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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has suffered from a spinal cord injury, turning to the renowned team at Carlson Bier can be your best consideration for receiving uncompromising legal support. With deep-rooted experience aggressively pursuing millions on behalf of victims across Illinois, we champion access to just compensation. Our expertise in spinal cord injuries cases is substantiated by our track record: we fight tirelessly and strategically to achieve favorable case outcomes that account for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering among other damages. At Carlson Bier, empathetic understanding aligns perfectly with hard-hitting litigation tactics ensuring every client experiences personalized attention whilst striving for justice under demanding circumstances such as these.In Darien and beyond, victims trust us not because of location but due to our unwavering commitment towards serving their needs effectively through comprehensive legal representation – an ethos that forms the bedrock of our respected personal injury attorney firm.”

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Darien Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the cause of individuals who have suffered personal injuries, particularly those resulting from spinal cord trauma. Based in Illinois, we are no strangers to the intensely complex and emotionally charged nature involving such injuries; our robust experience equips us well to inform and guide victims through these daunting territories.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), sprouting invariably from unfortunate accidents or diseases, engender a spectrum of severe physical impairments ranging from decreased mobility to complete paralysis. Central to our bones structure and enclosed by vertebrae,

the spinal cord is essential for transmitting signals between the brain and other parts of the body. Once damaged, it can break this vital communication channel leading often to irreversible consequences on muscle control and sensation.

• Understanding that each SCI case is unique demands focus; localized damage may affect pelvic organs function while widespread destruction could culminate in quadriplegia.

• The nature of injury typically falls into two categories: complete SCIs where loss of sensation occurs below injury level whereas incomplete SCIs present relatively better, albeit generalized motor deficits.

• Often overseeing proper medical assessment holds key determinants for effective legal representation as it uncovers minutiae necessary for determining accurate compensation figures.

An overlooked facet pertaining to spinal cord injuries comprises their accompanying secondary complications like pneumonia or bed sores – realities enhancing complexities woven around this severe form of personal injury. Further compounding these challenges is securing appropriate compensations wherein understanding associated laws stands paramount. More than merely lawyers representing your legal interests at Carlson Bier – we strive tirelessly on maximizing injury-related recoveries providing you optimal relief.

Slowly unravelling profound raced tape shrouding intricacies involved around personal injuries requires adroit navigation skills focusing persistently over components like:

• Establishing Facts: Unambiguous depiction regarding accident particulars bolsters case strength significantly.

• Striking Balance: Mediating effectively between insurance companies’ substandard offer propositions versus rightful victim’s deserved compensation.

• Pooling Resources: Engaging medical experts, hiring skilled investigators or liaising closely with physical therapists affords comprehensive evidential arsenal strengthening legal proceedings..

Our team continually strives around clock to offer best possible outcome for our clients. As knowledgeable allies by your side, we aspire putting your worry at rest with benevolence only paralleled by our professionalism.

At Carlson Bier, we champion broadened transparency throughout litigation process, never shying from challenging questions regarding your case specifics. Our no-obligation consultations reaffirm this commitment extending unique opportunity in understanding applicable laws effectively aligning them around victims’ best interests.

Whether securing adequate financial aid to cover spiralling healthcare costs following injuries or bringing culprit perpetrators before law’s mighty hand – our primary focus immovably remains championing justice representing aggrieved personal injury victims credible truest sense. Because we profoundly understand such life-changing incidents resonate beyond mere physical realities impacting even families dynamic indelibly.

We urge anyone suffering due to a spinal cord injury—whether it’s you who are suffering directly or a loved one—to reach below and click on the button that permits an unprejudiced assessment of what might be rightfully yours. Find out exactly how much your case could potentially render as compensation through this quick yet potent exercise—an initiative mirroring our genuine intentions towards supporting victims during their darkest hour resiliently. At Carlson Bier, compassion matches competence, ensuring all legal support extended invariably addresses your pressing concerns optimally; reassuring reality only truly professional personal injury organization is capable of delivering reliably and consistently.

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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 Darien

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents gain just remuneration for wounds and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Accident

Extending adept legal advice for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Building Accidents

Committed to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in defending patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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