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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else did no respect their safety. When you or a family member are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Pilsen, 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 find out the value of your personal injury claim in Pilsen, or anywhere in Illinois, use our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is of utmost importance. 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 other attorneys:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Pilsen, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are committed to giving our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember 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 calculate the full extent of your damages so that you are given what you deserve.
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 a financial recovery for the wrong another person is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no lawyer, settlement or verdict is can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an 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 change that. What empathetic and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, and to provide you with 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 get the full compensation you deserve in Pilsen, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you did not miss much time off work and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need a lawyer in Pilsen, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always honest 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 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 the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? 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 Pilsen, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Pilsen, IL requires that your lawyers and firm 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 in any type of claim. We have won millions for our Pilsen, IL clients in the following types of cases:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, for instance:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, 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, all motorist must “exercise due care” to avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out an exhaustive 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 premises is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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.” Generally, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, 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, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A store or insurance company in Pilsen, IL may tell you 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. Do not believe them, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
Based on data from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths annually. While not all of those constitutes malpractice, when it does, a physician needs to pay for hurting you.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat a specific condition.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor corroborating your claim 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 family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Pilsen and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Pilsen, 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 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, assuming you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “Strict liability” means that the owner is automatically liable, whether they were negligent or not. This means that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent scarring. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Pilsen, 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 harm stemming from a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Pilsen, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show 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 due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Pilsen, 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 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 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. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Pilsen, IL personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be your advocate 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 your physical recovery.
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 seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, we may also be able to pursue 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 possible to get you the best possible financial recovery.
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 important 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 handle in Pilsen, IL include:
Burger Law’s Pilsen, 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 give up until you receive the full recovery you deserve. We offer 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 Pilsen, 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 Pilsen, 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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