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Burn Injuries in Wilsonville

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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from burn injuries can be incredibly devastating and you need the absolute best representation to navigate through this difficult period. That’s where Carlson Bier, a leading team of burn injury attorneys in Illinois comes into play. Our profound understanding and extensive experience dealing with complex cases of this nature guarantee our clients the top-quality legal service they deserve. In Wilsonville, we’ve shown a persistent commitment to pursuing justice on behalf of those affected by such severe injuries. We’re deeply dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and delivering compensation that adequately mirrors your physical pain, emotional trauma, lost income and mounting medical bills due to the burn accident. Choosing Carlson Bier makes a significant difference – not only do we bring years of expertise but more importantly genuine empathy for every client’s personal struggle underpins our firm ethos ensuring each case is handled with unwavering diligence. Trust us as advocates navigating these trying times while steadfastly aiming for all-embracing recovery outcomes.

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Wilsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we know it only takes a moment for an accident to occur that might cause life-threatening burns. Such accidents can significantly alter the lives of the victims and their families who find themselves plunged into a marathon of surgeries, rehabilitation sessions, hospital stays, and spiraling medical expenses. As experienced personal injury lawyers in Illinois, our mission is to help ease this burden by offering exceptional legal representation to burn injury victims.

Burn injuries range in severity from minor first-degree burns that affect only the skin’s outer layer, second-degree burns where dermis are damaged or destroyed causing blistering and some thickening of the skin–to third and fourth-degree burns that reach deep layers including bones, tendons and muscles which could probably result in charring with blackened or white skin. There are also inhalation injuries which include damage to lungs and other organs from inhaling heat, smoke or toxic gases resulting from heat exposure compromises ability breathe. The devastating nature of these injuries often necessitates long-term treatments like physical therapy, occupational therapy among others.

To navigate through the aftermath of such incidents successfully requires more than just quality medical care; it calls for robust legal support. Here at Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to providing just this very service while maintaining compassion for your situation. With years of litigation experience under our belt within Illinois’s complex Personal Injury laws framework; we tirelessly pursue maximum compensation allowed by law on behalf of burn victims.

Our team understands that financial stresses amplify pain when you’re going through difficult times ; hence besides dealing with insurances , medical bills etc., additional expenses such as lost income due to inability work , rehabilitative services , counseling psychological trauma , altered lifestyle costs related lifelong disabilities need be taken account whilst structuring claim settlement keep victim’s family financially secure future.

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There’s no substitute to thorough understanding of law when it comes to ensuring justice for burn injury victims. Our legal expertise combined with our resourceful network of subject matter experts including in-house medical professionals, cutting-edge technologists, reconstructive surgeons and forensic analysts enable us in achieving favorable outcomes.

No legal fee is charged unless we win your case; we operate on a contingency fee basis which means that obtaining compensation for you is our top priority. Next steps? Engage with Carlson Bier’s dedicated personal injury attorneys. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth. At Carlson Bier, matching burn victims with ethical and effective representation isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.

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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 Wilsonville

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying specialist legal services for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Offering professional legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Slip Injuries

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to helping victims of car accidents get appropriate settlement for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Accident

Offering specialist legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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