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Navigating the aftermath of a spinal cord injury necessitates expert legal representation. The strong voice you need is Carlson Bier – your formidable advocate in Illinois. As committed and seasoned attorneys, we are dedicated to helping individuals with serious Spinal Cord Injuries seek rightful compensation. Our thorough understanding of complex medical nuances helps us build solid cases for our clients and obtain successful verdicts or settlements, facilitating long-term medical care and financial stability. Being cognizant of the emotional struggle faced by affected individuals and their families, we handle each case with empathy while maintaining an aggressive pursuit for justice. Trusting Carlson Bier isn’t about geographic proximity but entrusting invaluable experience, skilled litigation capabilities, strategic insight about insurers’ tactics & unwavering passion for justice that has recompensed countless life-altering incidents rightfully across Illinois over the years.

Choose Carlson Bier not because simply that’s a choice to make but it is about investing in top-notch legal representation; hence making valuable steps towards rebuilding life after a devastating spinal cord injury. An uncompromised commitment awaits at Carlson Bier —where Justice meets Expertise!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Calumet Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re a highly experienced team of astute Personal Injury Attorneys located in Illinois. Specializing primarily in personal injury law, our expertise expands notably to Spinal Cord Injuries(SCIs). SCIs can have life-altering impacts; coupling intense physical suffering with devastating financial burdens from medical expenses, many individuals affected may feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, that’s where our dedicated team at Carlson Bier steps in.

We often represent clients sustaining spinal cord injuries resulting from car accidents, workplace incidents, slip and fall mishaps among others. By thoroughly analyzing the circumstances surrounding your incident and engaging with qualified medical experts for interpretation of complex medical facts – we strive to build a compelling case on your behalf.

Understanding the intricacies and implications involved in spinal cord injuries is paramount for anyone navigating this challenging process – whether it be the victim itself or their family. At its core, the term ‘Spinal Cord Injury’ refers to any damage inflicted upon any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. Often leading to permanent changes in bodily functions below the site of injury – these may include paralysis and sensation loss.

Here are a few key things one must know about spinal cord injuries:

* Severity: The severity ranges widely from ‘Complete,’ wherein almost all sensory/motor function is lost below the level of injury -to- ‘Incomplete,’ where some motor/sensory function remains.

* Paralysis types: Depending upon the extent/location of damage along your spine; paraplegia (affecting all/part of trunk/legs) or tetraplegia (also known as Quadriplegia affecting arms/truck/legs plus pelvic organs) might occur.

* Complications: Besides potential mobility issues; such an injury may invoke complications like lung/breathing problems, bladder symptoms or bowel control issues alongside blood pressure instability & chronic pain.

* Rehabilitation: Though an SCI’s impact might seem overwhelming, intensive rehabilitation and assistive devices can often significantly improve one’s quality of life.

As with many legal areas, it’s not always straightforward pursuing compensation for spinal injury cases. Given the complexities involved – both medically and legally, having a competent attorney is absolutely indispensable. In our experience at Carlson Bier, claims are often met with serious disputes by insurers—regarding causation, severity or requisite treatment/care costs arising from such injuries.

We tirelessly advocate to obtain full compensation for the range of damages that may be recoverable under Illinois law in these scenarios including but not limited to:

* Current & future estimated medical expenses

* Rehabilitation costs for physical therapy/occupational therapy etc.

* Costs for home modification needs

* Pain/suffering (both physically and emotionally)

* Lost wages and diminished earning capacity

In pursuit of justice for your suffering caused due to someone else’s negligence, we’re prepared to invest substantial resources on top-tier medical experts who can cogently articulate the impact of an SCI on your life; along with carefully determining all related actual/prospective financial losses.

The aftermath of sustaining such a significant injury can indeed be daunting. But remember, you do not have to navigate this path alone. Backed by extensive experience in handling similar lawsuits across Illinois – our empathetic team at Carlson Bier genuinely understands not only what you’re going through but also exactly how we need to fight back against insurance companies seeking to pay less than you deserve.

With knowledge strengthened over years representation clients just like yourself – you can trust us when I say; “We understand this process – inside and out”. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury owing to reckless actions from another party—you don’t have to bear the burden alone—not anymore.

Acting promptly after enduring such an incident is essential as there are standard deadlines (known as ‘Statutes of Limitations’) within which any lawsuit must be filed. If you’ve been hurt, there isn’t a moment to lose. Reach out to us at Carlson Bier today – we’re here when you need us most.

Click on the button below now to receive an overview of how much your case is potentially worth; all backed by our competent team of personal injury attorneys in Illinois possessing extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication to fight for your rights and obtain the justice you unquestionably deserve!

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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 Calumet Park

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing expert legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents receive just compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Providing adept legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in offering expert legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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