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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because of the negligence of another. When you are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Rossville, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online.
If you want to know how much compensation you may be owed in Rossville, or anywhere in Illinois, fill out our free personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases 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 victories, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The numerous awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Orland Park, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are dedicated to giving our clients amazing legal representation, and we take great pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is worth pointing out that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to be based entirely upon the your specific injuries. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
In addition to 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 financial compensation for the harm done by another person’s negligence, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The aim of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical bills, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages are harder to quantify. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to receive medical care for the rest of your life, no legal process can change that. What empathetic 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 accident.
That depends on the specifics of your case, but most of the time, yes, you will need a personal injury lawyer to recover the full value of your claim in Rossville, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your injuries were minor, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you should hire an attorney in Rossville, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always direct about how much we can help your claim. 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 get you substantially more money.
While the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you need to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Rossville, IL who has won a similar claim before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Rossville, 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 concerning truck accidents 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 secure justice for the injured no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our Rossville, 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 trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened 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, 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 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 an exhaustive investigation into your accident to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a duty to ensure their premises is safe for invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners have a duty of care to people who legally 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 something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the condition, post signage or rope it off. Some hazardous conditions include:
You do not automatically have a claim just because a property had a dangerous condition. If you were in a part of a property you were not allowed to be, ignored warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Rossville, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident or because you are to blame. Do not believe them, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over a quarter of a million deaths each year. While not all of those constitutes 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 refers to how a prudent healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor corroborating your allegations has the same training and practices in the same area as the health professional you are suing. A thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Rossville and all over Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Rossville, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,600 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, states 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 liable as a matter of law and you do not have to prove negligence. This means that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites are minor, others result in expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Rossville, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the maximum financial recovery you are owed.
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 Rossville, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not substantially modified 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 benefits of choosing a Burger Law Rossville, 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 path to getting 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. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most of our Rossville, IL clients 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, be there to answer all of your questions and manage 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.
Typically, there are two types of damages you can be compensated for in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 We can 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, thoroughly investigating an injury and developing a legal strategy takes time. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other types of claims we handle in Rossville, IL include:
Burger Law’s Rossville, 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 get the maximum recovery you deserve. We only give our clients the highest standard 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 Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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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