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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury and are seeking legal representation, Carlson Bier is undoubtedly your best option in the pursuit of justice. Specializing in personal injury cases, we have an exceptional track record centered around the successful outcomes for our clients facing difficulties due to serious injuries like those associated with the spine. At Carlson Bier, we possess extensive understanding of Illinois law pertaining to instances of spinal cord harm causing deleterious effects on life quality. As such, emphatic importance is attributed to accurately assessing medical reports while assiduously gathering evidence showing negligence or wrongdoing leading to your catastrophic ailment. Our team will ensure your rights as an aggrieved plaintiff are upheld while working relentlessly for obtaining rightful compensation that promises comprehensive coverage for ongoing treatments and potential loss wages due ongoing recovery processes. Professionalism combined with compassionate service approach makes us unparalleled in representing individuals involved in devastating accidents necessitating adeptness dealing particularly with spinal cord traumas; rendering unmatched attention to detail and formidable litigation skills synonymous with Carlson Bier’s name–your strongest advocate amidst difficult times.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Chicago Lawn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your wellness is just as important to us as your legal journey. As a dedicated law firm based in Illinois, we specialize in personal injury cases with specific knowledge on spinal cord injuries. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges you face due to such trauma. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to assist you in navigating this complex situation.

Spinal cord injuries often result from accidents involving motor vehicles, falls, sports activities, or acts of violence—all of which can change lives drastically within moments. They involve significant damage to the spinal cord that disrupts communication between the brain and other body parts. The severity can lead to drastic effects such as partial or complete paralysis and even loss of sensation below the level of injury.

The primary phases of a spinal cord injury include acute phase (immediately after the accident), latent phase followed by the chronic stage where long-term complications may occur requiring lifetime medical attention and assistance.

Role clarity is crucial when encountering such life-altering situations –

• A Victim: This refers to an individual who has suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury.

• A Responsible Party: This indicates someone whose negligence led directly or indirectly to another person’s accidental injury.

• An Attorney: This incorporates our role at Carlson Bier—lawyers specialized in assisting victims of personal injuries including spinal cord damage to seek justice and rightful compensation suited for long term care plans if needed.

Compensation claims for spinal cord injuries often encompass various factors like current & future medical bills financial loss from inability to work, mental anguish & emotional distress,specialized equipment needs for mobility support etc.Thorough understanding these aspects requires professional expertise—we at Carlson Bier promise you precisely this complexity breakdown .

Moreover, Life Care Planning forms an integral part in determining legal compensation strategy.This takes into account future complications arising due intensive nature of spine damage such undergoing multiple surgeries physical therapy sessions integrative therapies augment quality life extensive home modifications provide safe & supportive environment.

It’s important to remember that each case is unique in its complexity. The nature and extent of your injuries, the specifics of how the accident occurred, and even the opponent you’re facing in court can all influence the approach we will recommend employing for your situation.

At Carlson Bier, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for individuals suffering from life-induced trauma due to spinal cord injury. Our highly experienced team pledges dedication to aid victims toward rightful justice and compensation aimed at reducing their ordeal by providing comprehensive legal support every step of the way.

We encourage you not just with words but with action because we truly believe in fighting head-on against injustice. Let us lend you our expertise, understanding, and relentless determination for best possible outcome We’re here to stand alongside offering guidance navigating lawsuit complexities associated spinal cord injury helping claim what rightfully deserve timely efficient manner .

So if believe need vigorous representation in personal injury case especially where spinal cord damage is involved – let’s connect. Click on the button below find out much your case worth evaluate through free consultation help understand scope potential legal journey awaiting ahead ve transparency clarity genuine focus well-being held utmost importance . Remember writing strength story involves courage let us part narrative empowering reinforcing every step taken this challenging time detailed understanding Spinal Cord Injuries.Carlson Bier—an alliance that stands adversity—toward rightful justice deserved wellness.

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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 Chicago Lawn

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving professional legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents gain just compensation for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in ensuring professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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