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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law defends the rights of people who are injured because of the negligence of another. If you has been injured in an accident or incident caused by another person’s actions, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Westmont, 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 find out how much compensation you may be owed in Westmont, or anywhere in Illinois, use our free personal injury calculator.
It can be difficult to know how to choose the right 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 numerous awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Westmont, 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 attorneys are dedicated to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we take tremendous pride in our well-deserved victories. Check out some of our recent successes for our personal injury clients below:
It is important to remember that no two cases are the same, and the compensation you receive is going to be based entirely upon the your specific accident. We calculate the full extent of your damages so that you secure what you are owed.
Beyond the videos below, you can check out more client testimonials here.
A personal injury claim is your right under Illinois law to get monetary reimbursement for the injuries done by another person’s negligence, and to hold the rule breakers accountable. The recovery you receive is meant to make you whole. The idea is to put you in the same position you were in before sustained the damages caused by another’s negligence.
In some cases, no lawyer or financial award can fully “put back” all the things you lost in an injury. While you can be reimbursed 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 disfigured or will have to live the rest of your life in chronic pain, no one can truly make that go away. What empathetic 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 recognition, 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 ensure no money is left on the table in Westmont, IL. The question to ask when considering whether or not you need a lawyer is, can they add value to my claim? If your medical expenses are low, you have minimal lost wages and the insurance adjuster is being reasonable, a lawyer might not be necessary. But, you will need a lawyer in Westmont, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward 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 there is no reason for us to take on your claim if we do not think we can get you substantially more money.
While legal doctrine can be confusing, whether or not you can seek compensation generally depends on one essential question: did someone else’s negligence cause you injuries? If so, legally speaking 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 Westmont, IL before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Practicing injury law in Westmont, IL mandates that your lawyers and firm know how liability laws apply to a wide range of cases. Knowing the difference between a car accident case and a truck accident case seems simple, but there are many different laws and statutes concerning truck accidents that play a large role in whether or not the case is successful. 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 Westmont 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. Just over half 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 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 a driver is negligent and you end up hurt, you can file a claim.
In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may have at least contributed to your injuries. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your accident to find every liable party and hold them accountable.
Property owners and managers have a duty to take reasonable measures to make sure their property is safe for invitees and licensees. If you are injured in a slip and fall because a property was unsafe, you deserve compensation. 740 ILCS 130/, also called the Illinois Premises Liability Act, states that property owners 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.” Essentially, if there is a dangerous condition that is not obvious, the owner has a responsibility to either fix the hazard or warn against it. Examples of a dangerous condition on a property include:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, ignored warning signs, such as a “wet floor sign,” or were running or not acting in a safe manner, you likely do not have a slip and fall claim. Successful premises liability claims depend on the following:
A property owner or insurance adjuster in Westmont, IL may try to convince you that they are not liable for your slip and fall injuries because they should not have been reasonable expected to repair or warn against the accident 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 cause more than 250,000 deaths a year. While not all of those amount to negligence, 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 doctor, in a specific field and specific location, would treat a specific condition.
According 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 health professional corroborating your allegations 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 family doctor in Decorah, Iowa. Burger Law knows numerous expert witnesses in Westmont and throughout Illinois who can corroborate that your doctor violated the standard of care.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Westmont, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people seek emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and annually dog bites lead to about 12,480 hospitalizations. 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 the injuries their dog causes, as long as 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 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 disfigurement. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, trust in a Burger Law Westmont, IL personal injury lawyer to ensure you get the best possible financial recovery you deserve.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are generally three theories a personal injury lawyer will use to make a product liability claim in Westmont, IL:
In order to recover compensation, you must show that the product carried inherent risks when used in a foreseeable manner, that it was the proximate cause of injuries and that you had not significantly modified the product.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results whenever a rule breaker injured someone else. One of the benefits of choosing a Burger Law Westmont, 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 journey to getting maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some accidents and injuries settle fairly early, others go completely through to a jury trial. In total, the path to getting compensation includes:
Most of our Westmont, IL clients have never been through the personal injury claims process before, and do not know what to expect. 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 the legal aspects of your case so you can spend your energy 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.
In general, 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 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 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 notable exceptions:
While two years may not cause immediate concern, your attorney will want as much time as possible to build your case. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Call a personal injury lawyer today at (779) 800-HURT.
Other cases we handle in Westmont, IL include:
Burger Law’s Westmont, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of zealous representation. That means we get started on your case immediately, 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 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 Westmont, 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 Westmont, 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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