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In life-changing occurrences such as spinal cord injuries, you’re not just seeking a competent attorney; you need the absolute best representation possible. You will find that with Carlson Bier; your advocate for justice and rightful compensation when dealing with these devastating situations. Our team is particularly skilled in handling complex cases related to spinal cord injuries, leveraging a wealth of experience within Illinois’ nuanced legal landscape. Moreover, we place attention on building strong relationships centered around understanding and empathy because we recognize the immense strain placed upon victims and their families due to such injuries. Although many personal injury lawyers may claim proficiency in spinal cord issues, Carlson Bier sets itself apart through our aggressive yet compassionate approach geared towards driving favorable outcomes for clients. We understand that every challenge associated with these severe medical conditions needs strategic legal problem-solving developed from years of expertise which the well-resourced Carlson Bier proudly brings to table – a justified reputation demonstrating why choosing us might be the best decision made during challenging times like this.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ina Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are experts in personal injury law, with a keen focus on Spinal Cord Injuries. Our vast experience and passion for justice place us in the unique position of being able to guide you through this challenging time. Based out of Illinois, we work tirelessly to achieve the most favorable outcome for all our clients.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries becomes crucial when taking legal action due to these debilitating injuries’ life-altering impacts. When the spine is damaged, it can disrupt communication between your brain and body resulting in paralysis or loss of sensation in parts or all of your body. The extent of the damage often determines whether an injury is ‘complete,’ implying total lack of sensory function below the spinal cord injury level, or ‘incomplete’, where there’s some degree of function remaining.

• A complete Spinal Cord Injury results in Tetraplegia (also known as Quadriplegia) whereby both arms, hands, trunk, legs and pelvic organs are affected.

• An incomplete Spinal Cord Injury could lead to Paraplegia – impairing part or all trunk’s functions, legs and pelvic organs

These varying levels underscore why each case is unique with its prognosis reflecting this diversity.

Spinal cord injuries may arise from various scenarios such as auto accidents, slips or falls at work/home among others leading possibly to instances requiring legal attention under Personal Injury Law. Negligence by fault parties means that they could be held liable for costs related to medical treatment and therapy; pain/suffering compensation; lost wages during recovery time; diminished earning capacity should the victim not be able to return to their previous job role after injury rehabilitation; psychological distress & reduction/loss of life sensation due to paralysis.

At Carlson Bier we pride ourselves on thoroughness and meticulous understanding both medically & legally about spinal cord injuries which helps us best serve our client’s interests when pursuing legal avenues seeking damages compensation due to injustice experienced post spinal cord injury.

• We diligently examine Medical Records & Reports helping establish detailed comprehensive case picture

• We consult Expert Witnesses whose opinions bolster cases strengthening victim’s claims

• Utilizing Investigative Techniques we uncover additional evidence beneficial in building compelling legal demands for damages compensation

Our approach when handling such delicate, life-changing instances is always centered on our client’s individual needs. Empathy forms the cornerstone of Carlson Bier’s philosophy as we consistently communicate and update our clients every step of the way during their pursuit of justice. We understand just how disruptive a Spinal Cord Injury can be – not just physically but also mentally and emotionally; it’s why we fight so hard to secure justice & damages due.

Hopefully, this page provides you with ample detail about Spinal Cord Injuries and the pertinence within Personal Injury Law. Understanding your rights is vital given how much impact these injuries have on victims’ lives, making having dependable legal support central when seeking compensatory redress. At Carlson Bier, we stand ready to help pursue all avenues available under Illinois law to get you fair compensation commensurate with injury suffered.

If affected by spinal cord injuries no fault of yours or unsure whether being a victim or not, please don’t hesitate following through – click the button below now! Our team will then evaluate your case specifics giving accurate assessment on its worth advising feasible action steps going forward empowering you appropriating measures needed reinstating normalcy back in disrupted life sections majorly caused by personal debilitating injuries such as spinal cord type ones.

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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 Ina

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving adept legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents receive equitable compensation for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Incident

Extending adept legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Focused on offering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to representing clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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