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Navigating a spinal cord injury is challenging. In these moments, you need more than just medical care; you need experts who can guide your journey to financial compensation and recovery of life quality. Herein lies the unique strength of Carlson Bier. We specialize in personal injury law, with a focus on supporting victims of spinal cord injuries throughout Itasca and surrounding areas.

Our firm combines our attorneys’ deep legal acumen with vast expertise on traumatic health issues like spinal cord injuries for robust client representation that stands out from the rest. Our goal is not only to win cases but also aid clients regain their lives beyond courtroom walls.

By choosing Carlson Bier as your legal advocate, you entrust yourself into caring yet tenacious hands backed by decades of experience navigating Illinois laws pertaining to accidents causing severe bodily harm such as Spinal Cord Injuries.

You don’t have to walk this path alone; reach out today for consultation – remotely or in person at our offices – because when it comes to safeguarding victim’s rights following life-shattering experiences like spinal-cord injuries, no one does it better than Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Itasca Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to representing individuals who have suffered the unfathomable consequences of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As personal injury attorneys serving all of Illinois with years of experience in this specialized area, we understand the complex medical, legal and emotional issues related to SCI. We work diligently to assist each client in their pursuit for justice and obtaining maximum compensation.

Spinal cord injuries often result from sudden, traumatic blows to the spine that dislocate or fracture vertebrae. The devastation can vary from temporary impairment to lifelong paralysis. Often underestimated is not only the physical pain suffered but also the financial burden incurred due to high healthcare costs and potential lost wages.

There are multiple categories under spinal cord injuries:

– Complete: An injury is termed ‘complete’ when there is complete loss of sensory function below the level of injury.

– Incomplete: Known as ‘incomplete,’ if there’s some degree of sensation or movement below the level of damage.

– Tetraplegia: Also known as quadriplegia, this condition results from damage at a high point on your spinal column and affects arm, hand, trunk, leg and pelvic organ function.

– Paraplegia: This partial paralysis affects all or part of your torso, legs and pelvic organs.

Treatment for spinal cord injuries can involve urgent emergency attention followed by ongoing care including surgery and rehabilitation therapy aimed at preventing secondary complications such as pain management measures for respiratory infections. Unfortunately, treatment methods cannot entirely reverse damage caused by SCI yet.

Life after a spinal cord injury isn’t an end; it’s a new beginning filled with challenges you didn’t anticipate facing – but you don’t have to face them alone. Our capable team at Carlson Bier strives relentlessly for your right to fair compensation making sure those responsible answer for their actions whether they’re employers failing in safety standards or negligent drivers.

For anyone embarking upon legal proceedings post-injury, it’s vital to possess an understanding of Illinois’ personal injury law timelines. In ‘The Land of Lincoln,’ we operate under a Statute of Limitations that allows two years for personal injury claims from the date of the accident, but variations may apply depending on specifics of your case. It underscores how important immediate legal advice following an accident can be to preserve your rights effectively.

Ensuring you are adequately represented is essential, not just in standing for justice but also in easing some burdens this new journey will place on your shoulders. The competent attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready with collective expertise and professionalism to assist injured individuals like yourself navigate through complex litigation processes working tirelessly towards securing full amount damages you may be entitled to receive within Illinois law.

Adding further inconvenience, SCI has been linked with secondary health issues such as respiratory problems and urinary infections necessitating long-term medical attention thereby intensifying physical suffering while adding financial strain.

Since every case involving spinal cord injury brings unique complications and challenges legally and medically, it’s crucial having an expert attorney who knows how best strategies work and where potential pitfalls exist steering clear maximizing chances for a fair settlement or successful courtroom verdict after establishing negligence or fault substantiated by relevant evidence.

Remember – if a negligent act by another party has caused your SCI – under Illinois Law, you have every right to pursue due compensation for your pain involved, treatment expenses incurred thus far and expected future care costs coupled with lost revenue opportunities since they fall underneath general damages category typically included in personal injury lawsuits apart from punitive damages possible over proven reckless behaviour endangering others causing injuries intentionally.

We hope this page has enlightened you about SCI complexities involved beyond healing physically affecting victims’ mental wellbeing while impacting their families too pushing them towards potentially dire economic situations.

Look forward to providing more helpful content; should you need professional consultation offering a better chance at receiving rightful compensation we welcome clicking below – Remember determining what your specific case might actually be worth isn’t something google can advise on correctly – Only experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier having detailed knowledge about Illinois state laws and years of specializing in SCI investigation plus negotiation practices can conduct a thorough case evaluation producing credible estimates. Don’t just wonder what your case is worth, find out now.

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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 Itasca

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Extending professional legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Stumble Mishaps

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain fair payout for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Accident

Offering professional legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Focused on ensuring professional legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Focused on defending victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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