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If you’re a resident of Fairbury and have been involved in an unfortunate incident that’s led to burn injuries, the legal team at Carlson Bier is here to assist. We understand how significantly such incidents can impact your life, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, our attorneys are committed to providing relentless advocacy aimed at securing the compensation you deserve. Our profound knowledge of Illinois laws makes us experts when it comes to navigating complex legal procedures surrounding burn injury cases. Combined with our extensive experience representing clients who suffered from similar traumas, we meticulously prepare every case as if it were going trial – determined by your best interest rather than quick settlements afforded by insurers’ offers. Empathy fuels our efforts as we strive for justice on behalf of those bearing the brunt of someone else’s negligence or recklessness leading to inferno tragedies they endure now, making us a wise choice for victims seeking restitution within Fairbury community boundaries.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Fairbury Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and emotional toll that burn injuries can inflict. As a dedicated personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we have years of experience representing clients who have suffered such life-changing injuries, fighting tirelessly to protect their rights and secure them the compensation they deserve.

Burn injuries are severe damages caused by exposure to heat, radiation, electricity or chemicals. Such accidents often lead to extensive hospital stays, rehabilitation services, surgical procedures and long periods off work – all of which leads not just to financial distress but also emotional turmoil for victims and their families.

There are several types of burn injuries:

• First degree burns: These only affect the outer layer of skin causing minor pain and redness.

• Second degree burns: This type affects both the epidermis (outer skin layer) and dermis (second layer), resulting in blistering and swelling along with severe pain.

• Third-degree burns: The most serious form affecting all layers of skin as well as underlying tissues causing white or blackened burned tissue.

The severity of each case depends on various factors like depth, size, location of the injury; age & health condition of victim; whether it was caused by heat/flame/inhalation etc., making the treatment process complex. Recovery from significant burn injuries can be a long road filled with numerous rehabilitative therapies including physiotherapy for movement restoration following deep tissue damage or psychological counselling to cope up with trauma & body image issues raised after scarring.

All in all, this grim reality makes clear why victims need robust representation – like what Carlson Bier offers – when seeking justice for their suffering. Our expert team meticulously reviews medical reports, investigates incident locations wherever possible ensuring every detail is covered and negotiates aggressively against any party responsible ultimately seeking maximum available compensation under Illinois law.

We also understand that one major concern in these situations is costs- So here’s some relief – At Carlson Bier we provide free initial consultation and follow a ‘No Win, No Fee’ policy which means you pay us absolutely nothing until we win your case.

Moreover, having represented numerous clients with burn injuries, our lawyers have not just significant knowledge of personal injury law, but also compassion for the victims of such accidents. That empathy drives us to build strong cases and work hard to secure positive outcomes.

It should be noted that Illinois law maintains strict deadlines – known as Statute of Limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits (typically two years from date of incident). Any delay could potentially jeopardize your right to compensation. So Don’t Wait! Reach out today!!

Burn injuries are devastating which often returns life-long physical and emotional scars but at Carlson Bier we will stand by you every step ensuring utmost diligence in legal proceedings speeding up justice & settlement payments.

Navigating the aftermath of a burn injury is challenging enough without having to understand all the complexities surrounding a potential lawsuit too. Allow us take this burden off your shoulders. Remember – it’s our job as your lawyer to fight fiercely on your behalf while it’s your job only to focus on recovery process!

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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 Fairbury

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering professional legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Offering specialist legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for damages and harm.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Collision

Providing expert legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in extending compassionate legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Specializing in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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