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In the wake of a devastating spinal cord injury, choosing an experienced and committed law firm may change your future substantially. Carlson Bier is that trusted ally you need on this journey. Our team is composed of highly knowledgeable attorneys specializing in spinal cord injuries who understand the complex medical and legal aspects associated with such cases. By associating with us, you will be privy to Illinois-based professionals reputed for extensive understanding as well as compassionate handling of each case’s unique sensitivities. Skillful negotiation and aggressive representation by our dedicated team consistently brings maximum compensation, offering a lifeline to those dealing with life-altering adjustments following their injuries.

The proven track record Carlson Bier holds within Illinois underscores precisely why it reigns superior among personal injury lawyer firms concerning spinal cord cases.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in serving with due diligence throughout ensuring justice served beyond expectation even under intricate circumstances like Spinal Cord Injuries.

Remember when navigating through what could seem a dishearteningly insurmountable path post suffering from these serious injuries; Your Best Ally is Us – Carlson Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Saint David Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the complexities of personal injury law with a particular emphasis on spinal cord injuries. Our experienced team understands the intricate challenges that afflict those who have undergone such devastating experiences and is dedicated to advocating for your rights and securing you the compensation you deserve. Based in Illinois, we are committed to assisting victims of spinal cord injuries across our state.

A backbone of our expertise lies in understanding both, the causes as well as consequences of spinal cord injuries. Frequent causes include vehicular accidents, falls, sports incidents and violence-related encounters—all potentially life-altering events leading to this debilitating condition. However, the after-effects vary significantly from individual to individual based on the severity of damage sustained by their spine which can range from temporary mobility issues to life-long paralysis.

Rendering our full assistance begins with educating clients about these injuries and what one could expect moving forward:

• Your Spinal Cord Educational Primer: The spinal cord is an integral part of your central nervous system—it’s made up intricately entwined nerves running down your neck and back region, enclosed safely within 33 interlocking bone fragments called vertebrae.

• Classifying Injuries: Medical professionals generally categorize these into complete (causing total loss of motor functions) or incomplete spinal cord injuries (somewhat preserved sensory function).

• Consequences: These involve not just physical repercussions like chronic pain or inability to control limbs but also impact psychological wellness manifesting through anxiety or depression.

Our committed team at Carlson-Bier adopts a uniquely comprehensive approach towards navigating cases involving spinal cord injuries in Illinois. From extensive consultations getting you accustomed to medical terminology involved till shaping case strategies—every step converges upon maximizing potential returns compensating for financial burdens instigated through lost wages, medical bills and necessary future care related expenses.

Additionally, it’s crucial for us that legal proceedings don’t add unnecessary stress onto already overburdened shoulders—which is why we assume total control of all associated legal formalities. At Carlson Bier, we strive relentlessly towards ensuring best possible representation while you focus on healing and recovery.

As empathetic professionals having shepherded numerous clients through similar hardships, our attorneys understand the emotional turmoil accompanying such a traumatic ordeal–we firmly stand beside you every step of this journey as your understanding advisers, guiding lights and staunch advocates of justice.

Experience supreme-quality legal support designed specifically for spinal cord injury victims by partnering with Illinois’s dedicated personal injury experts. Don’t suffer silently in the wake of an accident or injury that was no fault of yours–we are here to help seek restitution for each adversity encountered whether physical deficits or finance-related struggles.

Let us assist in establishing the strength and validity of your claim—we don’t just represent individuals but serve families helping them begin recovering from stunning losses brought about unexpectedly by life’s unpredictable happenstances.

Accountability should lie where it belongs—those responsible must be held liable. Allow us at Carlson-Bier to direct firm action against parties causing grievous harm compromising not just yours’, but also your loved ones’ wellbeing ensuring compensation commensurate with the acute suffering inflicted upon you completing full circle in seeking justice.

In retaining services offered by our seasoned experts at Carlson Bier—you aren’t merely engaging personal injury attorneys skilled within law’s nuanced minutiae; instead, you’re allying yourself with compassionate allies genuinely caring about their clients as people first more than just case docket numbers next.

We invite you now to obtain a better sense about potential worth attached with pursuing a claim led by experienced counselors over at Carlson Bier – where we place value on individuals affected by spinal injuries before anything else. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth—it’s time for righting wrongs imposed involuntarily onto innocent lives. Together we can commence rebuilding stronger futures beginning today!

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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 Saint David

Pedal Cycle Crashes

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

Flame Burns

Supplying adept legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Medical Incompetence

Extending professional legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents gain equitable payout for harms and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Accident

Extending expert legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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