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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one experienced spinal cord injuries, the path to regaining control of your life can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Carlson Bier provides unmatched legal representation throughout Justice and is dedicated to fighting for your rights every step of the way. We specialize in personal injury litigation, with particular expertise in cases involving spinal cord trauma. Our deep understanding of medical facts combined with our legal prowess makes us ideally placed to represent clients who have suffered such profound setbacks. As your representative, we aggressively seek maximum compensation on your behalf to cover medical expenses, loss of income and quality-of-life changes triggered by these severe injuries.The experience and resources Carlson Bier brings assures that no stone goes unturned when investigating and building a compelling case for our clients’ recovery. When navigating this challenging time, trust Carlson Bier – where successful outcomes aren’t just hoped for; they’re relentlessly pursued.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Justice Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your trusted personal injury attorneys in Illinois specializing in cases involving Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). These kinds of injuries often lead to profound changes in not only the victim’s health, but also their quality of life. As experienced legal advisors thoroughly versed in this field, we offer an educational insight into what SCI entails and how it affects those afflicted by it.

Spinal cord injuries materialize when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve connections transmitting signals up and down the spinal cord. The main types of SCI include tetraplegia and paraplegia. Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, pertains to an injury that happens from the neck downwards – resulting in loss of sensation and motor movement both below and above the chest. Paraplegia, on the other hand, affects an individual’s mobility or feeling due to harm inflicted on certain segments of thoracic spinal nerves.

The lasting implications from spinal cord injuries range from severe chronic pain to full-blown paralysis which can be partial or total. Since every case is unique with different degrees of severity linked to specific spinal levels where the injury has occurred, some people may recover substantially following rehabilitation therapy while others may experience persistent symptoms for their entire lives.

When someone else’s negligence causes these catastrophic SCIs, fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages due to absence from work, ongoing care needs as well as non-economic damages such as emotional distress should be pursued under Illinois law. Understanding your rights while facing adverse consequences becomes crucial during this tumultuous time; that’s where our expertise at Carlson Bier comes into play.

• We have a proven track record of securing substantial compensation for victims dealing with these intense life-altering situations.

• Our team comprises seasoned negotiators who have achieved significant settlements via mediation.

• Additionally, we have exceptional trial lawyers known for winning substantial verdicts for our clients.

Our team at Carlson Bier is committed to offering you the guidance and support needed to navigate these challenging times. Let us use our extensive experience while dealing with insurance companies and negligent parties to secure your rights and ensure that no stone goes unturned in your pursuit of justice.

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, affecting every aspect of your life and those around you too. It’s about direct costs such as emergency services, hospitalization, doctors, rehabilitation, medicines; but it also extends into indirect costs including loss of productivity, change in family dynamics, stress and inconvenience to loved ones. We are aware of how far-reaching these implications can be that go beyond immediate financial turmoil. At Carlson Bier we don’t just strive for compensation; we aim for justice that acknowledges your pain and suffering caused by something that was not even your fault!

In light of this core commitment towards the individuals afflicted with SCI, remember: Should you or a cherished one becomes unfortunately entangled in such an ordeal due to negligence on another party’s part – Don’t feel helpless! Connect with us at Carlson Bier where empathetic legal expertise meets relentless advocacy.

Discover the vast difference experienced personal injury attorneys committed to bringing positive changes can make in this dire situation. Indeed, deciphering what equitable recourse implies within the complex legal landscape involved here demands comprehensive understanding only seasoned personal injury lawyers like ours faithfully provide.

Take advantage of our obligation-free case evaluation service now! By clicking on the button below, find out exactly how much could potentially be claimed related to SCIs suffered because of others’ carelessness under Illinois law. Discuss your unique situation confidentially with one who truly comprehends its gravity – Carlson Bier awaits you with open arms willing to guide you through each step required seeking proper restitution offered by the state’s judicial system! Let us fight for YOUR rights together!

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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 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 Justice

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Supplying skilled legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending expert legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Accidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Committed to helping clients of car accidents gain just remuneration for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Semi Incident

Providing professional legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in delivering professional legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to representing persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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