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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to Spinal Cord Injuries in Livingston, the legal team of Carlson Bier stands out for its highly specialized expertise. As a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, we’ve assisted numerous clients facing challenging circumstances due to their drastic injuries. Our deep understanding of the complexities of spinal cord injuries and the intricate laws pertaining them helps us provide astute counsel and aggressive representation in court. With an outstanding track record reflecting high success rates for our clients’ claims, Carlson Bier is committed wholeheartedly to securing just compensation for individuals who have suffered life-shattering violations on their dignity and well-being due to spinal cord impairments. We meticulously compile robust evidence, engage with expert witnesses and steadfastly champion your interests during negotiations or trial proceedings. Choosing us means gaining access not only to single-minded legal advocacy but also empathy born from genuine understanding of what you are going through – that’s the essence of Carlson Bier’s commitment towards advancing justice for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Livingston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are avid champions of rights and justice for victims of spinal cord injuries. We are a seasoned group of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys adeptly steering the course through complex legal terrains to secure rightful compensations for our clients. Dealing with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) can be daunting and life-altering, so let’s delve into understanding it better.

Typically caused by a sudden traumatic blow that fractures or dislocates vertebrae, spinal cord injuries can have far-reaching impacts on an individual’s quality of life. From loss of muscle function to altered sensations or severe pain, SCIs can leave you grappling with physical as well as emotional challenges. Depending on the severity and location of the SCI, symptoms vary broadly between individuals.

In order to navigate this complex web effectively, it is essential to understand some key facts about these debilitating conditions:

• The effects: A person’s ability to control their limbs after a SCI often depends on two factors – the place of injury along your spinal cord and its severity. These injuries can either result in complete paralysis or incomplete where there is still some functioning below the level of injury.

• Statistics: According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), approximately 17,730 new SCI cases occur annually in America, not including those who die at accident scenes.

• Economic impact: It’s worth noting that lifetime costs associated with severe spinal cord damage range from $1.1 million for paraplegia up to over $4.7 million if injured at age 25 with high tetraplegia.

Armed with knowledge comes empowerment; when faced with such impactful medical adversity like SCIs knowing how best to champion your rights becomes paramount – this is where we step in. At Carlson Bier, our experienced team navigates these critical circumstances compassionately while aggressively fighting for maximum compensation for you.

Our dedicated personal injury attorneys will guide you through every step of the legal process. We know that understanding and compassion go hand in glove with our intricate legal expertise. A lawyer-client relationship based on trust, respect, and transparency is not merely desirable — it’s indispensable. From ascertaining your needs to expertly litigating your case for a favorable resolution or exploring potential settlement options; we ensure absolutely nothing slips through the cracks.

As morally-driven advocates with profound belief in championing rights, we push our boundaries, pursue justice relentlessly, and strive to turn around adversities into hope – this is how deeply committed we are towards making a significant positive difference in our clients’ lives.

The road might seem arduous but remember that you don’t have to tread it alone. Lean on us for the support you need during these trying times. If you’ve sustained an SCI due to another party’s negligence or indifference, let Carlson Bier shoulder the burden of advocating for your rights while you focus on healing and recovery.

We invite those seeking trusted guidance following spinal cord injuries to click the button below – let us provide personalized estimates for your case worth, absolutely commitment-free. Rest assured we use sophisticated methods that factor in lost wages, medical expenses, future cost predictions related to your injury and any non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.

Allow yourself the fighting chance you deserve by choosing skilled representation versed in Illinois personal injury law at Carlson Bier – because everyone deserves justice.

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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 Livingston

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving specialist legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing experienced legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Trip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending experienced legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Worksite Incidents

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

Cerebral Damages

Expert in ensuring professional legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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