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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the stressful wake of a spinal cord injury, many questions arise about your rights and legal options. It’s critical to secure knowledgeable guidance in these uncertain times — that’s where Carlson Bier comes into play. As experts in Illinois personal injury law, our firm specializes in managing complex cases involving spinal cord injuries. We understand each case is unique and demands personalized attention; that’s why we dedicate ourselves fully to obtaining maximum compensation for clients’ medical expenses, loss of earnings, physical suffering and emotional trauma associated with their spinal cord injury. Our wealth of experience allows us to review every facet of your claim comprehensively while providing care-driven counsel throughout the legal process. Anyone seeking just restitution following a life-changing injury such as this needs dedicated representation from industry professionals who understand what’s at stake – look no further than Carlson Bier.You deserve exemplary service – contact us today for relentless advocacy on behalf of your claim.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Cahokia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, as your trusted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our team commits to supporting you with precision, tenacity, and empathy when dealing with injuries that come unexpectedly. Among the cases we handle diligently are those involving Spinal Cord Injuries- a complex type of personal injury fraught with life-altering consequences.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) can result from seemingly minor accidents or significant traumatic events, often leading to devastating conditions such as quadriplegia or paraplegia. Here at Carlson Bier, we believe in providing comprehensive information about SCIs and their potential legal aspects so you can make an informed decision about the steps ahead.

• Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries: The spinal cord is essentially the body’s superhighway for transmitting signals between the brain and other parts of the body. An injury disrupts this communication highway which could cause part(s) of the body to shut down partially or wholly.

• Causes Of Spinal Cord Injury: Potential causes include Vehicle Accidents, Firearms incidents, Falls from height, sports-related accidents and medical complications during surgical procedures….etc

• Symptoms And Effects: The symptoms are as diverse as numbness in limbs; difficulty breathing; loss of control over bowel/bladder functions; inability to move limbs fully; severe back pain…etc

Our steadfast commitment at Carlson Bier lies not just limiting ourselves to representing you legally but also ensuring that you are adequately educated – a trait making us stand out among personal injury lawyers.

Coming to legal compensation in winning spinal cord injury lawsuits – please understand that it isn’t solely about covering up for immediate lost wages or hospital bills. It encompasses long-term effects too – ongoing physical therapy costs; psychological counselling charges; home adjustment expenses like home healthcare support or renovating your house for wheelchair access.

In order to strengthen your case:

1. Medical Documentation: Keep all paperwork related to your SCI right from day 1. These might range from hospital admission forms, doctor’s notes, therapy records to pharmacy bills.

2. Photographs and Videos: If available, store photos/videos documenting the accident scene as they could be critical for establishing facts.

3. Testimonies: Garner testimonies of eyewitnesses if any.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in our meticulous approach to each case. With our experienced attorneys possessing specialized knowledge about SCIs and their associated legal nuances – rest assured you will find unparalleled support with us on your road to recovery and justice.

After reading this page and gaining an understanding regarding Spinal Cord Injury claims, you may wonder what your particular case is worth? Complexities often abound within personal injury litigation that all cases won’t necessarily lead to equal compensation value – which is where our expert guidance comes into play.

We encourage you not only to acknowledge your right for fair compensation but utilize it unhindered too! As a next step towards assessing your individual case value – allow us at Carlson Bier extend our expertise by inviting you to click the button below A clear review of your situation awaits alongside potential outlines on how we can steer the proceedings advantageously giving your claim its deserving fervor!

Remember, time bears significance when filing spinal injury lawsuits owing adherence to state-specific “Statute Of Limitations.” This legal timeframe can influence outcomes considerably hence quick action initiates winning momentum!

Trust flexibility complementing fortitude in courtroom battles – Characteristics resonating deeply within Carlson Bier’s ethos!” We earnestly look forward interacting with you soon. It’s all about YOU…and bringing Justice…through Jurisprudence!

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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 Cahokia

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending professional legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Tumble Incidents

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Damages

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents gain just payout for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Providing professional legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Expert in defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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