FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney in Kildeer

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be life-altering, necessitating the urgent need for expert representation. Carlson Bier is an Illinois based attorney group specializing in supporting clients with these specific injury cases. The comprehensive understanding of the intricate medical and legal issues surrounding such claims sets them apart. Carlson Bier prioritizes individual needs, focusing on securing rightful restitution while you concentrate on recovery. Adept at navigating complex financial implications that often accompany spinal injuries, they strive to ensure their clients’ futures remain stable despite unforeseen circumstances.

Though not limited by geographical boundaries when advocating for justice, this firm holds significant experience handling court proceedings in Kildeer. They offer tailored solutions committed to meeting your unique situation without claiming physical presence within city limits.

Carlson Bier’s impressive track record demonstrates their commitment and expertise in addressing spinal cord injuries—a top consideration when selecting a personal injury lawyer—reconfirms why countless individuals trust them during crucial times.

Choose Carlson Bier: advocates fiercely defending your rights and ensuring every avenue is explored for optimal resolution post-injury.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Kildeer Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing powerful representation for those who have suffered from Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). SCIs are one of the most severe injuries an individual can endure, often leading to life-altering changes that significantly impact quality of life. We believe it is crucial to fully understand this type of injury so you can take actionable steps towards personal healing and legal recompense.

A spinal cord injury typically occurs due to a sudden traumatic blow which fractures or dislocates the vertebrae. This damage could result in partial or complete paralysis, loss of sensation in certain areas, difficulty breathing and other potential complications. The severity of these effects usually correlates with the injured segment’s location on the spine; higher damage leads more severe consequences.

There are two types of spinal cord injuries – complete and incomplete. A ‘complete’ injury leaves no sensation or voluntary motor movement below the level of injury while an ‘incomplete’ injury indicates some function remains at or below this level.

Treatment for such injuries involves immediate immobilization followed by surgery; not as a cure but rather to prevent further injury. Post-treatment care emphasizes rehabilitation where patients learn new skills and adapt to their altered circumstances.

Stem cell research offers promising potential treatments; currently, however, they remain under clinical trials and aren’t universally available.

Understanding your rights when faced with such debilitating injuries is paramount since many cases arise from another party’s negligence: auto collisions caused by intoxicated drivers, slips or falls due to poorly maintained premises and malpractice involving healthcare providers.

– Legal action taken against responsible parties may cover medical expenses.

– It can compensate for loss of income.

– You may be eligible for damages related to emotional distress.

– Legal action also serves as deterrence – preventing similar incidences from recurring.

Choosing a competent attorney well-versed in personal injury law is essential in ensuring litigation success. At Carlson Bier Law firm, our attorneys possess extensive experience in fully understanding the unique challenges faced by spinal cord injury victims. We demonstrate this understanding through our sensitive, strategic approach towards building strong cases that maximize recovery for our clients.

In Illinois, specific laws regulate these suits including a two-year statute of limitations. This means you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Compensation determination follows a comparative negligence model – if found partly at fault for your accident; your award is reduced proportionately.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on offering substantial professional support throughout the litigation process. Our concerted focus on personal injury law and years of practice have armed us with robust tools necessary for battling insurance companies and winning comprehensive compensation.

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, remember: Knowledge empowers action. Understanding not only your physical condition but also your legal rights and options may be an integral part in reclaiming control over your life.

Pivotal to achieving financial justice after suffering such injuries is securing adept legal representation dedicated to pursuing remuneration based on careful consideration of every aspect affected by this life-altering event.

With us at Carlson Bier, rest assured you’re in capable hands ready to take decisive action towards obtaining deserved compensation. Want assistance navigating this overwhelming journey? Keen to discover what your case might be worth? Click the button below today! Trust us at Carlson Bier – where compassion meets unwavering commitment to justice in championing for client rights post spinal cord injuries.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Kildeer Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Kildeer

Areas of Practice in Kildeer

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving specialist legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering professional legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on offering dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​