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Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be a life-altering experience, inflicting both physical and emotional damage. When such an injury occurs due to the negligence of others, justice demands holding them accountable. This is where Carlson Bier’s expertise becomes crucial. As personal injury lawyers, we possess comprehensive knowledge about Illinois law regarding spinal cord injuries and have decades-worth experience advocating for our clients’ rights in this complex legal field. Compassionately understanding your circumstances and battling relentlessly for every client forms the bedrock of our commitment at Carlson Bier – ensuring you receive rightful compensation that eases your financial burdens associated with ongoing medical treatment or lost wages because of incapacity to work. We are dedicated to navigating intricate medical cases as well as negotiations with insurance companies on behalf of our clients—eliminating some stress so you can focus solely on recovery. Choose Carlson Bier when seeking exceptional representation in retroactive claims involving nerve trauma damages: we turn no stone unturned till you achieve maximum possible settlement or verdict.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hardin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the cause of individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury. A life-altering event such as this can impose drastic changes in one’s lifestyle, additionally introducing financial complications due to hefty medical bills and loss of income. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois are poised to negotiate or fight for what you deserve.

Spinal Cord Injuries can occur under various circumstances; they might be triggered by sports accidents, falls < 65ft> or motor vehicle accidents. Such injuries categorically affect either complete or incomplete parts of the body below the injury site resulting in differing severities of impairment. The consequences extend from temporary numbness and weakness to permanent paralysis of lower limbs (paraplegia) or all four limbs (tetraplegia).

Familiarizing yourself further about Spinal Cord Injuries is essential:

• The degree of the impact: It varies depending on whether it’s ‘complete’— causing total loss of sensation and movement, or ‘incomplete’ — some functioning abilities remain.

•​ Tetraplegia and paraplegia: Tetraplegia refers to impaired arms, hands, trunk, legs with bowel control issues while paraplegia impacts parts below waist including legs.

• Secondary complications: One may deal with more than physical impairments – mental health influences like anxiety and depression are common post-injury encounters.

Navigating through complexities post a traumatic spinal cord injury indeed seems overwhelming but remember that you do not stand alone during this trying time; our team at Carlson Bier is committed to guide you towards full legal recourse.

Successfully dealing with such cases involves thorough comprehension and expertise about related laws which Carlson Bier holds distinction in. Your concern urges us into action for building an influential case backed by precise evidence compilation critical for claims involving:

• Medical Expenses: Current bills along with projected costs covering possible surgeries, therapies, medication and equipment necessitated by optimized wellness.

• Lost Wages: Impacts on your potential earning capacity ever since the incident occurred.

• Pain and Suffering: The significant lifestyle alteration and potential emotional distress due to the injury.

Our promise is that Carlson Bier will tirelessly work towards attaining optimal results in your case, adeptly maneuvering through even convoluted legal landscapes. We strive for our clients to receive nothing short of full compensation they’re entitled to; while also sustaining a compassionate approach throughout this challenging journey.

Empowered by profound knowledge about Spinal Cord Injuries embodied with strong negotiation skills, our team utilizes strategic approaches ensuring that insurance companies honor rightful claims without inappropriate underestimation tactics placing you at a disadvantage. With us standing beside you, no stone remains unturned safeguarding your best interests against any sort of malicious practices posing challenges to rightful compensation attainment.

Bear in mind that spinal cord injuries not only alter your way of life but can also lead to irreversible damages mandating long-term healthcare needs. You deserve justice; it’s our duty at Carlson Bier to assist in regaining control over life, minus unjust financial burdens inflicted post such unforeseen circumstances.

Concluding, anytime an individual experiences such traumas linked with Spinal Cord Injuries – immediate assistance from experienced personal injury attorneys becomes a priority not delaying; hence we are operational 24/7 guiding you every step of the way ensuring that each demand aligns perfectly within Illinois law dimensions.

Trust Carlson Bier’s assurance focused on delivering relentless advocacy coupled with personalized attention tailored as per specific condition nuances associated extensively around cases like yours; granting deserved peace throughout this emotionally grueling process…click on the button below and find out how much your case is worth because here at Carlson Bier, together we make sure ‘justice’ isn’t just another word but essentially what you ‘experience’.

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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 Hardin

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending professional legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Trip & Trip Incidents

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Collision

Offering adept legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering professional legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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