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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re a resident of Cowden and need exceptional legal representation for any spinal cord injuries, Carlson Bier is your top choice. Renowned across Illinois, our unparalleled expertise covers personal injury law with an emphasis on Spinal Cord Injuries. We deeply understand the complexity of such cases, recognizing that they require not only legal acumen but also compassion and empathy. The proficiency at which we represent victims has placed us ahead of others time and again.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure that each case receives tailored solutions designed to prioritize the victim’s welfare while delivering full rights recovery under law. By strenuously advocating for justice in Spinal Cord Injury cases, we demonstrate unwavering determination in achieving victories for our clients.

Our firm prides itself on its ability to plan successful litigation strategies sensibly detailed enough even when dealing with intricate medical terminologies associated with spinal cord injuries claims demands. Choosing us means having a committed ally standing by your side throughout the complex legal journey; ensuring your compensation reflects both current challenges met against future needs arising from unfortunate incidences related to spinal cord injuries.

So choose Carlson Bier – where we create positive changes out of life-altering circumstances.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Cowden Illinois

Spinal cord injuries involve some of the most devastating physical traumas a person can experience. At Carlson Bier, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois understands the depth and breadth of impact such an injury can have on your life. Handling legal complexities should be the least of your worries during recovery, which is where we lend you strong support and guidance.

An estimated 288,000 people suffer from spinal cord injuries across the United States each year. The aftermath often includes not just debilitating pain but also invasive surgeries, countless doctor visits, prolonged physical therapy sessions and sometimes permanent disability. Different degrees and types of spinal cord injuries exist with varying impacts:

• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: An incomplete injury entails damage to any part of the spinal cord without completely severing it.

• Complete Spinal Cord Injury: A more severe form where there is total severance leading to loss of all functions below the level of injury.

• Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Cases: Paraplegia results from injuries to the thoracic or lumbar regions resulting in partial or complete paralysis lower body. Quadriplegia refers to total paralysis caused by high-cervical nerve damages affecting both upper and lower body.

At Carlson Bier, our experienced lawyers are conversant with cases involving these complex conditions ranging from road accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, sporting hazards to medical malpractice occurrences that may cause such trauma.

We guide you through every step necessary for pursuing rightful compensation for such distressing instances – evaluation and understanding your case thoroughly; guiding you through complicated medical documentation; introducing expert testimony; negotiating aggressively on your behalf with insurance companies whilst always ready to take it up before a jury if required – shielding you from tricky legalese while ensuring your needs are met effectively.

Medical expenses following a catastrophic spinal cord injury can escalate rapidly into hundreds of thousands of dollars causing immense financial strain alongside emotional turmoil. We aim to represent you with utmost empathy, ensuring maximum compensation for the following:

• Medical costs including surgeries, rehabilitation therapies, and any future medical care.

• Pain and suffering caused due to the injury.

• Lost wages from time off work or lowered earning capacity if return to the previous job is impossible.

Our firm’s commitment resides in actively working towards easing your burden during these trying times. We balance compassionate counsel with a hard-hitting legal approach. Your swift convalescence partnered with justified financial recovery forms our driving goal.

Though we are physically located in Illinois, Carlson Bier proudly extends services across various locations without breaching any state laws regarding establishing offices. Our dedication transcends geographical limitations while adhering strictly to legal stipulations.

Carlson Bier understands that mere numbers may not fully cover the depth of agony suffered due to a spinal cord injury hence we go beyond just seeking hefty compensation checks – fighting passionately for justice on your behalf remains paramount at all stages.

If you’ve been affected by a spinal cord injury and feel uncertain about how best you can seek redress legally, Carlson Bier offers immense expertise at your disposal, operating under strict no win-no fees rules indicating our confidence in securing rightful awards for your benefaction.

Painful as it is personal – grappling with such serious injuries can trigger fear and anxiety about an uncertain future. However remember this one certainty – when it comes to dependable legal representation geared toward helping you reclaim control over life post-accident – count on Carlson Bier every step of the way.

So why wait? Act today! Click the button below for a free assessment that informs you right away about what your case could potentially be worth. Empower yourself with knowledge from skilled attorneys dedicated to representing your best interests at all times – because at Carlson Bier, we believe there’s strength in deserved restoration. Secure more than compensation – find restoration too when you choose us as trusted allies through your journey of legal resolution.

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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 Cowden

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying expert legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering professional legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering skilled legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Injuries

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to offering expert legal services for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on representing victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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