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About Carlson Bier Associates

As a leader in Spinal Cord Injuries litigation, Carlson Bier is your best ally for securing justice and fair compensation. With extensive experience under our belt, we offer unparalleled expertise acting on behalf of victims of spinal cord injuries and their families. Bridging the gap between legal complexities and compassionate client care, we meticulously approach every case to ensure favorable outcomes. Our comprehensive understanding of the intricate medical aspects associated with these devastating injuries sets us apart from other firms statewide. This knowledge further empowers our strong negotiation skills when confronting insurance companies or standing tall in courtrooms. Moreover, if you are based out-of-city like Edgewood; fear not: Carlson Bier promises unwavering dedication irrespective of geographical boundaries providing clients with exemplary remote service delivery that does not compromise on effectiveness or attention-to-detail! Remember: Your journey towards healing is burdened enough without being saddled by legal hassles too – let Carlson Bier bear that load so you can focus solely on recovery.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Edgewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our compassionate and dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is persistently committed to safeguarding the rights of victims suffering from spinal cord injuries. The repercussions of such injuries can be profoundly overwhelming both physically and emotionally, sometimes altering the course of one’s life irrevocably. Spinal cord damage often carries far-reaching consequences that extend beyond physical discomfort – it can strain relationships, impose financial hardships, and encroach upon your ability to engage in gainful employment or hobbies you once enjoyed.

Spinal cord injuries typically fall under two broad categories – complete or incomplete. In a complete spinal cord injury, there’s total loss of sensation and motor function below the level of injury. Conversely, if an individual has retained some mobility or sensory perception post-trauma, they’ve likely sustained an incomplete injury.

• Complete spinal cord injuries are classified as either Tetraplegia (loss in all four limbs) or Paraplegia (lower limb loss only).

• Incomplete spinal cord injuries vary significantly with terms like Anterior Cord Syndrome, Central Cord Syndrome, Brown-Sequard Syndrome commonly referred to medical analogies depending on the part affected.

Acquiring an astute understanding about these categories can prove pivotal when it comes down to communicating effectively with medical professionals concerning your rehabilitation process.

Moreover, there are several potential causes behind serious spinal cord traumas. Here’s a list outlining various triggers:

• Vehicular accidents account for more than half the cases—making them a leading cause

• Human-inflicted harm such as violence or gunshot wounds

• Medical procedures gone awry—often surgical mishaps

• Injuries from participating in Extreme Sports

It is imperative not just to comprehend these intricacies but also understand the profound impacts potentially enacted over numerous facets of your life by such detrimental health conditions. It could range from immense chronic pain regular medicinal upkeep; both requiring considerable resources.

Since 1998, Carlson Bier has tirelessly championed for spinal cord injury victims throughout Illinois. Our highly experienced lawyers systematically conduct a thorough examination to establish liability and accurately determine the value of your case so that you receive the rightful compensation entitled to you.

We advise not to tread this challenging path alone. Legal complexities surrounding personal injury cases can often become daunting, especially about spinal cord injuries where multiple aspects must be duly considered.

The untiring legal advocates at Carlson Bier are committed not only in seeking justice but also instrumental in restoring normalcy into your life post such devastating traumas. We ensure each client is provided with personalised care while carefully steering their claims towards winning compensations that encompass medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering associated with lifelong alteration to lifestyle.

Our unwavering commitment is beyond being an Illinois-based personal injury attorney group; it’s about ensuring no victim feels isolated or overwhelmed due to these supremely distressing healthcare situations.

And remember, every minute passing by could inch closer to statute limitations applicable on personal injury claims within Illinois. Swift action assures securing an uncompromised access towards levelling playing fields amidst complex legal boundaries.

Envision a future free from lurking financial or emotional worries despite experiencing harsh spine related adversities! Let’s confront the challenges together – one step at a time! Leverage our rich expertise and trust us as we walk along taking judicious steps towards securing your due dignity back!

Curious about your chances for receiving a fair settlement? Click on the button below right away! Know what realistically awaits ahead—especially how much is genuinely worth fighting for related to your case – do not delay any longer!

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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 Edgewood

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying professional legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents secure equitable compensation for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Damages

Focused on ensuring professional legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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