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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the devastating consequences of a spinal cord injury, you need an advocate who understands your situation and is ready to fight on your behalf. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in – as specific experts in this area of personal injury law. Our dedicated team brings not only experience and knowledge but also compassion for our clients’ circumstances. We stand by each client throughout their unique journey, ensuring they receive the best possible compensation for their injuries. While no amount can reverse such a life-altering event, securing financial relief certainly helps offset medical costs and ongoing rehabilitation required from these traumatic incidents.

With a robust track record, Carlson Bier has consistently secured positive outcomes while earning trust from our community throughout Illinois over time. This success stems from prioritizing client care above all else — understanding what it takes to assertively drive cases forward with distinction. When entrusting your case to us at Carlson Bier, know that we are wholly committed to making aggressive strides towards justice on your behalf — addressing Spinal Cord Injuries diligently with integrity and dedication within the jurisdictions practicing Illinois Law

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lake Catherine Illinois

Accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries can be life-altering, jarring in severity, and leave individuals grappling with unpaid medical bills, loss of work and diminished quality of life. At Carlson Bier, we stand ready as personal injury lawyers based in the state of Illinois to represent clients facing such unfortunate incidents. We seek justice on behalf of victims of spinal cord injuries by addressing the complexities that encroach such cases.

A better understanding of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) is necessary for patients and their family members. SCI primarily affects the tract connecting the brain to peripheral nervous system leading to permanent changes one’s body functions below the level of injury. There are two types significant types; complete and incomplete SCI. Complete SCI results in lack of sensory or motor function below level of lesion while incomplete leads to partial loss.

Key aspects about SCI:

• The severity: Based on where spinal cord injury occurs higher up cervical levels result in quadriplegia/tetra-plegia whereas damage lower down thoracic lumbar or sacral regions lead paraplegia

• Trauma/Nontrauma causes: Traumatic SCI arises from sudden traumatic blow causing factures, dislocation while non-traumatic results from incipient causes like cancer disease or inflammation.

• Symptoms: They include loss sensation such as ability feel heat cold touch potential bowel bladder control problems exaggerated reflex activities pain pressure heart rate blood pressure issues

Now that you understand more about spinal cord injuries it’s important note different legal recourse available vulnerable position being victim catastrophic accident resulted having an competent lawyer your side can significantly influence outcome case provide much-needed monetary relief cover expansive costs associated treatment ongoing care disruption life caused this devastating incident

Legal recourse involves filing a lawsuit against liable parties which could range from negligent motorists employers product manufacturers healthcare professional amongst others . It aims establish liability fault negligence result secure full fair compensation victim

At Carlson Bier we take pride our meticulous approach legal advocacy coupled with compassionate client service understanding empathizing clients going through rough periods life part DNA strives ensure victims spinal cord injuries get deserved compensation strive help you navigate through complex process legal proceedings hence dedicate ourselves relentless determination compassion

One area we focus on is explaining legal rights to victims which in plain language means informing about compensatory damages potentially awarded including present and future medical expenses , lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain suffering emotional distress punitive damages applicable aim secure maximum recovery our services extend beyond courtroom also assist coordinating health life care services financial planning matters

If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury due someone else’s negligence don’t face this alone partner Carlson Bier where we place your needs first fight tirelessly justice deserve end day purpose starts fighting for results taking that burden stress away from shoulders so can concentrate better things like healing controlling aspects your life affected by this misfortune

To determine how much your case could potentially be worth, click the button below. Our specialized expertise in personal injury cases especially those involving spinal cord injuries will provide an invaluable perspective towards making sure that you are fully prepared for what lies ahead. Your road to recovery begins here at Carlson Bier, ready to stand up for your rights and help navigate the complicated world of personal injury law.

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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 Lake Catherine

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending skilled legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering expert legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain just compensation for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Crash

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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