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(314) 500-HURTBurger Law fights on behalf of people who get hurt because of negligent and reckless actions. If you or a loved one has been injured all because someone else behaved recklessly or irresponsibly, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers in Yorkville, 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 fill out our online form.
To calculate the value of your personal injury claim in Yorkville, or anywhere in Illinois, complete our free personal injury calculator.
The negligent people that injured you are financially and legally responsible for taking care of your injuries and paying you 100 percent of what you are owed, but that does not mean they will do it willingly. Burger Law’s personal injury lawyer team fights back for our clients against anyone who is trying to keep them from the recovery they deserve. That includes anything from making claims against drunk drivers, holding negligent healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, animal owners responsible, suing the government, to getting justice and financial security for a family after a a family member passed too soon. 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 Yorkville, IL immediately at (314) 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 have a good understanding of the abilities of a law firm, you need to look at the cases they have won, and their reputation among their clients and other attorneys:
The many awards and accolades Burger Law has received from other attorneys include:
Our Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyers fight for the full rights and recoveries of our clients. We fight all who have hurt our clients, and we fight for a full recovery every time. Our attorneys are committed to offering our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy, and we have great pride in our hard-fought successes. Check out some of our recent successes in personal injury claims below:
It is important to remember that every injury comes with its own set of circumstances, and what you may be eligible to recover is going to depend on the your specific injuries. We calculate the full extent of your damages 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 damage done by another person’s negligence, and to achieve justice. The aim of personal injury claims is to make one whole. The goal is convert all the ways an injury affected you into a dollar amount.
Sometimes, no outcome in your claim can truly return you to how things were before the 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 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 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 acknowledgment, and to provide you with relief from the financial losses resulting from your accident.
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 Yorkville, IL. The thing to ask yourself is, can they add value to my claim? If your injuries were minor, 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 Yorkville, IL under the following circumstances:
Our initial conversations and investigations are free, and we are always straightforward about how much value we can add 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 state statutes can be confusing, whether or not you have a claim generally depends on one specific question: were you injured because someone else was negligent? From a legal standpoint, you must prove the five elements of negligence:
If you have any doubts about the validity of your claim, speak to a lawyer in Yorkville, IL who has won a similar claim before. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT.
Being a personal injury lawyer in Yorkville, IL requires that you know how negligence 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 hold the liable party accountable no matter the circumstances. We have won millions for our Yorkville, IL clients in the following types of cases:
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 result from auto accidents, such as:
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries because trucks emit an incredible amount of force, and motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all at increased risk of being severely injured as they do not have the same protection closed-vehicle occupants have. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, all motorist 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 have an auto accident claim against them.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer, construction company or local municipality may be at fault. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will perform an exhaustive investigation into your claim to find out who and what exactly caused your injuries.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to take reasonable measures to make sure their property does not carry any risks 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 referred to as the Illinois Premises Liability Act, mandates 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 dangerous, the owner needs to either repair the hazard or warn against it. Examples of hazardous conditions are:
Not all injuries on a property result in a premises liability claim. If you were trespassing, 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 Yorkville, 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. Do not believe them, and do not accept any settlement offer until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.
According to a 2016 study from John Hopkins University, medical errors cause more than 250,000 deaths each year. While not every error constitutes malpractice, when it does, you can make a medical malpractice claim.
Proving a medical malpractice claim is based on what is referred to as the standard of care. The standard refers to how a reasonable healthcare professional, 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 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 is held to a different standard of care than a pediatrician in Kadoka, South Dakota. Burger Law relies on numerous expert witnesses in Yorkville and in other parts of Illinois who can corroborate your claim.
Common instances of medical malpractice in Yorkville, IL include:
Every day, nearly 1,000 people require emergency medical treatment for dog bites, and every year about 12,600 people are hospitalized. 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, 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, 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 only lead to minor injuries, others can lead to reconstructive surgeries or permanent disfigurement. In any case, you likely need an experienced and skilled Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyer to secure you the full compensation you are owed.
Strict liability also applies to anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product. There are three types of product liability claims in Yorkville, 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 was the proximate cause of injuries and that the product had not been “substantially” changed from its state at the initial sale.
Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers will take on any case in which someone was injured due to another’s negligence. One of the great parts of choosing a Burger Law Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyer is that our team takes on all types of personal injury claims, and have won your type of claim before. 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 securing maximum compensation for your injuries can be long and complex. While some cases only take a few months, others can take several years before a jury finally renders a verdict. In total, the path to getting compensation consists of:
Most people who speak with our Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyers 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, be there to answer all of your questions and oversee all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on healing.
In general, there are two types of damages you can be compensated for 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 party’s conduct was purposefully harmful or 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 We can 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 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 (314) 500-HURT. Other types of claims we handle in Yorkville, IL include:
Burger Law’s Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyers hold ourselves to the standard of 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 let down until you are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed. We only give our clients the highest standard of legal advocacy; all of our advice will be based on the facts of the case and our experience, but we always leave the ultimate decisions on your claim to you and your Yorkville, 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 Yorkville, IL personal injury lawyer now at (314) 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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