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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of severe burn injuries, Carlson Bier is the sensible choice for a skilled attorney team ready to fight your corner in Washington. A personal injury lawyer firm at heart, our legal experts specialize in cases pertaining to burn injuries and have demonstrated consistent success assisting victims seeking justice. As challenging these situations are emotionally and physically, we aim to ease the legal burden with proven professional prowess and genuine empathy by representing your interests fully in court. We pride ourselves on remaining current with evolving laws related to burn injuries ensuring we advocate proficiently for rightful compensation you deserve. With determination and decades of accumulated knowledge supporting our clients’ cause throughout their legal journey – Carlson Bier embodies unrivaled dedication when it comes to championing rights of those affected by such debilitating incidents. Regardless where you’re located, trust in powerfully impacting representation offered by us; because a devastating outcome shouldn’t redefine possibilities around recourse or reparations.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Washington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how destructive burn injuries can be. They not only lead to physical pain and suffering but can often result in emotional trauma as well. Our firm is dedicated to assisting individuals who have succumbed to such unfortunate incidents, tirelessly striving for rightful compensation within the boundaries of Illinois law.

Burn injuries typically come with a heavy toll. The impact extends well beyond the immediate pain and distress caused by the initial accident. It leads into extended periods of treatment that can be incredibly draining both physically and financially. The hospital bills, medical expenses, loss of earnings due to time-off work–these are just some of the burdens associated with burn injuries.

Consider these key characteristics:

– 1st degree burns: These primarily affect the first layer of your skin (the epidermis). Symptoms generally include redness, mild swelling, and pain.

– 2nd degree burns: These burns go deeper and impact both layers of skin i.e., epidermis as well as dermis. Symptoms might comprise blisters along with obvious redness and significant pain.

-3rd degree burns: According to healthcare professionals, these are extremely severe since they extend through every layer of skin possibly damaging nerves causing numbness instead of pain.

The recovery process involving potential surgeries or skin grafts can also take a significant amount of time before one might hope for semblance towards normalcy. This doesn’t even begin to cover potential psychological impacts.

Due care should always be taken while dealing with fire or other sources likely to cause burns. Basic safety measures like having easy access to fire extinguishers at home or workplace could make an enormous difference in emergency situations.

Unfortunately it still remains true; accidents do happen irrespective of maintaining all precautions possible. In such events where burn victims require legal aid in order pursue rightful claims against parties responsible , our expert team steps in providing assistance maximizing chances securing full entitlements under regulations governed Illinois state laws.

Despite our expertise, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter approaches. Every individual and situation is unique. Whether you were affected by a residential fire, work incident, faulty product , we approach client circumstances compassionately understanding each story with personalized legal strategies bringing forth deserved outcomes .

Moreover here at Carlson Bier everything begins on professional precise route understanding comprehension your injuries story providing free initial consultations are also primary reasons why run rule whether persuasive claim can be made inviting parties responsible legal proceedings.

The burden of navigating through complex nuances of law specially after such traumatic incidents becomes extraordinarily hard despite which the necessity exists pursue rightful claims under governing regulations for deserving compensation.

Carlson Bier comes into this equation bridging gap leaving no stone unturned chase justice behalf clients ensuring maximum outcome pivotal towards not just current situation but also planning ahead stability future especially cases where personal injury has profoundly complicated repercussions entire way life lived

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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 Washington

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering specialist legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Mishaps

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents secure just recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on delivering dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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