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At Carlson Bier, we understand the life-altering impact of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and truly empathize with the magnitude of its disruption to one’s everyday reality. As a distinguished authority in SCI legal representation within Illinois, our commitment lies in delivering unwavering support to victims by advocating for their rights while efficiently guiding them through complex litigation processes. We channel our extensive knowledge into designing compelling cases fortified with meticulous research and expert testimonies. Our profound understanding of SCI nuances sets us apart as the preferred choice for legal counsel — a testament to our years of dedicated service within this field-specific practice area demonstrated through numerous victories secured on behalf of individuals affected by these catastrophic injuries. An established team at Carlson Bier is readily available to lend you relentless assistance; ensuring that actionable steps are orchestrated carefully towards realizing fair compensation claims aligned with your wellbeing requirements post injury period. Stand tall in pursuit of justice after an unfortunate event; choose all-encompassing competency radiated by Carlson Bier – The prominent name when considering personal injury lawyers adept at handling Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Catlin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are not just personal injury attorneys, we’re advocates for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries. Affecting an estimated 17,810 people annually in the U.S., spinal cord injuries disrupt lives—physically and emotionally—and can cause severe financial strain on families. This unfortunate event should not be dealt with alone; our expert Illinois-based lawyers provide empathetic understanding paired with skilled legal guidance for forming a solid contingency plan.

As specialists in spinal cord injury cases, we understand the complex medical realities that come along with this traumatic setback. These injuries predominantly result from four major causes: vehicle accidents (38.4%), falls (30.5%), acts of violence like gunshot wounds (13.5%) and less common causes like sports incidents (9%). Regardless of how your predicament occurred, it’s vital to have accurate knowledge about its extent to best exercise your rights.

Spinal cord injuries fall into two main categories : complete and incomplete injuries. With complete injuries, there is no sensory or motor function preserved below the neurological level—a comprehensive loss of sensory and motor ability underneath the trauma site. On the other hand, incomplete injuries include partial preservation of sensory or motor function under the damaged area—meaning some nervous communication is still possible.

Complications from such occurrences often entail more than physical alterations—they reshape lives substantially by impacting diverse dimensions :

• Physical Changes: Paralysis, muscle tone issues, loss/failure or resetting bowel movement among others.

• Psychological Impact: Depression, anxiety and PTSD which could possibly lead to cognitive impairment.

• Financial Strain: Increased healthcare costs due to ongoing treatments and adaptive tools or equipment required post-injury.

• Lifestyle Shifts: Adapting to new ways of life may require home modifications for wheelchair accessibilities or job retraining if current employment isn’t sustainable post-injury.

These repercussions underline that you deserve experienced representation when fighting for fair compensation against insurance companies unwilling to pay, or negligent parties involved. We are committed to securing the monetary recuperation you need to manage life-altering changes, handle costly medical bills and ensure future treatment requirements — allowing your focus to stay on healing.

At Carlson Bier, we don’t merely represent clients; we build relationships based on trust while fighting for your rights tirelessly. With detailed attention to each case, our proficient team investigates closely to confirm liability factors— vital in proving negligence at fault. Coupling that with expert assessments of current and future expenses tied with the injury itself as well as additional after effects can significantly influence compensation totals during settlement negotiations or a verdict reached by a jury.

The legal realms impacting spinal cord injuries often appear overwhelming when tackled alone: insurance claims processes, multiple consultations concerning medical health conditions shouldered all at once—it’s intangible chaos. Add this upon an already traumatic experience only intensifies anxiety levels all around. Our job is providing some tranquility amidst turbulent times by handling these intricate proceedings on behalf of victims through strategic application of applicable laws and ensuring their best interests are always preserved.

In Illinois specifically, statute 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 suggests that even if an injured person is partially responsible for their injury in question (i.e., considered comparatively negligent), they may still be entitled to obtain damages reduction proportionately according to fault percentages determined. Complete understanding of such laws qualifies us ideally in invariably strategizing towards obtaining maximum recompense possible under given rules.

Don’t let misgivings about taking legal action prevent justice from being served in your situation—it’s here where we step up using unyielding determination combined with extensive knowledge retaining information specific to spinal cord injuries and ever-changing legislation surrounding it.

No words could possibly do justice conveying how debilitating spinal cord injuries could turn out disrupting normalcy—in every sense of the word. At Carlson Bier, standing guard beside you during harrowing times advocating for appropriate compensation, brings purpose to our diligent efforts. We invite you to enhance your understanding of the legal and financial prospects tied to spinal cord injuries—click on the button below to estimate just how much your case could potentially be worth, under no obligation whatsoever.

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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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Spinal Cord Injury FAQ​

Spinal cord injuries are commonly caused by traumatic events such as vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, and acts of violence like gunshot wounds. Medical conditions like arthritis, cancer, or infections can also lead to spinal cord damage.

Symptoms of a spinal cord injury can vary depending on the severity and location of the injury. Common symptoms include loss of movement, loss of sensation (including the ability to feel heat, cold, and touch), loss of bladder or bowel control, exaggerated reflex activities or spasms, changes in sexual function, pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in the spinal cord, and difficulty breathing, coughing, or clearing secretions from your lungs.

The permanence of a spinal cord injury depends on the severity and type of injury. Complete spinal cord injuries, where all feeling and ability to control movement are lost below the spinal cord injury, have a lower chance of recovery. Incomplete injuries, where there is some motor or sensory function below the affected area, may allow for significant recovery. However, there is currently no cure for a spinal cord injury.

Immediate treatments for spinal cord injuries focus on minimizing further damage and include immobilization, surgery, and medications. Long-term treatment involves rehabilitation, which can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling to help with the emotional aspect of the injury. Technological advances such as exoskeletons, electrical stimulation devices, and ongoing research into cell regeneration and repair are also promising areas for treatment.

The impact of a spinal cord injury on daily life varies widely and depends on the severity of the injury. It can lead to reduced mobility or paralysis, requiring the use of wheelchairs or other assistive devices. It often necessitates modifications to living spaces, vehicles, and workplaces. Spinal cord injuries can also impact personal care, bladder and bowel management, and sexual health. Support systems, adaptive technologies, and rehabilitation can play significant roles in helping individuals lead fulfilling lives post-injury.

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Areas of Practice in Catlin

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing adept legal advice for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents get equitable settlement for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending specialist legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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