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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from burn injuries can be distressful and demanding, physically and emotionally. These adversities require the deft representation of skilled legal advocates that solidly stand with their clients to pursue rightful compensation. With Carlson Bier’s proficient team on your side, experience the power of exceptional legal support in addressing burn injury claims effectively. We are dedicated to upholding your interests, advocating for due diligence amidst medical costs, rehabilitative care expenses or lost wages situations often associated with severe burns incidents. Our competent attorneys navigate Illinois’s complex regulatory framework leveraging industry-leading knowledge pool combined with empathetic handling of each case – amplifying chances of favorable outcomes during trials or settlements negotiations helping victims stride towards life resumption without financial strain post trauma. Choosing Carlson Bier means trusting proficient litigators who understand the nuances of burn injury law and are equipped to fight relentlessly for your rights- representing an indispensable ally on your road to healing and recovery right after a devastating burn incident strips normal away from you! Witness unparalleled commitment ceremonies our advocacy by reaching out today – embrace justice served fair always!

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Lombard Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how devastating burn injuries can be. As a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our expert team of attorneys has significant experience in assisting victims who have suffered from these severe physical and emotional traumas. Burn injuries can significantly alter the life dynamics of an individual dramatically and result in long-term effects like disfigurement or disability, intense psychological distress and financial strain due to hefty medical bills.

Becoming aware of some key facts about burn injuries can help one to comprehend their severity and legal implications better:

– Burn injuries classify into four distinct degrees: first degree burns affect only the outermost layer of skin; second degree reaches deeper, damaging both outer and under layers; third-degree burns destroy all skin layers; while fourth-degree burns harm not just the skin but underlying muscles and bones.

– A wide array of circumstances can cause burn injuries – from household accidents involving fire or hot liquid spills to industrial mishaps where chemical exposure occurs.

– Treatment for serious burn cases often includes surgeries like grafting along with continual rehabilitation, which further escalates costs.

– Another crucial aspect is assessing whether an entity’s neglect or intentional action caused the damage. If so, it provides grounds for a legal intervention where you may receive compensation covering your medical expenses as well as non-economic damages such as pain or suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we deeply comprehend that navigating through this convoluted arena while grappling with burn injuries’ repercussions is extremely challenging. That’s why our seasoned lawyers extend empathetic yet proficient assistance right from understanding your unique case’s nuances to formulating a suitable litigation strategy, ensuring at every step that your best interests are safeguarded diligently.

Now you might wonder – what makes us stand apart? First off is our vast knowledge umbrella enriched by years of working on diverse personal injury cases including complex burn injury ones in Illinois’ intricate legal scenery. Secondly, it’s our deep-set belief that each client deserves personalized attention unlike what large, depersonalized law firms might offer. This approach has helped us secure mutually rewarding attorney-client relationships and triumphantly champion their cause. Lastly, our stringent adherence to legal ethics ensures that we don’t make false representations – We are proudly Illinois-based and avoid any misleading information suggesting otherwise.

Grasping the finer details of the insurance claim process is another vital aspect where Carlson Bier can guide you knowledgeably. Insurance companies often resort to tactics like underestimating injury’s impact or question its connection to the alleged incident in attempts to reduce compensation. Dealing with such scenarios demands tactical negotiations backed by concrete proof – a feat possible only with professional legal advice.

A burn injury not only leaves physical scars but prolonged psychological ones too. While it necessitates immediate as well as ongoing medical attention, managing associated stress can inhibit recovery severely. Amid this scenario, if proving someone else accountable for your suffering weighs you down further, remember: competent legal help is right around the corner at Carlson Bier.

Ensuring justice via due compensation for your ordeal from those responsible is more than just our job – it’s our zealous commitment towards safeguarding individual rights against negligent actions causing personal harm.

So why wait? If you have endured a burn injury and think there’s a legitimate case for negligence contributing towards it – connect with us today without delay.

We invite you to click on the button below now and find out how much your case could be worth! At Carlson Bier, where every client matters enormously, testing waters poses no risk or obligation; however, letting potential exculpators off lightly would indeed be unjustifiable! Allow us to ascertain accurately whether your circumstances constitute grounds for a valid personal injury claim resulting from a burn injury while we assist you thoroughly yet empathetically throughout this challenging journey toward rightful 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 Lombard

Pedal Cycle Collisions

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

Flame Damages

Giving specialist legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Extending specialist legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Tumble Incidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents get just recompense for wounds and damages.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing specialist legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Committed to providing compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Focused on representing individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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