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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries, it’s crucial to have a firm that has your best interest at heart. At Carlson Bier, we focus on providing unparalleled legal services and support for spinal cord injury victims. Our expert attorneys deeply understand the extensive severity of these injuries, ranging from chronic pain to severe mobility impairments and even paralysis that can ebb away at one’s quality of life. We are passionate about ensuring you get rightful compensation that accurately reflects the damages incurred as a result of such unfortunate incidences. Trusting Carlson Bier to handle your case means you’ll get dedicated lawyers aiming tirelessly for optimal results through comprehensive representation based on meticulous evidence collection, proficient negotiation skills and aggressive courtroom advocacy when necessary. Irrespective of where you’re located in Illinois state including Kirkland area; our commitment remains – relentlessly fighting for justice while providing empathetic assistance every step along the journey! Consult us today so together we can explore options ideal for your unique situation because choosing us is anchoring yourself with quality representation aimed at shedding hope amidst adversity.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Kirkland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in protecting the rights of individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries as a result of negligence. A leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our expert attorneys are dedicated to helping you understand your legal rights and navigate through this challenging time.

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves running down the middle of your back, carrying signals from your brain to the rest of your body. Spinal cord injuries can occur when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal – translating often times into catastrophic life changes affecting functionality and sensation.

Spinal Cord Injury implications can be multifold:

– Limited mobility: From difficulty walking to complete paralysis.

– Inability to feel temperature or touch: Along with tingling or numbness.

– Breathing complications: Due to impaired abdominal and chest muscle activity.

– Bowel and bladder dysfunction: Loss of control over bladder and/or bowel movement might be a factor.

– Pain or discomfort: Various types develop because of nerve cell damage in the spinal cord.

Prompting Expert Legal Help from Carlson Bier will provide you with important resources including medical specialists, diagnostic services, physical therapy professionals and vocational rehabilitation counselors. The key is receiving comprehensive aid promptly – not only dealing with immediate concerns but also conducting future planning such as considering lifetime care cost for serious spinal cord injury which can run into millions.

A major hurdle injured parties face is proving negligence on part of at-fault party that led to an accident causing their trauma. At Carlson Bier, our committed professional team adopts tactful strategies ensuring victims secure rightful compensation relieving at least some burden off their shoulders financially. Ever since our inception years ago, it has been priority obtaining justice for clients; this ethos fuels zeal pursuing uncompromisingly best possible outcome every case fought on behalf our clients

The scenarios underpinning these type claims vary significantly – could involve motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slip and fall mishaps or violent cases. Our dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier will work diligently to unravel critical intricacies of every unique case, establishing the liability of at-fault parties.

Spinal Cord Injury victims require strong representation who understand Illinois specific laws. Understanding the complex medical implications is one task; navigating Illinois’s legal landscape is another which our expert team excels in. Our attorneys can help in safeguarding your rights when dealing with insurance company representatives and defense lawyers.

Waiting elongates suffering! You deserve answers as well as justice; our promise at Carlson Bier – consummate care along with tenacious commitment ensuring rightful reparations for your loss. A conversation with our experts could significantly impact both immediate situation and long-term prognosis for you.

Click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth today. Remember no recovery, no fee guarantee: If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing – underscoring our confidence in bringing justice to those wronged due to negligence causing spinal cord injuries.

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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 Kirkland

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying adept legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Slip Accidents

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents secure fair remuneration for damages and losses.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Accident

Providing expert legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on extending dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to defending victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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