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When faced with a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to have an expert who understands your unique needs. That is where Carlson Bier comes in. We are renowned specialists in dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries and our commitment can be felt across Illinois, including Gibson City. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier combine knowledge and compassion to help you navigate the complex legal journey tied to spinal cord injuries. We utilize our experience in personal injury cases and expertise within this niche not only to advocate for the maximum compensation but also ensure that justice prevails. With decades of successful verdicts backing us up, we remain confident that every case handed over remains treated as uniquely important as you deserve nothing less than expert-level representation during such challenging times; it’s what sets us apart from others as your preferred Spinal Cord Injury attorney choice – regardless of geographical location. Trusting us means standing on solid legal ground while prioritizing ultimate recovery after enduring an unfortunate spinal incident.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Gibson City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the severe impact that Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) can have on an individual’s life. This type of injuries not only impacts physical health and mobility but also affects mental well-being, bringing about a drastic change in one’s lifestyle and routines. It is our mission as dedicated personal injury attorneys to provide comprehensive legal support to those affected by debilitating spinal cord injuries in Illinois.

Spinal Cord Injuries are complex in nature and require specialized understanding for accurate representation in court. These injuries typically occur due to damage inflicted on any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, often resulting in permanent changes in strength, sensation, and bodily functionality below the site of the injury. Causes may range from road accidents, falls to sport-related accidents and violence.

Dealing with such profound life changes can be overwhelming; knowing your rights and what you’re entitled to as a victim of SCI might turn out to be an indispensable tool during recovery:

– You have every right towards compensatory damages: These would cover medical bills (including future medical expenses), loss of wages due to absence from work or inability to work after sustaining an injury, cost related to necessary home modifications like ramps & lifts.

– Non-economic Damages are equally important: These pertain to pain, suffering, emotional distress and trauma experienced post-injury which often exacerbate hardships faced by victims.

With our extensive experience handling spinal cord injury cases at Carlson Bier, we ensure your rights are protected while aiming for maximum compensation possible for both economic damages such as past/future medical costs & income loss; as well as non-economic damages like pain & suffering/emotional distress etc.,

We engage expert resources including healthcare consultants who assess current care needs plus project future necessities thereby making credible demands for long-term financial security catered specifically with each client’s welfare crucially considered. Remember – early consultation makes a significant difference in SCI cases, helping the victim make well-informed decisions at every step.

We are a team of persistent and compassionate personal injury attorneys habituated to fight for justice for our clients. Our aggressive representation aims to secure just compensation deserving of the severity these injuries present, addressing short-term hardships and long-term effects on quality of life. Luckily, due to our contingency fee policy – you don’t pay unless we win! This illustrates our commitment towards fighting your case dedicatedly while assuring zero financial risk from your end throughout this already stressful journey.

You might be dealing with pain & turmoil post-SCI, but you’re not alone during this daunting legal process. As renowned Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys specializing in Spinal Cord Injuries, we are committed to lightening this burden while offering strategic legal aid yielding fair damages that make your path towards recovery as smooth as possible!

To realize the true potential of your claim during such crucial times, taking prompt action is vital. Remember – there is a limit (Statute Of Limitations) within which you can file a lawsuit against the party liable for causing you harm owing to their negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Ensuring swift action will safeguard you from missing out on any entitlements rightfully yours hence it’s critical to ensure immediate expert guidance once such unforeseen incident occurs.

As part of our endeavor towards comprehensive support for spinal cord injury victims, we’ve curated valuable resources catering extensively on all elements related with SCI – signs/symptoms, living with SCI, managing expenses among others that reflect how deeply we regard client wellness & informed decision-making aiming at overall recovery more than mere legal aspects.

At Carlson Bier, we value justice above all else; tirelessly working toward insuring that those who suffer from spinal cord injuries receive rightful compensation alongside respectful treatment they deserve remarkably during these testing times!

Help us help you understand what your case is worth by clicking on the button below! Discovering unbeatable deliverables we offer is just a click away! Your path to recovery coupled with justice can begin right here, right now. Let us goal towards better tomorrow together, offering resources that aren’t merely legal but extend beyond – holistic in every conceivable way truly elevating overall human experience post such life-altering circumstances!

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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 Gibson City

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying skilled legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents secure appropriate settlement for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Expert in ensuring expert legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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