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Suffering a spinal cord injury can be life-altering, often overwhelming victims with physical and emotional pain. In these trying times, you need an ally who understands the complexities of such cases – Carlson Bier is that indispensable ally. They possess extensive experience in navigating the intricacies presented by spinal cord injuries, their depth of understanding manifesting through unrivaled legal representation. Known for their resilience and dedication to every case they undertake, Carlson Bier distinguishes itself as a top consideration when seeking expert legal services related to tackling Spinal Cord Injury complications. Though not physically located in Bourbonnais as governed by Illinois law, let this not deter you; quality transcends geographical boundaries.Cloud systems along with private virtual meetings are available for potential clients no matter where they reside within Illinois.With results-driven strategies & responsive client service,Centralize all your needs at Carlson Bier and gain confidence knowing your legal matters will receive impeccable care.Your path towards recovery should be eased significantly when working hand-in-hand with Carlson Bier-where every victory counts,and each client truly matters.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Bourbonnais Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact spinal cord injuries can have on an individual’s life and we’re committed to providing exceptional legal support to victims in Illinois. Treating and recovering from a spinal cord injury often requires extensive rehabilitation or ongoing medical care, with expenses that can quickly escalate. If you or your loved ones find yourselves grappling with this reality due to another party’s negligence or intentional act, our experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are ready to step in.

To better comprehend the gravity of spinal cord injuries, it is essential to realize that there are two main types – Complete and Incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury results in a total loss of sensation and muscle function below the level of the injury while an incomplete one means some sensory or motor function remains operational beneath the point of harm. Spinal cord injuries may be caused by various traumatic events, including car accidents, violent encounters, falls from considerable heights and work-related incidents.

Unquestionably, these injuries demand expensive medical treatments along with potential adjustments needed for lifestyle changes like disability-optimized home modifications or special vehicular adjustments. Analysts mention these expenses could range from $350 thousand to over a million in just the first year post-injury!

On spotting warning signs related to such debilitating damage – look out for severe back pain accompanied by feelings of pressure in your neck, head or back. Extreme weakness, poor coordination or paralysis could possibly manifest too. Some individuals also experience difficulty walking and balancing themselves not forgetting bouts of numbness witnessed either in their hands and fingers or toes.

The road to recovery might seem arduous but navigating through complex legalities doesn’t have to be when you choose grassroots advocates like us as guides who ardently believe that every person should enjoy equal opportunities under the law no matter their socio-economic circumstances at play.

Our objective at Carlson Bier extends beyond aiding clients secure financial compensation required for rehabilitative therapies; occupational training; lost wage recuperation and similar costs. Instead, we’re committed to ensuring victims receive comprehensive support needed to reclaim their independence post-injury.

Impressively, the Illinois justice system empowers spinal cord injury patients with legal recourse against liable parties. Your litigation team at Carlson Bier will pool resources together leaving no stone unturned in demonstrating proof of fault legally necessary for a successful personal injury case outcome. We’ll help secure your due share of comprehensive compensation cover which Illinois laws capably allow – including monetary allocations for general damages like pain and suffering or emotional distress encountered besides special damages covering tangible financial losses incurred as medical bills or lost income throughout recovery.

At our regional law firm nestled within the heartland of Illinois, Carlson Bier starts with compassion before building an ironclad claim fixated on turning your life around. Making sure most pathways to managing both current and future care expenses seamlessly open up for you is what we do best!

Accessing proficient legal representation shouldn’t be a matter of worry when facing such grievous injuries. Now isn’t the time for uncertainty; it’s time you trusted Carlson & Bier advocates offering empathetic yet results-oriented representation across Illinois—you don’t have to face this alone!

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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 Bourbonnais

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering adept legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering professional legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents gain fair payout for harms and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending professional legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

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

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in extending professional legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

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

Unjust Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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