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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the consequence of a spinal cord injury, you need representation grounded in deep expertise and unerring dedication. Choose Carlson Bier – an eminent Personal Injury Lawyer Firm that has proven experience in Spinal Cord Injuries litigation across Illinois. We meticulously evaluate your case, walking every inch alongside you while we fight for justice and compensation due to your hardship. Our exceptional team investigates every detail thoroughly, engaging top medical experts when necessary, ensuring nothing is left uncaptured or unresolved.

A spinal cord injury doesn’t just damage physically but also adds burdens emotionally and financially. At Carlson Bier, we comprehend the severity of these injuries and aspire not only to offer legal aid but emotional support too by easing out all legal hassle for our clients.

In treating each client’s unique situation at pace with their comfort level within Illinois law boundaries is what makes us stand out from the crowd; we assure undivided attention during this daunting journey providing unparalleled service which sets us apart as a strong consideration for your Spinal Cord Injuries attorney decision.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Central Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we deeply understand that spinal cord injuries can turn your world upside down. Based in Illinois, our seasoned personal injury attorneys have built a long-standing reputation providing compassionate and tenacious legal representation for victims of these severe bodily damages. Spinal cord injuries typically result from vehicular accidents, workplace mishaps, slip and fall incidents, or acts of violence. The devastating impacts of such injuries are both physical and emotional – restricted mobility or paralysis, difficulty breathing, increased susceptibility to respiratory diseases, bladder control problems – the list is endless.

When it comes to understanding spinal cord injuries:

* They’re one among the most severe types of personal injury.

* Impacts extend beyond physical pain—it also encompasses dignity loss from impaired mobility.

* It results in enormous medical expenses related to rehabilitation and life-long care.

Victims often find themselves facing an uphill battle in reclaiming their lives post such traumatic experiences. At Carlson Bier, we believe in fighting this battle alongside you every step of the way. Our primary aim is not only to secure justice but also ensure you are compensated adequately for your losses.

We help the survivors seek compensation covers for a variety of areas such as:

* Mounting medical bills due to immediate emergency response

* Follow-up visits with healthcare professionals

* Ongoing health-related expenses like medications

* Rehabilitation costs including physiotherapy

* Loss of income function owing to temporary/permanent disability

Our law firm has demonstrated a consistent record when it comes to securing significant compensation for our clients who deal with debilitating spinal cord damage or paralysis. Nothing makes us prouder than being able to assist our clients rebuild their lives after enduring unimaginable hardship encapsulated under ‘personal injuries’. We work tirelessly ensuring your rights are protected while engaging with insurance companies and will go extra miles advocating for your needs even if it calls for an aggressive courtroom strategy.

With years of experience tucked underneath our belt tackling similar cases across Illinois, we at Carlson Bier have developed a distinct understanding of spinal cord injury law’s nuances. Often insurance companies aim to settle quickly and for an amount much lesser than you might be entitled to. We understand their playbooks and equip ourselves with the required firepower to ensure justice is served in its rightful manner.

Navigating traumatic life changes following a spinal cord injury can be stressful – legally, financially, emotionally. However, help does not have to cost you anything upfront; we work on ‘no win-no fee’ basis which implies that our fees come out of the final settlement amount.

Finally, it’s critical to remember that every spine injury case is unique involving specific circumstances – thus impacting the compensation size one may receive. How do you gauge whether your claim holds significant value or not? The straight-forward answer would be seeking advice from experts like us who know what they’re talking about.

If you found this information valuable and are curious about pursuing compensation for your spinal cord injury, click on the button below. You will get directed towards our Case Evaluation form where our legal experts undertake evaluating context-specific details concerning your sufferings mapped against Illinois legal frameworks resultant into giving an estimation related to your case’s worth. Remember—action begins with knowing how much your case could potentially be worth!

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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 Central

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying professional legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Damages

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents get fair payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Incident

Extending adept legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Collisions

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in delivering specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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