FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Burn Injuries in Oakbrook Terrace

Burn Injuries Trial Lawyers
Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate experience of burn injuries, awakening into the legal complexities can be overwhelming. Striving for justice and rightful compensation should be at ease – that’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Boasting a comprehensive understanding of legalities surrounding such traumatic experiences, our expert attorneys go above and beyond to shoulder your burden. We understand how physically debilitating, emotionally taxing burn injuries are – not merely an ‘injury,’ but life-altering tragedy that impacts every aspect of one’s life! Henceforth, clients seeking diligent yet compassionate representation find us as their steadfast choice. Our foundation lies in transparency, fortitude and knowledge; aligning our services specifically toward addressing needs pertaining to cases around Illinois including Oakbrook Terrace – dispelling fears while working towards securing justice is Carlson Bier standard practice. So why consider us? Because we are unwaveringly committed to serving you and ensuring your rights get protected astutely within the court framework offering top-notch legal aid when it matters most! Trust Carlson Bier — invest in passionate advocacy for charged resolutions post burn injury incidents!

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Burn Injuries Lawyers in Oakbrook Terrace Illinois

At the Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group, we understand the extensive pain and suffering that can result from burn injuries. Not only are they physically agonizing, but often inflict long-term emotional trauma as well. Located in Illinois, our top-tier team of legal professionals is dedicated to assisting individuals who have sustained such distressing injuries due to another party’s negligence or deliberate wrongdoing.

Burn injuries occur in various scenarios ranging from domestic accidents involving fireplaces, heaters or kitchen mishaps, to workplace incidents related to chemical exposure or electrical faults. The degree of burns also differs – first-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin while second and third-degree burns damage deeper layers of skin tissue often leaving visible scarring and requiring extensive treatment.

Key aspects you should know about burn injuries include:

– Severity varies according to the depth of damage

– They may result in permanent disfigurement

– Treatment can be costly involving surgeries & rehabilitation

– Burn injury lawsuits fall under personal injury law

Navigating through a burn injury case without professional help can be challenging due to complex nature intertwined with medical evidence & legal rationales. As your dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier group, our approach revolves around ensuring your rights are protected throughout this process while striving for maximum compensation for clients’ incurred medical expenses, lost wages during recovery time, emotional distress along with punitive damages where applicable.

We closely cooperate with healthcare practitioners & forensic experts to analyze your specific condition accurately – identifying responsible parties whether it’s a corporate entity for lax safety measures or an individual due their irresponsible behavior; thereby building a robust claim on your behalf. Throughout the process our lawyers stay true towards upholding transparency by keeping you informed every step of the way explaining intricate elements related to procedure & strategy implemented tailoring to specific client needs.

Moreover, understanding certain cases involve delicate circumstances especially when recovering from intense injuries like burn wounds – clients retain flexibility choosing the level of engagement deemed suitable right from initial consultation to negotiation talks or trial proceedings.

Illinois law boasts strong protections for victims of personal injuries including burn accidents. As per Illinois Statute of Limitations Section 735 ILCS 5/13-202, one has two years from the date of sustaining injury to file a civil lawsuit against responsible parties – ensuring victims get substantial time towards taking legal action and not pressured into making premature decisions that might fall short of their compensation rights.

We understand opting to engage in legal battle can seem daunting especially during recovery phases hence at the Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group, we provide a no-cost evaluation service designed for potential clients. During this consultation our expert attorneys assess your specific case understanding merits involved & explaining available options – empowering you with necessary knowledge towards making informed decisions aligning best with your interests.

In our pursuit towards servicing clients efficiently we maintain stringent codes complying diligently with applicable Illinois laws – notably relating to false advertising about having physical offices present elsewhere apart from where truly established e.g., Oakbrook Terrace.

Every claim bear certain value depending on various factors such as injury severity, impact on daily life, involved audit expenses & many others – necessitating an expert review towards assessing rightful compensation amount accurately. To take a step forward, increase fair chances of winning your case while reducing undue stress; connect with us by clicking on the button below and discover what your case is worth today. Your path toward restitution and healing begins here at Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Oakbrook Terrace Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

.

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.

All Attorney Services in Oakbrook Terrace

Areas of Practice in Oakbrook Terrace

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Extending adept legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Expert in delivering expert legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Expert in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440