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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to have experienced representation on your side. Carlson Bier brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in handling such sensitive cases. With unparalleled dedication to securing the compensation that clients deserve for their injuries, this firm rightfully sits among the most respected in Illinois. Carlson Bier understands both the legal and medical intricacies involved in these devastating accidents, providing support during challenging times while also maintaining a tenacious approach towards responsible parties. As advocated for fair justice, they tirelessly strive not only to serve their clients throughout Illinois but extend their reach too as well. In Lincoln City particularly, where victims of these devastating injuries need diligent representation more than ever before; people recognize that if meticulous care and exact law interpretation matters deeply for you– then choosing Carlson Bier is an excellent decision indeed! Every case presented will be acknowledged with utmost integrity by uniquely qualified professionals passionate about serving those affected by spinal cord trauma.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lincoln Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in offering legal services with a particular focus on personal injury cases such as spinal cord injuries. With years of expertise serving Illinois clients, our personally committed team of attorneys is devoted to seeking justice for the victims and finding financial compensation one rightfully deserves.

Spinal cord injuries are severe and life-shattering events that can drastically alter your lifestyle. They may result from vehicle accidents, falls, sports incidents or violence, causing a massive impact not only physically but emotionally, socially and economically. These injuries often lead to partial or complete paralysis which can forever change the dynamics of an individual’s life.

A multitude of complexities are involved in the legal proceedings surrounding spinal cord injuries; this includes understanding key medical terms and comprehending how these factors contribute towards determining the degree of negligence involved. Our team at Carlson Bier is here to sift through these complexities and ensure you understand them before proceeding with your case.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries:

• A traumatic blow to your spine could fracture, dislocate or crush your vertebrae resulting in a spinal cord injury.

• Sometimes even gunshot wounds could cause a penetration wound leading towards such an injury.

• After the initial trauma swelling, bleeding damage to nerve cells might further increase deterioration.

• It’s critical for individuals enmeshed in vehicular accidents or intense physical shocks must seek immediate help if they suspect any symptoms linked to potential spinal damage.

The implications derived from these traumas generate insurmountable medical expenses requiring intensive treatments like surgeries, rehabilitation fees and ongoing care costs – perhaps even lifetimes worth for recovery programs in acute scenarios. Moreover, there might be lost wages due owing to inability work contributing more financial stress upon victims including their families who need detailed insight upon their rights plus assistance throughout making claims against liable parties responsible for injuries brought unto beloved family members who fell victim under unfortunate circumstances.

Our staff at Carlson Bier will evaluate each case meticulously ensuring all elements relevant are addressed sufficiently. They bring forth the valuable advice, expertise and representation to explain each element plus avenue involved in procuring full reimbursements against accrued medical expenses, wage losses, along with distress – be it mental or emotional pain.

It is significant to note that every personal injury case and notably those involving spinal cord injuries have unique attributes. The state of Illinois Statute of Limitations provides a frame of two years for filing particular personal injury lawsuits – thus emphasizing the urgency for contacting a specialized lawyer swiftly after sustaining an injury. This essentially means one should seek legal recourse as soon as feasible to assure their rights aren’t compromised.

Most importantly, remember you’re more than just a client at Carlson Bier; you’re a person who has experienced trauma and we perceive that journeying through your recovery alongside fighting for justice could appear traumatizing itself. We promise to make this process smoother by standing firm beside you while dutifully fulfilling our responsibility towards attaining fair compensation on your behalf.

We invite you now; don’t merely read about our services; instead, experience them firsthand. If you’ve been affected by spinal cord trauma resulting from negligence on another party’s behalf, allow us here at Carlson Bier help guide you towards securing financial compensation rightfully deserved. Click the button below today to discover precisely how much your case may value according to law. Being adequately informed empowers decision-making aligning most productively with claiming what accurately belongs solely to individuals this team serves devotedly – You!

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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 Lincoln

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing skilled legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Offering professional legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Trip Occurrences

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents secure equitable recompense for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering specialist legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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