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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of those who get hurt due to negligent and reckless actions. When you or someone you love are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligent behavior, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL demand the recovery you are owed and fight for you every step of the way. Call Burger Law today at (573) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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Those who hurt you are responsible for compensating you for all of your damages, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for the injured against whoever is standing in the way of justice. That includes anything from making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, store owners responsible, taking the fight to the government, to getting justice and financial security for Glen Carbon residents after a loved one passed too soon. If you have questions about your case, the damages you may be able to recover or other questions regarding personal injury claims, speak to one of our personal injury lawyers in Glen Carbon, IL today at (573) 500-HURT.
It can be hard to know how to choose the best personal injury lawyer for you. 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 take into account their previous victories, and their reputation among their clients and peers:
The many awards and recognition Burger Law has received from other law firms include:
Our Villa Park, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We take on all who harm our clients, and we demand nothing but maximum compensation. Our lawyers are dedicated to giving our clients amazing legal advocacy, and we take great pride in our well-deserved successes. Check out some of our case results for our personal injury clients below:
It is worth pointing out that every case is different, and the financial recovery you receive is going to be based entirely upon 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 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 a financial recovery for the wrong someone else caused, and to hold wrongdoers accountable. The compensation you receive is meant to make one whole. The goal is to put you in the same position you were in before another person injured you.
In some cases, no outcome in your claim can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed for medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses, other damages are harder to quantify. If you lost a loved one, you are permanently disabled, are permanently scarred or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no legal process can change that. What compassionate and talented 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.
While some cases can be successfully navigated without a lawyer, most of the time you will need one to get the full compensation you deserve in Villa Park, IL. The important question is, can they increase my compensation? If your injuries were not severe, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance company is being mostly fair, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need an attorney in Villa Park, IL if the following is true about your claim:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we will always be honest with you 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 only pay after you have received the full compensation you deserve, and we have no reason to take on your claim if we do not think we can significantly increase the value of your claim.
While the legal specifics concerning negligence and liability can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one particular question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you have to 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 Villa Park, IL before. Call a personal injury lawyer now at (573) 500-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Villa Park, 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 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 secure justice for the injured whenever negligence results in an injury. We have won millions for our Villa Park, IL clients in the following types of cases:
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, for instance:
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 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 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 can file a claim.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or governmental entity may have at least contributed to your injuries. As part of our services, your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will carry out a full investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Proprietors 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 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.” Basically, if something that is not obvious makes the property dangerous, the owner needs to either repair the condition, post signage or rope it off. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, did not pay attention to warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not behaving in a safe manner, it might be hard to get compensation. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Villa Park, 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 always speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.
Based on research from John Hopkins University, medical errors are responsible for over 250,000 deaths annually. While not every error amount to malpractice, when it does, a doctor needs to be held accountable for breaking your trust.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard is how a reasonable doctor, in the same area and with the same training as the one you are suing, would treat a specific condition.
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 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 thoracic surgeon in Chicago has a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Rockport, Maine. Burger Law has a network of expert witnesses in Villa Park and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Villa Park, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency care for dog bites, and every year dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. According to a Chicago Tribune article, Illinois insurance companies pay out the second-most money for dog bites than any state in the country.
510 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Animal Control Act, states that a dog owner is strictly liable for your damages if it bit you, assuming you did not provoke it and were not trespassing. “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 only lead to minor injuries, others result in expensive surgeries or lifelong scarring. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you likely need an experienced and skilled Villa Park, 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 categories of product liability claims in Villa Park, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” when it was used in a way a manufacturer could reasonably expect, 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 someone was injured through no fault of their own. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Villa Park, 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 can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. From beginning to end, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most of our Villa Park, 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 by your side 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 your physical recovery.
Typically, your compensation will fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages:
In some cases, 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 possible 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 notable 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 delay in speaking to an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (573) 500-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Villa Park, IL include:
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Burger Law’s Villa Park, 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, stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and do not give up until you get the full compensation you are owed. 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 Villa Park, 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 Villa Park, IL personal injury lawyer now at (573) 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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