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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a spinal cord injury disrupts your life, the established law firm of Carlson Bier is your best ally. Serving Golconda and surrounding areas in Illinois, we specialize in offering unparalleled personal injury representation to victims of spinal cord injuries. Each attorney at our trusted firm has proven experience navigating complex legal processes that go hand-in-hand with these debilitating cases. Our commitment goes beyond courtroom deliberations; it extends to guidance on adjusting post-injury lifestyles, medical compensation claims, rehabilitation support and more.

Engaging Carlson Bier ensures you have a competent team safeguarding your rights every step of the way – harnessing detailed knowledge to build compelling cases while having empathetic conversations around pain and suffering experiences. Understanding that each case holds unique complexities underscores why clients from Golconda confidently approach us for consultations related to their specific needs.

Additionally, when it concerns financial implications arising from shielding negligent parties causing Spinal Cord Injuries, respect for victim rights forms an integral part of our ethos at Carlson Bier—challenge adversity effectively with expert assistance from this seasoned law entity! Making no compromises on quality service delivery is what places us atop as reliable partners throughout your justice pursuit journey.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Golconda Illinois

At Carlson Bier, as experienced personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we understand the life-altering effects that a spinal cord injury can have on both the individual and their loved ones. Such injuries could result from various circumstances such as car accidents, falls, sports injuries or even violent encounters. This unpredictability further underscores the importance of gaining an understanding about spinal cord injuries.

Fundamentally, a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is an impairment of the spinal cord that results in loss of function below the site of injury. Symptoms may range from minor motor function losses to total paralysis. The severity typically depends on two factors: where along your spine you were injured and whether it’s an ‘incomplete’ or ‘complete’ injury.

• An ‘Incomplete SCI’ allows some degree of feeling below the level of injury.

• A ‘Complete SCI’ denotes complete loss of sensation and ability to control movement.

Regrettably, victims face significant physical struggles; however, they also grapple with financial burdens due to medical costs and lost wages – thus accentuating their emotional distress too. Fortunately, our clients find solace in knowing that legal recourse is available under personal injury law.

Within this framework, litigation for spinal cord injuries generally centers around negligence – meaning somebody acted carelessly which caused or contributed towards one’s accident/incident leading to severe damages or harm. If you’ve been victimized through others’ actions/inactions causing your SCI, you are likely eligible for compensation covering past/future pain suffering expense; lost income; diminished earning capacity; therapy ongoing care costs; lifestyle changes assistance require etc., amongst others.

In representing you at Carlson Bier, we strive diligently to address your needs by ensuring just compensation for your suffering via settlement negotiation or court trial. Our success hinges not only upon meticulous gathering/presentation of evidence but also clear/detailed communication regarding each step involved—thus enabling you make informed decisions throughout entire process.

High-quality, compassionate representation combined with aggressive pursuit of justice is the hallmark of our practice at Carlson Bier—notwithstanding complexity or challenge involved in your case. As such, we tirelessly investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury to build a comprehensive and compelling case that accurately represents your story.

The potential value of spinal cord injuries claims varies according to details unique each case–this may range from tens thousands to millions dollars. However, an assessment by professional legal expert will yield most accurate estimate possible after taking into account all intricacies related events/situation, personal/financial factors etc. Hence, we always recommend consulting skilled experienced attorney assess these matters carefully for you.

Finally, as daunting as dealing with spinal cord injuries might be, remember that you do not need to face it alone—or without compensation warranted by law. When your rights are safeguarded via legal recourse successfully pursued through attorneys like Carlson Bier—who genuinely care about helping bring maximum obtainable relief/justice—it can ease burden witness meaningful improvement overall quality life while minimizing long-term impacts resulting from your unfortunate incident.

While this page has provided some pertinent insights regarding spinal cord injuries and their implications in terms of personal injury law—much more information applicable understanding still remains available within our comprehensive resources online. We earnestly encourage you click on button below find out how much your specific case could potentially be worth under Illinois laws – thus empowering yourself towards making best decisions going forward! Remember: At Carlson Bier—we’re here help guide/navigate stressful situation empower reclaim life today!

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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 Golconda

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing skilled legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Injuries

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for harms and harm.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Mishap

Providing adept legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Expert in offering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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