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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a life-altering spinal cord injury, securing the right legal representation is crucial. Carlson Bier specializes in representing clients with these devastating injuries. Our expertise and steadfast dedication have become our hallmark across Illinois – including East Saint Louis. We provide compassionate counsel while relentlessly pursuing just compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial suffering at these trying times. Providing personalized attention to each case, we fight relentlessly against insurance companies or negligent parties on behalf of our clients ensuring maximum compensation within the shortest time possible. We navigate complex legal terminologies and processes easing your burden as you focus on recuperation. At Carlson Bier – where every case counts -, we combine years of successful practice along with an unmatched commitment to pursuing justice for spinal cord injury victims making us an excellent choice when seeking superior legal services related to such incidents in East Saint Louis area without compromising on any laws set by Illinois state regarding professional practices.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in East Saint Louis Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our goal isn’t just to offer you legal representation – we strive to provide a comprehensive source of information, equipping you with pertinent knowledge about your personal injury case. In line with this vision, today’s focus is on Spinal Cord Injuries or SCIs: the types, symptoms, complications and legal recourses available for victims of such devastating accidents.

As Personal Injury Attorneys dedicated to helping people navigate their path to recovery and justice in Illinois, we understand the physical traumas associated with spinal cord injuries – but equally critical is an appreciation of the emotional toll these life-altering events take. Your journey with us begins by understanding what SCI entails.

Spinal cord injuries occur when any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of it are damaged. The aftermath? Altered strength, sensation below the site of injury – potentially leading to permanent changes in body functionality depending on severity and location. Categories range from partial (where some sensory/motor function is retained) described as incomplete injuries to complete ones that involve absolute lack thereof.

A closer examination reveals subtle signs that must never be ignored post-physical trauma. Symptoms include:

• Extreme pain or pressure in head/back

• Weakness/paralysis/incoordination in any part of body

• Difficulty walking/balancing

• Numbness/tingling in hands/fingers/toes

In seeking immediate medical help for these tell-tale signs, victims might experience complications like muscle tone problems ranging from uncontrolled movements/spasms to extreme rigidity (spastic hypertonia). Long-term impacts may also entail loss bladder/bowel control coupled with sexual dysfunction.

Recognizing and acting upon these symptoms early ensures better prognosis – but there’s more than just solid healthcare you’ll need post-SCI; finding unwavering support during legal battles against responsible parties adds another layer onto your plate- something that Carlson Bier specializes within personal injury cases.

The legal decisions during the aftermath of SCIs can be complex but crucial towards securing future. In Illinois, victims have two years to file personal injury claims – allowing chances for recovery and stirring hope amidst adversity. At Carlson Bier, we’re not just well-versed with these statutes – we pair this knowledge with an empathetic approach ensuring your comfort at every step while fighting rigorously for compensation you rightfully deserve.

There are a number of damages that could be claimed after experiencing such injuries; from medical expenses like surgeries/rehabilitation costs or assisted devices (wheelchairs, home renovations) to wage loss including potentially lost earning capacity if disability prevails long-term. Other compensatory areas embrace pain suffering both physical/emotional along with life enjoyment losses due post-injury lifestyle changes. Every case as unique as each person- factors like age/occupation/medical history playing vital roles in determining settlement amounts.

With our extensive experience handling personal injury cases in Illinois, let us guide you through this challenging time, advocating fiercely on your behalf while bringing clarity and ease throughout each step of the process. Our team promises to devote impeccable attention to detail within your case-drawling comprehensive legal strategies that ensure optimal outcomes enough to spur healing plus financial stability eventually.

At Carlson Bier, it’s all about making things right again enhancing resiliency against SCI’s daunting nature – restoring a sense of control over what may seem uncontrollable circumstances initially! Because understanding is the first step towards healing – commandeer that journey now by seeking professional assistance…

Intrigued? Wanting desperately to having nothing more than justice served before it’s too late? We completely understand… Thus we invite you now: click on the button below,- discover how much exactly would your distinct case be worth in numbers making those ‘what ifs’ tangible thereby empowering decisions today!

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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 East Saint Louis

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending expert legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering experienced legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Slip Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing experienced legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on providing dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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