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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating through the complexities of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) cases can be daunting. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in, armed with an exemplary track record and unwavering dedication to uphold your rights. We are a trusted Illinois-based personal injury lawyer group, specializing in SCI-related litigations. Our commitment is manifest in our diligent pursuit for seeking right compensation for clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to negligence or intentional harm by others. With expert knowledge of medical aspects associated with SCIs and the evolving statutes governing these cases, Carlson Bier stands as your formidable advocate. Targeting Germantown Hills, we aim to alleviate concerns affecting this community without compromising on our impeccable ethics compliance as per Illinois law norms. At every step of your legal journey with us; from initial consultation till final verdict – you’ll find exceptional service underscored by empathy and integrity at its forefront because at Carlson Bier, it’s not just about winning a case, but restoring rightful lives marred unaptly by spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Germantown Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the emotional and physical pain a spinal cord injury brings. Our Illinois-based personal injury attorney group is dedicated to helping clients navigate through these trying times while ensuring they get the compensation they deserve. Spinal cord injuries can alter lives dramatically. Their effects range from temporary discomfort and activity-limiting symptoms, to potentially catastrophic outcomes like paralysis or chronic pain.

Spinal cord injuries occur when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. This often results in permanent alterations in strength, sensation and other body functions affecting one’s quality of life significantly. Common causes are vehicular accidents, falls, sports-related incidents, diseases such as polio or spina bifida, or violent encounters.

• The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae that protect your spinal cord

• Once damaged, it’s usually a lifelong condition

• Symptoms range from paralysis (quadriplegia/tetraplegia & paraplegia) to slight numbness

Following initial medical diagnosis and treatment, victims typically face substantial challenges – altered mobility levels make returning to usual daily responsibilities difficult if not impossible; acquiring necessary assistive devices become essential but these are often high-cost investments; adapting homes for accessibility or undergoing long-term physiotherapy means additional costs which may hit harder than ever on top of possible lost earnings.

As seasoned legal professionals specializing in personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries in Illinois, our role isn’t merely limited to administering legal procedures. We became attorneys because we believe in people receiving justice at their time of need. This belief continues driving us toward learning about recent research updates related to spinal cord damages for comprehensive understanding beyond just legalities enabling us better support you throughout your recovery trajectory with informed advice wherever needed.

Our legal practice focuses strictly on individual needs rather than adopting a generic approach because no two cases are identical – certain variables always exist making each case unique. A crucial part of our strategic planning involves thoroughly understanding your medical prognosis. Our team collaborates closely with leading Illinois healthcare providers to assess the expected path of recovery, possible future treatments and corresponding costs, ensuring maximum compensation for your peace of mind.

Even seemingly minor spinal cord injuries can have serious ramifications down the line due to;

• Weather-impacted conditions – cold weather may increase painful symptoms

• Age-progression impact – aging makes injury repercussions more severe presenting complications during older age requiring additional medical care

Combining our legal prowess with relentless compassion defines Carlson Bier law firm. You’re not just a client but a person who’s suffered life-changing injury deserving full justice. We’re confident that together we will achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.

Our promise extends beyond recovering highest claim amounts. It includes walking you through every step until case resolution while informing implications each decision holds throughout proceedings because at Carlson Bier, people matter most before everything else.

With extensive years dedicated to dealing with spinal cord injuries in Illinois, our seasoned attorneys work diligently supporting clients regain control over their lives following such traumatic events. Empathetic yet tenacious attitude coupled with deep-rooted knowledge base positions us uniquely providing assistance needed during these taxing times.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a spinal cord injury in Illinois and need representation, allow us at Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group aid you navigate this journey striving towards optimal results on your behalf reflecting true extents of your damage rather than being low-balled into settling for less than deserved due to unfamiliarity with aspects associated injuries entail. Discovering real worth of your case is crucial – click the button below now to get started determining true valuation lending strength towards negotiating rightful compensation securing stable futures even when faced by uncertainties disruptions spinal cord injuries inflict upon lives turning them upside-down suddenly causing distraught.

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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 Germantown Hills

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing adept legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Damages

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive just settlement for wounds and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering adept legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing specialized legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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