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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a serious matter like burn injuries, it is paramount to seek the support of an exceptional legal institution. Carlson Bier stands as one such extraordinary personal injury law firm that prioritizes your best interests above all else. With our expertise in handling burn injury cases, we ensure your rights are effectively represented, and you receive fair compensation for your distressing situation. Our experienced attorneys have consistently managed complex litigation intricacies involving these specific cases securing favorable outcomes for our clients across Illinois including Pleasant Plains. While every case’s circumstances remain unique, you need not worry about whether yours fits what we do: At Carlson Bier, each client’s suffering and subsequent needs shape what we consider justice–we strive hard to attain it for you! In choosing Carlson Bier as your dedicated advocate in a burn injury lawsuit means aligning with assertive representation grounded on integrity and undisputable knowledge of the intricate laws surrounding this issue across the State of Illinois; an informed choice indeed!

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Pleasant Plains Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense physical and emotional toll that burn injuries can wreak on victims and their families. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our paramount goal is to advocate for survivors of burn-related accidents with relentless dedication and expert legal counsel.

Burn injuries are not just surface wounds; they are traumatic experiences that severely impact lives. Depending upon the degree of severity ─ categorized as first, second, or third degree burns ─ they can cause extensive bodily harm. First-degree burns affect only your skin’s outer layer, producing swelling and redness usually caused by sunburns or minor scalding incidents. Second-degree burns damage not only the outer skin but also underlying tissues causing blisters and severe pain; such injuries may result from direct contact with flames or hot liquids. Third-degree burns indicate severe tissue destruction affecting deep layers of your skin plus underlying tissues, often due to house fires, explosions or serious electrical malfunctions.

• The human fallout effected post-burn can be considerably debilitating:

– Physical consequences: Apart from painful sores and potential disfigurement necessitating amputation in some instances, victims grapple with mobility issues demanding rehabilitation.

– Psychological torment: Living through a life-altering trauma like severe burns affects mental health severely causing depression, anxiety even PTSD.

– Financial strain: Managing astronomical hospital bills coupled with loss of wages due to incapacitation during the recovery period compounds suffering further.

If you’ve survived a burn injury because of somebody else’s negligence or wrongdoing—the carelessness of another individual, unsafe working conditions or inadequately maintained facilities—it is crucial to assert your rights under Illinois law for fair compensation.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., taking favorable verdicts for clients who have faced catastrophic injuries including serious burns comes naturally after decades-long proven track record. A step-wise action plan unfolds thus:

§ Notifying relevant insurance entities reflecting explicit facts indicating other parties’ fault

§ Comprehensively gathering pertinent evidences—medical reports, witness testimonials and accident-scene images

§ Engaging in negotiations with insurance adjusters to pursue highest possible claim settlements

§ Filing a lawsuit when settlement negotiations falter, simultaneously readying for trial proceedings

We’re committed to assure you prime legal representation under immense stress while confronting recovery from such substantial trauma.

Being vigilant of time limitations imposed by Illinois law is imperative too; typically, within two years of your burn injury occurrence, legal action must be filed. So acting promptly as soon as the aforementioned critical steps are undertaken guarantees safeguarding of your rights – allowing this time-sensitive process its due course.

Our team of skilled personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier brings more than just experience to the table. We offer empathy ─ understanding that beyond the legalese and courtroom battles lie real people wrestling with life-altering circumstances, striving for strength every day. Our resources further extend towards connecting clients to medical professionals specializing in burn injuries for extensive care during protracted recovery durations.

With us at the helm managing your case, achieve peace-of-mind knowing that tireless advocacy and rigorous defense on behalf maintain precedence over everything else.

Moreover, since burn-injury cases handled by Carlson Bier follow a contingency-based approach─fees become applicable only if we win ─ assuring access to high-quality legal counsel won’t strain limited financial resources further post-accident.

Now comes the most important question─how much is your case worth? Extensive burns consequential to another’s negligence warrant robust compensation rewarding you with rightful recompenses: recurring doctor’s visits bill payments; pain/suffering management; lost earnings recoupment plus additional financial demands posed by rehabilitation/immediate lifestyle adjustments.

Kickstart advocating for yourself today! Click on the button below─uncover estimated value reflecting your unique circumstances surrounding catastrophic burn injuries. Trust our dedicated fleet at Carlson Bier prioritizes obtaining deserved compensation, ushering a post-burn life less burdened. Don’t let the agony of burns burn away your rights for just reparation too! Take back control—let Carlson Bier light the beacon guiding towards that much-needed relief you deserve. We are here and we care−every step of your journey, every inch of the way.

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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 Pleasant Plains

Bike Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending expert legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Occurrences

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Harms

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive fair settlement for damages and losses.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Collision

Offering specialist legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Worksite Accidents

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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