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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the complex aftermath of a spinal cord injury, look no further than Carlson Bier for expert legal counsel. As premier attorneys in Illinois, we specialize in Spinal Cord Injuries claims and lawsuits. We understand the severity of physical pain with overbearing medical expenses and lost earnings that accompany such life-altering circumstances. The maze-like process of reclaiming your due restitution can become less overwhelming with our skilled team from Carlson Bier by your side.

We meticulously navigate through intricate laws to secure maximum compensation for pain, suffering, loss-of-quality-life, past/future medical bills, ongoing care costs and diminished earning capacity. Our hard-earned reputation is underpinned by impressive victories against insurance companies who downplay victims’ rightful claims.

Carlson Bier’s expertise is complemented by a client-first approach where compassion meets determination to deliver results you deserve. Rest assured knowing a professional entity like us prioritizes your best interests always; being accessible round-the-clock and operating on a contingency basis – we only get paid upon successful suit resolution.

Undoubtedly it’s crucial to have experienced spinal cord injuries lawyers like Carlson Bier right beside you when combating inconceivable odds post accidents or negligence causing spine damage.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Clinton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your health and justice is our top priority. When you suffer a personal injury, like a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), it can be devastating – physically, emotionally, and financially. As experienced Illinois-based lawyers specializing in personal injuries, we understand the complex legal territory of SCI and are dedicated to representing victims to ensure they receive fair compensation.

Spinal Cord Injuries constitute significant distress because they often lead to serious long-term disability or even paralysis. Depending on the severity of the trauma and the affected area of the spine, SCI’s can broadly manifest as two types: complete spinal cord injury which results in loss of all sensory and motor function below the level of injury; incomplete spinal cord injury that involves some preservation of sensation or movement below the level of damage.

Despite being classified into these categories, every SCI case is unique with its own set of challenges. The treatment process is typically prolonged involving surgeries, rehabilitation therapies like physical therapy or occupational therapy and adjustment counseling. This often translates to mounting medical costs together with lost wages due to inability work making it an unprecedented financial burden on individuals and their families.

It’s crucial then to understand your legal rights after sustaining such an injury caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Here are key points worthy to remember:

• Compensation for SCI: You may be entitled to monetary damages covering past/future medical expenses,

pain/suffering compensation , lost salary/earning potential etc.

• Time limitations: There exists statutory time frames within which you have to initiate a claim termed

as statute of limitations.

• Crucial evidence : Accurate documentation such as photographs from accident scene or precise

medical reports aids greatly in evidencing culpability

Here at Carlson Bier, our professional team endeavors tirelessly through their expert knowledge about intricate laws surrounding SCI lawsuits helping you wade through insurance negotiations upto courtroom litigation if needed ensuring that every aspect whether current needs or future needs, everything is well accounted for during claim settlement.

Our commitment to transparency in all our process helps you stay informed about the progression of your case and fosters trust that we are fighting fiercely for your benefit. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the complexities surrounding such a personal injury. However, rest assured knowing that you have legal support from Carlson Bier who would navigate this hard journey with utmost fervor delivering you peace of mind at this trying time.

You may wonder what your spinal cord injury lawsuit could be worth?. The answer depends on myriad factors such as severity of the injury, evidential proof of liability, overall impact on victim’s life to name some—all factors that necessitate seasoned legal representation to aptly evaluate. So why not take the next step? You have everything to gain and nothing lose.

Just below this informational article is a button; click it and begin a no-obligation consultation with us at Carlson Bier, where we can carefully assess your case details (always keeping them strictly confidential) , enlightening you regarding its potential value -free of charge because here at Carlson Bier- justice brims over dollars!

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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 Clinton

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending expert legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Mishaps

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents secure equitable recompense for hurts and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering expert legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to extending compassionate legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Dedicated to supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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