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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal representation for Spinal Cord Injuries, you want a firm that will represent your best interests with passion and expertise. Carlson Bier has extensive knowledge of personal injury law in Illinois, making it an optimal choice for residents of Cary and beyond. Boasting extensive experience in successfully representing claimants who suffered spinal cord injuries due to the negligence of others, Carlson Bier provides skillful advocacy intended to secure the maximum possible compensation. They understand how life-altering these injuries can be and are committed to easing their clients’ burdens by securing financial stability on their behalf. They navigate complex medical terminology, causation issues – pinpointing accident culpability – so you don’t have to carry the load alone. Their exceptional track record speaks volumes about their understanding and determination against formidable opponents such as insurance companies or employers trying not visiting enough safety measures at workspaces which leave indelible impact on victims’ lives highlighting why choosing Carlson Bier assures nothing less than masterly handling of your case.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Cary Illinois

Understanding the scope and depth of spinal cord injuries is a vital step in your road to recovery. At Carlson Bier, our team of highly skilled personal injury attorneys–based right here in Illinois–is dedicated to providing you with the information you need for informed decisions about your health and potential legal recourse.

Spinal cord injuries can occur as a result of numerous situations including auto accidents, slip and falls, violent encounters, or medical malpractice. The severity of these injuries can range from mild discomfort to complete paralysis impacting not only the physical state but also emotionally traumatizing an individual.

A key fact to remember when discussing spinal cord injuries is that they consist of two types: Complete and Incomplete. A complete injury eliminates all sensory and motor functions below the level of injury whereas incomplete permits some degree of mobility or sensation below the injured area. This makes every situation unique, underscoring how essential personalized attention becomes in these cases.

Another crucial consideration revolves around secondary conditions associated with spinal cord injuries. These may include pressure sores, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis among many others which deserve comprehensive analysis for both medical treatment perspectives as well as any possible compensations claim.

Cost implications cannot be ignored either. Medical expenses resulting from treatments like surgery, rehabilitation therapy sessions, purchase or rentals of wheelchairs and other assistive devices quickly add up making it financially draining on top of existing difficulties.

At Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law, we firmly believe that justice must be pursued diligently in cases involving negligence or oversight leading to such life-changing consequences. Guided by decades worth experience and regulated by credible ethics required by law across Illinois State using methods compliant with HIPAA privacy standards; we strive tirelessly towards achieving positive outcomes for clients who have had their lives disrupted due to spinal cord injuries.

We take pride in our genuine commitment towards each client’s case individually; understanding their perspective comprehensively before initiating any legal proceedings—something reflective clearly through testimonials from clients who’ve benefited from our legal services.

Our main aim is to ensure you are not alone during this exceedingly challenging phase of life. We also believe knowledge empowers individuals to make thoughtful decisions regarding their health and compensation rights. Educating our clients about spinal cord injuries, its implications, possible provision for care and the potential legal routes for seeking fair compensation remain central to what we stand as a reputable personal injury attorney group in Illinois State.

Understanding financial strain suffered due to such injuries; through Carlson Bier, you will be able to access risk-free consultation—an opportunity allowing anyone explore all available options without worrying about affordability. We only proceed with your case if we feel that doing so would consent towards favourable outcome—ensuring your interests come before everything else including ours creating supportive environment conducive for recovery.

Do you have any concerns or questions? At Carlson Bier, we have established seamless communication channels ensuring sharing of thoughts, doubts or updates regarding your case whenever required–further asserting our client-centric approach amidst more difficult circumstances needing both professional expertise and human empathy concurrently.

Let us use our experience fighting on behalf of those suffering from spinal cord injuries in Illinois to help you get the justice you rightly deserve. If you’re unsure how much your case might be worth, here’s an opportunity enlightening further about steps needed taking next: Click on the button below for personalized evaluation helping estimate approximate value considering every aspect comprehensively. Trust Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law and give us an opportunity standing up firmly against whatever challenge may be addressing together empowering you reclaim control over disrupted lives gradually easing trials endured through unfair adversities imposed upon by inconsolable occurrences impacting profoundly at incredibly personal levels reminding consistently one truth–you’re never alone while facing agonizing hurdles transitioning beyond spinal cord injuries knowing it’s overwhelming most times but within reachable end holding immense potentials restoring calm progressively along chaotic journey confronted unraveled courageously guided by committed companionship offered unconditionally!

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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 Cary

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, supplying professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Accidents

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents receive just recompense for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering adept legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on delivering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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