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With expertise in burn injury cases, Carlson Bier provides relentless and dedicated representation to victims of varying degrees of burns. We understand the profound impact these injuries can have on your life – physical pain, emotional trauma, lost earnings as well as mounting medical expenses; we strive to get you the compensation you deserve. Through accurate psychoanalysis of each case alongside comprehensive understanding of Illinois laws related to burn injuries, our legal team proficiently delivers favorable outcomes for our clients. Based on this commitment and record of results has made us a prudent choice for those seeking a legal adviser in their burn injury claims across diverse locations including Kankakee. At Carlson Bier you gain from services that are compassionate yet unyielding in courtroom battles or negotiation tables alike; thus ensuring that wrongdoers face appropriate action while you obtain justice rightfully deserved after such smarting experiences. Choose Carlson Bier: because no one fights harder — nor smarter — for compensation when it comes to severe burn incidents.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Kankakee Illinois

Burn injuries can be complex, devastating and full of uncertainties. At Carlson Bier, we go beyond merely representing your case – we stand as advocates dedicated to restoring what life throws askew when you or a loved one suffers a burn injury. Based in Illinois, our exceptional team of skilled personal injury attorneys are committed to fiercely advocate for victims of burn injuries.

Burn injuries can range from minor to severe, but each can turn your life upside down with the blink of an eye. They occur in various forms including thermal burns (caused by contact with flames, hot liquids, steam, and hot objects), chemical burns (resulting from contact with acid or alkali substances) and electrical burns (originating from electrical sources). These types can lead to first-degree burns affecting the skin’s outer layer and causing minimal damage; second-degree burns damaging both the epidermis and beneath layer dermis alongside blister formation; third-degree burns characterized by destroyed top layers making nerve endings loss their sensation; fourth degree burns that extends into fat layer resulting to permanent damage to deeper tissues such as muscles or bones.

Key points about the implications these varying degrees of burn injuries hold:

– First Degree Burns: Usually result in reddened skin without blisters. Recovery typically happens within a week.

– Second Degree Burns: Extend into the dermis causing pain, redness, swelling & blistering. Recovery may take weeks and scarring may ensue.

– Third Degree Burns: Exhibit charred/blackened skin due to total destruction of upper layers leading to numbness because nerves get damaged too. Might require grafting & susceptible to infection/scarring.

– Fourth Degree Burns: Involve devastation extending beyond skin into flesh & bone necessitating amputations sometimes coupled with high risk for complications like infection/sepsis.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., it’s more than understanding different types of burn injuries – it involves recognizing emerging complexities which spill over to every aspect of life and how best to navigate the labyrinth of medical, financial and legal problems this unexpected event often unveils. Because when it comes down to seeking justice for burn injury victims, we know: each case is as unique as the individual behind it.

Each day we witness first-hand whirlwinds of pain, trauma and disarray that accompanies burn injuries. From mounds of mounting medical bills escalating quickly due to treatments like skin grafts/surgery/rehabilitation; missed work income which widens fast into lost lifetime earnings; emotional/mental anguish nudged by sheer pain of recovery or permanent disfigurement; intricate insurance company battles one has little energy left to fight – many times, these are burn-injury related hurdles our clients face.

Equipped with vast experience braced with specialized knowledge within personal injury law sphere in Illinois, Carlson Bier lawyers are here ready to guide you on what steps must be taken following a burn accident. Leaving no stone unturned, we strive hard towards enabling you fetch maximum compensation allowable under Illinois law who have been damaged from such catastrophic incidents.

We’re well-versed in addressing complex issues hovering around proving liability too – which most times forms the very crux of your case success. Two key elements included here:

– Determining fault: Be it an individual (like landlord for failure to install functional smoke detectors), a business entity (say manufacturer due defective product) or corporate organization (perhaps unsafe workplace conditions).

– Establishing negligence: Holding those accountable whose lax behavior resulted to harm despite knowing potential risks involved casting undue danger upon someone else’s wellbeing etc.

At Carlson Bier LLC., it’s our mission not simply to represent but vigilantly stand beside lining up top-tier professional legal representation aiming at securing optimum outcome for each client coming onboard looking for help amidst their painful ordeal.

Remember – In moments where everything appears overwhelming after sustaining serious burn injuries – you don’t have to face it alone. Carlson Bier’s competent team of dedicated attorneys is just a phone call away, ready to usher legal help precisely when you need it the most.

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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 Kankakee

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing expert legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering experienced legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Damages

Committed to delivering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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