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When dealing with the traumatic and life-altering effects of a spinal cord injury, you require an attorney who not only understands the legal complexities, but also comprehends the emotional weight these injuries can carry. Pennsylvania-based Carlson Bier has years of success on their side, demonstrating unmatched expertise in representation for spinal cord injuries victims. We work tirelessly to secure appropriate compensation for our clients that covers medical expenses, loss of earning capacity and other potential damages. Our adept attorneys understand the essentiality behind addressing every facet of your case; encompassing meticulous examination of accident details to highlighting long-term implications that could impact quality of life which are often overlooked by insurance companies.Our team believes in your right to fair treatment after such devastating incidents.Don’t let geographical distance deter you from leveraging our skillset-dedicated law practitioner will be at disposal irrespective if you reside/based out-of-town or Ashmore.With us,you’ll find confidence,knowledge & true allies.Choose Carlson Bier as your devoted advocate traversing challenging litigation landscapes on behalf white-collar victims nationwide.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ashmore Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to not just representing individuals who have suffered personal injury, but also to educating our clients about the processes and procedures that surround their case. We believe understanding can be a powerful tool during recovery both physically and legally. This particular page focuses on one of the most serious injuries that can occur: spinal cord injuries.

Spinal cord injuries fall under the broader designation of catastrophic injury due to their profound impact on an individual’s life. Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal often results in permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other bodily functions below the site of injury. What makes these injuries particularly debilitating is that they affect not only physical ability but can also disrupt natural body regulation processes such as temperature control and blood pressure.

There are two main types of spinal cord injuries; Complete Spinal Cord Injury which results in total loss of function below the level of injury and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury where there’s partial preservation of sensory or motor function below the level of injury.

• Complete Spinal Cord Injury causes complete paralysis (quadriplegia) or affects all four limbs (tetraplegia).

• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury might leave one side with more functionality than the other, could allow more movement in one limb over another, or result in greater functionality directly after trauma followed by a decrease over time.

Understanding your type and degree can help you better comprehend how it impacts your life moving forward. Each year numerous people confront new realities as victims direct or indirect causes from accidents involving automobiles, motorcycles, slip-and-falls amongst others leading litigations around such injuries necessitating skilled representation.

As Illinois personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier our method begins with detailed assessment using medical expert insights before building litigation strategies designed for optimal outcomes. Our team fights fervently ensuring accident-affected individuals receive rightful compensation pain, suffering & ongoing medical care expenses related to their spinal cord injury.

Beyond court procedures and compensation claims, it’s also essential to anticipate the long-term effects of living with spinal cord injuries. Daily routines can change dramatically, and rehabilitation is a lifelong commitment. Ongoing medical evaluations, physiotherapy sessions, adjustments to home settings for accessibility, psychological counseling are all factors that need consideration. Not just in terms of finance but also concerning emotional support, accommodation modifications amongst others.

Here at Carlson Bier we champion your right understanding that recovery goes beyond immediate medical attention extending also into future provisions for changes needed in your life post-accident. Therefore when seeking damages our approach emphasizes not only current but future probabilities aligning claims with comprehensive lifetime requirements which uniquely varies per individual.

Finally, we recognize navigating through personal injury litigation involving spinal cord damage may seem daunting trust us you’re not alone. That’s why Carlson Bier has been serving residents throughout Illinois by aggressively advocating comprehensive litigations specific to personal injuries since its inception. Our service extends far beyond legal counsel offering a supportive hand during this challenging time because we believe in healing together as one community.

Understanding what follows after spinal cord injury legally sometimes might appear confusing however awareness propels informed actions critical during early stages therefore don’t let confusion disrupt landmark decisions ahead instead click on the button below to find out what every case like yours could be worth ensuring rightful claim towards better recovery. Take control; learn how Carlson Bier can help navigate through this difficult period successfully leveraging an experienced Spinal Cord Injuries Legal Team ready to stand beside you until justice served adequately YOUR way.

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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 Ashmore

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving adept legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending expert legal support for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

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

Trip & Slip Accidents

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents get fair payout for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Crash

Offering adept legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Expert in delivering specialized legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Focused on representing patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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