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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to spinal cord injuries, securing expert legal representation is crucial for achieving a positive outcome. Carlson Bier stands as the most competent in handling these cases with remarkable proficiency and dedication. Well-renowned across Illinois, our team of highly skilled attorneys specializes specifically in Spinal Cord Injury law, ensuring you receive top-notch counsel and comprehensive support throughout your legal journey.

Our deep understanding of this complex field allows us to effectively navigate the intricacies unique to spinal cord injury suits, maximizing your potential compensation and shielding you from unnecessary stress during an exceedingly difficult phase. We go beyond making claims – we fight vigorously on behalf of our clients with tactical precision designed for success.

Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures personalized attention honed at achieving justice promptly without compromise on quality or integrity. As advocates for Spinal Cord Injuries victims’ rights across Illinois; we understand that every case carries its own weight which warrants tailored strategizing and execution.

Trust Carlson Bier’s proven track record when it counts most—in what could be life’s most challenging moment—choose us for specialized empathy meets high-level professionalism.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Chester Illinois

At the renowned law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling personal injury cases, more specifically, spinal cord injuries acomplex and often catastrophic that can severely impact all aspects of your life. Our seasoned legal team understands the intricacies involved with such injuries which are often caused by negligence or an unfortunate accident.

Spinal cord injuries encompass a broad spectrum varying from minor disc bulges to severe paraplegia or quadriplegia. Consequences range from mild weakness to significant motor or sensory loss affecting critical activities like walking and self-care tasks which was previously taken for granted. Based on the severity and location, they may also impair breathing and other involuntary functions that keep us alive without conscious thought. Spinal cord injuries often require intensive medical care including physical therapy for rehabilitation – unfortunately all these come at staggering costs.

There’s immense value added by choosing Carlson Bier as your reliable companion navigating through this distressing period:

• A dedicated lawyer will work closely with you understanding both the incident details along with how it has affected you emotionally, physically, personally and financially.

• We possess extensive knowledge about spinal disorders medical ramifications

• Our lawyers have successfully negotiated settlements in diverse personal injury cases

Our goal is to provide our clients with correct information so they’re equipped to make educated decisions about their future. It’s important to remember when dealing with complex situations like spinal cord injuries:

• You must always seek immediate medical attention following any suspected spine related injury

• Not all symptoms emerge immediately after an accident

• Specific over-the-counter medications might increase bleeding risk during surgery

• Consult your attorney before giving statement about your accident

When battling these severe adverse conditions brought on by someone else’s negligence case settlement amount is a primary concern for many clients contemplating litigation for obtaining rightful compensation.

The figure varies widely depending on factors such as fault/liability aspect of the party causing damage; severity & permanence of injury; current/future potential economic loss (including wage losses and related medical expenses); & non-economic aspects like pain, suffering, emotional distress

At Carlson Bier, we have a track proven record maximizing settlements for our clients considerably higher than average. We collaborate with medical experts; hire investigators to collect evidence including potential eyewitnesses and document pertinent details supporting your claim.

Spinal cord injuries irrevocably impact the victim’s life on so many strata— physical ,emotional , financial. Our firm aims to help our valued clients navigate this challenging aftermath recovering monetary compensation rightly due for their acquired adversities . Our unwavering commitment towards achieving justice for our client’s forms the trademark of Carlson Bier’s unparalleled legal service representing spinal cord injury victims in Illinois.

Remember it’s not about just getting any lawyer but more about securing representation from an experienced personal injury attorney specializing in these complex high-stakes cases reaching settlement that accurately reflects the true severity of your ordeal- effectively both immediate implications & its potential long-term reverberations.

Want to know what your case is worth? Click on the button you see below to find out how much you may be entitled to with Carlson Bier- leading Personal Injury Attorneys diligently serving countless satisfied clients across Illinois state. A professional review by one of our highly-experienced attorneys can provide you an estimated value based upon specific circumstances unique to each individual incident case – comprehensively covering all pecuniary and non-monetary damages relevant hereunder via our meticulous systematic process smoothing your road ahead after possibly devastating spinal cord injuries.

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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 Chester

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying adept legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Providing expert legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Slip and Trip Injuries

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Harms

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for hurts and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Delivering specialist legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Committed to offering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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