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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of those who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. If you or someone you love are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Shabbona, 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 how much compensation you may be owed in Shabbona, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your claim is crucial. 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 the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Shabbona, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our attorneys are committed to providing our clients the highest standard of legal representation, and we take great pride in our well-deserved victories. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that you are given what you deserve.
In addition to the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The objective of personal injury claims is to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for medical expenses, time spent off work recovering and other financial losses, other damages are less tangible. 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 legal process can make that go away. What empathetic 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 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 get the full compensation you are owed in Shabbona, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were not severe, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need a lawyer in Shabbona, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you about whether or not it is worth it for you 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 there is no reason for us to accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While civil law can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one specific question: did another person’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking 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 Shabbona, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Shabbona, 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 who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to hold the liable party accountable whenever negligence results in an injury. Cases we take on in Shabbona and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims annually. Just over half of those result from auto accidents, 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 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 someone breaks the rules of the road 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 comprehensive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have a responsibility to ensure their property is not hazardous for people who are not trespassing. If you are injured 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 proprietors 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 there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either fix the condition or warn against it. Some hazardous conditions include:
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, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance company in Shabbona, IL may try to convince you that 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 research from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths a year. While not every error amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent healthcare professional, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice claim must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is imperative 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. An anesthesiologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Shabbona and throughout Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Shabbona, IL include:
Each day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 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, mandates that a dog owner 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 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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, trust in a Burger Law Shabbona, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Shabbona, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, 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 will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Shabbona, 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 maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others go completely through to a jury trial. Generally, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most people who speak with our Shabbona, IL personal injury lawyers have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. 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 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:
In some cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue available to get you the best possible financial recovery.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations is shorter than most states at just two years, under 735 ILCS 5/. That means you must file a claim within two years of when the injury occurred. However, there are three notable exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, 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 cases we win in Shabbona, IL include:
Burger Law’s Shabbona, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, pursue every legal option we have, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the full compensation you deserve. We only give our clients the highest level 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 Shabbona, 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 Shabbona, 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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