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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because someone else broke the rules. If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Rantoul, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
To find out the value of your personal injury claim in Rantoul, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our free 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 our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the recovery they are owed. That includes anything from making claims against large trucking companies, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, store owners accountable, taking the fight to City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for Rantoul residents after the wrongful death of a family member. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Rantoul, IL immediately at (779) 800-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim 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 take into account their previous victories, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Rantoul, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our lawyers are devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take 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 no two cases are the same, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that you are given what you deserve.
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 monetary reimbursement for the wrong another person is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The compensation you receive is meant 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.
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 medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no one can truly change that. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you 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 Rantoul, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not to hire 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 company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need a lawyer in Rantoul, IL if the following is true about your claim:
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 we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one essential question: did another person’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 Rantoul, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Rantoul, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different laws and statutes that can arise in a truck accident case that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. A lawyer that only specializes in a certain type of injury claim may not be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to get great results whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Rantoul, 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. The majority of those result from auto accidents, including:
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 heightened risk of being severely injured due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, anyone behind the wheel 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 can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality 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 out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a duty to ensure their property does not carry any risks for people who are not trespassing. 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 referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that proprietors owe a duty of care to people who lawfully enter their property 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 dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance company in Rantoul, 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. Do not believe them, 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 amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 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 physician 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 has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in Rantoul and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Rantoul, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 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 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 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 reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Rantoul, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the full financial recovery you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Rantoul, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not substantially altered 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 Rantoul, 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 getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most of our Rantoul, IL clients 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 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 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:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the negligent 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, 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 you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. 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 wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we get great results in in Rantoul, IL include:
Burger Law’s Rantoul, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed. 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 Rantoul, 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 Rantoul, 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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