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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Springfield, 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 fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Springfield, or anywhere in Illinois, use our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is crucial. You want someone who has won your type of case before and who is not afraid of 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 their reputation among their clients and peers:
The numerous awards and honors Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Springfield, 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 firm is committed to offering our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our hard-fought successes. Read about our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is different, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
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 a financial recovery for the damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
In some cases, no attorney, settlement or verdict is can truly return you to how things were before the injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If a family member died, you lost a limb, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no amount of money can make that go away. What compassionate and talented personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law can do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and recognition, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to ensure no money is left on the table in Springfield, 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 adjuster is being reasonable, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need an attorney in Springfield, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you about how much we can help your claim. 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 accept you as a client if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While state statutes can be hard to navigate, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? If so, legally speaking you have 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 Springfield, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Springfield, IL requires that you have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different regulations and statutes concerning truck accidents that can be the deciding factor in whether or not the case is successful. 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. Cases we take on in Springfield and throughout Illinois include:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of catastrophic injury or death 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 and you end up hurt, you have an auto accident claim against them.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your claim to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Proprietors have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is not hazardous for invitees and licensees. 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 known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states 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 has a responsibility to either fix the condition or warn against it. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property 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, did not pay attention to warning signs, for example a “wet floor sign,” or were running or acting dangerously, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Springfield, IL may tell you they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. That is not true, 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 cause more than 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim will come down to what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent 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.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice lawsuit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is essential that the doctor who writes the affidavit has the same training and practices in the same area 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 Springfield and all over Illinois who can help verify that your medical malpractice suit is valid.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Springfield, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment 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, 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 that the owner owes you a recovery regardless of how they acted.
While some dog bites lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Springfield, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get 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 categories of product liability claims in Springfield, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must demonstrate that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, 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 someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Springfield, IL personal injury lawyer is that we are not limited to any one type of claim, 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 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. Generally, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Springfield, 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 your advocate from our initial consultation to full compensation, keep you up to date on the status of your claim and oversee all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on healing.
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 compensation available in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the at-fault 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 do not apply to most personal injury claims, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue available 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 important exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not wait to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we take on in Springfield, IL include:
Burger Law’s Springfield, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, investigate your case thoroughly, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not let down until you are awarded the maximum recovery you are owed. 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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