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Burn Injuries in Thompsonville

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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, highly regarded in Illinois for their significant work in personal injury law, offers unrivaled legal assistance particularly to burn injury victims. Burn injuries can be life-altering, often necessitating extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Our skilled lawyers fully understand the emotional and physical trauma that one might experience after such a devastating incident. At Carlson Bier, we promise to go above and beyond when holding responsible parties accountable for your suffering while ensuring you receive the maximum compensation possible under state law. We take pride in our diligent commitment to justice which makes us a leading contender as your choice of attorney if you’ve suffered from severe burns due to negligence or deliberate harm. Trusting us with your case not only guarantees expert representation but also compassionate understanding coupled with relentless dedication towards securing every ounce of compensation you deserve! Choose Carlson Bier — where professional prowess meets rigorous representation on behalf of victims who’ve sustained serious burn injuries.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Thompsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the pain and turmoil that burn injuries inflict on both victims and their families. Sadly, Illinois reports a high number of burn-related incidents each year, many of which lead to significant personal injury claims suffered through no fault of the victim. As a leading law firm specializing in personal injury cases throughout Illinois, we are committed to pursuing justice for those who have sustained burn injuries due to another party’s negligence or misconduct.

Burn injuries can range from minor superficial burns to life-threatening third-degree burns affecting muscles, bones, and blood vessels. Consequently, medical intervention is crucial—though it often culminates in substantial financial costs for treatments such as skin grafts or reconstructive surgeries amidst various emotional burdens placed upon the victim. Furthermore, burns may leave lasting psychological effects on a person such as trauma and a decreased quality of life.

• Severity: The severity of your burn would greatly influence your claim’s value. More severe burns warrant higher settlements due to increasing medical costs and emotional distress.

• Liability: Being able to provide proof that another party’s negligence resulted in your injuries strengthens your case significantly.

• Medical Expenses: All medical expenses incurred should be documented meticulously; including hospital stays, treatments received, medication cost etc.,

• Lost wages: If you were unable to work because of your injury then lost earnings can also be claimed

• Pain & Suffering: Physical pain and mental anguish can also significantly add up in settlement value

Our proficient team at Carlson Bier believes passionately that injured parties deserve competent representation regardless of the situation they find themselves caught within. We relentlessly advocate for our clients against insurance companies attempting to diminish or dismiss rightful claims after traumatic events like suffering serious burns.

At Carlson Bier, we operate with utmost transparency – there are no upfront fees – our payment only comes if we win your case or achieve an agreeable settlement outside court proceedings. To further simplify things for you, we offer free, no-obligation case reviews which allow one of our experienced personal injury attorneys to evaluate your situation, explain how the process works in Illinois and journey with you on strategizing a robust legal approach going forward.

Our reputation for accomplishing significant results on behalf of burn victims speaks volumes about our unwavering dedication to obtaining full redress for clients. By speaking up and taking decisive action with Carlson Bier, we can help ensure those responsible face real accountability while protecting other potential victims from similar pain and suffering.

We invite you to explore more about what separates Carlson Bier from other personal injury law firms – we truly care about the actual people behind every case we handle. Being able to see through each story’s lens gives us a profound understanding and unique perspective that ignites us into safeguarding the rights of our clients fiercely yet compassionately.

Now is your opportunity to take control—arm yourself with an indefatigable ally like Carlson Bier in fighting unjust circumstances surrounding your burns injuries. As your confidantes in this battle for justice, it would be our honor to transform your distress into triumph amidst this stormy part of your life’s journey. To allow us do so effectively, click on the button below today – together let’s discover the true worth of your case because at Carlson Bier, representing every client means doing so all road long as if traversing alongside them through their worst nightmares only aiming at reaching the light at the end.

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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 Thompsonville

Bike Incidents

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

Burn Wounds

Supplying specialist legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to helping clients of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for hurts and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Trucking Incident

Providing experienced legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in delivering expert legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to supporting individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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