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Navigating life after a spinal cord injury can be overwhelming. Carlson Bier, an exceptional personal injury law firm, understands this reality deeply and is committed to championing your cause. With expertise in spinal cord injuries cases rooted throughout Illinois including Godfrey; our attorneys adopt a tailored approach that explores every nuance of such distressful incidents. Our detailed comprehension of the intricacies prevalent within the legal framework allows us to provide assertive advocacy for those confronting the repercussions of traumatic events head-on.

At Carlson Bier, we recognize that each case bears unique circumstances. Our adept team deploys strategies honed by years of experience in delivering justice via comprehensive lawsuit management. Armed with unmatched dedication – nestled within prompt communication and robust representation both on/off court – your search for a competent Spinal Cord Injuries attorney adjustingly ends here at Carlson Bier.

We pledge not only our support but also empathy during these testing times striving to lead our clients out from shadows into light through compensation benefits they are rightfully entitled to receive! Trust us as we navigate you towards resolution with conscientiousness and diligence- because at Carlson Bier; Advocacy meets Compassion!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Godfrey Illinois

Spinal Cord Injuries: An Insight by Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys

As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier understand the long-lasting effects that spinal cord injuries can cause. These medical calamities can drastically and permanently alter an individual’s life quality. It is critical to educate oneself about this devastating and unpredictable type of damage.

A spinal cord injury happens when any part of the spinal cord or nerves at its end are damaged—leading to permanent changes in sensation, strength and body functions below the site of injury. The impact upon a person’s functional capabilities depends on two factors: where the injury occurred along the spinal cord and how severe it was.

• Cervical Spinal cord injuries (occurring in the neck region) will typically lead to quadriplegia/tetraplegia; affecting both arms and legs.

• Thoracic Spinal injuries (occurring in the upper/middle back), more often affect only a patient’s legs.

• Lumbar and Sacral injuries (lower back) usually impact some combination of leg function, with possible impacts on bladder/bowel control as well as sexual functionality.

Spinal cord injuries require immediate medical attention as delay may exacerbate their implications. Treatment options involve surgery, rehabilitation programs encompassing physical therapy & assistive devices aimed towards improving mobility & independence while managing other issues such as bladder control issues which frequently accompany these types of trauma.

It’s essential to grapple with that living with a SCI involves adjusting to far more than just physical changes – mental health effects like depression or anxiety also commonly follow this form of trauma due to drastic lifestyle shifts. Henceforth, psychological counseling holds equal weightage as part of comprehensive treatment intervention here.

Statutory solutions present another dimension for those affected by SCIs – seeking legal recourse against implicated parties who might be responsible for these incidents. Victims often face burdensome monetary challenges due to medical expenses or income loss. Litigation can secure significant compensation to mitigate financial burdens and fund future care requirements.

Your decision in selecting a lawyer here can majorly influence the case outcome. A seasoned, compassionate professional like Carlson Bier possesses profound understanding of intricate accident laws & adept negotiating skills with insurers, thus offering an unmatched advocacy for their clients.

One component of our specialized services here at Carlson Bier is our tireless commitment towards educating potential clients about key aspects surrounding personal injury law. Our team routinely works on diverse cases involving spinal injuries – from minor fractures resulting in short-term aggravation to catastrophic cord injuries leading to lifetime disabilities – and hence features comprehensive experience to efficiently navigate these complex claims which a general practice lawyer simply cannot offer.

Accidents causing spinal cord damage are often severe, life-changing events that demand expert legal representation. Whether it’s a result from vehicular collisions or occupational hazards or even slips and falls — Carlson Bier’s diligent efforts coupled with our vast experience ensure that you receive medically-informed, personalized attention with every case.

Furthermore, we strive to keep every client abreast about their respective cases’ updates until fruition – utilizing a careful combination of clarity, sensitivity & reassurance guiding through what could potentially be one of life’s most disconcerting experiences; therein lies the cornerstone behind our unwavering credibility across Illinois’ legal landscape.

Incidentally, navigating through insurance claims requires substantial nuanced knowledge regarding terminologies/protocols typically not familiar outside law circles. Here too, partnering with us as your representative can alleviate unexpected pitfalls during this stressful journey while securing maximum possible remuneration within speedy timeframes against your claim.

In conclusion, rest assured knowing that at Carlson Bier you’re entrusting yourselves within capable hands dedicated towards ensuring justice prevails via optimized settlements thereby restoring some semblance of encroached control back into your lives whilst already grappling such overwhelming circumstances post your unfortunate incident.

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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 Godfrey

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending expert legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing experienced legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, supplying professional legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Fall Accidents

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Incident

Providing expert legal advice for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to ensuring specialized legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Committed to supporting victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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