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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. When you has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Robinson, 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 contact us online.
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The negligent parties that hurt you have an obligation to compensate you for all of your damages, but they will not do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights hard for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the money they deserve. We handle a litany of cases, including making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to City Hall, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you want to know if you have a claim, what compensation you are owed or anything else about the personal injury claims process, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Robinson, IL immediately at (779) 800-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the right personal injury lawyer for you. 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 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 numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Robinson, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is devoted to offering our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we have great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you are owed is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to the videos below, you can watch more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries another person is responsible for, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The compensation you receive is meant to make you whole. The goal 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 “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. 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 experienced 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Robinson, IL. The important question is, will I get more money with them? 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 legal representation in Robinson, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you about how much value we can add your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, 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 significantly increase the value of your claim.
While civil law can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one particular question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to speak to an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Robinson, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Robinson, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm 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 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 secure justice for the injured in any type of claim. Cases we take on in Robinson and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries 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 a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, 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 perform a full investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a duty 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 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 hazard 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, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance company in Robinson, 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 are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths a year. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the physician corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are making a claim against. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Robinson and in other parts of Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Robinson, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 hospitalizations. 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, states 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 Robinson, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Robinson, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show 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 will take on any case in which a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Robinson, 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 starts the day you are injured. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the personal injury claims process consists of:
Most of our Robinson, IL clients 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, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy 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 negligent harmed you on purpose or they were 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 We can 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 the clock starts ticking when your accident occurs, and expires after two years. 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 types of claims we take on in Robinson, IL include:
Burger Law’s Robinson, 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, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. We offer the highest level of legal advocacy; 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 Robinson, 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 Robinson, 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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