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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the difference with Carlson Bier, renowned advocates for spinal cord injuries. No other legal representatives in Illinois compare to our commitment to justice and compassionate approach when it comes to cases of this nature. We understand that a spinal cord injury disrupts your life significantly – physically, emotionally, and financially. You possibly have hefty medical bills piling up while having been incapacitated from work depleting income sources.

Navigating such tough times requires an experienced partner who knows not just the law but truly comprehends how these situations impact individuals personally. This is where we step in – Your supporters at Carlson Bier are relentless about fighting legally on behalf of those dealing with spinal cord injuries.

What sets us apart? A successful track record speaks volumes; indeed, our proven courtroom victories demonstrate unique tactical strategies honed over years of representing such victims successfully against even formidable opponents.

From the moment you trust us with your case till its conclusion, be assured: we will pour every ounce of tenacity into establishing liability for your damages thus ensuring maximum compensation suits rightfully due become yours by every means within reach permitted under Illinois laws.

Be confident entrusting your Spinal Cord Injury matter in Alton to none other than the unmatched expertise at Carlson Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Alton Illinois

As experts in personal injury law, Carlson Bier is deeply committed to representing individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries because of someone else’s negligence. Our understanding of the legal landscape in this area enables us to advocate passionately for our client’s rights and obtain fair compensation on their behalf. As one of Illinois’ leading personal injury lawyers, we shoulder the weight of your case while you focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

Spinal Cord Injuries are life-altering events that demand immediate attention and comprehensive treatment. They can result from various incidents such as car accidents, falls, or violent encounters and may range from mild bruising to complete tearing which can lead to paralysis.

*Spinal cord injuries may affect an individual’s motor skills – making it difficult, if not impossible, for them to move parts of their body.*

*Nerve damage could also instigate problems with sensation or make it harder for victims to control their bladder and bowel movements.*

*Victims may experience chronic pain due to nerve damage thereby affecting their overall quality of life.*

*A severe spinal cord injury might also lead to paraplegia (paralysis of lower extremities) or quadriplegia (paralysis from the neck down), requiring lifelong care.*

These physical damages bring equally crippling financial implications particularly because intensive medical aid becomes a necessity. Rehabilitation costs over a lifetime can reach staggering amounts ushering in devastating monetary challenges.

During these trying times, engaging legal assistance should be among your priorities. The seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier guide you through every step towards obtaining maximum compensation by identifying liable parties, gathering necessary evidence, valuing your claim based on current & future losses including medical expenses and potential income loss – all essential components in crafting a compelling claim that stands up against insurance companies’ tactics.

We understand that suing over a spinal cord incident isn’t about enriching yourself financially – it is about getting compensation necessary for paying exorbitant medical bills incurred from serious injuries, making up for lost wages and ensuring that your long-term needs are met. Our goal remains firmly grounded in securing justice and easing the financial burden that an unfortunate injury can place on victims and their families.

Engaging the services of a personal injury lawyer following a spinal injury is also pivotal to ensure speedy resolution as Illinois has a statute of limitations in regards to these cases. This law stipulates that you must file your personal injury claim before two years have passed from the day of the accident or face losing your right to obtain compensation entirely. It’s thus vital that you act promptly.

The dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier work tirelessly on your behalf. We commit to providing robust representation keeping open lines of communication throughout your case. Our commitment, proficiency, and client-focused approach make us a towering presence in Illinois’ legal realm.

Feel free to run an obligation-free check below which appraises how much your case could potentially be worth based on prominent factors such as severity of the injury and level of liability attributed to involved parties; information primed to guide negotiations with insurance companies and court verdicts – should it get there.

Remember, each case is individual and outcomes may differ from those suggested by this rudimentary tool but it provides an insight into what sort of settlement we aim towards when representing our esteemed clients against insurers.

Although fraught with discomforting realities about spinal cord injuries, we hope this information aids in fostering understanding while additionally reinforcing why engaging competent legal assistance is crucial in traversing this challenging time successfully.

Choose Carlson Bier today: choose fierce advocacy coupled with compassionate service; setting foundation for just reimbursement leveraging our extensive experience navigating Illinois’ complex personal injury laws – because justice for victims is not only desirable but mandatory in restoring normalcy after enduring spine-chilling episodes anchored on someone else’s negligence.

Lastly, remember although we are committed to serving all injured individuals across Illinois state – due to certain regional regulations – it’s critical mentioning that we do not have a physical office in Alton, thus cannot be prominently advertised as ‘Personal Injury Lawyers’ specific to this city.

Don’t hesitate anymore! Your road to recovery : both medically and financially, begins here. Click on the button below now: understand how much your peace of mind could cost someone else due to their irresponsible actions or negligence. With Carlson Bier standing by you – every towering challenge becomes a stepping stone towards victory.

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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 Alton

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving specialist legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair remuneration for hurts and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Collision

Delivering specialist legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on providing specialized legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Committed to advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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