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Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be profoundly life-altering, causing heavy emotional distress and drastic lifestyle changes. Carlson Bier stands at the pinnacle of providing unrivaled legal assistance with unyielding prowess in this field of law. We believe that every victim deserves uncompromised justice, so our attorneys consistently strive to protect and advocate for your rights, uniquely leveraging their comprehensive knowledge about spinal cord injury cases. The firm’s commitment is unequivocally top-tiered towards zealous pursuit of best possible outcomes for their clients by powerfully representing them against negligent parties. Our reputation as exceptional injury lawyers has been rigorously established over several years through countless successful litigation experiences pertaining specifically to diverse instances of spinal cord injuries in Illinois.Despite being faced with complex matters, we exhibit considerable sensitivity while tackling legal issues intricately associated with traumatic injuries such as these.Remember,Cohen Bier remains your steadfast guide when delicate negotiations or stern confrontations necessitate our profound expertise.Come secure the victory you deserve – because you can undoubtedly entrust Carlson Bier with it!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hillcrest Illinois

Personal injuries can often result in devastating consequences, some of the most severe among these being spinal cord injuries. At Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury law firm known for our expertise and compassionate representation, we approach each case with extensive knowledge about the intricacies of spinal cord injuries. Our legal spaces are designed to be places that harbor respect, understanding, and unwavering dedication towards achieving justice for victims of these traumatic circumstances.

Spinal cord injuries generally involve serious damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, an event leading to permanent changes in strength and functioning below the site of injury. Often resulting from vehicular collisions, falls, sports accidents or violent acts such as gunshot wounds or stabbings; this type of trauma may lead to symptoms like paralysis (tetraplegia or paraplegia), spasms or uncontrolled movements and even difficulty breathing- potentially necessitating lifelong care.

• Tetraplegia implies a degree of limb impairment involving both arms and legs.

• Paraplegia means there’s functional loss in a part or whole segments of lower limbs.

• Spasms oftentimes manifest as uncontrolled jerking movements.

• Breathing difficulties can occur due to decreased control over intercostal muscles involved in respiration.

Knowledge is key when confronting such a complex injury. Understanding what you’re dealing with forms an essential cornerstone – allowing us not only to comprehend its implications but also delve deeper into potential treatments available along with future hurdles you may encounter along your journey. The evolution medicine continues on new horizons making possibilities like nerve cell regeneration promising realms for research – bringing hope during our clients’ challenging times.

Painstakingly navigating through medical complexities while simultaneously facing mammoth legal procedures becomes burdensome for victims grappling with debilitating situations post-injury. This is where Carlson Bier comes forward as your guiding light in darker hours – acting not just as your legal advocate in the courtroom but as an information repository to address every query you have about physical implications, leading-edge treatments or concerning financial burdens resulting from your spinal injuries.

What makes Carlson Bier truly stand out is our firm’s overarching principal- empathy. Appreciating the magnitude of challenges flooding into lives post-spinal injury like immense medical bills, involuntary lifestyle alterations, potential job loss – we meticulously craft each legal strategy rooted strongly on facts of circumstances ensuring the best possible outcome for victims and their loved ones. Given that time becomes precious after such incidents, we aim towards expediting proceedings helping those affected move forward with life swiftly yet equipped with justice served adequately.

Our deep-seated commitment extends beyond mere courtrooms; it effervescently manifests through relentless pursuit of equipping our clients with knowledge they need while working tirelessly in seeking compensation to alleviate them from mounting bills due to loss of wages or expensive rehabilitative therapy sessions.

Before signing off, remember- as regulated by Illinois State law- do not be misled by illegitimate attorney promotions falsely claiming to operate offices far-off from where they actually practice professionally. At Carlson Bier, we uphold utmost transparency adhering strictly to lawful procedures.

As a survivor of a personal injury leading to extensive spinal cord damage or someone caring for an injured loved one, realize that understanding is power. That being said, find out exactly how much your case might be worth today so you can better equip yourself for what lies ahead: just click below and take your first step towards obtaining rightful compensation that could change your world forever!

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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 Hillcrest

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Burns

Providing professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Collision

Providing specialist legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Committed to providing dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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