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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt because someone else did no respect their safety. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Mount Prospect, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Mount Prospect, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best 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 other attorneys:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Mount Prospect, 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 dedicated to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you are owed is going to depend on 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 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 done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is meant to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation 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 disfigured or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly make that go away. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
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 Mount Prospect, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not significant, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire an attorney in Mount Prospect, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? 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 Mount Prospect, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Mount Prospect, IL mandates 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 get great results in any type of claim. Cases we specialize in in Mount Prospect and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic 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 keep everyone else on the road safe. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure their property is safe for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
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, did not pay attention to warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance company in Mount Prospect, 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 the accident was your fault. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, 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 claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the physician corroborating your allegations 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 general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Mount Prospect and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Mount Prospect, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually about 12,600 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, states that a dog owner 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 automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. 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 expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Mount Prospect, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum 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 generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Mount Prospect, 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 was the proximate cause of 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 rule breaker injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Mount Prospect, 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 securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Mount Prospect, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. 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 manage 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.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally 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 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Mount Prospect, IL include:
Burger Law’s Mount Prospect, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in 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 get the full 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 Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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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