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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a burn injury is unquestionably distressing, but one should never face such repercussions alone. Carlson Bier offers expert legal support for victims of such incidents. Our meticulous approach in understanding the circumstances around your case enables us to advocate assertively and secure maximum compensation. We believe that combatting injustice starts with comprehensive knowledge, hence our focus on burn injuries allows us to represent our clients effectively. In handling these cases, we not only consider physical damages but also mental anguish associated with trauma – assuring an all-embracing resolution process beyond court outcomes.

Our team’s excellent track record and proficiency have solidified Carlson Bier as the preferred choice for those seeking justice and fair compensation after enduring a burn-related mishap. The proximity of jurisdiction does not restrict or compromise our ability; instead it amplifies it by diversifying our experience across various geographic contexts including Itasca among others.

At Carlson Bier, regression is not an option when standing up for your rights post-injury occurrence becomes necessary; embarking upon this journey together enables brighter prospects ahead.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Itasca Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the cause of burn injury victims and unflinchingly contend with adversarial entities to safeguard our client’s interest. As a reputable personal injury law firm in Illinois, we leverage our vast experience in dealing with highly nuanced personal injuries, particularly burns.

Burn injuries can encompass physical and emotional trauma that often extend deep into an individual’s life, inflicting pain beyond initial medical treatments. The damage from severe burns can necessitate lifelong care and impose enduring hardship on the afflicted. They can result from various sources such as sun exposure, chemicals, fires or explosions, hot liquids or surfaces, radiation and inhalation damage from smoke.

Each class of burn – superficial (first degree), partial-thickness (second degree), full-thickness (third degree), and fourth-degree burns – correspond to escalating levels of severity affecting different layers of skin down to subcutaneous tissues like bone or muscle. Early resuscitation efforts paired with wound management techniques are crucial for survival; yet they often herald grueling recovery processes involving pain management strategies, invasive procedures like phalloplasty or grafting along with extensive physical therapy sessions.

At Carlson Bier, we strive for meticulous case-building leveraging:

– Detailed investigations – Our qualified team leaves no stone unturned while investigating each burn accident’s circumstances.

– Extensive network of resources – We access leading experts in medicine or engineering that lend key insights fortifying your case efficacy.

– Negotiation expertise – We argue impeccably backed by hard facts not just against insurers but also corporate entities if required.

– Trial prowess – If negotiations do not yield fair settlement offers reflecting damage magnitude inflicted upon you, rest assured our trial-tested lawyers will tenaciously represent your interests in court.

Illinois follows comparative fault rules which could possibly reduce compensation according to the victim’s contributive negligence percentage during the mishap. Henceforth, effective legal representation is indispensable so as not allege unjust blame sharing impacting compensation. At Carlson Bier we work tirelessly, persisting until justice is served, leveraging our cumulative expertise towards maximizing compensation likelihood for damages which can cover medical bills, future treatment costs, lost earnings during recovery or due to permanent disability and pain along with suffering endured.

We guide clients through their rights in accordance with Illinois personal injury law while anticipating defense strategies thereby ensuring a vigorous representation of your interests. As an integral part of our thorough support measures aimed at comprehensive client welfare, we provide staunch guidance on available government benefits and resources which might ease financial strains at this turbulent juncture.

Moreover, an under-emphasized component of burn injury cases is the deadline for filing claims known as statutes of limitations which typically varies depending upon whether it involves negligence or strict liability among others. Herein another aspect where seasoned lawyers like ours emerge indispensable; they deftly navigate these intricate statutory requiems to avoid potential claim dismissals due to procedural errors or oversights.

The damaging ripple effects inflicted by a severe burn accident necessitate the need for legal help appropriating just compensation commensurate with suffered losses. In keeping with this perception, we proudly adhere to a contingency fee model that mitigates immediate financial burdens because simply put – you pay nothing unless we win.

Remember that seeking prompt legal help maximizes prospects of securing optimum rightful remuneration thereby getting life back on track after enduring a catastrophic event such as a burn-related mishap. Your road to recovery beings here! Take advantage of our offer for a complimentary case evaluation by clicking on the button below. Discover what Carlson Bier can do for you – find out how much your case is worth today! Don’t delay – time may well be slipping away even as you read this.

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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 Itasca

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

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

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents receive just remuneration for damages and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in delivering expert legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Focused on defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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