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Facing a spinal cord injury can be life-changing, and it is vital to have strong legal representation by your side during this difficult time. At Carlson Bier, we provide comprehensive legal services for those who have experienced such traumatic injuries. Our dedicated team of attorneys possesses substantial knowledge in the field of spinal cord injury cases and has a thorough understanding of the unique intricacies involved. We understand the colossal physical, emotional, and financial issues that surround these kinds of injuries. Leveraging our extensive practical experience with complex medical litigation matters in Illinois places us at an advantage when representing you in courts or negotiation tables.

Our profound commitment to securing maximum compensation for our clients isn’t mere rhetoric but backed up by positive outcomes we routinely secure on their behalf; seamlessly navigating through processes as quickly as possible without compromising your interests.

At Carlson Bier, every case is treated with utmost importance – because each client’s journey towards recovery matters to us immensely. Trusting your case with Carlton Bier means entrusting it to lawyers committed tirelessly advocating for justice it deserves.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Pleasant Hill Illinois

Understanding, treating and managing Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) is a complex process; crucial information about these injuries can enhance your recovery journey. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases, bringing comprehensive legal expertise along with compassionate support to individuals impacted by SCIs.

Located right in the heart of Illinois, our law practice provides robust representation in litigation matters from automobile accidents to workplace hazards that result in spinal cord consequences. We place emphasis on fully understanding your unique situation before formulating strategies for successful resolution.

Spinal cord injuries disrupt communication from the brain to parts of the body which can cause loss of mobility or feeling. The level and severity of an SCI typically dictate outcomes including:

• Paraplegia: paralysis of lower portion of the body

• Quadriplegia: paralysis impacting all four limbs

• Complete SCI: total loss of sensory function

• Incomplete SCI: partial loss of motor functions or sensation

Beyond physical implications, SCIs often induce trauma leading to psychological stress or financial strain due to enormous medical costs. It’s also vital to grasp potential complications like blood clots, pressure sores or bladder infections that may follow an injury.

Carlson Bier’s diligent representation involves securing maximum compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation treatment, adaptive equipment needs as well as ensuring there’s adequate provision for pain and suffering sustained due to someone else’s negligence. Our history of courtroom successes bear testament to this commitment towards client welfare.

The aftermath of an SCI presents unexpected trials but remember you don’t have to navigate them alone – let us be your tireless advocate pursuing justice on your behalf through every step. Remember also that time is critical when dealing with such cases; statutes governing personal injury litigation vary and essential claims might become harder if delayed.

Ultimately at Carlson Bier it isn’t just about delivering legal solutions but imparting knowledge which empowers clients transforming their challenges into hopeful futures given time and necessary support. Our professional team of attorneys remain constantly accessible ready to address any concerns or inquiries you may have.

Navigating the legal landscape of personal injury law, especially involving conditions as grave as SCI can be daunting. Therefore, having an ally like us in your corner is paramount. Rely on our experience and strategic acumen to provide you robust representation that ensures your rights are not violated owing to another’s negligence. We stop at nothing until justice is delivered and due compensation received for our clients.

Eager to find out more about how we can assist? Remember, understanding your spinal cord injury claim’s worth helps make informed decisions on potential litigation or settlement options. Click the button below now and take one significant step towards realizing just what level of compensation could be available in your case with Carlson Bier.

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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 Pleasant Hill

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Supplying professional legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering professional legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents gain fair compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering specialist legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Incidents

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to delivering compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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