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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the complexities of spinal cord injuries, particularly due to accidents or negligence, it is crucial to have experienced legal representation. Carlson Bier emerges as a preferred option for such cases. As renowned personal injury lawyers in Illinois, their specialty includes offering reliable litigation services for spinal cord injuries related disputes. Armed with years of practice and deep-rooted understanding of these cases, they’re uniquely positioned to provide skilled advocacy that our clients require and deserve.

They ensure fair compensation that mirrors the gravity of the pain encountered by victims – financial compensation shouldn’t just cover medical costs but must also factor emotional distress caused by this life-altering situation. Their strategy involves diligent study and meticulous preparation – unequivocally working towards securing your rights.

Exemplifying dedication and expertise has boosted their reputation as trusted spinal cord injuries attorneys – respected locally & nationally alike. Furthermore, Carlson Bier safeguards client interests above all else; hence one can expect undivided attention while unraveling complications associated with spinal cord injuries lawsuits.

Choose Carlson Bier when you want justice served righteously & meticulously! Together let’s translate your adversity into an opportunity!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Evansville Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury attorney group based in Illinois that specializes in representing clients with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As leaders in this field, we understand the complexities of these cases and the devastating physical, emotional, and financial toll they can take on victims and their families. We are committed to rigorously advocating for the rights of those suffering from spinal cord injuries to secure the compensation they deserve.

Spinal cord injuries predominantly result from traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries or violence. These severe injuries disrupt communication between your brain and body, resulting in potentially catastrophic consequences like paralysis or profound neurological impairment. There are two main types of SCI: complete and incomplete. A complete SCI results in absolute loss of sensation and muscle function beneath the site of injury while an incomplete one implies some level of functioning remains.

Sci-related medical costs can be astronomical; it’s not unusual for expenses to reach into the hundreds of thousands within just the first year following an accident. Over a lifetime, costs related to ongoing medical care and living assistance for individuals with high tetraplegia can rise to several millions.

These significant costs underline why seeking legal redress is essential – fair compensation offers victims much-needed financial support.

When pursuing a claim pertaining to a spinal cord injury:

• The cause must be identifiable

• Negligence or reckless actions by another party should be evident

• An economic deficit due directly or indirectly linked to the accident must exist.

If these elements can be demonstrated succinctly during litigation proceedings, you have a compelling case worthy of consideration before a court of law.

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team guides you through each step utilizing transparency and clarity so you understand what’s happening at every junction – no jargon required! We firmly believe that knowledge empowers decision making–meaning you stay informed about what’s best for your recovery pathway.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when approaching spinal cord injuries; each case is unique. Hence, the team at Carlson Bier employs a tailored strategy for every client. We meticulously prepare all cases, considering legal strategies that maximize compensation opportunities to benefit your recovery process.

Furthermore, we work on a contingency basis; our firm only gets paid if and when you win. This way, we ensure our interests are aligned with yours – to acquire fair compensation for your injury sustainably. We stand beside you as tenacious advocates throughout trials or settlements discussions until suitable reparations have been achieved.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence or intentional harm, trust the experienced

Illinois-based attorneys at Carlson Bier to protect your rights and advocate for fair compensation. To facilitate understanding about potential economic remedies available in personal injury law concerning spinal cord injuries, click on the button below.

Find out today how much your case might be worth! Remember: recuperation encompasses not just medical recovery – it also involves regaining control over one’s life despite adversity – something that starts with securing financial stability going forward. Browse through this informative site further or contact our skilled and compassionate team of attorneys directly for advice suited explicitly fitting your current circumstances.

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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 Evansville

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate payout for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Extending professional legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Damages

Dedicated to delivering professional legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Expert in representing individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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