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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the complexities of spinal cord injury cases, having a dedicated and experienced legal partner is crucial. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois, offers just that. With our deep-rooted understanding of these complex medical issues, combined with extensive knowledge of state laws and regulations, we have achieved favorable outcomes for countless clients affected by such life-altering incidents. At Carlson Bier, we believe in not only fighting for appropriate compensation but also supporting our clients as they adapt to new circumstances resulting from Spinal Cord Injuries. Our commitment towards exhaustive investigation and advocating resolutely on your behalf sets us apart. If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing anywhere in Frankfort; regardless where you’re located… rest assured – Carlson Bier has got your back! Your journey towards justice need not be shouldered alone – allow us at Carlson Bier to guide you every step of the way.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Frankfort Illinois

Navigating the complexities of a spinal cord injury can feel like uncharted territory. With the right legal partner by your side, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here at Carlson Bier, we are experts in personal injury law based right here in Illinois. Our practiced understanding of spinal cord injuries and how they impact the quality of life is a cornerstone of our commitment to clients.

Spinal Cord Injuries can result from various accidental occurrences such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports-related accidents or violent encounters. The severity varies just as widely; these injures range from minor nerve damage causing tingling sensations or numbness to quadriplegia resulting in complete paralysis.

Understanding the specifics about one’s spinal cord injury is vital for reaching an accurate settlement that covers actual needs and expenses. Thus, we provide detailed educational content on some essential elements:

• Diagnosis: We elaborate many types of spinal cord injuries including complete and incomplete injuries which indicate different levels of impairment.

• Medical treatment: An explanation about procedures like stabilization surgery or rehabilitative therapy often essential post-injury.

• Psychological effects: Highlighting that trauma isn’t always physical alone – emotional tolls can leave lasting scars.

Our dedication ensures you aren’t burdened with future challenging medical bills due to another party’s negligence. Victims understandably worry about financial implications following their accident since treatments and rehabilitation can be expensive ventures; this concern counteracts recovery efforts when mental energy should focus on healing physically and emotionally instead.

Proper compensation for loss also encompasses future wage losses or career alterations necessitated by new physical realities, acknowledging potential changes in lifestyle caused by such tragic incidents. This foresight outlines why it’s so crucial having experienced lawyers advocating for fair justice on your behalf.

Let us assist you towards rightful compensation after being subject to this devastating predicament – because everyone deserves a second chance at life regardless the circumstances leading up to it.

At Carlson Bier, no case is too complicated. With specialized knowledge in Illinois’ laws governing personal injuries, particularly spinal cord damages, we utilize an analytical and compassionate approach while asserting your rights proactively. Our teams of experienced attorneys work tirelessly to gather necessary evidence showcasing detailed cause-effect scenarios beyond reasonable doubt, reinforcing the overall strength of your case.

Most people might feel daunted by legal processes – not at Carlson Bier! Here, our priority is simplifying procedures so you can understand each step taken towards obtaining a just settlement for your peace of mind. We believe communication is vital: listening attentively to fully grasp the complexities of every individual’s experience and conveying proceedings clearly without complex legal jargon. Collaborating together helps create bespoke strategies fitting diverse needs.

Is it daunting imagining battling insurance companies alone additionally? Not anymore! As part of our comprehensive service, our proficient team negotiates with insurance companies on behalf—that delicate balance between fighting hard for rightful compensation and respecting clients’ emotional needs during this challenging period.

Carlson Bier’s reputable track record reflects our dedicated approach advocating for victims throughout Illinois—we are committed to restoring equilibrium into lives disrupted by spinal cord injuries. Want to explore more about what makes us uniquely equipped handling these claims comprehensively?

Below awaits a button leading toward understanding how much your potential case could be worth—an invaluable tool securing reassurance on the next steps forward from this unexpected situation life thrust upon you.

Trust in us here at Carlson Bier—your valid claim deserves nothing less than exceptional counsel that supports you all throughout. Together let’s fight for justice served right.

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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 Frankfort

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Offering dedicated legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending professional legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Extending expert legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Expert in defending persons with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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