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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who are injured because of negligent and reckless actions. When you have sustained serious injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Vermilion County, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Reach out to Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online form.
If you want to know how much your personal injury claim may be worth in Vermilion County, or anywhere in Illinois, take a look at our complimentary personal injury calculator.
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 you know will not back down from a fight. In order to gauge the abilities of an injury law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and what their clients and peers say about them:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other lawyers include:
Our Vermilion County, IL personal injury lawyers have a demonstrated history of getting great results. We fight all who harm our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our lawyers are devoted to providing our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we have tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our recent victories in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every case is unique, and the compensation you are owed is going to depend on the circumstances of your claim. We fight for you so that there is no money left on the table.
Beyond the videos below, you can see our full list of client testimonials here.
Under Illinois and U.S. law, you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get financial compensation for the harm another person is responsible for, and to achieve justice. The compensation you receive is meant to make you whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While we can get compensation for the financial losses you sustained, other damages are less tangible. 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 are able to 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 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 Vermilion County, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, will I get more money with them? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the other party’s fault is clearly established, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need a lawyer in Vermilion County, IL if the following is true about your claim:
We offer consultations for free, and we will always be honest with you about how much we can help your claim. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, 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 significantly increase your final payout.
While legal doctrine can be complex, whether or not you have a claim depends on the answer to one particular 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 the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Vermilion County, IL who has won a similar claim before. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer now at (779) 800-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Vermilion County, IL requires that your lawyers and firm have a vast knowledge of the different types of cases that people deal with. 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 be the best choice to get you full compensation in a different claim. At Burger Law, we know how to get great results in any type of claim. Cases we specialize in in Vermilion County and throughout Illinois include:
Statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that there are about 400,000 personal injury claims every year. The majority of those are auto accident claims, for instance:
Truck accidents can be especially catastrophic because trucks emit so much, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at heightened risk of catastrophic injury or death 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, causes an accident and injures you, 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 out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks 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 known as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates that proprietors have 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.” Generally, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, 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, ignored 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. The following must be true in order to make a claim:
A store or insurance adjuster in Vermilion County, IL may tell you they do not owe you anything because they had no idea about the condition or because you are to blame. Do not believe them, and always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for more than a quarter of a million deaths a year. While not all of those constitutes negligence, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is called the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are making a claim against, would treat whatever ailment you saw them for.
Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, any medical malpractice suit must be accompanied by an affidavit from a health professional who:
It is vital that the doctor corroborating your claim is in the same practice area and geographic region as the health professional you are making a claim against. A neurologist in Chicago has a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Vermilion County and throughout Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Vermilion County, IL include:
Every day, almost 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 is the second-highest dog bite state 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 even if they did not necessarily do anything wrong.
While some dog bites only lead to minor injuries, others result in expensive surgeries or lifelong disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Vermilion County, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery you are owed.
Like dog owners, the designers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors of a product are strictly liable for the harm stemming from a defective product. There are typically three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Vermilion County, IL:
In order to have a successful claim, you must demonstrate 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 you had not significantly altered the product.
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 Vermilion County, 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 a financial settlement or verdict 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 path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Vermilion County, IL personal injury lawyers have never had to deal with seeking compensation for an injury before, and do not know what to expect. Burger Law will be by your side from our initial consultation to full compensation, be there to answer all of your questions and handle all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus 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:
Though rare, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the liable 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 are rarely awarded, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will pursue every legal avenue possible 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 not cause immediate concern, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we win in Vermilion County, IL include:
Burger Law’s Vermilion County, IL personal injury lawyers fiercely believe in zealous representation. That means we get started on your case the moment you hire us, investigate your case thoroughly, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. We only give our clients 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 Vermilion County, 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 Vermilion County, 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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