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Navigating the aftermath of a spinal cord injury can be overwhelming. Understandably, you want representation that is both empathetic and experienced. The road to recovery and justice should not be traveled alone; let Carlson Bier accompany you during this challenging journey. As experts in personal injury law, we specialize in spinal cord injuries cases securing favorable outcomes for our clients time after time.

Our team at Carlson Bier has successfully advocated for countless individuals who have suffered from various spinal cord injuries, showcasing an unrivaled understanding within this field among Illinois attorneys. This level of specialized competency stems from deliberate focus on these types of cases over other forms of personal injury litigation.

We recognize every individual’s experience differs significantly when dealing with such life-altering events like spine damage – emotionally, physically, and legally. Our dedicated efforts are hard-set on ensuring one recovers their entitled compensation fully – financially as well as comparatively – while navigating complexities specific to legal aspects surrounding spinal cord injuries.

Utilizing exceptional negotiation abilities paired with tenacious advocacy assures optimum results tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Choose Carlson Bier; choose relentless pursuit for justice through adept lawyering prowess specific to those affected by devastating impacts of Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Colona Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the life-altering implications a spinal cord injury can have on an individual and their loved ones. We are committed to providing astute legal representation with empathetic understanding for those situated in Illinois who find themselves victims of such personal injuries. As trusted and experienced personal injury attorneys, we offer vast knowledge and tight-knit support to our clients throughout their recovery journey.

Spinal cord injuries often result from devastating events such as car accidents, falls, sports incidents or violence. Most commonly caused by damage through severe impact or cuts on the spine itself, the severity of these types of injuries greatly varies depending on various key factors:

– The precise location of the injury along your spinal cord.

– The severity of damage to your spinal cord.

– Whether the injured section is partially (incomplete) or completely severed (complete).

An incomplete injury allows retention of some motor or sensory function below the area affected whilst a complete one would result in loss of all feeling and functionality. Some potential physical consequences include paralysis known as paraplegia or quadriplegia (tetraplegia), muscle spasms, pain or sensitivity complications, breathing issues and sexual dysfunction.

Meaningful comprehension and quick action on these essential facts about spinal cord injuries is critical for immediate treatment to possibly reduce long term effects. Carlson Bier is strategically placed inside this fast-reaction dynamic – offering guidance during trying times when crucial decisions must be made swiftly but comprehensively.

We understand that you didn’t ask to be put into this situation – facing medical treatments, rehabilitation costs heavy psychological burden amid grappling with major lifestyle changes post-trauma; therefore navigating complex legal matters can amount to further distress that’s far upon bearable. This is where our expertise becomes absolutely instrumental.

Navigating rampant healthcare costs resulting from Spinal Cord Injuries can truly overwhelm especially given how financially stressful it inherently gets due to prolonged treatments which easily run into millions over a lifetime. This is why it’s essential to have your rights represented by an experienced attorney equipped with vast acumen around legal compensations relevant to you.

Page consideration must be given here to the fact that Illinois law requires rightful compensation not only for immediate medical costs, but also adjustment costs towards long-term care and rehabilitation, aiding assistive devices, disability accommodations plus psychological counseling where needed – all rounded up with pain and suffering damages; sometimes even extending beyond into lost earning capacity over your lifetime due to resulting disability.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure that these essential elements are robustly fought for within the ambit of your rightfully entitled compensation claim. Our dedicated team adopts a firm yet empathetic approach – meticulously building each case by understanding unique circumstances behind client injuries while championing their fight for deserved compensation following life-altering spinal cord injuries.

Your path to recovery starts from the very first step – acknowledging the second-chance essence of pursuing legal recourse post such traumatic experiences. Let our proficient Personal Injury Attorneys at Carlson Bier partner with your resilience as together; we navigate this healing journey pursuantly guided by Illinois law.

As many now bold & empowered victims

can attest- reaching out was no doubt tough but marked merely their brave leap-start into eventual relief; reasserting control onto their lives. Echo their sentiments and click on the button below now without delay! Start discovering exactly how much you could stand to gain maximally in terms of rightfully entitled financial compensation specific for situational 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 Colona

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering adept legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

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

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Providing adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Harms

Expert in providing expert legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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