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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Orangeville, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
If you want to know the value of your personal injury claim in Orangeville, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim 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 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 peers:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Orangeville, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our lawyers are dedicated to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our well-deserved successes. Read about our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth mentioning that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on 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 check out more 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 wrong another person is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The purpose of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The goal 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 you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no amount of money can make that go away. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you 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 get the full compensation you are owed in Orangeville, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Orangeville, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you about whether or not it is in your best interest to hire our services. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay after you have received the full compensation you are owed, 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 the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation 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 Orangeville, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Orangeville, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. 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 hold the liable party accountable no matter the circumstances. Cases we specialize in in Orangeville and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
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 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 someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, 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 an exhaustive investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for people who are legally on it. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility 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 Orangeville, IL may tell you 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. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths a year. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to be held accountable for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Orangeville and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Orangeville, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year 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, stipulates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, 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 are minor, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Orangeville, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery 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 Orangeville, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” 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 someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Orangeville, 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 journey to securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a decision. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Orangeville, 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 your advocate every step of the way, 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.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Typically, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault harmed you on purpose 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 available 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 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Orangeville, IL include:
Burger Law’s Orangeville, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the maximum recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Orangeville, 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 Orangeville, 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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