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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.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who you know will not back down from a fight. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at their previous successes, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Pearl City, 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 fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to providing our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our case results in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the financial recovery you are owed is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond 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 a financial recovery for the injuries someone else is responsible for, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective 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 disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can change that. What empathetic 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 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Pearl City, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire a lawyer in Pearl City, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always straightforward about whether or not it is worth it for you 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 are owed, and we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one essential 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 the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Pearl City, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Pearl City, IL requires that you know how negligence 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 get great results in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Pearl City, 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 annually. The majority of those result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of being severely injured 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 a driver is negligent, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a claim.
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 conduct a comprehensive investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have a responsibility to ensure their premises is safe for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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.” Essentially, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either repair 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, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Pearl City, 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 the accident was your fault. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths annually. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to pay for hurting you.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent 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 suit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockland, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Pearl City and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Pearl City, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and annually about 12,600 people are hospitalized. 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 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 automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites are minor, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Pearl City, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible financial recovery you deserve.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the damages stemming from a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Pearl City, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Pearl City, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use towards their clients’ advantage. 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 begins the day you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Pearl City, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on healing.
In general, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable 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 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 notable exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Other types of claims we win in Pearl City, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Pearl City, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you receive the maximum recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest standard of legal representation; 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 Pearl City, 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 Pearl City, 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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