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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. If you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Pekin, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Pekin, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is of utmost importance. 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 have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at their previous successes, and what their clients and other lawyers say about them:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Pekin, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who harm our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our firm is committed to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, 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.
Beyond the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the wrong someone else caused, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is meant 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 fully return you to how things were before the injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, 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 amount of money can change that. What compassionate and experienced 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 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 Pekin, IL. The question to ask when thinking about whether or not you need a lawyer is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were not severe, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire legal representation in Pekin, 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 take on cases based on a contingency-fee, meaning you do not pay until we win your case, and we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be complex, whether or not you have a claim 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:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Pekin, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Pekin, 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 secure justice for the injured in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Pekin, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. About 52 percent of those result from auto accidents, 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 being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist 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 have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full 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 property is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates 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.” Basically, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance company in Pekin, IL may try to convince you that they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition or because the accident was your fault. That is not true, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, a healthcare professional needs to be held accountable for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is 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.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative that the health professional who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Pekin and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Pekin, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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, states that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, assuming 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, 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 expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Pekin, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the best possible compensation you deserve.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are 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 Pekin, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must show 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 Pekin, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and this actually gives our lawyers exceptional experience that they can use to benefit all their clients. 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 second you are injured. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our Pekin, 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 every step of the way, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus 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, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the at-fault party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 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 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 (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Pekin, IL include:
Burger Law’s Pekin, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in 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 receive the full recovery you are owed. We only give our clients the highest level 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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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