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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience, knowledge, and dedication define Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm that champions victims of burn injuries. In the aftermath of a burn incident, victims are often left both physically scarred and emotionally traumatized as they grapple with hefty medical bills and lost wages. We believe everyone deserves justice following such life-altering events. The lawyers at Carlson Bier stand ready to provide trusted legal representation for your claim against perpetrators.. Having honed their skills extensively in Illinois jurisprudence – we’ve secured substantial settlements for our clients across myriad cases.

Our attorneys recognize the intricate complexities surrounding burn injuries lawsuits. As veterans in this sphere, they meticulously navigate these nuances ensuring each client receives just compensation deservedly while respecting privacy throughout proceedings.

Choosing Carlson Bier implies selecting not only masterful representation but also empathetic partners dedicated to seeking justice fervently on your behalf – bearing testament to why countless individuals have found solace under our legal guidance when confronted with personal accidents involving burns.

In summary: if you’re grappling with a situation involving significant burn injuries; need adept counsel who traverse complex lawsuit landscapes undeterred while fighting diligently for your rights? Trust Carlson Bier: Trailblazers setting unparalleled standards within the arena of personal injury litigation across Illinois.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Cicero Illinois

At the law firm of Carlson Bier, we understand that burn injuries can be devastating and life-altering. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are well-versed in the unique legal aspects surrounding these types of injuries. Burn injuries can come from multiple sources, such as fire, chemical exposure or even sunlight and they often result in not only physical trauma but emotional distress as well.

The severity of a burn injury is categorized by degrees. First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin whereas second-degree burns involve damage to both external and underlying layers. The most severe are third-degree burns which reach deep tissues causing widespread damage. Each level comes with its own set of challenges—medical treatment costs, potential loss of employment, rehabilitation therapies—and thus each case requires a different approach so that the victim’s needs are comprehensively met.

There are numerous factors considered when assessing compensation for burn injury victims:

• Medical expenses – This includes immediate emergency room care through long-term treatments or surgeries.

• Lost wages – If your injuries prevent you from working either temporarily or permanently.

• Pain and suffering – Emotional distress caused by traumatic experiences like disfigurement or long-term pain can be factored into your claim.

• Rehabilitation costs – Physical therapy and other rehabilitation services may be needed to recover fully.

Factors such as future earning capacity or expected ongoing medical treatments are also taken into account when calculating compensations. To ensure all these factors come under consideration it’s imperative to have an experienced lawyer on your side who knows how to build a robust claim foundation.

While handling such complex cases at Carlson Bier, we gear our strategies towards winning optimal payout for you because we believe coping up with an accident’s aftermath shouldn’t tax you any further than it already has. Moreover, it’s important to seek legal assistance immediately after seeking medical help following any type of accident leads to burns; delay might cause some essential evidences get lost.

We recognize that individual circumstances surrounding any burn accident case differ and thus require personalized attention. Consequently, we provide a detailed, empathetic consultation during which we strive to understand your unique situation. We then consider all legal avenues viable in gaining comprehensive compensation for the pain you’ve gone through.

We serve clients across the state of Illinois tirelessly—our commitment does not end with filing your claim but stretches until we secure desirable compensation for you. At every stage of our journey together, our team ensures constant communication so that you are involved and updated on every decision made towards your case.

At Carlson Bier, professional competence matched with passionate care shapes up our service delivery. It’s indeed stressful managing medical recovery while dealing with intricate legalities simultaneously – and as such challenging times call for reliable allies who can shoulder these rigorous duties for you. Our extensive expertise and unwavering dedication empower us to be such allies so that you can prioritize regaining health without worrying about anything else.

If you’re struggling under the burden of having sustained severe burns due to someone else’s negligence, do remember that help isn’t far off – Carlson Bier stands ready to assist in ensuring rightful justice prevails. To gauge better about potential ways forward please click on the button below – this would lead you toward an instant assessment depicting what your case’s worth could be. Together, let’s take steps towards combating aftermaths of unfortunate burn accidents because at Carlson Bier we deeply believe that no one should bear unnecessary suffering; especially when it could otherwise be legally avoided.

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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 Cicero

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying specialist legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain equitable settlement for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Semi Collision

Extending experienced legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to representing persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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