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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dedicated to effectively advocating for victims, Carlson Bier is your preferred choice when seeking expert legal care following burn injuries. Anchored in Illinois, this reputed law firm boasts years of experience in tackling diverse personal injury cases with a successful track record that speaks volumes about its expertise. Defending clients who have sustained severe burn injuries has always been the cornerstone of our endeavors at Carlson Bier. Amidst delicate situations and emotional turbulence following such incidents, our empathetic team strives to guide you through paths demanding immediate and comprehensive legal solutions. At Carlson Bier, we ensure every client receives robust representation while keeping their best interests at heart. We are skilled strategists driving negotiations assertively to culminate in settlements favoring our clients’ just compensation demands – an outright testament towards optimizing your recovery claims’ outcomes strategically yet compassionately. Trust the diligent efforts of Carlson Bier as we attempt against all odds in fostering reassurance amidst adversity via experienced lawsuit handling against liable entities causing devastating burn injuries.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Streator Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we comprehend the devastating impact that burn injuries can have on sufferers and their families. Burn injuries are not only agonizing but also often entail a painstaking recovery process which can be physically, emotionally, and financially burdensome. We understand that winning fair compensation is crucial to offsetting the ripple effects of such catastrophic accidents.

Burn injuries may occur from various sources like fires and explosions, chemical spills an exposure, electrical faults or scalding liquids – each leaving lasting physical and emotional scars. These injuries differ in severity varying from first-degree (affecting your skin’s outer layer), second-degree (impacting both your outer and underneath skin layer) to third-degree burns (involving deep layers of your skin). More severe cases involve fourth-degree burns stretching beyond the several skin layers towards muscles or bones.

• First-Degree Burns: Characterized by redness, minor inflammation/swelling, pain.

• Second-Degree Burns: Exhibited through extremely red & blistered skin; victim might suffer whitening of skin with applied pressure.

• Third-Degree Burns: Fully thickness injury causing white/brownish/black non-blistered dry wound.

Understanding the repercussions, economic consequences involved post a burn incident including medical costs for surgeries or rehabilitative therapies combined with income loss when unable to work convinced us into fighting relentlessly until justice gets served fittingly in favor of our clients.

Over time while dealing with numerous personal injury claims at Carlson Bier involving burns stemmed due to other parties’ negligent actions made us pioneers in this field ensuring you’re partnered with competent legal minds adept at navigating complex litigation channels effectively thereby maximizing potential compensation benefits for deserving victims hurt enduring no fault themselves.

Delving deep doesn’t mean limiting merely to filing lawsuits against careless individuals/entities responsible directly for igniting fires triggering burns alone but involves even indirect contributors like businesses neglecting specified safety protocols leading eventually to harmful situations erupting causing burn injuries. Our meticulous investigative technique allows us to identify peculiar indirect parties held accountable assisting victims in securing deserved settlement claims inscrutably believed not possible previously.

Given the challenging complexities accompanying burn cases, it is paramount to choose wisely your legal representation ensuring they’re well-versed with applicable laws complexity keenly understanding medical implications involved preparing a solid case compellingly for better compensation probabilities. We at Carlson Bier ensure victims are abreast of their rights and have clarified all doubts about waging a courtroom battle.

Contrarily, if medical diagnosis doesn’t seem comprehensive enough elucidating complications you’re forced enduring due to burns or negligent party’s insurer trying hard denying fault while discouraging litigation; discuss such detailed concerns straightforwardly with our expert injury attorneys at Carlson Bier who’ll help tackle those issues smartly thereby making informed decisions crucial towards timely recovery without stressing over accruing medical bills/payments awaiting clearance once compensation gets sanctioned through court verdicts favorably.

Equip yourself confidently walking on the path towards justice knowing that having an accomplished personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier beside can make this taxing journey smoother. Remember, there’s no fixed amount deemed right as fair compensation fitting every victim’s predicament but varies depending on differing circumstances surrounding each unique occurrence like severity of burns, ensuing treatments undertaken besides pain/suffering endured inclusive of lost wages or employment opportunities due to extended convalescence periods warranted during rehabilitation.

Our dedicated team sincerely believes helping clients secure deserving rightful justice guarantees them peace needed for smooth healing during economically tough conditions therefore don’t hesitate ever feeling alone battling fiercely against irresponsible accidents happening unnecessarily caused due gripping negligence. Pivot swiftly towards hope by clicking the button below to begin your journey and garner further information regarding your potential case worth dialed down accurately with proficient legal advice provided comprehensively by Carlson Bier – Your Personal Injury Attorney Group in Illinois!

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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 Streator

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Extending expert legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Delivering expert legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Fall Injuries

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents gain fair settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Accident

Delivering professional legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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