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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the challenging aftermath of experiencing a burn injury, finding reliable and proficient legal assistance isn’t just an option – it’s a necessity. Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of personal injury claims. Our reputable attorneys are well-versed experts in Illinois law and have built an impressive track record of successful legal representation for burn injury victims. We understand that each case is unique and requires a specialized approach personalized to meet the individual needs and circumstances involved in your situation. With our rigorous commitment to excellence combined with compassion for our clients’ hardship, we work tirelessly for their right to compensation and justice from negligent parties causing harm or injuries due to fire-related accidents among others . As many Trenton residents can affirm, partnering with Carlson Bier will give you assurance knowing you’ve placed your trust in committed professionals who prioritize your wellbeing above all else. Trust us with your fight; let us be the voice that advocates relentlessly on behalf of every client dealing with severe impacts owing from devastating burn injuries.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Trenton Illinois

Burn injuries are among the most devastating types of personal damage. At Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, we specialize in legal representation for victims of burn injuries. Our primary focus is to assist burn injury victims navigate legal challenges they may face and secure rightful compensation for their suffering.

As experts in personal injury law and having assisted numerous clients through similar circumstances, our team at Carlson Bier has accumulated extensive knowledge about burns that we believe would be beneficial share with you. In essence, a comprehensive understanding of your affliction can help strengthen your case during litigation.

Starting from basics, burns are typically classified into three degrees: first-degree which affects only the outer layer of skin causing redness and mild swelling; second-degree engulfing the entire epidermis resulting in blisters; third-degree affecting all layers of skin with potential damage to nerves, fat tissue or muscles – creating vital health risks if left untreated. Remember – understanding this classification will help establish the gravity of your burn incident during a court hearing.

Now let’s discuss causes associated with these debilitating burn incidents. Some common causes include:

• Accidents involving fire or hot liquids

• Electrical accidents

• Chemical accidents

• Radiation

Among those instances listed above, chemical and electrical burns usually present high cases’ complexity due to their unique nature and corresponding laws surrounding them – another reason why appointing a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer becomes paramount when facing such situations.

When considering rehabilitation after a severe burn accident, one cannot overlook the profound physical pain endured by victims who typically have to go through long-term treatment including skin grafts amongst other procedures – sometimes over multiple years. Furthermore, alongside physical agony comes tremendous emotional turmoil; dealing with appearance changes and PTSD being but two aspects adding up to tortuous recovery journies for survivors.

From delayed return to work leading to lost wages or loss of employability altogether if severely disfigured; enduring immense physical discomfort; coupled with mental pain due to societal stigma attached with physical appearance – sums up to intense suffering that no individual should have to go through alone.

This is where the team of professional and empathetic lawyers from Carlson Bier steps in – we advocate for burn victims, ensuring they garner justice and proper compensation for their injuries. With us by your side, the tedious litigation process becomes significantly less daunting.

In tackling legal proceedings related to burn injuries it’s key remember: Health treatment documentation directly serves evidence showing extent of damage suffered; Insurance companies often downplay true damages’ severity so as to decrease payouts – hence our negotiation skills become a vital asset helping you secure the rightful settlement amount. And very importantly, statute limitations dictate that filing a personal injury claim must occur within a specified timeframe post-incident, which any experienced lawyer would ensure you adhere by.

From compiling factual evidence backing your claim, navigating intricate legalities surrounding personal injury law, negotiating fair settlements or fighting on your behalf at trial if needed – rest assured we do our utmost delivering justice for all clients.

At Carlson Bier, our primary mission is ensuring every person who faces such traumatic incidents doesn’t just survive but recuperates with dignity – financially too! You’ve endured enough already! It’s now time for us experts in the field assist restoring what was unjustly taken away from you!

Unlock an opportunity today to uncover potentially how much your case could be worth. Please click the button below – allow competent professionals help bring deserved peace back into your life and alleviate financial burden in these testing times.

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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 Trenton

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing skilled legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing specialist legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

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

Fall & Tumble Incidents

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering adept legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in providing compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Expert in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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