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Suffering a spinal cord injury can be a life-altering event. In such cases, the expert team at Carlson Bier is dedicated to providing superior legal representation to ensure your rights are protected. As seasoned personal injury lawyers servicing Hillsboro, they have a track record of successfully navigating through complex spinal cord lawsuits and gaining substantial compensation for their clients. With their exhaustive knowledge about Illinois laws concerning these injuries, they comprehend the severity and long-term impact on you and your family’s quality of life. They diligently work on recovering costs incurred due to medical expenses, loss of wages, pain & suffering among others for victims in Hillsboro region. Choosing Carlson Bier as Legal Counsel means enlisting dedicated advocates with proven ability coupled with an unmatched understanding of spinal cord law’s intricate nuances; thereby ensuring that justice isn’t just served but achieved rightly so! Trust Carlson Bier – where experience,care,and victory converge -because winning isn’t luck…it’s knowing how to fight-and fighting hard-for what’s right; especially when it comes to recompense after debilitating Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hillsboro Illinois

At Carlson Bier law firm in Illinois, we understand the devastating impact of spinal cord injuries to victims and their families —not only on a physical level with long-lasting repercussions but also on emotional, psychological, and financial aspects of life. We pride ourselves in providing expert legal assistance to clients suffering from such severe trauma, navigating them through the complexities of tort law while fighting for rightful compensation.

Let’s delve deeper into what constitutes a spinal cord injury. The spine is an integral part of our body – it acts like a relay station where messages from the brain are sent out to regulate each function in every part of our body. When there is any damage or trauma to this structure, it disrupts this communication line leading to temporary or permanent changes in one’s strength, sensation and other bodily functions below the site of injury. Spinal cord injuries can occur due to various causes – vehicular accidents being the most common followed by falls and violence-related incidents among others.

A crucial aspect often overlooked is understanding the different types of spinal cord injuries: namely complete and incomplete. In complete spinal cord injury there’s no feeling/sensory or motor function below the level of the injury – essentially a total disconnect between brain-body signaling. On contrast, an incomplete spinal injury implies there’s some degree of functionality still existing below the level on injury – meaning certain areas may have retained signaling capability while others may be damaged completely or partially affected based on severity.

Following that keen medical understanding about severity, cause and type which mostly determine prognosis – it becomes significant while filing personal injury lawsuits as they immensely influence medical expenses (present & future), lost wages due accessibility/ productivity loss along with non-economic damages like pain & suffering vital while requesting compensation.

Boasting years of specialized experience exclusively as personal injury attorneys operating across Illinois – Carlson Bier has extensively represented victims who’ve suffered varied degrees/types/causes around spinal injuries defending their cases with steadfast advocacy aiming for maximum compensation that you rightfully deserve. We’ve developed unique strategies based on the individual nitty-gritties of each case – aligning our expertise, paired with empathetic understanding around your intrinsic needs while addressing queries with urgency – aiding seamless legal journey through daunting medical journey.

Remember, an knowledgeable attorney can make a significant difference toward acquiring a rightful compensation in any personal injury claim especially surrounding spinal cord injuries. We urge victims or their families seeking justice/compensation to reach out to us, even if it’s just for some consultation or advice during this challenging period. You don’t have to face this battle alone – we at Carlson Bier stand by you!”

Have you faced a devastating accident causing Spinal Cord Injury? Want to explore how much is rightfully yours – then wait no more! Click on the button below and find out what your case might be worth today! Start exploring possibilities around rightful compensations– because here at Carlson Bier every right count!”

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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 Hillsboro

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents get reasonable payout for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on delivering dedicated legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Expert in assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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