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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because someone else broke the rules. When you or someone you love are seriously injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Urbana, 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 fill out our online form.
To calculate how much compensation you may be owed in Urbana, or anywhere in Illinois, use our complimentary personal injury calculator.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is essential. You want someone with a history of winning similar cases 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 what their clients and other lawyers say about them:
The many awards and honors Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Urbana, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have injured our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our firm is committed to giving our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought victories. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is different, and the compensation you are owed is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that we get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Beyond 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 harm another person is responsible for, and to hold them accountable for breaking the rules. The recovery you receive is intended 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.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can make that go away. What compassionate and skilled 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 give you relief from the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
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 Urbana, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not to hire a lawyer is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you did not miss much time off work and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you should hire legal representation in Urbana, IL under the following circumstances:
We offer consultations for free, and we are always honest 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 deserve, and we have no reason to accept you as a client if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While state statutes can be complex, whether or not you can seek compensation depends on the answer to one essential question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you have to prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Urbana, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Urbana, IL requires that your lawyers and firm know how liability 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 whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Urbana, IL clients in the following types of cases:
Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims in any given year. About 52 percent of those are auto accident claims, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, 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 avoid colliding with anybody or anything else on the Illinois roads. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you have an auto accident claim against them.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform a comprehensive 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 invitees and licensees. If you sustain damages in a slip and fall because a property was unreasonably dangerous, you can make a premises liability claim. 740 ILCS 130/, also referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that proprietors owe 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property unsafe, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard, post signage or rope it off. 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, ignored 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 company in Urbana, 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 over 250,000 deaths a 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 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 lawsuit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital 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 neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a general practitioner in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Urbana and throughout Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Urbana, IL include:
Each day, almost 1,000 people seek emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year 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, stipulates that a dog owner is strictly liable for your the injuries their dog causes, 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, 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 lead to only superficial wounds, others can lead to expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Urbana, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the maximum financial recovery 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 Urbana, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, 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 great parts of choosing a Burger Law Urbana, 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 starts the second 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 includes:
Most people who speak with our Urbana, IL personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury 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 handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus 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 seek in a personal injury claim: economic damages and non-economic damages:
Sometimes, we may also be able to pursue punitive damages if the liable harmed you intentionally or they were incredibly reckless. 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 relatively short at two years for most personal injury claims, 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 not cause immediate concern, 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 handle in Urbana, IL include:
Burger Law’s Urbana, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, pursue every legal option we have, fight back against insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed. We offer the highest standard of legal advocacy; all of our advice will be sincere and in your best interest, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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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