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About Carlson Bier Associates

Meet Carlson Bier, your dedicated advocate for spinal cord injuries. Specializing in this complex field of personal injury law, our experienced attorneys understand the intricacy and significance that these life-altering injuries entail. Based in Illinois with strong ties to Auburn community, we are prepared to vigorously protect your rights. Our strategic approach focuses on leaving no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for fair compensation as a result of spinal cord injuries caused by negligence.

Our unwavering commitment is reinforced by our proven track record of substantial verdicts and settlements for individuals impacted by spinal cord trauma. Comprising experienced litigators and empathetic counselors at heart, the team at Carlson Bier is adept at handling all aspects surrounding such intricate cases – from dealing with medical providers to negotiating with insurance companies.

When you engage Carlson Bier’s professional services you benefit not only from our legal expertise but also from our deep understanding and compassion towards every facet involved in recovering from a severe spinal trauma incident. As an integral part of your recovery journey, allow us step into battle for you; let Carlson Bier be your strength during this most challenging time.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Auburn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that personal injury cases can be both physically and emotionally distressing. One such area of concern is the impact resulting from Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As an esteemed group of personal injury lawyers in Illinois, it’s our prime role to provide requisite education and guidance on this critical issue.

Spinal Cord Injuries occur when trauma or disease damages the spinal cord, disrupting communication between the brain and body. A victim could face lifelong paralysis, diminished sensation, or irreversible physical impairment—outcomes that have a profound transformative effect on their lives. Fortunately, though dealing with these tragic events can be overwhelming and frightening for victims and their families, legal recourse may provide relief.

• Caused either by primary injuries like direct impact leading to compressive forces or secondary injuries where progressive damage occurs after the initial incident.

• Symptoms include loss of movement (paralysis), changes in sensation like feeling too much cold or heat, inability to control bowels or bladder among other signs.

• Consequences vary depending upon whether it’s a ‘complete SCI’ resulting in total loss function below level of injury; or ‘incomplete SCI’ allowing some functioning

At Carlson Bier law firm, we bring decades of experience handling these challenging situations effectively. Our skilled attorneys offer detailed interpretation of medical reports, calculation of lifetime costs related to disability adjustments as well immense emotional support throughout proceedings.

Understanding the complex nature associated with SCI cases requires time-consuming research expectedly carried out over numerous years which draw on deep expertise resting on broad litigation experiences like ours: at Carlson Bier we pledge commitment to your success following traumatic odds faced post-SCI occurrence as well providing hope via our personalized client services reinforced by updated knowledge about advancements made in SCI treatments along with promising new therapies being explored currently across different institutions worldwide besides similar injury scenarios fought through prevailing negotiations as part litigation system so adhering strictly nationwide standards established while guarding patient rights amidst daunting adversities with utmost assiduity.

Our team at Carlson Bier will work diligently to prove negligence or wrongdoing on the part of another party contributing to your injury. We ensure that all legal procedures, rules and regulations specific to Illinois State are adhered strictly while pursuing your case. Securing fair compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings, expenses related to lifestyle adjustments post-injury and pain and suffering forms the core objective we fight passionately for each client entrusting us their battle towards justice.

• Legal counsel from attorneys experienced in handling SCI cases

• Detailed interpretation of medical reports

• Calculation of lifetime costs associated with SCI

A spinal cord injury is life-altering and it might seem like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Yet with strong legal representation, it makes a significant difference in securing the rightful compensation you deserve as well exploring robust opportunities focused on rehabilitation existing ahead. Remember you’re never alone during this challenging journey; our empathetic attorneys take pride standing beside each client as trusted allies offering sincere professional guidance aiming relief obtaining appropriately deserved justice ensuring secure future following unfortunate circumstances ever encountered causing such devastatingly traumatic events gaining influence over lives earlier called normal which suddenly caught off characterized by reassurances healing gradually draped under unrelenting patience worth enduring results seen positively bringing profound satisfactions mirrored through appreciative smiles reflecting our genuine efforts.

Dealing with a spinal cord injury is an immense challenge; however, understanding its implications can be empowering indeed! Take time clicking button below evaluating how much your case may potentially claim worth – let’s conquer challenges thus arisen together alongside skilled associates serving renowned Carlson Bier law firm endeavoring bringing change needed effectively within tuned perspectives defining many realities being lived today after experiencing horrid instances affecting spinal cords reshaping living conditions tomorrow promising better tomorrows assured via earned compensations achieved through diligent negotiations leading beneficial settlements agreed amidst involved parties thereby paving ways forward clearing evidently uncertain paths holding your hands warmly guiding steps decisively henceforth making life seem significant once again.

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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 Auburn

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying specialist legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending adept legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Injuries

Specialist in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents gain equitable compensation for wounds and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring adept legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in ensuring professional legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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