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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury can cause devastating effects on both the victim and their family. At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities involved in these cases. Our expertise allows us to provide personalized legal guidance while meticulously seeking compensation for your pain, suffering, medical expenses or loss of income due to paralysis or any other related issues ensuing a spinal cord injury incident. Centered around our commitment to ensuring justice is served optimally for victims of such traumatic events across Illinois -including Germantown- we’ve become specialists whose experience and knowledge in this aspect surpass conventional realms. This has positioned us as one of the premier personal injury attorney groups within this practice area. Choose Carlson Bier when it comes to dealing with your Spinal Cord Injuries case. We don’t just seek damages; we are here providing you with necessary assistance at every step– asserting your rights, educating you about various avenues for compensation while fervently pursuing fair settlement on your behalf always appears paramount in our engagement initiatives.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Germantown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, serving the residents of Illinois with dedication and expertise. Our focus extends to a wide array of cases, prominently centering on spinal cord injuries—a substantial matter that has life-altering implications for victims. Indeed, as legal professionals deeply entrenched in this field, we understand that such injuries are not just a cause of intense physical discomfort but also bring about emotional turmoil and financial stress due to escalating medical expenses.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) typically stem from high-impact events such as traffic accidents, falls, sports mishaps or violence. These devastating injuries affect your mobility and sensation below the level of the wound. The severity varies noticeably; for instance:

• A complete Spinal Cord Injury results in total loss of function below the level of injury.

• An incomplete SCI leaves some functionality preserved

Immediate medical attention is paramount after sustaining an SCI as early intervention can significantly impact the degree of recovery. Yet individuals struggling with these traumatic experiences have requirements beyond immediate medical care—they need long-term rehabilitative support coupled with empathetic legal advice.

In Illinois, those suffering from SCIs brought about by someone else’s negligence have a right to seek compensation through personal injury litigation. At Carlson Bier, we are inclined towards protecting this right vigorously. We provide expert counsel frequently addressing critical aspects like:

• Determining liability: Identifying who bears responsibility for your SCI demands detailed investigation including police records review, witness interviews and possible site surveys.

• Assessing damages: Your compensation could cover past/future medical expenses, lost wages/income potential and pain/suffering endured.

• Navigating insurance companies: Insurers often manoeuvre attempting to minimize payout—our experienced attorneys can shield you against these tactics ensuring you get a fair deal.

Moreover, pursuing a claim involves adhering strictly to specific statutes—an adept understanding inherent only within seasoned practitioners like us at Carlson Bier where our top-notch legal acumen combined with our formidable negotiating skills ratify we are strongly positioned to champion your cause.

With spinal cord injuries potentially resulting in life-long disabilities, the financial burden can be enduring. However, adequate compensation acquired through litigation can help relieve you and provide means for a quality life despite your challenging circumstances.

Time is essentially critical—post injury; Illinois residents have typically two years to lodge a personal injury lawsuit pertaining to SCIs. It is hence prudent not to procrastinate but seek immediate professional advice post-incident. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys are at your disposal anytime —our proactive approach ensures that each case receives careful consideration and swift action aimed towards securing maximum restitution.

Trust us to handle your case with the diligence it warrants—no aspect insignificant or trivial in our eyes when it comes to standing up for you! With tireless dedication concurrent with proficient expertise, we will strive relentlessly aiming towards obtaining justice on your behalf.

Are you dealing with a spinal cord injury? Or do you know someone who might need qualified legal representation regarding SCI cases? Deliberate no further – take the first step by following the link below. This directs you towards an exclusive consultation where you’ll discover exactly what level of compensation could anticipate as part of your claim—a valuable insight bound in this simple click!

At Carlson Bier, we believe everyone deserves good counsel coupled with exceptional representation particularly when facing challenging times due to SCI. Garnering expert assistance has rarely been easier—all it takes is one touch declaring intent towards ensuring deserving reparations reach rightful hands within Illinois’ landscape.

Clicking below helps quantify an estimate upon how much potentially eligible claim invites—an evident clarion gesture engendering restorative relief capable of rejuvenating vitality into lives impacted significantly. Will YOU make that positive move today? Click below NOW—it’s time for justice…because at Carlson Bier, YOUR CAUSE—OUR QUEST!

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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

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending adept legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering experienced legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to helping patients of car accidents get just payout for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Crash

Providing specialist legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in extending professional legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Damage

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

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