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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt because someone else broke the rules. If you or a loved one are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Vandalia, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
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Those who harmed you are responsible for compensating you for all of your damages, but they will not 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 litany of cases, including making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, suing City Hall, to getting justice and financial security for a family after the wrongful death of a loved one. If you want to know if you have a claim, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Vandalia, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you is of utmost importance. 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 take into account 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 attorneys include:
Our Vandalia, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who have injured our clients, and we demand nothing but full compensation. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients amazing legal representation, and we have great pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is worth mentioning 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 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 wrong another person caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The objective of insurance settlements and civil litigation is to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
Sometimes, no attorney, settlement or verdict is 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 cannot truly be expressed through dollar signs. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to receive medical treatment for the rest of your life, no amount of money can make that go away. What compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Burger Law are able to do is secure you fair compensation in order to provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment, 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 get the full compensation you deserve in Vandalia, IL. The important question is, will I get more money with them? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, you may not need an attorney. But, you will need an attorney in Vandalia, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are 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 are owed, 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 complex, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
The only way to know for certain if you have an injury claim is to consult with an attorney who has handled your type of claim in Vandalia, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Vandalia, IL mandates that you know how liability 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 Vandalia and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are 300,000 to 500,000 personal injury claims every year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because of the amount of force they carry in an accident, 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, anyone behind the wheel must “exercise due care” to keep everyone else on the road safe. If someone breaks the rules of the road, causes an accident and injures you, you can file a claim.
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 carry out a complete investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure 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 deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also known 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.” Generally, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner needs to either repair the hazard, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property lead to a valid premises liability claim. 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 not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Vandalia, 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. 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 each year. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Your medical malpractice cases is based on what is known as the standard of care. The standard is how a prudent physician, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat a specific condition.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit needs to be filed along with an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital 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. A neurologist in Chicago is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Camden, Maine. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Vandalia and throughout Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Vandalia, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require 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, stipulates 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 lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Vandalia, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the maximum compensation you are owed.
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 Vandalia, IL:
In order to make a product liability claim, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when it was used in a way a manufacturer could anticipate, that it caused your injuries and that you had not substantially modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Vandalia, 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 towards their clients’ advantage. 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. In total, the personal injury claims process includes:
Most of our Vandalia, IL clients have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and are unsure of what lies ahead. Burger Law will be your advocate every step of the way, be there to answer all of your questions and handle all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your physical recovery.
In general, there are two types of compensation available 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 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 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 notable 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.
Other cases we win in Vandalia, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Vandalia, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we start working for your recovery immediately, 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 deserve. We offer the highest standard of legal representation; 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 Vandalia, 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 Vandalia, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation.
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