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Experiencing a spinal cord injury can be life-altering, and it often comes with significant distress both emotionally and financially. Carlson Bier are here to ease this burden for you. We specialize in spinal cord injuries law, dedicatedly providing compassionate yet aggressive representation for the townsfolk of Bethalto in their pursuit of rightful compensation. With a stellar track record in handling complex personal injury cases across Illinois, our lawyers understand the intricacies involved behind each claim’s unique circumstances. By putting your trust in Carlson Bier, you gain access to not only top-notch legal advice but also unwavering support throughout this challenging journey. We firmly believe that every individual is entitled to fair justice and do everything within our capacities to ensure that happens when we represent you concerning your spinal cord injuries case. Choosing us means choosing expertise earned through years of relentless service – consider Carlson Bier for your Spinal Cord Injuries lawyer needs today; let us help restore balance back into your life maintaining full adherence with Illinois Law practices.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Bethalto Illinois

Carlson Bier Law Group, a prestigious personal injury group in Illinois, provides comprehensive legal representation to those suffering from catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries represent some of the most severe and life-altering types of damages that an individual can endure due to the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another party.

Spinal cord injuries often result in paralysis, chronic pain, decreased mobility, and a significant alteration in overall quality of life. While no amount of money can fully compensate for these changes, a thorough understanding of your rights and possible avenues of recovery can assist you during this critical time.

• Types of Spinal Cord Injuries: There are numerous classifications for spinal cord injuries varying based on the area affected and severity – complete vs incomplete: complete which affects mobility below the point of injury completely; or incomplete where some motor function is retained.

• Consequences: These include but are not limited to paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia), loss of sensation & bladder control, extreme pain and changes in sexual function.

• Causes: Common causes involve vehicular accidents, falls from significant height, acts of violence among others.

Residing within our professional commitment at Carlson Bier is ensuring every aspect relating to your case is expertly managed so you may focus on healing while we diligently work towards achieving the best possible outcome. Our vast experience combined with specialists’ collaborations equips us successfully handling complex litigation surrounding spinal cord injuries.

Another key element regarding these sorts comprises economic costs associated with treatments like emergency services following initial injury event- long-term medical care needs such as physical therapy/rehabilitation plus any necessary adaptive devices utilized aiding mobility/functionality aspects along with potential lost wages from inability working due direct consequences initially mentioned above—all contribute significantly leading toward substantial financial burden bearing down heavily upon affected individuals/families alike involved throughout recovery process spanning lengthy duration periods — all points necessitating effective legal intervention aiming help alleviate strains inflicted.

Building a successful case requires a detailed examination of medical records and other elements proving negligence on the offending party’s part. Our approach comprises collaborative work with industry-leading experts like accident reconstructionists, top-rated health professionals possessing specialized focus towards spinal injuries – all to strengthen your claim and maximize potential compensation accordingly.

With Carlson Bier Law Group on your side, you can rest assured knowing our legal team will vehemently advocate for preserving your rights when confronting parties liable—dedicating ourselves entirely unraveling complexities relevant specifically within intricate landscapes of personal injury litigation utilizing vital resources at disposal such as data from latest research/medical advancements—proving indispensable while addressing nuances inherent demystifying correlational natures underlying cause-and-effect relationships (contributing factors/culminations) behind spinal cord related injuries/damages arising thereof clear/concise ways not just satisfying but surpassing client expectations invariably by harnessing power encompassed under legal ambit effectively redressing grievances optimally reflecting ‘fairness’ delivery principle throughout justice dispensation approach entails essentially bridging law-personal-life gap seamlessly integrating two apparently disparate worlds convincingly demonstrating how effective strategic planning becomes literally transformational changing lives positively forever impacted due incidents precipitated unprecedented circumstances!

You don’t have to suffer in silence or face arduous journey alone; our dedicated team is here providing empathetic listening ear beyond merely business protocol — we truly care about every single person reaching out seeking help offers unparalleled levels support ensuring whatever reasons led looking us creating transformative experiences adapting challenges met head-on until resolutions reached favorably echoing success stories countless past clients whose interactions over years defined shared history recounts continuous pursuit excellence balanced coupled compassion genuine sense duty/responsibility entrusted upon each time representing firm ethos centered around respect human dignity preserving same across representations undertaken regardless personal/cultural differences/significance embody core values integral serving community promoting societal inclusivity equality universal terms driving force behind meaningful connections established nurtured sustained thus strengthening bond emanating spirit solidarity unifying beyond professional boundaries resonating more profound humanitarian level transcends conventional limitations.

Click on the button below to benefit from our free case evaluation and determine the potential value of your legal claim. Trust us, as countless others have benefited from our expert guidance and relentless pursuit for what is fair in a court of law during such destabilizing and unsettling circumstances. At Carlson Bier, we stand by you every step of the way until justice is served—they are not just words but commitments that transform lives.

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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 Bethalto

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving specialist legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Offering experienced legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Trip Injuries

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for hurts and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing expert legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for damages.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Committed to delivering specialized legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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