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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with the life-altering impact of spinal cord injuries, expert legal representation is vital. In a sphere where expertise equates to credible advocacy, Carlson Bier reigns supreme as your premier choice for spinal cord injuries law. Our team encompasses respected leaders in personal injury law, dedicating their professional pursuits to aggressively defend the rights of those devastated by spinal cord trauma. With our comprehensive knowledge and substantial experience navigating high-stake personal injury cases, we ably bridge the gap between complex litigation and compassionate support services for patients debilitated by such debilitating conditions. We at Carlson Bier realize that optimal results come not just from relentless courtroom battles but also from commitment-driven client relationships working towards one unified goal – justice. Guided by unwavering ethical principles and resolute passion for championing clients’ interest above all else, Carlson Bier continuously sets standards of success for undoubtedly arduous paths ahead after grievous spinal cord injuries incidents; even beyond the confines of Illinois borders yet still entirely within adherence to state laws.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in La Grange Park Illinois

As experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier, we have dedicated our legal practice to representing individuals across Illinois who have suffered from traumatic spinal cord injuries. Such injuries are often the result of other people’s negligence or reckless actions, and they can dramatically alter the course of one’s life – causing not only physical pain but also severe emotional trauma and financial hardships.

Spinal cord injury is damage that occurs as a direct impact on the spine. More often than not, these injuries lead to a significant reduction in one’s mobility or sensation. According to medical science, there are two types of spinal cord injuries: complete and incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury results in total loss of function below the level of the injury while an incomplete injury retains some function.

It’s essential for patients and their families to understand that such injuries can be either temporary or permanent conditions with varying degrees of paralysis or sensory loss. The neurological level is classified as either paraplegia (causing impairment in motor and sensory functions) or tetraplegia (affecting body movement, bowel control, among others).

Dealing with such heavy ramifications calls for compassionate yet aggressive advocates who firmly stand by your side during these trying times; this is precisely where the Carlson Bier law firm excels. We integrate our knowledge about spinal cord injuries—how they occur, how they affect lives—and combine this expertise with our considerable experience in Illinois personal injury cases.

One crucial aspect we specialize in deals with securing rightful compensation. Victims commonly face staggering treatment costs; ongoing medical expenses; lost wages due to incapacity to work; sometimes even home modifications become necessary for wheelchair access. Our mission is doing all within our power to ensure victims don’t bear these burdens unaided.

•An excellent Personal Injury attorney goes beyond merely winning suits – they aim at relieving suffering.

•The right representation provides prompt attention, open lines of communication while pursuing maximum compensation aggressively.

•Never overlook the initial case evaluation; choose a firm that offers this free of cost, ensuring you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The chances are that if you read through this informative content, either you or a loved one has been gravely impacted by spinal cord injury. While we cannot take away your pain, what we can do – and have done for many clients over the years – is fighting tirelessly for maximum compensation that helps alleviate at least some of these life-altering implications. You don’t need extra financial stress put on top of an already challenging journey towards recovery.

By providing hope in such dire circumstances, marching resolutely towards delivering justice via legal channels—that’s how we define our role at Carlson Bier. Our goal isn’t just about winning cases; it’s about aiding communities, supporting families during tumultuous times with legal expertise tailored compassionately around their unique needs.

Everyone deserves closure and a comfortable future after experiencing something as harrowing as spinal cord injuries. To determine the value of your case without any obligation whatsoever, click the button below. Connect with us today—your partners in justice—and together let’s pen down a stronger ending to your story. Justice awaits its claimant!

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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 La Grange Park

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Slip Injuries

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for damages and harm.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Construction Incidents

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to defending persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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