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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who get hurt due to the negligence of another. If you or someone you love have sustained serious injuries all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Ottawa, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
The negligent parties that hurt you have an obligation to compensate 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 anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including suing large trucking companies, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, business owners accountable, taking the fight to the government, to securing justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. If you would like to discuss the merits of your case further, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, call our personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, IL immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. 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 their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Ottawa, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you receive is going to depend on 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 watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get financial compensation for the injuries someone else caused, and to achieve justice. The purpose of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can make that go away. What empathetic and skilled 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 recognition, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from 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 Ottawa, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were minor, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire an attorney in Ottawa, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always straightforward 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 get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular 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 Ottawa, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa, 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 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 get great results no matter the circumstances. Cases we take on in Ottawa and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
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, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. 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 governmental entity may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a complete investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their premises is safe for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner needs to either fix the condition or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance adjuster in Ottawa, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. That is not true, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths each year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim 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.
Pursuant 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 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 thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Camden, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Ottawa and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Ottawa, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year about 12,480 people are hospitalized. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any 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, assuming 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 result in reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Ottawa, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are three types of product liability claims in Ottawa, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” 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 someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Ottawa, 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 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. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most of our Ottawa, 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 by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy on your physical recovery.
Typically, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally 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 available 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 not cause immediate concern, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s Ottawa, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest standard of legal representation; 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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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