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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a situation that results in Spinal Cord Injuries, it is crucial to choose the right legal representation you rely upon. Carlson Bier brings an exceptional blend of proven skills and deep understanding to such cases. Our firm has an exemplary track record of fighting for clients who met with unfortunate circumstances resulting in injuries affecting their spine. We’ve honed our expertise over years leading numerous successful lawsuits citing Spinal Cord Injuries within Ashton’s jurisdiction.

Our lawyers offer unique knowledge backed by compassion and sophisticated strategies needed while handling delicate matters like these, having represented multiple cases involving severe physical harm from accidents or malpractice.

Carlson Bier demonstrates its outright commitment by providing specialized counsel indispensable during tough times where Spinal Cord Injury affects one’s life’s every aspect: health, work potentiality, and overall quality of life.

In pursuit of justice for victims dealing with profound hardships due to spinal cord injuries; we strive tirelessly presenting compelling arguments elevated through comprehensive research – all directed toward attaining favorable outcomes for our esteemed clients. Choose Carlson-Bier when your hope tilts towards fair compensation and resolution.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ashton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing effective legal support for personal injury cases, particularly those involving spinal cord injuries. Dealing with a spinal cord injury is overwhelming – both physically and emotionally; it is often followed by the dread of financial hardship due to medical bills and lost wages. Our mission at Carlson Bier is to work tirelessly on behalf of our clients, ensuring they receive deserved compensation.

Spinal cord injuries can be harsh on your life quality and have immediate and long-lasting impacts. Your mobility may be impaired causing a loss of physical function below the level of injury ranging from sensation to autonomic control in body organs such as the bladder or lungs. It’s not just about this anymore; there are other critical aspects associated:

– The Difficulty in Breathing: A high level of spinal cord injury could affect your respiratory muscles, leading to complications in breathing.

– Loss of Sensation: Numbness or reduced ability to sense heat accommodation and cold exposure may occur.

– Spasticity: Trouble with muscle control resulting in involuntary spasms.

– Bowel Control Issues: Severity ranges from constipation to bowel incontinency.

– Psychological Consequences: Depression, anxiety & stress-related disorders surface contributing to emotional distress.

Being immersed under these burdensome outcomes severely affects your life dynamics and frequently leads to expensive medical treatment plans and extensive rehabilitation services. Coping with this situation provides an undeniable cause for substantial monetary compensation.

Years of experience at Carlson Bier has endowed us with expert knowledge regarding Illinois laws concerning all forms of personal injury lawsuits including spinal cord injuries. Our dedicated attorneys will serve you relentlessly throughout your battle for justice, significantly enhancing the likelihood for optimum results while delivering high-quality counsel benefitting you personally and financially beyond courtroom doors bringing forth improved healthcare prospects greatly needed during these hard times.

It’s not just about fair compensation but also validating one’s suffering faced during tough moments finding closure aiding them towards future resilience. We’ll pay strict attention to detail, uncovering every aspect of your case and create the best strategic approach to procure you the rightful compensation.

Proudly based in Illinois, Carlson Bier safeguards all rights possible for individuals affected by tragic incidents delivering unparalleled legal aid. We believe in fostering a positive outcome for our clients’ futures. Take a step towards justice today by entrusting us with your personal injury claim; we assure utmost dedication until the journey’s end.

As you’re facing these notable challenges, it’s paramount to educate yourself further on spinal cord injuries will bring value reflecting this hugely in your lawsuit proceedings positively. It’s crucial that while working, you go beyond surface level functioning as deep informed insight equips one powerful stance aiding them during their confrontational battle in courtrooms.

Understanding what you’re dealing with assists one profoundly when campaigning for fair rights against insurance companies brought forwards cherishing its richer benefits capable of taking back control over seemingly uncontrollable situations looking at renewed hope hoping brighter tomorrows safeguarded under care teams’ comforting shadows enveloped securely giving rising confidence growing strength combatting everyday battles seemed insurmountable before primarily focusing newfound freest potential blooming midst adversity blossoming beautiful resilience.

If you or a loved one are suffering from a life-altering spinal cord injury due to an unfortunate event caused by someone else’s negligence, let Carlson Bier assist you through these challenging times with our high-quality legal services promising great assistance. Click the button below and find out how much your case is worth because you deserve more than just recovery – You deserve Justice served right! Let us at Carlson Bier help fight for what belongs rightfully yours; remember – No justice is too small, No resistance is too big!

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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 Ashton

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing skilled legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal services to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Tumble Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting patients of car accidents receive just payout for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Accident

Offering experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Committed to providing compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in representing clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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