FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney in Fisher

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury, Carlson Bier’s exceptional legal team is ready to provide the comprehensive assistance that you require. As esteemed practitioners in this complex field of law in Illinois, they hold an unparalleled commitment to upholding your rights and ensuring the best possible outcome for your case. They bring on board vast expertise garnered over several years tackling diverse spinal cord injuries claims. By engaging Carlson Bier, you can be assured of detailed sensitivity towards the personal distress that such injuries entail and dedicated pursuit of fair compensation against responsible parties. Being conscious that every situation presents unique challenges and implications, their attorneys meticulously analyze each aspect of every client’s case for a totally personalized approach. Their strong track record speaks volumes about their unyielding dedication towards achieving justice for clients grappling with spinal cord injuries – irrespective of how intricate or daunting the cases may seem initially. For formidable legal representation when dealing with escalating costs associated with treating these life-altering conditions, consider retaining Carlson Bier as your voice through this strenuous journey.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Fisher Illinois

Navigating the complexities of spinal cord injuries can be daunting. That’s where Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois steps in to bring clarity during such challenging times. Known for its unrivaled dedication and expertise, our team goes beyond offering robust legal assistance, we also provide valuable knowledge to help clients fully understand the context governing their specific situations.

Spinal cord injuries often result from events such as vehicular accidents or falls, creating devastating impacts on the human body’s central messaging system. Typically, these damages lead to partial or total loss of motor control and sensation below the injury site due to disrupted communication between the brain and other body parts.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier specialize in helping victims get through these trying moments by meticulously handling each case with empathy and utmost professionalism. We work relentlessly towards ensuring deserved compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, emotional distress as well as pain and suffering.

Some significant areas worth considering regarding spinal cord injuries include:

– The severity of the impact: Minor trauma could cause mild forms like Spinal Concussions that trigger temporary effects while major damage may result in permanent disabilities classed under Complete Spinal Cord Injuries.

– Costs involved: Treatment expenses extend beyond initial hospitalization and includes a lifetime of care encompassing physical therapy, assistive devices installation as well as home modification.

– Psychological effects: These physical traumas also generate immense mental stress necessitating professional counseling or supports groups participation for better coping strategies.

What makes us here at Carlson Bier exceptional is not just our technical proficiency but our commitment to ensure our clients are made aware of every aspect regarding their situation. Our responsibility doesn’t end at winning you monetary compensation; we go further by empowering you with detailed information every step along the way until justice served equals your satisfaction.

In addition to fighting for compensatory damages for you or loved ones affected by spinal cord injuries, we dedicate ourselves to educate about the rights individuals can claim and actions that may further their causes. This focus extends to enlightening clients on preventative measures, advanced treatments options, as well as management strategies for existing damages so they can lead a more fulfilling life.

When you choose Carlson Bier for legal assistance regarding spinal cord injuries, it’s not just about having effective representation in court; it’s also about gaining an ally who’ll stand by your side, shed light on complex medical terminologies and opaque legal jargons while championing your cause with precision-tuned aggressiveness tempered with intuitive sensitivity.

We encourage you to click on the button below to get more insights into potential compensation claimable under current Illinois laws. The objective is not just arriving at a figure promising enough to make financial ends meet but ensuring this value represents full justice served from all aspects of life impacted by these traumas. A comprehensive understanding will provide a solid foundation towards informed decisions resulting in outcomes closely aligned towards future post-recovery needs – something we have pledged ourselves to achieve at Carlson Bier.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Fisher Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Fisher

Areas of Practice in Fisher

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying skilled legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents receive just payout for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440