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At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense challenges faced by victims of spinal cord injuries. Our highly competent legal team, possessing comprehensive knowledge about the medical complexities involved in such cases, is known for delivering superior results to our clientele across Galesburg and beyond. As experts dedicated to personal injury law, we relentlessly pursue justice with the primary aim of securing the maximum possible compensation for your loss.

Following a traumatic event that leads to life-altering spinal cord injuries; physical pain, emotional turmoil and financial stress pile up quickly. At Carlson Bier, we work diligently on your behalf so that you don’t have to face these difficulties alone.

Our attorneys adopt an adept approach when dealing with complex litigation concerned with spinal cord injuries – from meticulous investigation into accident causes and conditions amplifying injury severity, through detailed consultation with medical experts regarding future treatment needs and associated costs. You can count on us for unequivocal support during this burdensome journey.

Choosing Carlson Bier means selecting an ally capable of vehemently advocating for your rights while providing precise legal guidance amidst adversity – solidifying our reputation as a compelling consideration within Madison county’s sphere of personal injury attorneys.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Galesburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re not just legal practitioners; we’re relentless advocates. As a dedicated personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our primary goal is to be your beacon during tough times—navigating you through the complex maze of laws and fighting tirelessly for your justice. With specific focus on Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), let us shed some light on this critical matter that might have pivoted your life off balance.

Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering, leading to significant physical, emotional and financial burdens. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves transmitting messages between the brain and rest of the body which control motor functions, sensory functions and even anomalous reflex activity. Damage to this crucial part can mean dire implications from partial loss of function (incomplete SCI) to total loss (complete SCI).

The most common causes of spinal cord injuries are often preventable incidents including motor-vehicle accidents approximately 38% cases logged yearly, falls particularly in those over 65 years old representing roughly 30%, violence with sharp objects or bullets causing up to 14%, and sports or recreational activities adding another 9%. Yet unknown factors contribute close to 5%. Receiving immediate medical attention post any accident can make all difference between temporary harm and lifelong paralysis yet ultimately prognosis depends upon severity at initial incident.

Enabling accessibility measures such as home modifications or mobility assistance devices like wheelchairs become necessary but pose an inevitable economic load. Simultaneously, ongoing therapeutic interventions may possibly play vital roles aiding recovery trajectory after SCI like Physiotherapy for muscle strength or Occupational therapy helping regain independence in daily tasks. However these require considerable funding as well.

Carlson Bier understands this vertiginously high cost plateau encompassing several aspects beyond immediate medical care: Rehabilitative services entailing additional costs coupled with lost wages due to unemployment which inevitably worsens financial crises furthermore psychological impact not only affects patient’s mental health but carries social implications and strain familial relations.

We firmly believe you or your loved ones dealing with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury should not have to bear this burden alone. You have legal rights at your disposal, enabling you through potential compensation for these damages. This is where Carlson Bier steps in: we bring to the table our expert knowledge of Illinois personal injury laws coupled with an empathetic understanding of how traumatic these incidents can be.

Our accomplished team prioritizes your welfare and provides individualized attention each unique case demands. We diligently pore over every last detail of the incident aiming to build a compelling case ensuring those responsible are held accountable, thereby obtaining maximum possible settlement contributing towards easing monetary stresses that may be compounding your recovery path.

No matter if it’s representing you in negotiations to prevent being lowballed by insurance companies or passionately advocating for your rightful claim in court if need arises –our unwavering dedication cannot be understated because at Carlson Bier, we champion causes rather than merely handling cases.

Remember: It’s essential upon suffering an SCI not only procure immediate medical care but contact a trusted personal injury attorney promptly too ensuring prompt evidence collection and investigation closer time prevents significant erasure reducing chances any pivotal details escaping scrutiny thus laying bricks towards building robust case.

Finally, access justice irrespective of distance: Given our extensive familiarity with intricacies regarding various local regulations including awareness about restrictions built into Illinois law against false location representation, rest assured no ambiguity lingers around where we practically operate from―clearly on firm ground committed ethically present facts as they are.

Now that you possess better insight into how draconian effect spinal cord injuries wield and crucial role trustworthy legal counsel plays let us take it from here freeing you concentrate solely recovery journey because ultimately “Your peace is our victory.”

Why wait wondering what your claim could potentially yield? Take advantage today of our convenient online tool calculating tentative case worth helping give direction initial strategy. So, don’t hesitate to click the button below—empower yourself with information and let us guide you through this journey towards justice.

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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 Galesburg

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing adept legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents get fair compensation for harms and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Accident

Extending experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on offering professional legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Impairment

Expert in advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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