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At Carlson Bier, expertise meets compassion as we champion your rights. With an unparalleled reputation in Hickory Hills and wider Illinois area for representing spinal cord injury victims, our focus remains unswerving: pursuing justice relentlessly while ensuring you secure maximum permissible compensation under the law. Our team of devoted attorneys understand the devastating implications of such injuries – loss of livelihood, ability to function independently, agonizing pain and lengthy recovery periods. We work meticulously to build a formidable case armed with concrete evidence from medical experts that legitimizes your claim thereby propelling successful outcomes. Always client-centric, we foster trust through open communication on progress every step along the journey towards obtaining damages for medical costs, lost wages and emotional distress suffered. Treading each case uniquely with personal attention is our irrevocable promise personifying commitment to your cause – today tomorrow always. Trust Carlson Bier: because when it comes to advocating for Spinal Cord Injury victims in Hickory Hills; expertise isn’t merely desirable- it’s indispensable!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hickory Hills Illinois

At the Carlson Bier Law Firm, we understand the life-altering implications of spinal cord injuries. Our dedicated team of practiced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois has a wealth of expertise dealing with cases such as these. A deep grasp of this critical area is vital to delivering justice for our clients, who may be victims struggling with serious health and financial repercussions from their injuries.

Spinal cord injuries involve damage to the bundle of nerves that facilitate communication between your brain and body – a central component to mobility and sensation. Even minor accidents can cause traumatic harm which may result in lasting physical disabilities varying widely from partial paralysis or incomplete tetraplegia to complete paraplegia.

• Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: Often caused by direct blow, sudden impact, or violent shake during an accident.

• Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: Can stem from diseases like cancer, inflammation, infections or disk degeneration of the spine.

Incidences that typically lead to spinal cord injuries include car crashes, falls, sports accidents and violence. The prognosis heavily depends on numerous factors like age at injury onset, severity level and timely medical interventions received.

Recognizing symptoms is as crucial as providing immediate medical assistance. The warning signs may range from severe pain or pressure in head/neck/back to numbness/partial loss of control over different body parts; issues with balance; altered breathing after injury or unnatural positioning of back or neck.

The economic burden due to spinal cord injuries can be overwhelmingly high including both medical costs and loss of income due to resultant work disability. Associated treatments encompass surgery needs, therapies for bodily functions reclamation besides distinct lifetime care expenses being substantially hefty considering long-term rehabilitative therapies and possible home modifications for accessibility.

Navigating these circumstances without proper support can be daunting but rest assured you’re not alone facing it – Carlson Bier Law firm is ready to fight relentlessly for your rightful compensation ensuring you focus on healing. Our proficient lawyers delve deep into gathering required illustrated evidence, questioning witnesses and safeguarding your best interests by leveraging their experience through properly valuing claims recovering maximum compensations for medical expenses, lost income potential, impaired lifestyle or even emotional damage tolls taken.

Established precedents have seen our legal professionals frequently winning sizable settlements spotlighting our commitment toward achieving high caliber outcomes for clients. Trust us to alleviate this tremendous stress from negotiations allowing you greater peace of mind in what is undoubtedly a trying time.

At Carlson Bier Law Firm, we also value transparency believing in empowering clients with detailed case plan specifics enabling them to stay informed about various processes involved. We take pride in being approachable anytime ensuring your queries are addressed promptly not resting until justice is served.

Calculating the full extent of damages can be complex but remember your ultimate goal always remains obtaining fair compensation reflecting the scope of loss endured. It’s critical then to work with empathetic attorneys who are skilled at demonstrating beyond doubt the severeness of an injury while effectively arguing how it has drastically altered life resulting in emotional distress or hardships; they can provide essential guidance throughout pursuing remunerative justice well-deserved by victims enduring major life changes post spinal cord injuries.

Your fight is now ours too at Carlson Bier – It’s about time you reclaim the control over life which was abruptly stunted by someone else’s negligence causing irreparable harm – Let us sail together through these uncharted waters standing tall against injustice and arrive not just at closure but also significant monetary relief rightfully owed to you to bear out costs inflicted upon due to no fault of yours.

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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 Hickory Hills

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering expert legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal representation for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents obtain just settlement for injuries and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Accident

Delivering adept legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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