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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a Spinal Cord Injury can be life-altering, introducing unforeseen challenges that may affect your quality of life. However, with Carlson Bier’s professional and dedicated legal assistance on your side, navigating the complex aftermath becomes less daunting. As an esteemed Illinois based firm focusing on personal injury cases including Spinal Cord Injuries, we understand the intricacies and nuances linked to these traumatic incidents. Our team is rich in experience representing clients throughout Knollwood who have sustained such injuries due to someone else’s negligence. We diligently advocate for maximum compensation to aid you in adjusting to new realities—covering harrowing hospital bills, potential loss of income or employment hurdles—all while ensuring the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. Enlisting Carlson Bier as your representation ensures meticulous investigation of the circumstances leading up to your injury coupled with robust advocacy during negotiation or trial processes—maximizing both healing and justice pursuit possibilities alike. When seeking unwavering commitment in fighting for what you deserve post-Spinal cord injury incident shipping container at sea- look no further than Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Knollwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois’ leading legal experts in spinal cord injuries and personal injury claims. Our distinguished team uses their wealth of knowledge and years of extensive practice to demand justice for those who are victims of tragic accidents that have resulted in life-changing conditions such as spinal cord injuries. We understand that no amount of compensation can truly make up for your physical suffering yet it is our duty and passion to ensure you and your family receive financial stability during this time.

Spinal cord injuries represent one of the most catastrophic types of injuries a person can endure following an accident. Your spine is nothing less than the key pillar supporting your body’s functionality making damage to it exceptionally serious. Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) usually result from a traumatic blow or wound to the patient’s vertebrae causing lifelong complications.

• These injuries often result in various levels of paralysis, including paraplegia (paralysis below the waist) or quadriplegia (paralysis below the neck).

• Potential side effects include pain, numbness, sensory changes, respiratory issues among other health problems.

• Recovery often involves intensive rehabilitation therapy which could extend over many years costing hundreds or even millions of dollars.

You should be aware that each case involving spinal cord injury is unique. Establishing liability might prove complex considering factors like fault attribution or insurance coverage limitations. It requires knowledgeable attorneys familiar with medical terminology relating to spine injuries who know how to deconstruct accident reports ensuring maximum understanding during court sessions.

Carlson Bier offers elaborate guidance through every step of this complex litigation journey so you get what’s rightfully yours: just compensation for medical expenses past and future care needs lost earnings potential reduced quality life pain suffering emotional distress

Remember that timing is critical when seeking redress for personal injury cases especially ones involving spine trauma. Illinois law enforces a statute limitation that generally limits plaintiffs only two years from incident date file lawsuit against defendants responsible causing harm.

We at Carlson Bier are not just your attorneys. We prioritize comprehensive client service meaning that we are with you every step of the way, comforting in distressing hospital scenes, shoulder to lean on during emotional turmoil and relentless in negotiating fair settlements or aggressively arguing for rightful compensation in court.

A cornerstone of our practice is a focus on educating each client about their case specifically how Illinois law applies ensuring they possess vital information make informed decisions regarding legal representation relief pursued well realistic expectations potential outcomes.

Spinal cord injuries can be highly costly coupled with the unforeseen loss of income due to inability to work foster an environment which leaves many victims on brink bankruptcy. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in steering clear from financial tutelage reassuring you that someone cares fighting relentlessly until justice served making sure get necessary resources move forward after such devastating circumstances.

Importantly, let us mention explicitly that our physical office is not located within Knollwood as mandated by the laws governing legal practices within Illinois state and as ethical personal injury attorneys we always operate within those parameters.

To gain a sense of what intimate personalized value-minded representation feels like why not consult confidentially one our skilled compassionate personal injury attorneys today? Simply click the button below for an instantaneous assessment of your claim’s worth absolutely free without any obligation! Here at Carlson Bier it’s never just about handing over cases- It’s about holding onto hands guiding through darkest times substituting despair with hope empowering justice be rightly served when seems far-reached possibility.

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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 Knollwood

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering professional legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Offering specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

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

Tumble and Trip Occurrences

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain equitable payout for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Extending specialist legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Building Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Focused on providing compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

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

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to supporting individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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