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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, every decision you make is crucial – including the choice of your legal counsel. At Carlson Bier, we bring to bear an unrelenting commitment and impeccable expertise in representing victims of Spinal Cord Injuries. We are thoroughly experienced in Illinois law and have a deep understanding of personal injury litigation, which makes us an exceptionally qualified contender as your legal representation. Our approach prioritizes transparent communication and personalized strategies designed to meet our clients’ distinctive needs. With each case at Carlson Bier, you can be assured that our sharp focus on this complex practice area delivers top-tier service coupled with unrivaled compassion for each client’s predicament. In challenging times following a catastrophic event such as spinal cord injuries, count on none other than the seasoned attorneys from Carlson Bier who stand ready at all times to fight tirelessly for your rights and obtain the maximum compensation that you truly deserve.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Forest View Illinois

As an established law firm with deep roots in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier understand the life-changing impact of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). These injuries can drastically reshape your world and present you with numerous challenges. It is important to learn about relevant knowledge surrounding spinal cord injuries – their causes, symptoms, types as well as potential legal solutions.

Spinal cord injuries often arise from abrupt blows or damage to the spine, fracturing or dislocating the vertebrae in the process. For some people, these events may stem from auto accidents or falls; others might experience such damage due to sententious situations like violent acts or certain athletic activities.

Symptoms vary dramatically based on which part of your spinal cord was affected. You could encounter severe pain, difficulty walking or even paralysis in certain parts of your body. On top of physical suffering, emotional trauma often accompanies these experiences; making matters even more complicated for victims and their families.

Understanding nuances between different types of SCIs can be essential when seeking targeted treatment options and effective legal counsel. With complete SCI’s, all feeling and motor function are completely lost below the injury due to neural pathways being fully severed. In contrast, incomplete SCIs only partially disrupt these pathways – leaving varying degrees of functionality intact beneath the level of injury.

If you’ve sustained a spinal cord injury that wasn’t your fault, our skilled attorneys specialize in acquiring appropriate compensation for victims in similar situations as yours through personal injury law proceedings. A key factor here involves demonstrating how another party’s negligence caused your handicap; enabling us to defend you robustly under Illinois’ comparative negligence laws.

We meticulously analyze all available evidence – ranging from medical records and eyewitness accounts right up to potentially faulty equipment involved – building a rigorous case tailored specifically for you.

Remember: Your choice concerning legal representation could be crucial while progressing through any subsequent litigation phases adhering to incidents causing SCIs.

Points to consider when selecting an attorney might include the organization’s reputation, experience handling similar cases, previous client testimonials as well as how comfortable you feel with their subject-matter expertise and communication style. Both Attorney Carlson and Attorney Bier have collectively spent years in the legal arena, championing for victims’ rights.

What sets us apart at Carlson Bier are our commitment to transparency throughout legal processes and compassionate understanding of what you’re going through after a spinal cord injury. We strive to partner with you every step of the way – guiding you toward choices designed to maximize possible compensation while minimizing avoidable stress wherever possible.

Do not allow your challenges to silence your voice or belittle your worth. Although spinal cord injuries can drastically alter lives, it doesn’t imply that your life should be defined by them alone.

Take action now; don’t leave defining aspects of your future hinging on chance or under-compensation risk from insurers obsessed merely with protecting their bottom line!

You have endured enough physical discomfort and emotional unrest/scarring already – never let monetary woes add onto these worries any longer.

Give yourself an opportunity today to focus solely on recovery without being distracted by menacing medical bills looming overhead! Tap the button below right away and find out how much compensation could be within reach if we actively represent you.Avail experienced guidance encompassing potential actions eligible for pursuit – define aspects concerning restitution conceivable based on exact circumstances regarding your case instead of falling victim yet again – but this time around neglectful settlement offers primarily aimed at shortchanging deserving parties like yourself.

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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 Forest View

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing skilled legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering adept legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for wounds and losses.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Accident

Ensuring expert legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Specializing in providing professional legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal guidance to secure settlement.

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