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When facing the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to have professional guidance that understands every aspect of your situation. Trust Carlson Bier; we specialize in cases related to Spinal Cord Injuries and are committed in our mission to uphold your rights and get you fair compensation. Dedication is part of our identity – anchored by years of practice in Illinois, rendering proficient legal know-how while empathetically navigating each case. Our lawyers meticulously understand the complexity surrounding these unique injuries – from causes such as accidents or medical negligence – and their short- or long-term impact on quality life. Count on us for unwavering support through trials and settlements, all propelled by a single goal: Building successful outcomes for our clients dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries. Choose Carlson Bier – dedicated personal injury attorneys prioritizing your needs every step along this challenging legal journey against those responsible for causing harm due to their acts or neglectful conduct.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Evergreen Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we proudly serve our clients as the leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, with an unparalleled expertise in spinal cord injuries. These tragedies are some of the most life-altering types of harm a person can endure, often leading to permanent physical damage and immeasurable psychological impact.

Spinal cord injuries are particularly complex and devastating because they directly affect the backbone of the body’s nervous system. This complex network of nerves and fibers transmits signals to every other part of your body – from your brain to the slightest fingertip. An injury to this crucial system can lead to debilitating pain, loss of mobility, and other severe consequences.

– There are two primary categories for these injuries: complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries.

– Complete spinal cord injuries result in total paralysis below the site of injury.

– Incomplete spinal cord injuries involve varying degrees of sensation or function below the site of injury.

Where such profound potential devastation exists, it guts us that these incidents often occur due to negligence or wrongdoing by others. However, amidst this adversity lies hope – you have legal rights under Illinois law, and at Carlson Bier we fight hard so individuals affected by spinal cord injuries receive their rightful compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, reduced earning capacity, pain suffering & mental agony.

The key aspects associated with handling these cases: meticulous medical investigation to assess accurate severity; comprehensive legal analysis on liability issues; careful calculation for just compensation addressing present as well future needs all requires skilful handling that Carlson Bier is reputedly known for.

Additionally:

– You have a finite time window (known as statute limitations) within which you need file your lawsuit in Illinois court

– Determining who should be sued (sometimes more than one individual/company)

– Establishing that your harm has indeed occurred due to defendant’s negligence

Ensuring success involves partnering with potent legal advocates having extensive experience dealing high-stakes personal injury lawsuits involving complex spinal cord injuries. Our team of dedicated professionals goes the extra mile, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to safeguarding your legal rights as well protecting your future.

Understandably, you may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the best course of action in this extraordinary circumstance; having guided numerous clients through their darkest hours over decades, Carlson Bier stands by your side lending not just powerful litigation capabilities but also compassionate understanding for what you’re going through.

Each case has distinctive aspects complicating damage estimates – we are resourcefully equipped to handle cases involving diverse challenges ensuring there’s nothing left on table that rightfully belongs to you. Ultimately, Justice isn’t achieved merely with aggressiveness or intellect but blends both underpinned by integrity – essence of our commitment to earning your trust whilst championing for justice – Carlson Bier Difference!

Regardless of where you live in Illinois, should you find need for our services don’t hesitate contacting even if concern appears minute –no issue is too small nor any question silly when grappling such devastating circumstances. For residents based outside Evergreen Park areas wanting consultation, arrangements will gladly be made ensuring convenience without compromising strict compliance with local laws.

As the premier personal injury attorneys specialising in Spinal Cord Injuries across Illinois offering free initial consultation- you have absolutely nothing lose entrusting us analyzing merits your case against stringent legal prism honed by vast experience fighting such lawsuits effectively saving pressing time & crucial resources while reassuring prompt guidance assuring swift legal action minimizing detrimental consequences unnecessary delays witnessing firsthand how a powerfully symbiotic blend successful strategy execution truly works covering every imaginable aspect reversing pain suffering into hope triumph solely committed transforming adversities into victories– ready championing cause?

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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 Evergreen Park

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering specialist legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing specialist legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Fall Accidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for wounds and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Accident

Ensuring adept legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to extending expert legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Dedicated to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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