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(314) 500-HURTSomeone else broke the rules, and now your life is upended. Burger Law holds careless people and organizations accountable and gets a great financial recovery for our clients. Call a Burger Law DuPage County, IL personal injury lawyer immediately at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a complimentary consultation.
It is unjust that another person’s negligence has brought physical, mental and financial burdens to you and your family. At Burger Law, our personal injury lawyer team stands up for our clients in DuPage County and throughout Illinois to get them justice and a secure future. We have seen every trick in the book that insurance companies use to delay, devalue or deny people’s claims in their moment of need. We fight back against dishonest corporations like resistant insurance companies and guide our clients through the intricate web of lawsuits and Illinois Law.
We have a proven track record of getting great results for our clients and we have won over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. Reach out to a Burger Law personal injury lawyer in DuPage County, IL at (314) 500-HURT to to take the first step in being made whole again.
If you believe you have a personal injury claim in DuPage County or anywhere in Illinois, see how much compensation you are owed by filling out our free personal injury calculator.
After an injury, attorneys are usually your best opportunity to maximize the value of your claim. The majority of our DuPage County, IL clients do not have the same legal experience and knowledge we do and do not have the same understanding of the lawsuit process that a law firm does. When you hire a Burger Law personal injury lawyer, we will right away start:
We are talented and experienced trial lawyers who are not afraid to take the fight to a judge and jury if we have to. With slight injuries that do not require much medical treatment, you may not need a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. But if your accident results in severe injuries or disability, or if there is disagreement about who or what caused your injuries, an experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be your best bet to get the compensation you need to be made whole again. We will always be honest with about what your injuries are worth. Speak to a personal injury lawyer today by calling (314) 500-HURT.
Injuries are always unexpected and can happen for a variety of reasons. When injuries happen because someone else disregarded your safety, it is time to call Burger Law. Some of the injury claims we have taken on and won in the past include:
According to the Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, in 2019 there were 312,988 auto collisions in the state, which caused over 1,000 fatalities and almost 90,000 injuries. Motor Vehicle crashes are the second highest type of non-intentional injury, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Auto cases are also decidedly the most common tort claim, according to the the National Center for State Courts.
Falling, being in a struck-by accident, being caught in-between objects and electrocution make up what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration refers to as the “fatal four” of construction accidents. If you are a construction worker, you can get compensation for a workplace injury through workers’ compensation. However, you may be able to seek additional compensation through a third-party liability claim. If you are a civilian and were hurt because of a construction company’s negligence, we can help you make a claim against the construction company.
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. While you cannot make a medical malpractice claim for every injury from a doctor’s negligence, too often a doctor give you substandard care and never have to face punishment for made matters worse instead of helping you. Malpractice cases are vigorously defended, but a personal injury lawyer at Burger Law will aggressively investigate your claim and question a doctor’s methods in order to get you justice.
Falling is the leading reason for days spent off work. A slip and fall claim happens when a proprietor does not adequately safeguard patrons against dangers. Common examples include debris or substances on a floor, torn carpeting or ice on a sidewalk or parking lot.
Product liability claims involve making a claim against a anybody involved in the design, production, distribution or sale of a defective product that harmed you. Some typical examples we see are:
In order to prove a product liability claim, your DuPage County, IL personal injury lawyer must show that there was a design defect, a mistake in manufacturing or insufficient labeling.
510 ILCS 5/16 states that after a dog bites someone “peaceably conducting” themselves — meaning you did not anger the dog — you can make a claim against the dog owner.
While our personal injury lawyer team knows that dogs can be a great addition to a family, we understand that dogs can injure people when they are vicious. Over four million people are bitten by a dog annually. Approximately 800,000 of those end up in emergency room visits, mostly to guard against the risk of infection.
Sometimes, the unimaginable happens and a loved one passes away in a wrongful death. It is horrible whenever we lose someone, but when it happens because somebody else did not care about their safety the pain can be so much worse. While nothing can replace them our personal injury lawyer team can help help make things a little easier by holding the negligent party accountable and protecting your future.
