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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, your choice in legal representation is crucial. As personal injury specialists, Carlson Bier encompasses decades of litigation experience and an unwavering commitment to justice for clients suffering from spinal cord injuries. Undeniably, our sophisticated grasp on this intricate area of law sets us apart as premier advocates for victims in Illinois dealing with these life-altering accidents. We recognize each case has unique circumstances calling for personalized strategies aptly developed by our seasoned attorneys aiming to secure maximum compensation rightfully deserved at trying times like these. At every step, we work rigorously to make complexities surrounding medical bills or insurance negotiations more manageable as you focus primarily on recovery. Trusting the skillful team at Carlson Bier will undoubtedly equip you with high-quality mediation alongside relentless courtroom representation if needed — increasing chances of successful outcomes significantly than going it alone or settling prematurely out of court — which is a testament that choosing them greatly improves your legal journey post traumatic spinal cord ordeal.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Granville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our skilled personal injury attorneys specialize in a wide range of practice areas, with an emphasis on providing comprehensive and informed legal service for clients suffering from Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). This debilitating damage to the vital cord that spans between your brain and lower back has far-reaching effects unlike any other bodily harm. It often instigates daunting physical, psychological, and financial challenges which necessitate expert legal representation.

Annually in the United States alone, approximately 12,000 new cases of SCI arise from various causes such as traffic accidents, falls, or acts of violence. They present themselves either as complete injuries where all sensory and motor functions are lost below the level of injury or incomplete injuries where some functions remain intact. Depending on the severity and location of the injury on the spinal cord- cervical, thoracic or lumbar – victims may confront life-altering changes such as respiratory issues, heart rate problems not to mention paralysis ranging from paraplegia to quadriplegia.

Furthermore,

• Traditionally viewed as irreversible

• Medical expenses can rapidly ascend into millions

• Often results in reduced lifespan

Naturally navigating through these eventualities while grappling with emotional turmoil post-injury become overwhelming without seasoned legal counsel. Our duty at Carlson Bier is ensuring you don’t face this daunting journey alone.

It’s equally significant noting that Illinois law conforms distinct timelines for SCI victims intending to lodge their personal injury lawsuits otherwise known as statutes of limitations. Non-compliance with these timeframes ordinarily results in loss of eligibility to seek reparation. We incorporate this knowledge within our rigorous case evaluation process ensuring timely submission thus avoiding unfortunate expiration instances.

The complex procedures encircling filing claims together with intricate laws establishing grounds for compensation necessitate proficient attorneys who possess comprehensive understanding about Personal Injury Law intricacies . We pride ourselves on relentlessly fighting for rightful compensation on behalf our clients enhancing their ease towards adjustment into a new facet after SCI.

As an injured party, you are entitled to general damages for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. These are in addition to special damages which cover the financial costs related to your injury like income loss and medical expenses. It’s vital noting compensation is contingent on distinct factors including fault determination. Thus, our attorneys meticulously delve into each case building compelling arguments backed by substantial evidence facilitating maximum compensation achievement .

Expense considerations undoubtedly deter victims from pursuing justice fearing legal fees. At Carlson Bier we operate under contingency fee agreements meaning you only pay if we win your case. This guarantees quality service delivery underpinned by our relentless drive towards victory ensuring fair settlements commensurate with respective client’s injuries.

Moreover,

• We sincerely empathize aligning ourselves with each victim’s agony

• Committed to redressing accident dynamics enabling positive lifestyles post-injury

• Invested in utilizing updated technology advancing our effectiveness

Firm in its belief that education is as essential as representation, Carlson Bier continually provides extensive resources about spinal cord injury specifics: conditions resulting from spinal cord injuries, treatment options available, rehabilitation exercises that could assist regained functionality among others; facilitating good decision-making even during trying times.

Trusting us marks a chance at achieving peace of mind amidst tumultuous occurrences knowing that experienced professionals are handling every complex detail within your SCI lawsuit while simultaneously educating and guiding you through the entire process.

Remember it’s not just about winning a settlement; it entails regaining some sense of normalcy despite challenging circumstances brought forward by SCI altering your health or overall lifestyle trajectory . Partnering with us simply means embarking on a journey poised towards triumph – both legally speaking as well assisting along recovery pathways thus creating conducive spheres transitioning into altered lives after SCI trauma.

Long after our role as your attorneys ends, the knowledge gathered together lays foundation transforming devastation into daunting resilience personifying survival spirit common among SCI survivors.

Haven’t yet satisfied your curiosity regarding your Spinal Cord Injury case? It’s the right time you found out how much this case could be worth to you. Click on the button below – it goes straight to a detailed evaluation which designs personalized legal solutions pegged upon your distinct circumstances. With Carlson Bier, justice is not just a wishful thought- It’s a reality awaiting claim!

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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 Granville

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending experienced legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in providing expert legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Focused on defending victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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