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Experiencing a spinal cord injury can significantly alter your life. Navigating the legal intricacies of these cases is challenging, necessitating skilled representation from a practiced attorney like those at Carlson Bier. Our remarkable expertise in handling spinal cord injuries litigation offers an exceptional advantage to our clients based out of Centralia and surrounding Illinois regions. At Carlson Bier, we make it our mission to deliver justice for victims of traumatic spinal cord injuries by holding responsible parties accountable for their actions.

Our dedicated attorneys employ strategic approaches designed explicitly with your case facts in mind, striving relentlessly to secure optimum compensation for your damages. Moving forward after a life-altering incident requires resilience — financially and emotionally; that’s why Carlson Bier is committed to obtaining the right settlement necessary for you or your loved one’s future medical care and rehabilitation costs related to such catastrophic injuries.

Don’t allow the overwhelming burden of dealing with insurance companies deter you from seeking justice due through no fault! Engage with premium law services offered by the distinguished team at Carlson Bier – steadfast ally against adversity when defending spinal cord injury victims’ rights.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Centralia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing insight and aid concerning the myriad facets of personal injury law that our clients in Illinois may encounter. Among the numerous cases we handle, we specialize in personal injury cases involving Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), an area of expertise established over many years of experience advocating for victims.

Spinal cord injuries can result from a range of accidents including car crashes, slips and falls or workplace mishaps. Considering the serious implications such incidents can have on a person’s life quality, it is paramount that victims understand their rights under Illinois law.

• Spinal cord injuries are usually categorized into two types: complete and incomplete SCIs. Complete SCIs result in loss of sensory functions below the site of injury whereas incomplete involve some residual function.

• You may be entitled to receive compensation not only for your immediate medical costs but also for any long-term care you might require as well as pain and suffering damages.

• Time matters when dealing with spinal cord injuries – contact an experienced attorney immediately after seeking medical help to facilitate the preservation of essential evidence.

Any individual who suffers a spinal cord injury due to another party’s negligence deserves representation by attorneys adept at navigating this complex field. We know, both first-hand and through extensive study, how daunting SCI litigation can be; hence why we endeavor to guide our clients seamlessly through each aspect.

Whether understanding the severity of your condition or unraveling potential avenues for restitution – keeping abreast about long-term prognosis or analyzing legal terminologies – at Carlson Bier, we strive to demystify processes enabling you make informed choices throughout your claim process.

Specifically:

• Our attorneys work diligently towards identifying responsible parties whose recklessness/carelessness contributed to your accident.

• With competent health industry contacts at hand, we ensure accurate representations regarding future economic losses incurred due to diminished working capacity are drawn up.

• Emotional trauma is something tangible too often overlooked in quantifying damages — our team works collaboratively with mental health professionals to include this aspect into consideration.

Tackling a spinal cord injury claim can be overwhelming, all the more so when grappling personally with debilitating repercussions. The key is not having to go about it alone. The legal team at Carlson Bier stands committedly alongside you lending meticulous attention, comprehensive counsel and relentless advocacy every step of the journey.

We invite you now to discover just how we provide such sterling assistance. You have nothing to lose and potentially everything to gain by learning exactly what your case could garner in terms of compensation. To take advantage of this service, simply click on the button below for a detailed analysis on potential worth of your case. With our expert personal injury lawyers at your side, we aim to secure justice that rightfully and sufficiently compensates you for disruption caused as well as any ongoing necessities arising from your spinal cord injury.

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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 Centralia

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Providing specialist legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Building Site Collisions

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

Brain Traumas

Expert in providing specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Focused on defending clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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