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When dealing with the aftermath of burn injuries, you need a team that understands how to expertly navigate through complex legal frameworks. You also desire compassionate representation and counsel. Carlson Bier is precisely this type of law firm; one that specializes in personal injury cases, specifically those arising from severe burn injuries. With profound knowledge of Illinois’ state laws surrounding these injuries, Carlson Bier has earned commendable recognition for delivering justice and adequate compensations where deserved – making them an outstanding consideration for anyone seeking proficient representation within Mount Olive territory.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier are more than just skilled advocates – they prioritize their clients’ needs every step of the way – ensuring not only rightful financial recovery but restoring hope through such traumatic events. We know what it takes to win against negligent parties: experience, assertiveness and grit coupled with vast industry knowledge. Entrust your case with us today because at Carlson Bier we believe in turning your tragic setback into an impactful comeback!

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Mount Olive Illinois

Burn injuries are undoubtedly one of the most devastating experiences victims can endure. At Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we understand and have in-depth knowledge of this extensive area of litigation. Our experience spans various scenarios ranging from simple fire accidents to severe chemical burns requiring long-term care. We extend our expertise and legal services to help you secure the justice and compensation you deserve.

Burn injuries can be classified into three major categories – first degree, second degree, and third-degree burns. Each level has distinct characteristics and varying levels of severity:

– A first-degree burn strictly damages only the outer layer (epidermis) of skin causing redness, minor swelling but typically heals over time with little to no scarring.

– Second-degree burns damage both the epidermis and the dermis (the second layer), causing blisters that could lead to scarring if not properly treated.

– Third-degree burns are catastrophic, destroying entirety of both layers which may also affect deeper tissues resulting in significant scarring and functional impairment needing immediate medical attention.

The treatment process for burn injuries depends on their size, location, cause as well as the overall health of the victim – all these aspects impact recovery timelines and potential complications that may arise subsequently. These factors also influence how life-altering effects would be – physical pain or disfigurement alongside emotional trauma stemming from personal image & self-esteem issues.

At Carlson Bier, we empathize deeply with each victim’s distressing journey following a burn injury incident – dealing with hectic medical appointments while grappling with immense psychological stress. What’s more profound is many times; these mishaps occur due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. If your life is so adversely impacted due to another person/company’s irresponsibility, they must be held accountable for your plight legally.

Our seasoned attorneys strive relentlessly representing clients dealing with such daunting consequences clubbed under tort laws governing personal injuries at large. We utilize our expansive knowledge backed by a thorough investigation into your case, to establish the liability of the guilty party. Our team at Carlson Bier stands firm against insurance companies’ aggressive tactics, ensuring you receive fair compensation to cover medical expenses, surgeries, rehabilitation costs, loss of income or earning capacity and other damages ensued from the trauma suffered.

We pride ourselves on helping scores of burn injury victims secure rightful compensations regarding different cases involving home fires, workplace accidents, defective products & appliances causing burns, vehicle fires or chemical incidents amongst others. Our compassionate approach couples with a tenacious pursuit for justice; prioritizing your best interests above all else are key features setting us apart in personal injury law realm.

Navigating the legal complexities is challenging when recovering from such life-altering injuries. Which is why we encourage you not only get adequate treatment but also pursue legal recourse to experience holistic recovery eventually despite these challenges being hard-pressed upon you involuntarily.

At this juncture, knowing how much your case might be worth becomes significantly essential – calculating an estimate helps strategize future roadmap potentially altering one’s financial health majorly amid these tumultuous times. If contemplating getting rightfully compensated while dealing with a severe burn injury ever makes its way into your thoughts – click on the button below enabling you understand monetary implications better associated with your precise physical scenario treated under Illinois state laws.

Allow us at Carlson Bier aide seamless transitioning through such emotionally straining phases while legally empowering individuals facing unprecedented circumstances related to burn injuries – paving way for hopeful tomorrows filled with resilience and faith!

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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 Mount Olive

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering expert legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Injuries

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Crash

Extending experienced legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Damages

Committed to ensuring professional legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to assisting patients with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure recovery.

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