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When grappling with the aftermath of spinal cord injuries in Creston, it is crucial to have a dedicated, proficient legal team. The Carlson Bier law firm stands as an eminent choice. Understanding the intricate nature and far-reaching effects of spinal cord injuries requires comprehensive knowledge and deep empathy; both qualities are pillars of service at Carlson Bier. Our attorneys steadfastly work to secure rightful compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income and suffering inflicted by another’s negligence or misconduct. We recognize each client’s unique needs given this catastrophic injury’s extensive complications on livelihoods and personal lives– from ambulatory difficulties to emotional distresses resulting from transformed lifestyles brought on by someone else’s oversight or wrongdoing. The experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier do more than merely represent you legally; they ardently defend your rights while compassionately supporting your fight towards recovery – physically, emotionally, & financially.Carlson Bier’s track record speaks highly about its credibility making it undeniably one of the premier choices when seeking expertise in handling Spinal Cord Injuries cases.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Creston Illinois

Spinal Cord Injuries are among the most devastating injuries a person can endure, profoundly affecting quality of life and sometimes requiring lifelong medical care. At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries can take on victims and their families. As an experienced personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our dedicated team works tirelessly to obtain comprehensive compensation for those affected by spinal cord injuries.

Spinal cord injuries result from damage to the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal that connect critical bodily systems. These traumatic events typically result from accidents or violent acts, including motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall accidents, sports incidents or violent attacks. Regardless of cause, the effects can be catastrophic – resulting in loss of feeling and motor control below the injury site.

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: account for approximately 38% of new Spinal Cord Injuries each year

• Sports Incidents & Falls: contribute to roughly 30% Spinal Cord Injury cases annually,

• Violence: Specifically gunshot wounds make up 14%, leading cause after accidents.

Understanding what comes after a Spinal Cord Injury can further highlight its severity; therefore it’s crucial not making rushed decisions without expert advice or adequate information regarding possible entitlements following such tragedies. Recognizing this need at Carlson Bier, takes great pride in providing you with vital information:

Firstly acknowledging potential paralysis which might be either complete – no sensory or motor function preserved in sacral segments S4-S5 or incomplete – some sensory or motor functions preserved below neurological levels encompassing entirety of sacral segments S4-S5.

Secondly realizing complications possibly related to traumatic SCIs like breathing problems due to weakened lung muscles causing inability in coughing healthily aiding pneumonia-risk-growth; difficulty controlling bowel movements/urine; pressure sores on areas with lost sensation; painful nerve damages (neurological pain) besides other general psychological implications.

Thirdly focusing on potential autonomous dysreflexia – sudden high blood pressure, slow heart rate/sweating/flushed skin etc., when SCI victims encounter issues as full bladder/bowel or tight clothing without sensation, possibly leading to stroke.

Spinal Cord Injuries are life transforming. Skillful legal aid, understandable information and rightful compensation can alleviate consequences of such harsh realities. Carlson Bier specializes in helping spinal cord injury victims navigate these complex paths towards comprehensive remedies ensuring brighter futures outshining adversities.

Our expert team will not only guide you through intricate medical terminologies and treatments but assist meticulously with all legal obligations & claiming compensations for extended rehabilitation care, ongoing medical costs due to home modifications like installing wheelchair ramps/lifts besides other broadly defined ‘general damages’ including day-to-day stressors following SCIs like mental anguish/pain/suffering; emotional distress- PTS disorders; loss consortium, companionship or even causal sexual relationships.

At Carlson Bier our objective is crystal clear – we’re here to help by providing top-tier representation that ensures maximum compensation for spinal cord injuries that compasses all sectors safeguarding your future! We stand by each client empathetically fighting for your justice so you can focus on recovery and rebuilding lives bravely!

Take a moment right now to learn more about what your case might be worth – click the button below for our confidential and free consultation service. Don’t keep wondering…let us provide you with valuable insight regarding your rights and discover how our expertise may bring you peace of mind amid challenging times. Remember every single second counts in personal injury cases especially when it’s as severe as Spinal Cord Injury!

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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 Creston

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending expert legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

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

Stumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring professional legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in providing dedicated legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Focused on supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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