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Carlson Bier, renowned for its exemplary representation in spinal cord injury cases, stands as a beacon of justice. Rooted in Illinois and steadfastly upholding the rights of victims across diverse regions, Carlson Bier is well-versed with the complexities that surround injuries affecting the spine’s intricate structures. Coping with such trauma can be overwhelming; we are here to ease your burden by relentlessly pursuing just compensation on your behalf. Our seasoned attorneys stand ready to expertly dissect every detail of your case, modalities required for rehabilitation and financial compensations that you rightfully deserve. Commanding an impressive victory record owing largely to meticulous preparation and resolute courtroom presentation Carlson Bier has etched its name amongst powerhouses when it comes to spinal cord injuries litigation.Navigating these legal waters shouldn’t add strain onto already stretched nerves.Whether you’re wrestling with loss of bodily sensation or grappling with compromised motor skills,Fight not alone: Reach out today for a free consultation if you or a loved one suffers from repercussions relating from spinal cord injuries.In East Alton&beyond – where there’s injustice,CarslonBier extends helping hand.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in East Alton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our area of expertise lies in providing legal aid for personal injury cases, specifically dealing with the complexities surrounding spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) are some of the most severe and life-altering traumas a person can endure. Comprehending their consequences is critical not only for victims but also for their loved ones and care providers.

Spinal cord injuries predominantly occur due to high-impact accidents or falls that compress, fracture, or displace the vertebrae resulting in severe damage to nerve cells that relay signals from the brain throughout the body. These injuries may lead to changes in functions such as mobility and sensation. They are generally categorized into two types: complete SCI where there’s no sensory or motor function below the level of injury, and incomplete SCI where some degree of functioning remains.

• Motor vehicle accidents account for almost half of all SCIs.

• Falls are the next biggest cause, particularly among individuals over age 65.

• Acts of violence including gunshot wounds represent roughly fifteen percent of cases.

• Approximately ten percent result from athletic events like diving into shallow water.

These facts stress upon the commonplace nature of these unfortunate incidents.

The impact on quality of life post-injury is immense – victims often face difficulties with daily tasks and require considerable medical assistance. Moreover, it leads to financial burdens due to heightened medical expenses coupled with a diminished earning capacity because people who have suffered an SCI frequently experience difficulty maintaining employment.

That’s where our well-seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier can step in. Our professional team has dealt extensively with these types of claims across Illinois’ challenging terrain of liability laws – offering vast knowledge built from years within this niche industry alongside compassion towards individual clients’ experiences. Our goal isn’t simply about procuring litigation proceeds; we work toward securing resources essential for rebuilding lives after such adversity strikes.

Being aware that each client’s needs differ significantly based on myriad factors like age, pre-injury health status and financial means among others shapes our approach. So, we pledge to fight for a comprehensive evaluation of damages encompassing present and future medical expenses; physical pain and emotional distress; lost income including those from potential employment opportunities; loss of enjoyment in life – the simple joys one might have taken for granted pre-injury.

As you grapple with all these complications associated with an SCI, Carlson Bier is here to navigate the legal waters on your behalf. We take it upon ourselves to deal with insurance companies so you can focus on healing and adjusting to your new normal. Our dedicated team provides constant communication at every step while ensuring that all looming deadlines are met. With professionalism etched in integrity, our lawyers will valiantly keep your best interests at heart.

Whatever the cause of your spinal cord injury may be – operation mistake or car accident – if liability can be established then compensatory damages should follow. Illinois law enforces no cap on awards for pain, suffering or punitive damages thus enhancing chances of sizeable settlements. Hence it is essential not to underestimate the value of sound legal counsel during such adversity stricken times.

At this point across your odyssey towards claiming rightful compensation, understandably questions must swirl about potential outcomes – what’s my claim worth? Carlson Bier invites you to find out now! Seize this opportunity accessing our calculator designed specifically estimating tentative case values based purely on a breadth of experiential data points assimilated over years dealing within this field peculiarity across Illinois’ varied topography. So go ahead – click that button below unveiling what might hopefully provide some semblance of closure alongside financial security awaiting just around this bend in your challenging journey budding newfound less-traveled paths up ahead.

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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 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 East Alton

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving professional legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending specialist legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing expert legal assistance to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents gain equitable settlement for hurts and damages.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Crash

Offering expert legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Building Site Crashes

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

Brain Damages

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal assistance for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Expert in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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