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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.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. 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 successes, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Oak Lawn, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients amazing legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth mentioning that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you are owed is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond the videos below, you can check out 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 done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make you whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no lawyer or financial award can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are harder to quantify. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred 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 are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to your injuries.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to recover the full value of your claim in Oak Lawn, IL. The important question is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Oak Lawn, IL under the following circumstances:
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 we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Oak Lawn, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (573) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Oak Lawn, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how liability laws apply to a wide range of cases. 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 have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our Oak Lawn, IL clients in the following types of cases:
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 are auto accident claims, including:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, 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, anyone behind the wheel 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 can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality 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 out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises 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 referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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.” Essentially, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition 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 acting dangerously, 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 adjuster in Oak Lawn, 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 you are to blame. 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 a year. While not all of those amount to malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the physician who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Oak Lawn and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Oak Lawn, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment 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, states 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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Oak Lawn, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you deserve.
Like dog owners, anyone in the chain of distribution of a product is 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 Oak Lawn, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, 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 will take on any case in which someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Oak Lawn, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, 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 a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries starts the second you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Oak Lawn, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. 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 manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue available 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 hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Other types of claims we handle in Oak Lawn, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Oak Lawn, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in 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 let down until you receive the full recovery you deserve. 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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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