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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you or your loved one are facing the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, legal representation from an expert like Carlson Bier can make a significant difference in reaching justice. Serving Gifford and surrounding areas with unparalleled dedication, they specialize in cases involving traumatic personal injuries such as spinal cord damage. The compassionate team appreciates how life-changing these incidents can be; therefore bringing about fair compensation is their central goal. Their deep understanding of Illinois law allows them to adeptly navigate every intricate detail relevant to your case. Famed for their tenacity, Carlson Bier takes pride in undertaking rigorous investigations and fighting tirelessly until rightful outcomes are achieved. Beyond achieving favorable verdicts, they aim at helping victims regain stability after the turmoil inflicted by a severe injury – providing holistic solutions that encompass both immediate needs and long-term considerations related to healthcare expenses and rehabilitation costs among others. It’s true when we say it – Carlson Bier isn’t just any attorney group; They’re advocates that genuinely care for your well-being through legal prowess! Choose the best consideration for Spinal Cord Injury lawyer- choose wisely, choose Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Gifford Illinois

Providing the highest standards of personal injury representation across Illinois, Carlson Bier Attorneys fights relentlessly for justice in cases involving severe injuries. Our committed team of experts has a wealth of experience dealing specifically with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As we navigate you along the tough road towards obtaining rightful compensation, our foremost objective is to educate you thoroughly about the nuances associated with spinal cord injuries.

Spinal Cord Injury—often abbreviated as SCI—is an abrupt trauma to any part of the spinal cord or nerves situated at the end of the spinal canal. It can lead to permanent changes in strength, sensation, and body functionalities below the level of injury. The aftermaths are dependent primarily on two aspects: severity and location. Spinal cord damage can be classified as either ‘complete,’ leading to total loss function below the level of injury; or ‘incomplete,’ where some functionality is retained.

One should immediately seek medical help after experiencing any type of back trauma due to reasons such as car accidents, sports activities, falls etc., To determine if it is indeed a spinal cord injury following bullet points shall aid:

• Immediate presentation of symptoms like chronic neck pain or paralysis

• Contextual factors that would place your spine at risk like involvement in high-risk recreational activities

• Surrounding conditions post-trauma like heavy bleeding or twist/uneven position in neck/back

There exists no absolute cure for restoring all functionality lost due to SCI; however appropriate treatment may induce functional improvements over time—primarily aim at returning patients back into communities functioning productively. Medical teams manage this with emergency action focusing on minimizing effects; acute treatments targeting prevention against later complications; rehabilitative phases nurturing patient adaptability/improvement while providing necessary emotional backing.

Once stricken by SCI, victims’ lives irrefutably turn topsy-turvy — physical and emotional distress accompanied by financial strain owing to astronomical cost tied up with initial hospitalizations or ongoing medical care, loss of income, etc. Fortunately, those injured due to another’s negligence have a right to file personal injury lawsuit seeking rightful compensation for their financial losses and pain & suffering. That’s where we— Carlson Bier Attorneys – come in.

At Carlson Bier Attorneys, comprehending that litigation processes can be intimidating and overwhelming, we are dedicated to taking the burden off your shoulders every step of the way. Assisting you from start-to-finish — right from initial consultation through final resolution—our attorneys are resolutely committed providing quality legal representation tailored according to individual situation without squeezing client’s financial requirement.

Our experience enables us to accurately evaluate potential damage awards factoring both pecuniary factors like medical costs, wage loss, lost earning capacity; and non-pecuniary aspects including pain & suffering.

We combine this knowledge with our exceptional negotiation skills to fair settlements on behalf of clients or if necessary aggressively advocate cases before juries at trial.

Trust the expert team at Carlson Bier for navigating legal complexities surrounding your spinal cord injury claim gaining rightful retribution whether it is bargaining power against insurance companies denying legitimate claims; arguing strength against liable parties downplaying responsibility; battling might absolving victims owe nothing unless obtain recovery commitment ensuring no out-of-pocket cost for you until we win or settle your case.

Time limit restrictions apply on how long after an accident one can file spinal cord injury claim governed by Illinois law leaving little room for delay. Thus quitting hesitation once deciding pursuing personal injuries is crucial.

As daunting as a spinal cord injury may be, remembering that you’re not alone during this trying time is key. Let us handle all the legal technicalities while you focus purely on healing physically and emotionally. Wondering what amount could possibly be attached with your justified payment? Break free from shackles of uncertainty clicking the button below which would shuttle you closer towards procuring deserved justice accompanied with its worthy monetary symbol.

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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 Gifford

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying skilled legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering adept legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for hurts and harm.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Mishap

Extending professional legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

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

Undeserved Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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