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When dealing with a spinal cord injury, life can become overwhelmingly challenging. The road to recovery may seem impossible, but you aren’t alone – Carlson Bier is here to stand by your side in this battle for justice. As Illinois’ leading Personal Injury Law Firm, we are seasoned advocates who comprehend the intricate laws surrounding spinal cord injuries and guarantee comprehensive legal representation throughout your proceeding. Our competency stems from our deep-rooted commitment to fight for our clients impacted by such life-altering circumstances relentlessly.

At Carlson Bier, we not only seek monetary restitution but also support victims post-recovery — providing them a beacon of hope towards rebuilding their lives beyond their unfortunate ordeal. Every case requires an individualised approach which takes into account each unique situation; hence our team meticulously strategizes every step assuring that each client receives fair compensation through tenacious representation against opposing parties.

With Spinal Cord Injuries lawsuits being complex and multi-faceted in nature, trust Carlson Bier’s extensive experience navigating these legal webs effectively — ensuring nothing less than justified compensation! Choosing us means securing expert legal counsel backed by years of triumphantly aiding those whose lives have been disrupted due to spinal cord injuries ahead on the journey toward healing! Rediscover strength amidst adversity with Carlson Bier at your front line.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Grand Boulevard Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that a spinal cord injury is a life-altering event with devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences. As Illinois-based personal injury attorneys, we specialize in representing victims of spinal cord injuries – fighting for justice and striving to secure the maximum compensation possible for readjusting to life after such an impactful injury.

Spinal cord injuries have far-reaching ramifications affecting not only mobility but also other bodily functions controlled by the central nervous system. These may include both sensory and motor control disturbances leading to paralysis, muscle weakness or loss of sensation below the level of injury. Spinal Cord Injuries can be caused by various kinds of accidents including slip-and-falls, vehicle collisions or sports incidents. They might even be brought about due to surgical errors or violence.

• Spinal cord injuries are typically classified into two categories: complete and incomplete. A ‘complete’ injury involves total loss of sensation and motor function below the level of injury whereas an ‘incomplete’ one results in some functionality preserved post-injury.

• Moreover, these injuries could impact either cervical (neck), thoracic (chest), lumbar (lower back) or sacral spine leading to conditions ranging from quadriplegia and paraplegia.

• Immediate symptoms after injury could include intense pain, impaired breathing ability, unusual sensations in limbs or lack of coordination/movement in parts of body.

• Long-term impacts comprise chronic pain, bladder/bowel dysfunction, respiratory issues amongst others along with psychological effects like depression or anxiety disorders.

Here at Carlson Bier it’s our priority to deeply comprehend all aspects related to your case involving a spinal cord injury – medical complexities involved; rehabilitation requirements; associated current & future costs; emotional turmoil endured etc. We seek extensive consultation with medical professionals where necessary understanding top-to-bottom implications of your condition so as to advocate most vehemently on your behalf.

Each year millions are earmarked as compensations for victims dealing with spinal cord injuries. This compensation goes towards covering medical treatments, rehabilitation costs, loss of income due to reduced or no ability to work & other injury related expenses among others. Moreover, they consider non-economic aspects as well like pain and suffering, emotional distress etc.

Our team at Carlson Bier not only aims at obtaining the most favourable legal outcome for your case but also stands by your side offering much-needed support in such stressful times. Over years of dedicated practice we’ve built a strong reputation based on our relentless focus on our clients’ interest and unwavering commitment to their cause.

There is always an urge for quick settlements particularly when piling bills start weighing down. Remember – insurance companies might not always have your best interests in mind prioritizing their own bottomline instead! We’re here urging you NOT to compromise on what’s duly yours alone; hence navigating these paths shouldn’t be undertaken without proficient guidance at hand.

In the course of action remember – time is critical following a spinal cord injury because certain legal statutes could limit how long you have until it becomes impossible filing a lawsuit & claiming deserved compensations. The earlier professional help is seeked, the sooner can your rights be safeguarded amidst complexities of healthcare providers and insurance companies.

Understanding all this could feel perplexing or anxiety-inducing if dealt single-handedly but knowing that experienced advocates from Carlson Bier are fighting sternly in your corner puts things into perspective. Click on the button below now — let us evaluate your case providing insights into what is potentially worth considering particular nuances involved in Illinois laws especially pertaining to spinal cord injuries cases.

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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 Grand Boulevard

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering expert legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring dedicated legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents receive just remuneration for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Delivering specialist legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to offering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Committed to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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