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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is a respected name in the field of Spinal Cord Injuries legal representation. Our team of personal injury lawyers has demonstrated a remarkable understanding and tenacious advocacy for victims suffering from such life-altering injuries. Despite the complexities that spinal cord cases often entail, our committed attorneys relentlessly pursue justice, tirelessly striving to bring maximum compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, lost income and pain or anguish endured.

Our record speaks volumes about our dedication; not only do we possess comprehensive knowledge about this specific practice area but also exceptional litigation skills required to champion your rights effectively in complex judicial proceedings. Furthermore, while working with Carlson Bier law firm, you secure compassionate assistance during each challenging phase of your case ensuring optimal support.

In Dallas City especially, trust no other than Carlson Bier when it comes to seeking specialized Spinal Cord Injury attorney services as providing top-notch service there is part of our commitment towards accessible legal assistance irrespective of geographies involved. With us by your side be assured that your story will get heard and inevitably make an impact!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Dallas City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we represent victims who have sustained serious personal injury as a result of another’s negligence or wrongdoing. A focus area of our practice includes addressing spinal cord injuries; an often complex and life-altering scenario requiring extensive medical knowledge alongside legal expertise.

Spinal cord injuries are grave health concerns due to the pivotal role the spine plays in human mobility. It houses nerves that transmit signals from the brain to other parts of the body, facilitating bodily functions such as movement and sensation.

The impact these injuries can have on an individual’s quality of life is profound; they may lead to partial or total loss of muscle function and sensation below the level of injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia) along with pain or sensitivity issues, bowel or bladder complications, respiratory issues, changes in sexual health, depression and anxiety disorders among others.

Given the severity and extensiveness of potential damages related to spinal cord injuries; it is key for victims to understand their rights within the legal borderlands:

– If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether in a car accident, slip-and-fall event or any other incident—you could possess grounds for a compensation claim.

– Damages for this type of case can include coverage not only for physical harms but also psychological trauma alongside occupational therapy costs.

– Swift action post-injury is significant considering that Illinois operates under a statute of limitations law which grants victims two years following an incident date to file a claim.

– Working closely with experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier dramatically bolsters successful case outcomes since we bring considerable industry knowledge pertaining specifically to cases involving catastrophic spinal injuries.

Our team here at Carlson Bier understands how daunting confronting spinal cord injuries can be – whether grappling with insurance companies’ unresponsiveness, exorbitant medical bills mounting rapidly, job displacement anxieties plaguing daily life– every situation requires careful handling tailored specifically towards each client’s unique needs. We pride ourselves on our intimate working relationships with renowned healthcare professionals that underpin our cases, facilitating swift medical attention and thorough ongoing treatment plans for victims.

Our distinguished legal team has handled a variety of spinal cord injury disputes ranging from car accidents to medical malpractice; success in each case we take up hinges on how diligently we identify, investigate, and litigate key issues.

As experienced personal injury attorneys centered in Illinois and dedicated to protecting your rights, we’re committed to obtaining the maximum compensation possible for your pain, suffering, lost earnings and future medical expenses associated with a spinal cord injury.

We ensure all clients receive individualized legal representation — taking every measure needed for a successful outcome during these extremely challenging times. Our team is well-versed in investigating complex personal injury claims meticulously unraveling necessary details connected directly to the incident that led to your injuries such as collecting evidence, negotiating settlements or representing you aggressively at trial if need be.

Don’t let uncertainties surrounding traumatic incidents hold you back from seeking justice owed to you– allow Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law guide you towards resolution one step at a time.

Click the button below to find out how much your case could be worth – because everyone deserves access to skilled legal support when facing devastating situations like spinal cord injuries due to another’s negligence.

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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 Dallas City

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending skilled legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Offering experienced legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents get appropriate compensation for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending professional legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Committed to providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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