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When faced with the reality of a devastating spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to secure skilled representation that can effectively advocate for your rights. Meet Carlson Bier, an accomplished Illinois law firm renowned for its expertise in managing complex spinal cord injuries claims. With vast experience dealing cases related to both traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries, staunchly fighting negligence or misconduct is our forte. The key priority at Carlson Bier centers on achieving maximum compensation for clients so they can focus on recovery without added economic strain. Our esteemed team conducts comprehensive investigations into each case – ensuring all guilty parties account fully for their actions or oversights contributing substantially to your predicament. Choosing Carlson Bier means securing compassionate counsel armed with the necessary skillset and proficiency vital in guaranteeing fair legal treatment and achievable positive outcomes – making us a superior consideration when you require representation specializing specifically in spinal cord injury-focused litigation within Illinois’ litigious landscape.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Champaign Illinois

Accidents causing spinal cord injuries can be life-altering, having severe physical and psychological impact on the victims. At Carlson Bier, we are deeply aware of the gravity of these incidents and our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers is committed to representing individuals who have sustained such adversities. As an established law firm based in Illinois, we are equipped with extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with cases involving catastrophic injuries like those to the spinal cord.

Spinal cord injuries primarily occur due to damage or trauma to the spinal cord which disrupts signals between the brain and body. Depending upon their location and severity, they can result in varying degrees of temporary or permanent changes in sensation, strength, and other bodily functions below the site of injury.

– Typically divided into ‘complete’ or ‘incomplete’, a complete injury involves a total loss of feeling (sensation) as well as inability to control movement (motor function), whereas an incomplete one means there’s some functioning below the level of injury.

– Crash incidents top the list when it comes to spinal cord injuries causes followed by falls from heights.

– They often result in complete paralysis (tetraplegia/quadriplegia) or partial paralysis (paraplegia).

Victims not only endure considerable amounts of pain but also face a daunting path towards recovery fraught with high medical bills and rehabilitation expenses. In addition, they frequently encounter lifestyle changes that necessitate psychological adjustment which leads to emotional stress exacerbating their suffering substantially.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier dedicate themselves tirelessly to securing appropriate compensation for people affected by such dreadful accidents caused by negligence or intentional wrongdoing. We strive relentlessly negotiating with insurance companies while building strong cases through accurate investigation, proper documentation as well as expert discussions concerning costs associated with treatment plans, home care requirements and anticipated future needs.

However complex your case might be, trust us when we say that our accomplished legal team will work steadfastly focusing on meticulously customized legal approaches that aim to achieve the best possible result for you. Our ultimate and steadfast mission is to champion the rights of spinal cord injury victims ensuring their well-being by securing them fair compensation inclusive of lost earnings, medical costs, subsequent therapies, and pain and suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we assure:

– A comprehensive analysis of your case; identifying all potential sources of liability.

– Expert negotiation skills working with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement.

– Skilled representation in trial if needed.

– Complete assistance in getting through difficult times by providing support throughout the process.

Knowledge is power – understanding what’s at stake helps preparing for legal battle. Thusly, it’s always beneficial staying informed about laws pertaining to personal injury jurisdiction as well as consulting with an experienced attorney who is capable of guiding you through these complex landscapes.

Accentuating our singular focus on representing victims rather than perpetrators or insurance companies as large corporate law firms typically do – we maintain an unbiased perspective towards obtaining justice for you. Our unparalleled commitment to securing what rightfully belongs to affected individuals reflects vividly across our resounding track record laden with numerous victories achieved over many years advocating on behalf of people suffering grievously due to accidents ranging minor injuries escalating up-to catastrophic ones like those impacting the spinal cord.

Time becomes crucial when dealing with personal injury cases given limitation statutes specific for different types of incidents establishing deadlines within which lawsuits must be filed since date incident occurred showing negligence or wrongful behavior at fault leading towards injury in question happened therefore urges immediate action. It’d serve prudent moving swiftly seeking proficient legal consultation ensuring no rights forfeited failing meet such predetermined timelines.

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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 Champaign

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing specialist legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Trip Mishaps

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents gain equitable payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Accident

Extending expert legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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