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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the life-altering consequences of Spinal Cord Injuries, it’s critical to have a knowledgeable legal partner by your side. Enter Carlson Bier, an esteemed Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, particularly those entailing Spinal Cord Injuries. Our skilled attorneys understand the complexities inherent in these injuries and commit themselves wholeheartedly to seeking necessary compensation for clients. Navigating medical expenses, lost income capabilities, and physical distress often become overwhelming burdens for victims and their families; this is where Carlson Bier demonstrates its value most superbly by shouldering legal concerns so you can focus on healing. What sets us apart? An enviable record of achieving favorable results for our clients supported by years of litigation expertise in spinal cord injury cases coupled with a compassionate approach that prioritizes client welfare above all else. With dedication laser-focused on profound insight into Illinois’s personal injury lawscape, choosing Carlson Bier positions you towards securing fair reparation while delivering peace-of-mind during turbulent times.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lacon Illinois

In the realm of personal injury litigation, the esteemed team at Carlson Bier takes on a myriad range of complex cases. One such widely contested field is that of spinal cord injuries. These types of injuries can cause significant and, often, life-altering consequences to an individual’s health and lifestyle – leading to major medical expenses and potentially everlasting pain or disability.

Spinal cord injuries occur when there is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves in its vicinity. The effect this has on your body’s ability to function normally is overwhelming, be it temporary or permanent disturbances. It can result in complete loss of muscle use (known as quadriplegia) or partial incapability (paraplegia). Some other common effects include:

• Inability to regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature

• Loss of physical sensation

• Difficulty in breathing without assistance

• Urinary and bowel complications

Understanding these realities clearly underlines why you need a robust legal advocate if you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act.

Carlson Bier comes in with years’ worth experienced team determined to work tirelessly for their clients who have suffered from varying degrees of spinal cord injuries right here in Illinois. Our commitment has always been relentless advocacy for our clients’ rights – representing them with absolute diligence against those liable, whether individuals, corporations or insurance companies.

We’re thoroughly versed with the ins-and-outs pertaining to cases around the full spectrum of Spinal Cord Injury claims – ranging from slip-and-fall accidents through medical malpractice up till devastating car crashes caused by reckless driving. An essential component we consistently underline while grappling legal complexities surrounding these incidents are:

● Detailed understanding about extent/impact/evidence associated with client’s current state.

● Concrete projection about likely future requirements concerning treatment/rehabilitation.

● Relentless persistence towards winning complete compensation worthy against incurred damages.

Having dealt successfully with numerous cases, we at Carlson Bier know every single legal nuance that needs to be exploited for a successful lawsuit. Our team is well-acclaimed for uniquely comprehensive approach towards each case – meticulously deciphering minute details, collating extensive evidence, employing exhaustive scientific and medial expert consultations – all while ensuring an empathetic human approach throughout.

Remember, the savvy individuals causing these life-altering injuries or their insurance companies will have aggressive counsel defending them. They’ll aim to minimize liabilities – often arguing that your injury was pre-existing or it’s not as severe as you claim. But take heart – such unyielding oppositions don’t deter us from our focus i.e., rightful justice for clients’ agony due to wrongful actions by others.

We invest time in understanding every facet of your spinal cord injury, assessing how it has impacted your life on different planes: physically affecting your ability to perform everyday tasks; mentally instigating episodes of emotional turmoil; financially burdening overall economic uncertainty due to bloated medical bills; even socially imposing isolation caused by inability to interact or partake in usual activities.

Victims of spinal cord injuries live under colossal pressure both emotionally and economically. No cure exists yet for a traumatic spinal cord injury thus leaving victims burdened with an uncertain future filled with unique challenges every day. However, rest assured knowing that help is readily available – Carlson Bier’s unwavering dedication ensures you’d get holistic support far beyond courtroom trials; contacting competent healthcare professionals for best possible rehabilitation measures being one major aspect highlighted here.

If you’ve experienced a serious spinal cord injury because of someone else’s negligence, let the knowledgeable attorneys at Carlson Bier advocate for you while you focus on recovery. We understand what’s at stake – the mounting medical costs coupled with lost earnings and daily suffering can seem overwhelming along this path which we aspire helping traverse together.

Take control today! Don’t remain victimized but rather turn things around starting with a single click. Discover how Carlson Bier can make difference in your life. Click on the button below and find out, without any obligation at all whatsoever, how much is your personal injury case worth. Turn dismay into hope; turn uncertainty toward a better tomorrow! With our hard-fought expertise by your side – know that together we’re stronger against adversity!

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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 Lacon

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering experienced legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents gain just payout for wounds and damages.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering adept legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in delivering expert legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

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

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Dedicated to assisting victims with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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