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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. When you or someone you love has been injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Niles, 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 find out how much compensation you may be owed in Niles, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Those who hurt you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you all 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 our clients against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from suing large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, animal owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, call our personal injury lawyers in Niles, IL now at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is essential. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to take into account the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Niles, 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 lawyers are dedicated to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we have great pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you 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 financial compensation for the harm someone else is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no attorney or financial award can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are harder to quantify. If you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly change that. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can 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 recover the full value of your claim in Niles, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not severe, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need a lawyer in Niles, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest about whether or not it is in your best interest 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 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 the legal literature concerning negligence and liability can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one essential 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 Niles, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Niles, 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 that only specializes in a certain type of injury claim 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 no matter the circumstances. Cases we take on in Niles and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims in any given year. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of catastrophic injury or death as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that property owners owe 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 there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the hazard or warn against it. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to 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 Niles, 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 you are to blame. 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 are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat a specific condition.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit 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 neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Niles and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Niles, 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 has the second-highest rate of dog bites in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, stipulates that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, 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 only lead to minor injuries, others result in expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Niles, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Niles, IL:
In order to make a product liability 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 you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Niles, 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries starts the day you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most of our Niles, 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 from our initial consultation to full compensation, 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 your physical recovery.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue 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 possible to get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is shorter than most states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. 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 (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Niles, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case 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 compensation you are owed. We only give our clients the highest standard 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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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