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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, turn to Carlson Bier for exceptional legal representation. Serving Greenville and other regions across Illinois, our extraordinary team of attorneys possess an unrivaled understanding in handling spinal cord injuries cases. We have championed the rights of victims who endure profound life changes due to negligent actions, granting them access to rigorous legal support towards pursuit for justice and compensation. Underpinning this excellence are unwavering commitments to empathy, cutting-edge litigation strategies, proven track records and tireless dedication – elements that shape us into your preferred choice for a Spinal Cord Injuries lawyer.

At Carlson Bier we comprehend how pivotal it is that we’re accessible during your time of need – assisting you ease through complex negotiations with insurance companies or battling court trials. Our proactive communication ensures you remain updated about case progressions while delivering desired results as timely as possible. Trust in us means empowering yourself; entrust your future recovery prospects to Carlson Bier today because every client deserves nothing less than remarkable care underpinned by relentless advocacy.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Greenville Illinois

At Carlson Bier Associates, we possess an in-depth understanding of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), and remain committed to supporting and advocating for victims who have suffered such traumatic experiences. The harsh reality is that SCIs often yield life-altering consequences; effects that extend beyond the physical discomfort to influence every aspect of your daily living, including emotional wellbeing, mobility, and employment capabilities.

The complexities surrounding these injuries are significant because damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal necessitates a medley of troubling complications. Each scenario is unique with regard to rally points; you need a professional ally versed in medical implications who can translate this into successful legal outcomes.

Let’s delve into some crucial elements:

• Disruption in normal function: SCI usually results in intense pain and substantial adjustments to ordinary functional capacities like walking or lifting objects, prompting reliance on assistive devices.

• Psychological Impact: Forced limitations from sequences of SCIs can trigger psychological distresses such as acute anxiety disorders, depression, and vertiginous episodes.

• Cost Implication: Proximity to proper healthcare following an SCI is non-negotiable – yet affordable neurological care remains elusive to many Americans today. Financial burdens connected with rehabilitative therapies, medicines, necessary equipment and home modifications may be overwhelming.

Navigating through these tumultuous times might seem daunting – but remember you do not stand alone.

Carlson Bier foundation is built mutually upon expertise gained from years within top-tier personal injury law practices across Illinois and most importantly – compassion towards our clients’ predicaments. As you maneuver the tumultuous aftermaths post-SCI incident occurring due to others’ negligence –be it automobile accidents, workplace mishaps or pedestrian collisions– we’re here;

• To uphold your rights amidst daunting legal complexities;

• To ensure comprehensive documentation for all damages;

• For negotiations with insurance entities delivering deserved compensations covering immediate & protracted medical expenditures, potential income loss, and distresses inflicted on your general wellbeing.

We strive to bring both familial comfort and potent professionalism as we rally for justice – the justice you deserve. Backed by our deep-rooted familiarity with the landscape of SCI litigation in Illinois, we are well-equipped with essential tools & strategies that can influence expedited applications process or skillful courtroom representations.

With every client’s case at Carlson Bier Associates – All countenance is unique; all counsel is personalized!

Moreover, numerous unsuccessful claimants are those unaware of their rights concerning matters of personal injury law or feel intimidated entering into a legal warfare alone. The initial step towards restoring equilibrium post-SCI accident lies within comprehending these orthopedics-linked complexities mirrored accurately within your case representation. We echo the sentiment – Knowledge empowers!

At Carlson Bier it isn’t merely about lawyer-client relationships but alliances encompassing absolute transparency where legal jargons won’t hamper communication lines – rather translate into more approachable clarities satisfying inherent curiosities regarding potential outcomes from your pledged lawsuits.

To conclude, burdened individuals fighting compromised circumstances need vehement support systems advocating for equitable conclusions benefitting affected lives substantially. Legal complexities should not deter rightful compensations reaching you…not under our watch! Applaudably reputed for zealous assertions during litigative proceedings coupled with successfully represented spinal cord-related injuries; at Carlson Bier – resilience meets resolutions!

Eager for insights regarding your case worth? Take advantage of our expert evaluation feature appending this page… Click below now to gauge plausible outcomes accruing reliability through Carlson Bier’s extended experience and refined specialization in SCI-centric personal injury law practices…Courage commences here!

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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 Greenville

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Extending expert legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal services for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Offering expert legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in assisting clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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