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When faced with a spinal cord injury, choosing the right legal representation is paramount. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, specializes in advocating for victims of spinal cord injuries. We understand that such incidents can cause immense physical and emotional distress alongside significant financial burdens resulting from medical expenses and loss of income continuity. Our unyielding dedication to securing justice ensures those responsible are held accountable for their actions. With extensive experience navigating this specific area of law within Atwood city’s jurisdictional landscape, we have proven our capability at obtaining optimal compensation settlements consistently for our clients- over years of rigorous practice filled with triumphant cases. As your dependable partner during these trying times; trust us to handle everything, so you or your loved ones could focus adequately on recovery while ultimately ensuring fair recompense is pronounced fittingly in due course by leveraging each nuance intricately tied into this complex process efficiently without compromising individual expectations ever – making Carlson Bier the embodiment of phenomenal Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney representation at its peak!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Atwood Illinois

Deep understanding and unrivalled expertise in handling spinal cord injury cases- that’s what sets Carlson Bier apart in the realm of personal injury law. As a team of seasoned attorneys based in Illinois, our unique blend of knowledge and experience assist us to diligently represent victims who’ve suffered this profound category of injuries. We employ a calculated legal approach designed to leverage every possible advantage for your case.

Spinal Cord Injuries cause an immense disruption in lives and often herald lifelong effects that go beyond physical pain – changing both the individual’s lifestyle, as well as their familial relationships with far-reaching emotional impacts. Your mobility, independence, future plans; everything can take on a starkly different picture in just one unfortunate minute.

Here is why spinal cord injuries are unique:

• Different levels of injury lead to varied symptoms: Higher location injuries usually result in loss of function from the neck down (quadriplegia), while lower level ones could affect functions from the waist downwards (paraplegia).

• Chronic complications often accompany these injuries: Some chronic conditions include pain, respiratory difficulties or bladder dysfunctions which require long-term management solutions.

• Possible preventative measures exist but they’re not foolproof: While safety precautions can be taken to prevent such incidents e.g., proper use of seatbelts during drives or protective gear while engaging in sports activities; fate may have other plans causing accidents regardless.

We encourage you henceforth, if unfortunately presented with a scenario like this either personally or through someone close, don’t hesitate! Legal remedies might seem daunting initially but allow us to gust you through it smoothly at Carlson Bier. Damages typically eligible for claim under Spinal Cord Injuries encompass Medical Bills, Rehabilitation Costs, Lost Wages, Future Earnings Capacity and Pain & Suffering among others.

You shouldn’t have to handle all alone – confronting medical professionals or insurance companies alongside battling against life-altering consequences brought on by such a severe injury. Allow us to carry your burden of legal complexities so you can focus primarily on healing and recovery. We’ll fight tooth and nail to secure the compensation that perfectly encapsulates your immediate requirements together with future necessities given these injuries often need continuous medical intervention or lifestyle adjustments.

We charge only when we win! This means that our out-of-pocket expenses as well as attorney fees are paid only if a favourable courtroom verdict is secured or upon successful settlements outside court hence, rendering our position all the more trust-worthy for clients.

Our golden rule: No case is too big nor small! Whether your injury was sustained from motor vehicle accidents, slips/falls consequent of hazardous conditions or violent acts like assaults; allow Carlson Bier attorneys to get you back on track!

Understanding which steps to take post-spinal cord injury might be overwhelming but our experienced personal injury attorneys will stand right beside guiding you each step – ensuring best chances of optimal financial recovery while charting out a proper legal strategy specifically tailored around individual circumstances.

A story untold is justice denied- thus reach out now for a free consultation and claim review with one of our esteemed spinal cord injury lawyers at Carlson Bier online or via phone call. Information shared remains confidential under attorney-client privilege even if no further action is opted beyond initial meeting thus ensuring utmost transparency in operation.

In just few clicks away lies the potential opportunity of turning life’s odds stacked up against this cruel turn penalizing health into even grounds! What’s stopping you? For anybody out there spearheading through spinal cord injuries, click the button below NOW to unveil what monetary value could potentially be associated with YOUR unique case dynamics!

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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 Atwood

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Supplying specialist legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Slip Incidents

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Collision

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to delivering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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