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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a spinal cord injury can drastically change one’s life, introducing myriad physical and emotional challenges. In such unprecedented times, securing expert legal representation is critical. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Pioneering the sphere of personal injury law in Illinois, our specialized attorneys bring profound knowledge and an impressive track record to each case we handle—specifically Spinal Cord Injuries.

At Carlson Bier, compassion drives our relentless pursuit of justice while understanding your unique predicament fuels us towards taking action bespoke to your needs pertaining to Spinal Cord Injury claims or lawsuits. We understand Eldorado residents demand steadfastness coupled with proficiency from their representative during trying times; that’s precisely what we promise at Carlson Bier.

Our commitment extends far beyond meeting basic attorney-client requirements—it dwells on building trust laced relationships and delivering outstanding results unswervingly to help make your journey towards compensation as smooth as possible in Eldorado. Trust no other than Carlson Bier for assertive advocacy that gastroeds respect across Illinois’ courtrooms when negotiating settlement agreements or defending clients’ rights within trial settings—our effectiveness speaks for itself!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Eldorado Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier is unswerving in its commitment to substantially represent individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Being a top-notch personal injury attorney group based out of Illinois, our expertise extends beyond typical legal representation. We render comprehensive educational content about the intricacies related to spinal cord injuries – medical aspects, possible complications and more significantly, your legal rights.

Spinal Cord Injuries can manifest in myriad ways ranging from mild impairments to critical disabilities demanding long-term medical care and rehabilitation. At Carlson Bier, we understand that these injuries may result from various unfortunate incidents such as automobile accidents, unsafe work environments or acts of violent crime. Comprehending the complexity these injuries often carry, we aim at enlightening you with key information:

• Types: The impact of a Spinal Cord Injury depends primarily on its type. Broadly speaking there are two types – Complete and Incomplete which indicate whether or not any sensory or motor function is preserved below the level of injury.

• Grounds for Personal Injury Lawsuit: Proving liability is important in a lawsuit where one must be able to show negligence or willful misconduct by another party.

• Medical Expenses: A significant percentage of victims face considerable financial burdens due to enormous expenses relating to surgeries, physical therapies etc., which must be factored into any claim for damages.

• Long Term Impact: These injuries might lead to ancillary problems such as respiratory troubles, blood clots and pressure sores which require consistent care adding onto emotional distress.

With rich experience accrued over years serving the people of Illinois, each lawyer at Carlson Bier brings unique insight into managing cases related to spinal cord injuries; aiming towards obtaining maximum compensation for our clients against their alarming financial burden fueled by medical costs and loss of income potential as well.

We appreciate that being involved in an accident causing a spinal cord injury can result in unforeseen challenges altering one’s life trajectory significantly. From facing exorbitant medical bills to dealing with the extended period of recovery, we understand the enormous stress you are grappling with. This is precisely why our tailored approach transcends negotiations and courtrooms – it’s about standing by your side during this distressing phase.

As we navigate through your case intricacies together, you can rest assured that Carlson Bier will treat your personal injury claim with utmost diligence and unwavering commitment. Extending robust support at every step of the journey, right from gathering evidence, liaising with the insurance companies till securing maximum possible compensation – we leave no avenue unexplored to fight for what you rightfully deserve.

If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate actions, obtaining legal advice promptly is imperative. Delay may jeopardize your potential settlement as crucial evidence may be lost over time impacting liability determination.

At Carlson Bier, we bridge information gaps delivering lucid explanations while building plausible cases for victims who suffer due to lackadaisical attitudes of others towards safety norms. We consider it our primary responsibility to help them reach closer towards rebuilding their lives post such traumatic incidents.

So hesitate no more! Discover more about how our seasoned team at Carlson Bier can assist in exploring various options related to your spinal cord injury claim by clicking on the button below. It’s time to ascertain what your case could potentially be worth today– because everyone deserves justice. Aspire not just for survival after an intimidating ordeal like spinal cord injury but march towards thriving beyond it with Carlson Bier at your service!

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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 Eldorado

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering specialist legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to extending expert legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on defending patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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