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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with Spinal Cord Injuries, one needs dependable legal counsel from professionals who speak your language. That’s when Carlson Bier comes into the picture. Our firm’s dedicated years of in-depth experience and expertise assuring justice for victims of these debilitating injuries have distinguished us as a leading legal support in Illinois. We comprehend the vast emotional turmoil and financial distress a spinal cord injury victim can go through; our team insists on devoting painstaking attention to each case, seeking maximum compensation possible under law parameters. Trusting Carlson Bier, you get more than just representation; you find ardent advocates passionate about making crucial differences during trying times like yours! Strictly adhering to Illinois’ advertising laws we refrain from claiming physical presence where it isn’t authentic and instead focus solely on offering reliable service anywhere within the state confines- proving our commitment towards transparency along with excellence! Multiply confidence over concerns – allow Carlson Bier’s premier Spinal Cord Injury attorneys take charge for securing justified outcomes!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Elmwood Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is to champion for the rights of clients who have suffered from spinal cord injuries. We are well-versed in Illinois state laws pertaining to personal injury and more specifically on matters related to Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Our deep comprehension of the law coupled with many years of experience allows us to work efficiently and smartly ensuring that every client gets their deserved compensation.

The firm understands that suffering a severe spinal cord injury can be life-changing not only from a physical perspective but also emotionally and financially. The sudden onset of medical costs, changes in lifestyle, loss of income if unable to continue earning a living, all these can amount to significant financial distress. As your attorney group, we strive to get you the maximum compensation possible so you’re able face this harsh reality without having to worry about its financial implications.

Spinal cord injuries potentially carry catastrophic consequences including lifelong disability which can limit or compromise one’s quality of life. It is crucial that people understand these points:

• SCI often results from trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, falls or sport-related events.

• Its effect varies widely depending on the severity and location within the spine where it occurs.

• Consequences may range from problems with mobility or sensation below level of injury; bladder issues; in extreme cases paralysis.

• Prompt and urgent intervention provides best prognosis for improved outcomes post-injury.

Our team at Carlson Bier goes above and beyond to keep up-to-date with research findings relating SCI in order offer comprehensive legal support rooted in medical facts enhancing the adjudication process.

Alongside providing strong legal representation for those afflicted by spinal cord injuries, we’re also stalwarts when it comes fighting unjust insurance companies that don’t treat victims fairly. Insurance firms will always attempt minimize payouts protect their profit margins; that’s why need aggressive attorney like us step take them head-on convincing court validity your claim full extent damages deserve awarded.

Navigating through complexities that accompany seeking justice for a spinal cord injury can be daunting, especially when you’re grappling with the physical and emotional effects of your ordeal. This is why we serve as not only your legal representatives but also as your allies throughout this time.

Feel comfort in knowing that at Carlson Bier, our approach to handling SCI cases is imbued with sensitivity towards our client’s state; we pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each and every case. Even more gratifying than award monies are the relationships built and lives impacted positively by taking away some burden from their shoulders.

Thank you for considering us as your preferred Personal Injury attorney group. We welcome you to investigate further how much your claim could potentially amount to. Kindly click on the button below, which will redirect you to an interactive feature meant for this specific purpose. Not only does it provide an estimated value of what you stand gain bringing forward a lawsuit, it also reaches behind mere numbers to give greater perspective on how these monies could most significantly assist in rebuilding life post-SCI.

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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 Elmwood Park

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Occurrences

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive fair remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Mishap

Delivering adept legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Committed to providing compassionate legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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