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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. If you have sustained serious injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in South Wilmington, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in South Wilmington, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that hurt you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against anyone who is trying to keep them from the compensation they are owed. We handle a variety of cases, including suing drunk drivers, holding negligent physicians, product manufacturers, restaurant owners accountable, suing the government, to securing justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a family member. If you would like to discuss the validity of your case further, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in South Wilmington, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is essential. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid to take your case all the way to trial if they have to. In order to have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our South Wilmington, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have hurt our clients, and we insist on nothing but full compensation. Our firm is devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our recent victories for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and the compensation you receive is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. 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 monetary reimbursement for the injuries done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The purpose of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The idea is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are harder to quantify. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are disfigured or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no legal process can change that. What compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is ensure your injuries are recognized, and to provide you with financial security as it relates to your injuries.
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 South Wilmington, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire a lawyer in South Wilmington, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for 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 we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking 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 South Wilmington, IL before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in South Wilmington, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how negligence laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between how the law applies to auto accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls is essential. A lawyer who only knows how to deal with car insurance companies may not have the experience to take on other cases. At Burger Law, we know how to secure justice for the injured no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our South Wilmington, 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 so much, 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, all motorist 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.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. 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 take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for people who are legally on it. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you may have a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, stipulates that property owners owe 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.” Essentially, if there is a hazardous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
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, such as 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 South Wilmington, IL may try to convince you that they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. 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 are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths annually. While not all of those amount to negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a prudent physician, in a specific field and specific location, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Pursuant to 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 health professional 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 Camden, Maine. Burger Law relies on a network of expert witnesses in South Wilmington and all over Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in South Wilmington, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency care for dog bites, and every year about 12,480 people are hospitalized. 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 damages if it bit you, 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 that the owner owes you a recovery even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent scarring. Regardless of the seriousness of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law South Wilmington, 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 three types of product liability claims in South Wilmington, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when used in a foreseeable manner, 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 know how to get great results whenever someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law South Wilmington, 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 journey to securing a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most people who speak with our South Wilmington, 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 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.
Typically, 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 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 are rarely awarded, 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Hire Burger Law
Burger Law’s South Wilmington, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you get the maximum compensation you are owed. We only give our clients the highest standard 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 South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 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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