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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury in Greenview? Trust the expert legal services of Carlson Bier. We are renowned as a potent choice for tackling complex personal injury cases, primarily those involving spinal cord injuries. Our attorneys adeptly understand how such incidents can impact your life significantly – physical impairment, financial burden and emotional stress being prominent among these consequences. Thus, we strive relentlessly to ensure you receive the compensation that parallels your adversity. Hand all interactions with insurance companies over to us; our negotiation tactics have been refined through years of experience.

Why choose Carlson Bier? Because we possess comprehensive medical knowledge partnered with meticulous litigative strategies bolstered by an unbending commitment towards justice—an invaluable advantage given the intricate nature of spinal cord injury lawsuits. Cognizant about Illinois’s unique regulations surrounding personal injuries, our skilled team uses this proficiency to tirelessly pursue maximum restitution for clients’ suffering.

Select Carlson Bier not just as attorneys but as dependable allies united by one common goal: Restoring normalcy while securing rightful reparations after suffering from traumatic spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Greenview Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to the negligence or intentional acts of others. As a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois, we are committed to helping our clients understand their rights and legal options while delivering expert guidance along the process.

Spinal cord injuries can lead to life-altering conditions that require extensive medical treatment; moreover, these injuries can result in significant financial burdens due to costly rehabilitation measures and time lost from work. Among them are loss of movement or sensation (paralysis), chronic pain, difficulty breathing, bladder and bowel complications among others.

Each case presents unique challenges and considerations – here are some key points:

– Timing: It’s important to take quick action after an accident because there might be crucial evidence that could get lost over time.

– Evidence Gathering: Detailed notes on how your injury occurred will be beneficial for your case as well as pictures from the scene if possible. Don’t forget witness statements!

– Medical Documentation: Collect every pertinent piece of medical information relative to your injury – this includes tests results, diagnosis documents, prescriptions, therapy schedules etc.

– Legal Guidance: Hire a professional like us at Carlson Bier to represent you – it expedites your claim processing and increases chances for maximum compensation.

Here at Carlson Bier, our clients’ welfare is paramount. We understand just how devastating spinal cord injuries can be not only physically but also emotionally. That’s why when you partner with us, rest assured we’re relentless advocates for justice —efforts aimed at ensuring every recovery avenue has been explored for its potential value.

With years of proven advocacy our team employs aggressive strategies being thorough right from investigation stage through negotiation thereby aiming at securing maximum compensation possible; thereby alleviating some of financial burden associated with recovery post such traumatic incidents. Our practice is quintessentially rooted on combining compassion with comprehensive legal support offering most robust representation during such critical times ensuring optimal outcomes.

Though the path from an unprecedented injury to achieving deserved compensation can seem daunting, rest assured that when you choose Carlson Bier, you have an experienced legal team ready to stand by your side. We passionately believe in empowering our clients with detailed information about their legal journey so they can make informed decisions.

Regardless of whether your spinal cord injury resulted from a car accident, slip and fall or any other unfortunate incident; our staunch client-first approach coupled with strategic planning will champion for what’s rightfully yours whilst striving to attain highest possible restitution for damages ensued – relieving financial stress during such difficult times further enabling focus on healing and rehabilitation.

While it’s impossible to change the past, effective legal representation can powerfully affect your future, bridging the gap between hardship and hope. Do keep in mind: no case is too complex for our seasoned team.

Your pursuit for justice starts here. Wondering how much could potentially be recovered on filing claim? Contact us today! Click on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth – we’re ever ready to help illuminate possibility towards brighter futures free from foreseeable financial strain due medical costs and loss wages. It pays collaborating tried-and-tested experts powered by comprehensive strategies underpinned on tireless diligence because at end day everyone deserves fair chance at reclaiming what life looked like prior egregious occurrences leading up to tragic events impacting one’s well-being substantially.

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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 Greenview

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Injuries

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Crashes: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents get just payout for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Collision

Providing professional legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing expert legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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