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Suffering a burn injury can be incredibly traumatic. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in, offering expert legal representation for these injuries in Winfield and across Illinois. Our team is adept at handling cases with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism to ensure you receive full compensation for your pain, trauma, medical expenses and loss of income. At Carlson Bier, we make it our mission to fight passionately on behalf of all our clients– because you are more than just a case number to us; you are family. With an unequaled track record of substantial verdicts and settlements under our belt, we’ve demonstrated unwavering commitment towards achieving justice for victims of burn injuries time after time again. By choosing Carlson Bier as your Burn Injury attorneys, you’re entrusting a dedicated group that will relentlessly advocate for your rights and wellbeing every step along this unanticipated journey toward recovery & restitution; ensuring the best possible outcome without compromise. Trust Carlton Bier when seeking justice after suffering unfortunate Burn Injuries – they’re relentless advocates in claiming what’s rightfully yours!

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Burn Injuries Lawyers in Winfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our proficient team of personal injury attorneys specializes in providing superior legal counsel for victims of burn injuries. With deep roots in Illinois, our lawyers understand the local laws thoroughly and put their many years of experience to work on behalf of our valued clients. A burn injury is an event that may impact both the victim’s physical health and emotional well-being profoundly. We’re keenly aware that these incidences require a compassionate yet formidable legal voice.

Burns are classified into three categories: first-degree burns, which only affect your skin’s outer layer; second-degree burns, which penetrate your underlying tissues; and third-degree burns, one of the most severe forms as it affects both your skin and underlying tissues. Burn injuries can be caused due to various horrifying circumstances such as fire accidents, defective products, work accidents or vehicle collisions. These instances often lead to serious complications including infection, disfigurement, nerve damage or even death.

Here at Carlson Bier:

– We comprehend the complex medical terminology related to burn injuries.

– We recognize how these devastating experiences can disrupt lives completely.

– We combine a comprehensive understanding of Illinois law with empathy for our client’s plight during this challenging period.

Handling a claim involving personal injuries like burns requires specialized approach and experience – parameters we proudly offer at Carlson Bier! Our dedicated team delves deep into each case with microscopic precision paired with personalized care until justice has been served individually for each affected party.

We stand by your side from day one till the resolution of your case!

• Explaining the process clearly

• Evaluating all potential sources of recovery

• Navigating through insurance disputes

• Pursuing compensation not just for immediate medical expenses but long-term treatments

Our primary goal at Carlson Bier is straightforward – To help those suffering from trauma get their lives back on track by fighting tooth and nail against perpetrators responsible for their ordeal.

Maybe you’re asking yourself, “What’s my case worth?” Kafka once said, “In the fight between you and the world, bet on the world.” But with us at your side, it changes to: “Bet on Yourself!” Determining your case’s potential value can be complex due to variables such as medical expenses or lost earnings, which must be considered. However, our skilled lawyers employ their knowledge to evaluate all these nuances to ascertain your case’s worth accurately.

Click on the button below for a free evaluation of your burn injury claim. When you trust Carlson Bier with fighting against injustice for you and assuring compensation for your sufferings that journey begins here!

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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 Winfield

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending specialist legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Fall Injuries

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for damages and losses.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Offering professional legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to providing specialized legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Focused on advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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