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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with the challenges of burn injuries, legal support is crucial to safeguard your rights. Carlson Bier, an established personal injury law firm in Illinois, stands as an advocate adept at navigating complex burn injury cases. We comprehend that such injuries necessitate comprehensive understanding and distinctive approach for favorable outcomes. At Carlson Bier, we extract our extensive experience in handling numerous intricate burn injury claims to develop robust strategies making us a noteworthy consideration for representation. Your need for expert guidance and compassionate service becomes paramount when dealing with life-altering repercussions of burn injuries; which is distinctly addressed by our proficient team embodying empathy and legal excellence alike: A commitment that has kept us at the forefront of personal injury law practice over years across various Illinos jurisdictions including Cerro Gordo. When it comes to deliberating legalese associated with burn related damages or compensation settlements, unveiling massive insurance pursuits doesn’t intimidate us – quite the contrary each challenge strengthens our resolution towards creating safer communities through justice served right- It’s what makes Carlson Bier second-to-none.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Cerro Gordo Illinois

At the law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in advocating for victims of personal injury incidents. Located in Illinois, our team of expert attorneys has specifically cultivated an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with burn injury cases. Injuries like these can lead to significant physical pain, emotional distress, lost wages, skyrocketing medical bills and often require long-term treatment or rehabilitation.

When it comes to the specifics about burn injuries, awareness is vital. A burn injury typically occurs when your skin becomes damaged by intense heat, chemicals or electricity. They range from minor first-degree burns which impact only the outer skin layer, second-degree burns which damage both the outer and underlying skin layer causing blisters and swelling and third-degree burns which are severe enough to extend onto deeper tissues leading to white or blackened burned skin that may be numb.

Let’s delve into detail while keeping it simple:

– First-degree burns primarily affect the epidermis (the outer layer of your skin) causing redness and pain.

– Second-degree burns penetrate beyond the epidermis into the dermis resulting in blisters, immense pain plus deep redness.

– Third-Degree Burns destroy both layers of skin resulting in white or dark brown coloration with potential nerve damage thereby diminishing sensitivity.

Severe burn injuries are not just physically debilitating; they can also negatively impact one emotionally and financially – you could face months or even years of treatment all amounting to astronomical costs that may go beyond existing insurance coverage limits.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that taking legal action might seem daunting during such stressful times but it is important to realize that legal remedies are available if you’ve sustained a burn injury due to another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Our seasoned litigators strive relentlessly to secure full compensation for our clients’ pains & losses – past & future medical expenses/bills due to treatment/rehabilitation procedures including cosmetic surgery as needed as well as loss of income & potential future earnings, compensation for physical and emotional distress related to the ordeal.

Furthermore, with our extensive experience in handling burn injury lawsuits, we also identify less apparent liable parties to ensure that you are adequately compensated. We leverage a comprehensive approach where each case is meticulously investigated by us and expert witnesses – if needed, to attain equitable justice.

There is more about what Carlson Bier can assist you with regarding your incident. Enhanced client satisfaction forms an integral part of our service goals. Thus, we strive consistently towards effective communication and providing updates at every step while guiding clients through this complex legal process efficiently and professionally.

Remember, pursuing legal action does not mean adding on top of your stress; it means seeking relief after undergoing one of life’s traumatic experiences – A fight for fairness which needn’t be fought alone!

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Burn Accident FAQ​

There are three main types of burn injuries:

  • First-degree burns: These burns affect the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. They cause redness, pain, and swelling.
  • Second-degree burns: These burns affect the epidermis and the dermis, the second layer of skin. They cause redness, pain, swelling, and blistering.
  • Third-degree burns: These burns destroy the epidermis and the dermis, and can also damage the underlying tissues. They cause white, leathery, or charred skin.

Burn injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Heat: This includes flames, hot liquids, steam, and hot objects.
  • Electricity: Electrical burns can be caused by contact with live wires or outlets.
  • Chemicals: Chemical burns can be caused by exposure to acids, alkalis, and other corrosive substances.
  • Radiation: Radiation burns can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or to other types of radiation.

The signs and symptoms of a burn injury will vary depending on the severity of the burn. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Redness
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Blistering
  • Charred skin
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Shock

The treatment options for burn injuries will vary depending on the severity of the burn. However, some common treatment options include:

  • First-degree burns: These burns typically heal on their own within a few days. However, it is important to keep the area clean and moist.
  • Second-degree burns: These burns may need to be treated with medication or surgery.
  • Third-degree burns: These burns typically require surgery and skin grafts.

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Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit if your burn injury was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person or party. A burn injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Cerro Gordo

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering expert legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Delivering professional legal advice for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on providing compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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