...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney in Ramsey

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve sustained a spinal cord injury due to another’s negligence or recklessness in Ramsey, the legal team at Carlson Bier is ready to fight for your justice. Renowned as top-tier personal injury attorneys across Illinois, we specialize in tackling complex spinal cord injuries cases, employing uncompromised dedication and extensive experience. Our legal prowess and client-first approach position us uniquely, ensuring that our clients’ rights are fiercely protected while we relentlessly pursue maximum compensation. At Carlson Bier, we understand the life-altering implications of a spinal cord injury – from overwhelming medical expenses to disability adjustments and emotional trauma; which is why bring full-spectrum support to our clients with tailored case strategies directed towards securing deserved restitution. We stay abreast of ongoing developments within Personal Injury Law – keeping up-to-date on available treatment options hence strengthening your claim by aligning it with the most recent court rulings and precedents.We take pride in turning challenges into opportunities for justice – reinforcing trust every step along the pathway leading toward recovery.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ramsey Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a concentration on spinal cord injuries. As advocates for individuals affected by these often-debilitating traumas, our unwavering dedication to justice is married with an intricate knowledge of the legal landscape. Based in Illinois, our experienced attorneys understand the life-changing impact of a spinal cord injury and help reinforce your rights as we navigate through this complex process together.

Spinal cord injuries are sudden, traumatic blows to your spine that can fracture or dislocate your vertebrae. The severity of these injuries can cause drastic changes both physically and emotionally. Consequently, victims may experience partial or total loss of sensation or motor control following the incident. Some effects include paralysis such as paraplegia (affecting lower extremities) or quadriplegia (affecting all four limbs). Furthermore, other complications like respiratory difficulties and bladder dysfunction can also result from severe incidents.

It’s imperative to understand that no two spinal cord injuries are alike; extensiveness and recovery potential largely depend upon factors including but not limited to:

– Location of Injury: Injuries higher up in the spinal cord inflict greater damage.

– Severity of Injury: An incomplete injury means some function is preserved below the injury level; a complete injury denotes total loss.

– Secondary Complications: Besides initial trauma, subsequent infections or blood clots may dictate recovery trajectories.

Understandably, facing debilitating realities post-injury may seem daunting. But being equipped with appropriate legal guidance at Carlson Bier ensures personalized solutions mapped onto each unique situation. Our expert personal injury lawyers will tirelessly work towards obtaining compensation for medical costs, ongoing healthcare needs and more significantly – acknowledging pain and suffering endured.

We deeply hold that exploring options shouldn’t be burdensome during stressful times hence follow a contingency fee basis – we do not charge fees unless we win your case! Our paramount goal extends beyond winning settlements; it encompasses witnessing clients regain control over their lives, providing legal victories unlocking essential avenues for medical treatment and rehabilitation services necessary to restore a sense of normalcy.

Current Illinois law safeguards the interests of spinal cord injury victims. This encompasses provisions mandating compensation not just for physical distress but also emotional anguish and lost quality of life. Optimally navigating these rights requires profound understanding – an expertise diligently cultivated at Carlson Bier; consistently ensuring our clients receive the maximum award they’re entitled to by law.

With asbestos-induced injuries or vehicular accidents that damage your spine, proving fault can be daunting. In instances as such, our lawyers excel in demonstrating negligence – from investigating scene details, scrutinizing medical records to interviewing witnesses; rigorous proof is established resulting in compelling cases that convincingly argue liability parties responsible.

Finally, securing trustworthy legal representation is undoubtedly pivotal to effectively tackle the aftermath of severe spinal cord injuries. Your commitment today could result in a substantial difference tomorrow; it generates empowerment aiding your recovery process thus re-establishing control over life’s trajectory dramatically altered post-injury.

At Carlson Bier, we maintain unwavering devotion combined with extensive experience bringing forth confidence imperative when battling complex personal injury cases. We commend you on seeking information empowering an educated decision concerning such vital matters potentially impacting the rest of your life significantly.

We warmly invite you to find out more about how we can assist and what your case might be worth by clicking on the button below. With skilled attorneys led by compassion and advocacy committed to pursuing justice fiercely, turn potential into reality partnered with Carlson Bier – because every individual deserves the opportunity for a fairly compromised future after experiencing unimaginable hardships due to spinal cord injuries.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Ramsey Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Ramsey

Areas of Practice in Ramsey

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving skilled legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Slip Occurrences

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents get reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Bike Collisions

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

Big Rig Incident

Providing adept legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Site Accidents

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

Brain Impairments

Committed to offering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to representing victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​