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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the daunting aftermath of a Spinal Cord Injury, choosing Carlson Bier equates to choosing an advocate that understands the intricacies and implications of such life-altering events. We have championed countless clients through complex claims specific to spinal cord damages in Gillespie. Our commitment to comprehensive case analysis, relentless pursuit for justice, and deep knowledge of personal injury law forms our bedrock as we fight for due compensation on your behalf. The breadth and depth of our experience allows us to navigate insurance company intricacies adeptly while maintaining transparent communication with you throughout the process. At Carlson Bier, we ensure prompt legal advice tailored specifically towards victims suffering from distressing situation like yours- Spinal Cord Injury cases are indeed core facet of our practice; this is where medical neurology melds seamlessly into proficient litigation actionery strategy -your worries become ours until we secure a favorable outcome. Undeniably, seeking representation by Carlson Bier gives you accessibility to dedicated and skilled attorneys conversant in these critical matters within Illinois’ judicial landscape.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Gillespie Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just a personal injury law firm. We are dedicated advocates committed to ensuring our clients understand the complexities of their legal rights and options when it comes to Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). Having a solid grasp of SCIs and their implications is invaluable in pursuing justice and rightful compensation.

A spinal cord injury can cause significant life changes, often leading to partial or full paralysis that may require lifelong care. If you’ve been involved in an accident resulting in SCI, understanding this condition goes beyond its medical definition; it’s about knowing your right to seek damages for the potential upheaval it may cause in your life.

• Understanding Spinal Cord Injury – The severity varies from temporary numbness to permanent disability but primarily splits into two categories–complete and incomplete. Complete SCIs result in complete loss of sensation below the level of the injury, while incomplete injuries have some remaining function.

• Common Causes – Car accidents top the list as one of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries, followed closely by falls especially amongst senior citizens. Additionally, violent encounters such as gunshot wounds as well as sports-related incidents can also lead to SCIs.

• Lifelong Impact – Living with an SCI often results in long-term physical challenges ranging from chronic pain management issues to limited mobility. It may also give rise to emotional distress including depression caused by newfound limitations.

• Legal Rights – Illinois allows you to be financially compensated following an SCI due not only for medical expenses but also factors like lost wages/earning capacity and non-monetary damages like pain and suffering.

The other part of understanding Spinal Cord Injuries is appreciating what building a compelling case entails which includes:

-Evidence Collection: Gathering robust proof demonstrating negligence or wrongdoing on part of another party is critical. This could include photographs from the scene, eyewitness testimonies, police reports etc.

-Accurate Damage Calculation: Arriving at a fair amount requires considering on-going and future medical costs, lost wages, reduction in quality of life and much more.

-Negotiation: Insurance providers tend to offer lower settlements than your case may actually be worth. Experienced personal attorneys like those at Carlson Bier can manage negotiations skilled at obtaining deserving compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we have handled countless cases involving spinal cord injuries closely supported by our deep understanding of Illinois’ legal landscape. Our mission is focused; help injury victims navigate the complexities of SCI claims, equipping them with the knowledge they need while vigorously advocating for their rights. We understand that each case is unique which is why our attorneys devote time to comprehensively review every detail involved.

Our team here at Carlson Bier doesn’t just deliver profound legal counsel; we bring empathy into handling fragile situations because seeing you cope better and restore hope is part of our success story too. It’s this commitment to marry professional excellence with compassion that sets us apart as Illinois’ go-to firm in the arena of personal injury law.And before making any decisions about proceeding with your case, we believe it’s essential for you to know what your potential benefits might look like. So let’s take the unknown out of an already stressful situation! Click on the button below now to consult one-on-one with our experienced lawyers. Together, let’s explore your options and calculate how much your case could potentially be worth.

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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 Gillespie

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering expert legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents get just recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering experienced legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in ensuring expert legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Expert in defending victims with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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