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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with the aftermath of a serious spinal cord injury, the experience can be overwhelming. Navigating these challenges necessitates experienced legal representation, like Carlson Bier—an Illinois-based personal injury law firm renowned for its expertise in handling Spinal Cord Injuries cases. Law is not one-size-fits-all and when it comes to Spinal Cord Injuries, you require lawyers who understand the distinctive complexities that encompass this aspect of personal injury law. That’s where our team at Carlson Bier excels; we’re committed to advocating for those wrongfully injured while providing personalized attention every step of the way. Our instrumental success rate exhibits our profound know-how and skillful tactics in diligently pursuing rightful compensation on your behalf. With seriousness such as involved in spinal cord injury cases, from financial burdens to physical pain making life seem unrecognizable—it’s imperative to consult dedicated experts like us at Carlson Bier—where pursuit-for-justice isn’t just an obligation but a commitment deeply rooted within our mission.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Homer Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we deeply understand the pain, stress and challenges involved in dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). As a dedicated personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we strive to provide our clients with concise yet comprehensive insights into SCIs. Accordingly, this page is tailored to offer readers educative content that furthers understanding of SCIs.

The human spinal cord is a delicate and complex structure that plays a pivotal role in driving body functions. Therefore, injuries to the spinal cord can often result in severe repercussions, influencing every facet of an individual’s life from physical health to emotional well-being. This complexity underlines the need for experienced legal support when processing claims related to such injuries.

One key thing to note about SCIs is their potential severity – they may lead either partial or complete loss of motor control or sensation below the site of injury:

• Partial loss of function (Paraplegia): Typically involves impairment in motor or sensory function in lower parts of the body.

• Complete loss of function (Tetraplegia): It affects both upper limbs and lower part of the body including legs.

In addition to functional impairments resulting from SCI’s; various complications like respiratory issues, skin problems due to prolonged immobilisation and mental health conditions are also associated which further add up on ordeal faced by them.

Developing comprehension towards these consequences will not only assist you grasp why securing optimal legal representation becomes paramount after experiencing an SCI, but it will also serve as a testament Carlson Bier’s commitment towards conveying practical knowledge that typifies real-world scenarios involving our clientele base.

A crucial aspect to remember when dealing with personal injury lawsuits concerning SCIs is the necessity for substantial evidence substantiating your claim. Here at Carlson Bier flex our extensive legal experience combined with medical expertise ensuring that all necessary documentation required for your lawsuit- such as medical records demonstrating proof of injury and ongoing treatments are thoroughly compiled aligning with the state’s law.

We understand that being struck with a spinal cord injury can result in altering one’s everyday life. The overwhelming medical bills, loss of income, as well as the pain and suffering take a toll on your life. Our attorneys are dedicated to fighting for your rights, ensuring you get full compensation to cover these costs and provide financial relief during these tough times.

Moreover, we cognise of how daunting it can be to navigate through the legal complexities following an SCI. Hence at Carlson Bier, we dedicate our expertise in dissecting intricate legal terminologies into easily comprehensible language ensuring that our clients remain abreast about their case progress and legal standings.

In Illinois where we operate from; personal injury protection laws protect individuals against harassment or unfair practices from insurance companies and they also mandate a strict deadline known as Statute of limitations beyond which the individual loses his right to file lawsuit against responsible party. Therefore timely intervention becomes imperative towards securing rightful compensations.

Spinal Cord Injury cases require proficient handling owing to grave implication they have over affected person’s life:

• Collecting necessary medical documentation

• Ensuring effective communication lines exist between multiple concerned parties i.e.; Hospitals, Insurance Companies etc.

• Filing timely lawsuits abiding by State Laws

At Carlton Bier, not only do we expertly handle all above facets but also ensure that client is at complete ease while mounting through this difficult path ensuring compassionate support underlies professional relationship.

Lastly, remember this – fair recovery isn’t just hope; it’s right within reach when working with competent attorneys like us at Carlson Bier. If you’re currently grappling with an SCI related situation needing acute attention such as immediate advice or if you’re merely seeking estimations about potential litigation worth concerning past incident click on the button below that will guide you through further steps towards understanding your claim better – because at Carlson Bier, you matter!

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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 Homer

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Stumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents receive just recompense for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Collision

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Damages

Focused on ensuring professional legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Expert in advocating for persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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