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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who get hurt because of the negligence of another. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Palatine, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Palatine, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free 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 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 the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Palatine, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are devoted to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out 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 monetary reimbursement for the harm another person caused, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The recovery you receive is intended to make one whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no lawyer or financial award can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can change that. What empathetic and talented 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 acknowledgment, and to give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to ensure no money is left on the table in Palatine, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need legal representation in Palatine, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always direct 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 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 specifics concerning negligence and liability can be complex, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you must 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 Palatine, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Palatine, 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 hold the liable party accountable whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we specialize in in Palatine and throughout Illinois include:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 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 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 have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers 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 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, stipulates that property owners have a duty of care to people who legally enter their property 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 needs to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. 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, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Palatine, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything 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.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over 250,000 deaths annually. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent doctor, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the health professional corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Palatine and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Palatine, IL include:
Every day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually 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, mandates 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others result in expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Palatine, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three categories of product liability claims in Palatine, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, 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 you had not substantially modified the product.
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 Palatine, 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 can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most people who speak with our Palatine, 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 by your side every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions 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 damages you can be compensated for in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue 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 We can 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three notable exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, 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 types of claims we handle in Palatine, IL include:
Burger Law’s Palatine, 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 deserve. We offer 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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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