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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unpredictable aftermath of a spinal cord injury, trust in professionals experienced in navigating these complex legal matters is paramount. Carlson Bier offers expert Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney services dedicated to securing appropriate compensation for your situation. As seasoned personal injury lawyers well-versed with Illinois regulations, we understand the delicacies that come along with circumstances as life-altering as spinal cord injuries. Make no mistake; your case deserves rigorous dedication and meticulous execution only attainable through stalwart advocacy offered by Carlson Bier attorneys.Our approach distinguishes us and assures an unwavering commitment towards safeguarding client interests before anything else. Unlike other firms inclined toward quantity over quality, our focus remains on delivering bespoke solutions tailored around individual cases’ requirements.Our unparalleled expertise helps victims get adequate compensation while ensuring they can access requisite treatment modalities for their recovery process.Carlson Bier’s deep-seated legacy within Illinois stands testament to assertive representation coupled with compassionate legal counsel when you need it most.Get started today and experience firsthand how compelling litigation makes a difference.With Carlson Bier, you’re never just another case file; let’s work together to navigate this journey towards justice!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Arcola Illinois

Carlson Bier, a renowned and reputable Illinois-based law firm, specializes in personal injury law with significant emphasis on spinal cord injuries. We understand the life-altering impact of such conditions better than most; our years of combined experience helping clients navigate these complex cases have equipped us to provide unmatched legal support and representation tailored uniquely for you.

Spinal cord injuries encompass a range of conditions varying in severity and complexity which may lead to partial or full paralysis or long-term disability. Generally resulting from motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports related accidents or violent encounters, they typically involve damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks found within the spinal column leading to dreaded outcomes like quadriplegia or paraplegia. Carlson Bier’s dedicated team provides expert counsel while being deeply sensitive to these unsettling facts as it assists you through every step towards attaining justice.

Understanding spinal cord injuries requires knowledge about its two primary classifications: Complete Spinal Cord Injuries (CSCI) where there is total loss of sensory function below the level of injury – often resulting in permanent paralysis; and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries (ISCI) that results in partial loss of functionality. Both types come with their own challenges which our seasoned practitioners at Carlson Bier are adept at handling effectively ensuring you get the best legal counsel grounded on compassion, understanding and respect for your pain.

Navigating life after sustaining a spinal cord injury can be daunting but equipping yourself with crucial post-injury information can help manage expectations during recovery:

• Rehabilitation can reduce secondary problems such as pressure sores, urinary tract infections (UTIs), etc.

• Physical therapy increases mobility which is critical as prognosis varies greatly among individuals.

• Pain management is important especially for neuropathic pain common in many SCI victims.

• Psychological counseling helps deal with mental health issues stemming from trauma associated with SCI.

Financial compensation acquired through successful litigation can aid immeasurably in funding the vital processes mentioned above easing your path towards recovery.

Carlson Bier is committed to achieving optimal results for clients facing spinal cord injuries. Our proven track record of maximizing settlements and jury verdicts testifies our unwavering commitment to justice for victims of personal injury. Furthermore, we employ a contingency fee structure, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case; this philosophy drastically eliminates burdensome legal costs making justice accessible to all regardless of financial status.

Let the attorneys at Carlson Bier use their vast experience advocating for spinal cord injury victims help reclaim what trauma has taken from you. Every case is unique, but so too are our strategies tailored meticulously according to your needs proving that with us, you’re not just another case number, but an individual deserving empathy, respect and beyond all – justice.

It’s understandable that during these challenging times you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future – doubtlessly grappling with how much compensation might be available to aid your journey back into normalcy. We invite you to liberate yourself from such fears by clicking on the button below. It leads directly to a feature designed specifically for assessing potential worth of your claim based upon information pertaining strictly to Illinois – all part of Carlson Bier’s dedication to serving only accurate, reliable and localized insights related explicitly to your circumstances.

At Carlson Bier, we pursue justice relentlessly for our clients facing spinal cord injuries because we believe every victim deserves personalized attention powered by years of expertise combined with heartfelt compassion – key elements we bring forward in every single case. Don’t let uncertainty rob more than it already has; click on the link below now find out how much value lies within your rightful claim.

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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 Arcola

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying expert legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents get equitable remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Accident

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

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in assisting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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