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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the devastating aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial that you seek professional legal assistance to secure adequate compensation. Carlson Bier, an esteemed Illinois-based personal injury law firm specializing in spinal cord injuries, stands as your most reliable advocate. Our seasoned attorneys are proficient at navigating complex medical documents and insurance processes while thoroughly understanding the physical, emotional, and financial burdens associated with such life-altering conditions. At Carlson Bier we passionately dedicate our services to alleviate these hardships by pursuing comprehensive settlements on behalf of our clients. We recognize that every case is unique; hence we deliver personalized attention and tailor strategic litigations suitable for prevailing over specific opponents or circumstances pertaining to each client’s situation surrounding Dupo Residents can trust us in guaranteeing optimal results because we have earned an impressive reputation through a series of successful verdicts within this specialized area of practice for years. Choose Carlson Bier – committed expertise dedicated towards achieving justice for those affected by spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Dupo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing a clear understanding of the complexities surrounding Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). As one of Illinois’s foremost personal injury attorney groups, we believe that equipping our clients with the necessary knowledge on this subject can significantly aid their decisions during legal proceedings. SCIs often result from vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, violent encounters and even some diseases – all areas that fall within our expertise as personal injury lawyers.

An SCI occurs when any part of the spinal cord or nerves at its ends is damaged. This type of devastating harm can permanently affect strength, sensation and functionality in different parts of your body below the site of injury. The severity varies greatly: some people may experience temporary discomfort or commercial disruptions while others might face permanent disabilities.

There are two primary kinds of SCIs; Complete and Incomplete. A complete SCI indicates total loss of function below the level-of-injury whereas an incomplete SCI implies that there is still some degree of functioning left underneath the injured area. With advances in medical technology and physiotherapy treatments over time, restoring limited bodily functions is more feasible even with complete spinal cord injuries.

Spinal Cord Injuries can lead to various complications including:

• Respiratory challenges

• Bowel and bladder control dysfunction

• Cardiovascular issues

• Chronic pain

Facing these life-altering circumstances without adequate compensation for your emotional distress, lost income and medical bills adds insult to injury. Allow us to carry some burden off your shoulders by legally fighting for you while you dedicate yourself to recovery.

Carlson Bier has a long-standing record navigating SCI cases with compassion and tenacity coupled with aggressive litigation skills required visibility on opponents’ radar who try to minimize payouts unfairly using tactics like misrepresenting victims’ conditions or blaming them for carelessness. We strategically guide through subtle negotiation ploys so they cannot cheat you off your rightful dues.

Our team offers assistance through every phase of the legal progression ensuring you don’t feel overwhelmed with jargon-filled paperwork, strict courtroom protocols or aggressive insurance companies. We understand it’s essential for your peace of mind to entrust your case to professionals who actively display empathy and advocacy throughout their involvement.

Whether you’re dealing with a sudden accident or ongoing SCIs from previous events that were brushed under the rug, we can initiate or reopen personal injury claims. At Carlson Bier, you’re not just another number in our caseload; rather we commit ourselves to understanding every nuance of each person’s unique circumstances.

Carlson Bier specializes in:

• Establishing liability

• Litigation and negotiation strategies

• Dealing with insurance lawyers

• Compiling and presenting strong evidence

We work diligently within suitable timeframes because Illinois has a Statute Of Limitation laws meaning that there is a limited duration after an injury occurs during which plaintiffs can file lawsuits for recovery damages – typically between one to four years depending upon specific scenarios. Trust us to expedite your claim before reaching its expiration period without compromising on tactical precision.

Education is empowerment when it comes to spinal cord injuries and at Carlson Bier, we have made it our mission to ensure that all details are comprehensively explained until you confidently understand your rights as well as responsibilities regarding compensation claims.

With us by your side, know that granting justice is more than just preaching lofty ideals; it’s about sustaining commitment through ups and downs so reach out today if devastating Spinal Cord Injuries have caused upheaval in your world.

Take advantage of this prevailing law governing SCIs compensations under the experienced guidance of Carlson Bier. Remember however, every case holds unique properties influencing eventual outcomes hence past results do not indicate future victories’ potential size but they certainly echo our uncompromising dedication towards clients’ welfare.

Click on the button below now for a free consultation so we can assess how much your case might be worth. Carlson Bier is dedicated to helping you pick up the pieces after encountering traumatic SCIs. Let us shoulder the legal complexities – you’ve confronted enough!

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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 Dupo

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering adept legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Trip Mishaps

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents get reasonable payout for hurts and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering professional legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Site Accidents

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Focused on advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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