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In Hurst and across Illinois, navigating the complex spinal cord injury landscape becomes significantly easier with Carlson Bier on your side. As a renowned personal injury law firm, we specialize in providing top-notch legal representation to individuals grappling with spinal cord injuries. Recognizing that such injuries often mean a dramatic life shift involving overwhelming medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments, our premier attorneys extend their expertise to clients tirelessly. We’re not just lawyers; we’re advocates, deeply committed to ensuring you receive full compensation for your loss and suffering.

At Carlson Bier, it’s all about client satisfaction – understanding the extensive impact of spinal cord injuries is embedded in our professional DNA – enabling us to handle each case with dignity, respect and determination. Our team’s reputation for effective advocacy rests upon years of success stories in this area of litigation – testament indeed that seeking justice begins at Carlson Bier Associates.

Navigating this legal path alone can be daunting but you don’t have to. Let us stand beside you as your unwavering pillar through these trying times; select the best — choose us at Carlson Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are devoted to providing exceptional legal services in the realm of personal injury law. Particularly, our expertise substantially extends to the handling of spinal cord injuries, a nomenclature often encompassing various incapacitating conditions. Spinal cord injuries are characterized by damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina), frequently causing alterations in sensation and strength accompanied by other body function changes below the site of trauma.

The aftermath of a spinal cord injury can influence every aspect of an individual’s life– physically, socially, and emotionally. Due to its complexity and debilitating effects on victims’ lives, it is essential for those impacted by such harm to be equipped with crucial information about their condition from medical facts to their legal rights.

Increasing public awareness about prevention strategies is parallelly vital; these include adopting safety measures while driving and adhering strictly to rules regarding sports and recreational activities—the most commonly recorded causes for spinal cord injuries. Here are some key takeaways:

– Damage inflicted on different parts of the spinal cord results in varying consequences. The higher up one’s back where an injury occurs, the more extensive damage may likely ensue.

– Signs might range from paralysis (tetraplegia) affecting all limbs or (paraplegia) impacting mobility predominantly below waist level.

– A significant percentage become rehabilitated with therapy treatments administered during acute care/rehabilitation paired closely with psychological support but permanent socio-economic adaptations generally needed.

Understanding potential health complications associated with this injury is equally important as they could extend one’s recovery period or complicate treatment plans further:

1. Breathing difficulties – High-cervical nerve injuries may necessitate artificial breathing apparatuses or respiratory aids due to impaired lung functions leading to pneumonia risks.

2. Incontinence – Bladder and bowel control issues arise typically secondary to circulation interruption between brain signaling networks through injured areas.

3. Infections – Lowered immunity & increased risk of infections, particularly urinary tract, is a major concern.

4. Chronic pain – Nerve damage might trigger persistent discomfort in several body regions.

The highly specialized team at Carlson Bier advocates for victims riding the spinal injury tumultuous wave. We understand that your life’s normalcy has been significantly disrupted and are deeply committed to helping restore order via hard-fought compensation claims on your behalf. Our resources and extensive litigation experience afford us a good stead in fortifying legal defenses facilitating just settlements from parties responsible for your condition directly or indirectly.

We believe education forms an integral part of your healing journey besides our confident handling of legal matters related to personal injury law. Our empathetic approach puts the needs of individuals first by encouraging potential clients to contact us concerning any questions they may have about their cases’ intricacies without obligation.

It is essential not to forget that these types of injuries require considerable medical expertise involving prolonged intervention—rehabilitative therapy, long-term care provisions including mediating equipment and therapeutic treatments all amounting towards exorbitant costs—an economic burden we intend on alleviating via strategic negotiation representing your best interests always as per Illinois law permits.

Lastly, it’s time you knew exactly what you’re rightfully owed in terms of compensation for the hardship endured following a traumatic Spinal Cord Injury since every case differs significantly subject to influential factors making its assessment challenging unless reviewed methodically with experienced litigators like ourselves at Carlson Bier—the backbone in defending personal injury victims like you! Click on the button below now for an accurate case worth calculation taking you effortlessly beyond this trying ordeal – because we believe in Justice Served Right™!

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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 Hurst

Two-Wheeler Accidents

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

Scald Burns

Extending adept legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Tumble Occurrences

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just payout for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Offering professional legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in offering expert legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Committed to advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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