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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the dire consequences of severe burn injuries, victims need a legal advocate that understands their plight. Carlson Bier is an experienced law firm offering unequivocal expertise in burn injury cases. Based on our knowledgeable proficiency in Illinois’ legal framework, we consistently deliver justifiable outcomes for clients embroiled in these traumatic circumstances. Our success isn’t accidental; it’s methodically built upon years of dedicated practice and fearless pursuit of fairness for those severely impacted by burn accidents. As your most considerate option within Illinois’s boundaries, our personal commitment extends beyond merely handling your case; to helping you rebuild after life-altering burns as well. Our excellent record shows why many choose us when dealing with the aftermaths of serious burns – because we understand what you’re going through and deploy every resource available to secure compensation and justice for you all while ensuring adherence to local legislation only befits competent firms like Carlson Bier – where passion meets principle!

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Coal City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact that burn injuries can have on your life. In order to help you navigate through this challenging period, our Illinois-based law firm specializes in personal injury claims associated with burns. With a commitment to easing your burden and securing just compensation, our seasoned lawyers extend their expertise and relentless advocacy.

A burn injury is more than a physical trauma; it often entails immense emotional distress and financial strain caused by medical expenses or loss of work capability. While every burn injury might differ in severity, they are generally classified into three degrees:

– First-degree burns typically affect only the epidermis or outer layer of skin causing redness, pain, and minor inflammation

– Second-degree burns involve damage not just to the epidermis but also to part of the dermis or second skin layer leading to swelling, severe pain, blisters along with red or white appearance

– Third-degree burns are the most critical where both layers of skin are destroyed possibly extending to underlying tissues like bones and muscles bringing about scarring and potential loss of function

As per data from American Burn Association’s National Burn Repository (2021), around 500,000 seek medical help each year for burns in the U.S. This remarkable figure underlines the relevance of understanding what constitutes a burn injury claim.

To make a successful burn injury claim in Illinois:

– Establish liability: The first step pertains to demonstrating that another party was negligent – directly responsible for your injuries.

– Prove causation: Correlating that negligence led directly cause your condition can be crucial.

– Justify damages: Furnishing evidence for all damages incurred due to your injury constitute an imperative aspect of a sound claim.

The implication here is evident; claiming compensation involves traversing a complex legal landscape necessitating proficient guidance which Carlson Bier amply provides.

Key steps toward case resolution include notifying liable parties officially about your intent on pursuing damages, crafting and filing the complaint which serves as the official claim document, conducting a pre-trial where both parties share information to understand the case more comprehensively, followed by negotiation attempts for settlements. Should these be unsuccessful the matter advances to trial.

Based on decades of experience, our law firm has witnessed a variety of causes leading to such injuries. The catalysts range from car accidents resulting in gasoline explosions or fires through workplace accidents owing to faulty equipment usage or disregard of safety protocols up until flawed appliances at home causing domestic fire breakouts or chemical spillage.

The treatment procedures largely depend upon burn severity comprising first-aid measures for mitigating pain and preventing infections at one end with skin grafting surgeries coupled with physical and psychotherapy rehabilitation sessions at the other end. The medical expenses hence, remain unique to every patient further underlining why it is essential to calculate potential compensation individually.

At Carlson Bier, we know that navigating such complexities all alone can be overwhelming especially during your recovery process. From standing up against responsible parties ensuring they acknowledge their negligence toward preserving crucial evidences serving in making robust claims – our seasoned lawyers guide you each step towards rightful compensation via an empathetic yet aggressive approach.

It is also substantial that according to Illinois Law, unlike worker’s compensation claims whereby employees are barred from suing employers directly; personal injury victims have an unreserved right in seeking damages from negligent parties which might include employers whose irresponsible behaviour led toward severe burns. This exceptionally contradicts practices across other states thereby calling out indeed for experienced legal representation well versed in Illinois’ statutes.

We appreciate that taking this decision marks only your initiation on attaining justice post a disconcerting burn accident. However, we firmly believe that our expertise honed over years would support convincingly throughout this journey – relentlessly advocating for just reparation while you focus on convalescence.

Click the button below now and discover what you may be entitled following your unfortunate ordeal. At no cost, our competent personal injury attorneys can help assess your case’s worth setting the foundation steadfastly on your journey towards recovery and justice.

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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 Coal City

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying professional legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

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

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents receive just remuneration for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Focused on extending expert legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Expert in defending clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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