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Experiencing a Spinal Cord Injury is devastating and challenging. Having the right legal representation is critical to ensuring your rights are protected during this harrowing time. The experienced team at Carlson Bier has extensive knowledge in dealing with spinal cord injury cases, helping victims navigate complex legal matters while they focus on their recovery. Our firm’s approach hinges on understanding each client’s unique circumstances since no two cases are identical—especially for residents of Freeport, where we proudly serve clients who need assistance securing rightful compensation. At Carlson Bier, our commitment echoes through meticulous case building backed by comprehensive research, yielding optimal results for our clients’ claims process both inside and outside the courtroom within Illinois state line boundaries. No matter what challenges arise from SCIs you or loved ones face; count on Carlson Bier to fight zealously for justice and maintain an unwavering dedication towards achieving successful outcomes—all underpinned by empathy towards living with such difficult personal injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Freeport Illinois

Spinal Cord Injuries are among the most devastating injuries one can endure. At Carlson Bier, we understand that these injuries drastically change lives and leave a lasting impact on both victims and their loved ones. Our team of skilled personal injury attorneys in Illinois stands ready to provide you the support you need when dealing with such an ordeal.

The spinal cord, the conduit for messages from the brain to the rest of the body, plays a critical role in mobility and daily functionality. Because it is encased within vertebral bones, it has a level of protection from minor traumas. However, severe accidents or falls can cause serious harm leading to spinal cord injuries or paralysis.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries

• Complete Spinal Injury: This refers to an injury that severely affects all functions below its level of occurrence. People often completely lose sensation below this point.

• Incomplete Spinal Injury: With this type of injury, some functionalities and sensations remain below the affected area.

• Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia: A high-onset spinal cord damage may result in hefty compensation due to loss of total body function from the neck down.

• Paraplegia: resulting from lower back trauma, paraplegic people retain upper body movement while losing function from waist downward.

Signs indicative of potential spinal cord damage include difficulty walking or balanced posture; diminished capacity for motor control; uncharacteristic sexual dysfunction; trouble breathing; strange positioning of limbs; unassuming prickling sensation in arms or legs; severe headache or back pain following trauma…

Although these physical symptoms predominate exam room observations, psychological repercussions—like depression and anxiety—often accompany life-altering effects post-injury.

But here’s good news – there is hope after suffering a spinal cord injury with numerous advanced treatments aimed at managing symptoms and improving victims’ quality of life. Physical therapy techniques target regaining muscle strength and flexibility; occupational therapy helps adapt to new ways of completing everyday tasks; and psychological counseling assists in mentally adjusting to the changes.

But such treatment often comes with significant financial implications, making it essential that you are compensated appropriately for your damages. Here at Carlson Bier, our dedicated personal injury attorneys spare no effort in ensuring optimal compensation.

Filing a Claim

If you or a loved one has been inflicted by spinal cord injury due to another’s negligence, Illinois law gives you rights to seek compensation for medical expenses future healthcare requirements, lost wages, and potentially much more concerning pain and suffering. Our experienced attorneys will take time to understand your unique needs to strategize the best course of action meticulously—careful evidence collection is carried out simultaneously assigning liability accurately–our primary objective being securing justified compensation as per your entitlements under the law.

Don’t allow insurance companies looking after their bottom-line interests cheat you out of sweat-earned emoluments received as insurance payouts—Carlson Bier experts tirelessly work towards maximizing claims so all transitioning from stressful hospital stays into full-fledged “normal” life becomes palpably affordable and easier on pocketbooks everywhere. Remember: Knowledge is power when faced against these formidable adversaries.

Take The First Step Today

The aftermath of a spinal cord injury can be physically debilitating and emotionally challenging but remember – You aren’t alone! At Carlson Bier, we advocate tirelessly for those victims who have sustained preventable injuries owing to someone else’s negligence.ALWAYS know this: dealing with an unexpected spinal cord trauma requires drawing strengths beyond oneself maintaining nerves’ composures going through unanticipatedly tough times keeping faith alive regardless whatever onslaught adversity brings along…

Feel ready? Excellent! Because now is NOT the time for waiting around feeling disempowered – It’s time for proactively understanding considerable legal settlements available within reach instead!

We invite you then…click below—inquire today without obligation—from our team members’ expertise regarding estimated worthiness pertaining to YOUR particular case.

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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 Freeport

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending skilled legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

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

Stumble & Fall Accidents

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Damages

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents obtain just compensation for wounds and harm.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering experienced legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on supporting individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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