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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the life-altering implications of a spinal cord injury, hiring an attorney who specializes in this area is vital. Carlson Bier stands out among law firms for our unparalleled competence in spinal cord injuries claims. With years of experience under our belt, we understand both medical and legal nuances surrounding these cases, offering advocacy that genuinely makes a difference.

Our commitment extends to ensuring maximum compensation for loss of income, medical bills, pain & suffering as well as any potential future needs related to your injury. Specialists at Carlson Bier are not just skillful lawyers but compassionate allies who strive diligently on every case they undertake.

Choosing us means choosing unwavering dedication to your cause combined with knowledge and resources comparable to large-scale firms but without losing touch with the personalized attention you deserve. We pride ourselves on facilitating open communication while prioritizing client satisfaction above all else.

For dependable representation wherever your location may be in Illinois including Highland city and beyond – look no further than Carlson Bier; where expert spinal cord injury advocates make pursuit of justice their mission each day.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Highland Illinois

Personal injuries, particularly Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), can have severe and long-lasting consequences. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to securing the justice and compensation our Illinois clients deserve following such incidents. As professional personal injury attorneys with years of experience, we understand how challenging these injuries can be, both physically and financially.

Spinal Cord Injuries are among the most life-changing of all injuries. Each year in America, thousands of lives transform drastically due to SCIs resulting from accidents or negligence. The cord doesn’t have to be severed for a SCI to occur—in fact, in most cases it’s bruised or torn. These injuries usually lead to two types of complications: incomplete (where you have some motor control) or complete (total loss of sensation and motor function below the point of injury).

Regardless of type & severity, SCIs frequently result in significant challenges such as:

– Diminished mental health: Dealing with abrupt lifestyle changes often leads to depression or anxiety.

– Prolonged physical discomfort: Chronic pain is a common aftermath after suffering an SCI.

– Necessitating continual care: Many patients require constant attention either at home or specialized facilities.

– Financial distress: Unaffordable medical bills coupled with loss of income push many towards bankruptcy.

As devoted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our firm—Carlson Bier—is well-equipped for thorough representation against those responsible for your suffering. Our understanding extends beyond simply knowing Illinois state law; we comprehensively comprehend the life-altering impacts that arise post-injury. It’s this empathetic approach placed alongside our legal expertise which creates potent advocacy on behalf of our clients.

Our attorney team goes beyond just “doing their job”. We actively work to secure you not only deserved compensation but also give you peace of mind because we:

– Handle every aspect connected to your case.

– Persistently follow up on unresponsive insurance companies.

– Strive to get you the best healthcare without immediate payment.

We understand how intimidating and stressful legal proceedings can be, especially during physical recovery. Therefore, at Carlson Bier, we commit to pushing for a prompt resolution of your case while constantly striving for maximum compensation.

By informing yourself about SCIs, Illinois state law, and what you might expect from personal injury litigation—you’ve taken an impressive first step towards acquiring justice. Nevertheless, gaining representation from qualified attorneys like us could give you the edge needed in pursuing rightful recompense. We not only will stand by you; but fervently fight alongside you—until each stone is unturned in proving negligence contributing to your SCI.

With our no-win-no-fee policy, we’re all about making quality representation accessible so everyone can have their fair shot at justice. At Carlson Bier, your successful spinal cord injury claim stands as challenge-ready with clever strategy and robust perseverance against reluctant insurance companies or disputed liability arguments.

Your journey post-Spinal Cord Injury doesn’t need to be burdened with concerns over tangled legal issues or seeming inscrutable statutes. Let our responsive and dedicated team assist by bringing clarity with customizable game-plans tailored specifically around your unique incident circumstances.

Interested in seeing where your case stands? Consider finding out how much it may potentially be worth. Your quest for lifted burdens and secured just compensation can truly begin here—with understanding specific details that make—or break—your claim’s success.

Let’s get started right away on retrieving justice for unfairly imparted distress encumbering your life due to Spinal Cord Injury aftermaths. Just click the button below—we’re ready when you are—to find out precisely how much potential value lies within your individual case today!

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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 Highland

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering adept legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering professional legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents get just remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Semi Incident

Extending experienced legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Focused on advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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