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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury is an unfortunate circumstance that requires professional assistance and comprehensive support. This daunting situation calls for the tremendously skilled services of Carlson Bier. Renowned within Illinois, this group excels as expert attorneys dealing specifically in cases involving Spinal Cord Injuries. Their unparalleled expertise has won them recognition and a reputation on which you can wholeheartedly depend. Aside from their exceptional legal knowledge, they also understand your unique physical challenges – anchoring their case building strategy around what matters most: your recovery.

With every single case handled with utmost discretion and competence, they fully comprehend the devastating effects of spinal cord injuries on quality of life; affecting both independence and financial stability. Therefore, their primary aim involves fighting to ensure maximum compensation entitled by law to alleviate any further hardship.

Why rely on just any firm when you have that ‘best solution’ choice? Trusting Carlson Bier – offering competent representation needed during this challenging period – translates into partnering with seasoned personal injury lawyers who genuinely care about securing your rights while facilitating your recovery journey. Choose wisely- choose Carlson Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Barry Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing clients who have endured catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries. Rooted deeply in Illinois, our hands-on approach focuses on providing personalized legal services dictated by the unique needs of our clients, hoping to alleviate their burdens while we handle their personal injury claims.

When it comes to understanding spinal cord injuries, a careful assessment is needed due to its complex nature. Spinal cord injuries refer to any damage sustained by the spinal cord’s nerves at the end of the vertebral canal (cauda equina). The consequences of these damages can result in either complete or incomplete loss of sensory function and motor control. Incomplete spinal cord injuries mean that there is some degree of sensation and movement below the level where the injury occurred on the spine. Conversely, a complete injury signifies a total lack of sensory and motor function below the level of injury.

We acknowledge that many people are not fully aware especially when it comes down to potential causes which include but are not limited to:

• Traumatic events such as automobile accidents or falls

• Health conditions like polio, spina bifida or transverse myelitis

• Diseases that may cause deterioration over time such as certain types of cancer

Surprisingly enough, symptoms do vary depending on severity and location within your vertebrae leading us often towards:

• Loss of mobility or feeling

• Respiratory difficulties

• Chronic pain

Understandably with complexities surrounding these life-altering setbacks there brings forth an urgency for empathy intertwined with proficient legal support which is what categorizes expertise here at Carlson Bier. Our team makes sure you get rightful compensation covering medical costs along with emotional distress through tailored tactics based off unique case assessments ensuring maximum relief conveniently bringing justice that fits personalised scenarios attached onto each client.

Rightfully so being informed about potential long-term effects plays key vital role towards identifying seriousness wrapped around unfortunate circumstances fostering awareness surrounding possible outcomes:

•Paralysis, either completely (paraplegia or quadriplegia) or partially.

•Breathing difficulties, due to weakened respiratory muscles

•Pressure sores from long-term bed rest or wheelchair use

•Heart problems and blood clots

In most scenarios one often fails to recognize the importance surrounding seeking immediate legal advice in aftermaths of accidents ultimately leading towards longer periods for rightful settlements. The statute of limitations in Illinois gives a spinal cord injury victim two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit so it’s crucial act promptly pursuing justice.

At Carlson Bier our former insurance defense lawyers apply extensive knowledge they gained inside insurance industry now using that experience to help protect your rights fully recognizing complexities intertwined with such fatal injuries navigating rightfully towards deserved compensation. Our team incorporates decades-long experience assisting numerous clients providing committed representation that suits individual needs escalating efficiently toward desired conclusions rather than leaving you draining within strenuous processes complicating recovery time frames along your healing journey.

Navigating financial burdens adding onto existing emotional stress after sustaining a spinal cord injury is never an easy journey and we understand this reality which positions us as your stout advocates. By partnering with our dedicated team at Carlson Bier, victims are led through every step of their claim leveraging on establishing strong demands for comprehensive restitution covering all aspects related both to physical injuries alongside emotional sufferings attached onto outcomes post-accidents driven by other’s negligence.

While visiting our digital platform below you’ll find more information __providing__ an estimate on how much your case could be worth–ensuring full coverage considering medical costs, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages and importantly highlighting elements associated around pain & anguish translating into life quality deterioration over time post-injury period triggering fair settlements structured specifically around you without overshadowing important details.

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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 Barry

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying specialist legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering expert legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Trip Occurrences

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Committed to ensuring professional legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Expert in representing patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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