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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 hard to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury 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 Ravenswood, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we insist on nothing but maximum compensation. Our attorneys are devoted to providing our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients 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 be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more 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 damage another person caused, and to achieve justice. The objective of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no attorney or financial award can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly make that go away. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to give you relief from the financial losses resulting from 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 Ravenswood, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire legal representation in Ravenswood, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward 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 there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine 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 must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about whether or not you have a case, speak to a lawyer in Ravenswood, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (573) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Ravenswood, IL mandates that you 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 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. We have won millions for our Ravenswood, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, including:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of being severely injured due to their relatively limited protection. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be fully or partially to blame for your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a full investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners 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.” Essentially, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner needs to either fix 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 trespassing, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, 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 Ravenswood, 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. 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 cause more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases will come down to 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.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the doctor who writes the affidavit is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a family doctor in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Ravenswood and all over Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Ravenswood, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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 the owner of a dog is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, assuming 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, 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 can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Ravenswood, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible compensation you deserve.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the injuries a defective product causes. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Ravenswood, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks 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 great parts of choosing a Burger Law Ravenswood, 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 path to securing a financial settlement or verdict 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 includes:
Most people who speak with our Ravenswood, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and manage all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.
In general, there are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you on purpose 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 maximize your compensation.
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 noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, 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 Ravenswood, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Ravenswood, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the full compensation you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level 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 Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood, 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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