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is of utmost importance. 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 their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Morton, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember 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 calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
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 wrong someone else caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no legal process can make that go away. What compassionate and talented 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 give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
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 Morton, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not significant, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire a lawyer in Morton, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you about how much we can help 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 are owed, and we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While the legal literature concerning negligence and liability can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Morton, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Morton, 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 regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that play a large role in whether or not the case is successful. 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 specialize in in Morton and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened 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 someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a complete investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises is safe for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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 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:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, such as 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 adjuster in Morton, 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 do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by 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 suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Morton and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Morton, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, 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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Morton, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Morton, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, 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 know how to get great results whenever a wrongdoer injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Morton, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. 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 securing 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 path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Morton, 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 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 focus on healing.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent harmed you on purpose or they were incredibly reckless. 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 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 not cause immediate concern, 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 Morton, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of 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 give up until you are awarded the maximum recovery 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 Morton, 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 Morton, 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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