No matter the nature of your accident, if it happened through no fault of your own a Burger Law personal injury lawyer in DuPage County, IL will get the best results in your case. We have proven over three decades that we can get our clients great results in a variety of cases. Check out some of our case results and client testimonials.
Your financial recovery is dependent on the extent of your medical bills, if you will need more treatment after your case is settled and the physical and emotional consequences of your injuries. Some of what will affect the value of your claim:
Our personal injury lawyer team will make a convincing argument that takes into account the entirety of your damages and gets you the the maximum compensation you deserve.
Fortunately, you can hire a personal injury lawyer in DuPage County, IL regardless of your financial status. In contrast to criminal defense lawyers who need a flat rate before they begin working for you and then charge by the hour, we only charge a contingency fee. That means that get paid by through accepting part of your compensation. There are three ways this helps you:
The only thing you will ever receive from your Burger Law personal injury lawyer is a check, not an invoice. We offer our services because we are dedicated to seeing people whose lives have been upended by the negligence of another made whole again. You do not have to worry about expensive attorney’s fees delaying you from starting on a road to true recovery. Call a Burger Law personal injury lawyer in DuPage County, IL as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT.
The answer to that question depends on the specifics of your case. Insurance companies often tell people a personal injury lawyer will only take money from them, but that is just not true. Based on a study by the Insurance Research Council, injured parties who trust in a personal injury lawyer receive a settlement 3.5 times greater than people who do not.
In a recent case, a Burger Law personal injury lawyer reached a $100,000 settlement right before going to trial after initially only being offered $3,900
Illinois is referred to as a “modified comparative fault” state, which means that — if you are in fact partially liable — you will be receive compensation for the portion of the accident you are not responsible for. So, if you are awarded $50,000, but a jury finds that you are 10 percent to blame for the accident, you would recover $45,000.
Trying to place responsibility on you is something we see DuPage County, IL insurance adjusters do all too often, but we will use all of our skill to fight back against it. Your Burger Law personal injury lawyer will be able to prove negligence based on another person’s actions and make sure you do not have to take the blame for something that was not your fault.
In Illinois, you generally cannot make a personal injury claim more than two years after the date you sustained the injury, under 735 ILCS 5/13-109.1. The countdown starts once you are injured, or in some cases from the date that you should have reasonably discovered your injury. There are a few noteworthy exceptions:
While two years may seem like plenty of time, that is not always the case in the legal world. Your personal injury lawyer at Burger Law will have to investigate your claim and communicate with the insurance company you are making a claim against. Your claim may be affected if you wait and wonder if your case really has merit. Reach out to a Burger Law DuPage County, IL personal injury lawyer immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
Probably not. According to research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2005 that over nine out of 10 of personal injury claimants receive a financial recovery before trial.
If the parties cannot reach a settlement, they will typically resort to mediation before going to trial, where a neutral party attempts to get them to reach an agreement.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Illinois requires court approval for settlements given to someone under the age of 18 that is more than $10,000. Beyond that, you and your personal injury lawyer will probably not need to go to court for your claim.
There are a variety of reasons that both parties might find a settlement less unpredictable, or their best option, than taking the case in from of a judge and jury. Common motivations are:
While your Burger Law DuPage County, IL personal injury lawyer’s goal is always get you everything you deserve without going to court, we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing suit. We want the defendant to know that we will not accept anything but full compensation.
When a claim does go to court, it is typically for one or two reasons. Either the insurance company is not being fair, or the person or corporation that hurt you will not admit fault. At Burger Law, we know how to prove who and what caused your injuries and appropriately calculate how much you are owed for your injuries. With over three decades of experience as trial lawyers, we will convince a jury to see your side of the story.
In addition, our DuPage County, IL attorneys have decades of experience winning cases in:
If you were injured because another person did not care about your safety in DuPage County or anywhere in Illinois, you need an experienced, ethical and determined personal injury lawyer who will fight until there is nothing left to fight and win you maximum compensation for your injuries. You do not have to go through this trying time alone. We have devoted our lives to taking action when life does not treat someone fairly and people are at their most vulnerable. Call a Burger Law personal injury lawyer in DuPage County, IL now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form 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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