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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is your premier advocate for spinal cord injuries in Illinois. Recognized for our legal success, we’re adept at navigating the complex terrain of personal injury law and are committed to ensuring optimal outcomes for our esteemed clients. We understand the overwhelming impact spinal cord injuries have on an individual’s life – physical impairments, emotional trauma, financial burdens – it affects all aspects of one’s existence. Our team offers compassionate, yet robust representation with unwavering dedication to securing just compensation commensurate with your sufferings and loss.

We stand out as an astute choice given that Carlson Bier exhibits an unparalleled mastery over spinal cord injury cases and possesses a nuanced understanding of associated medical components involved. Coupled with well-honed negotiation skills and litigation expertise, this allows us to effectively negotiate settlement terms or present compelling arguments in the courtroom when required.

While situated in Illinois, residents across Lake Forest can engage Carlson Bier’s services without restraint. Rest assured that regardless of geographical boundaries; fighting for justice knows no limits with us. This makes Carlson Bier not just any attorney group but YOUR Spinal Cord Injuries lawyer.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lake Forest Illinois

Welcome to the web presence of Carlson Bier, an astute, insightful law firm focused solely on personal injury cases in Illinois. With a pedigree etched in excellence and fortified by countless success narratives, we spotlight an all-important issue close to our practice – Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI).

Guided by our unwavering commitment to bring value and educate our readership, we delve into understanding spinal cord injuries. At the epicenter of the human body’s central nervous system, the spinal cord is pivotal for transmitting neural messages across your body. An injury to it can thus have grave implications ranging from motor skill issues to full paralysis. Trauma causing damage or wounds directly related to the spine or resulting from concurrent events like traffic accidents are common causes of SCI.

With this backdrop, navigating through legal recourse following an SCI incident requires subject-matter expertise that informed personal injury attorneys bring forth. As leading Illinois-based practitioners dedicated entirely to addressing client concerns around personal injury claims – such as those sprouting from spinal cord injuries – Carlson Bier leverages deep specialized knowledge complemented by a compassionate approach.

For clarity and ease of comprehension for our diverse reader base, here are key factors you should acknowledge when faced with potential SCI related cases:

• Understand The Severity: The impact radius of SCIs varies; ‘complete’ emphasizes total loss of sensory functions below injury level while ‘incomplete’ highlights varying levels of function loss.

• Engage Early With a Personal Injury Lawyer: Albeit daunting post-injury maintenance can be eased by apt compensation via a strong legal claim directed appropriately.

• Evidence Is Vital: Be vigilant and proactive about accruing sufficient evidence supporting your claim; medical reports form core components alongside other accident-scene details.

Taking these steps empowers victims with essential insights conducive towards building solid claims upheld by formidable lawyer arsenals like ours at Carlson Bier.

Leveraging these strengths along with a hearty relationship with our clients, we at Carlson Bier continue to strive toward successful case resolutions. This fundamental ethic drives us in the pursuit of justice for our clientele suffering from life-altering incidents like spinal cord injuries. Comprehensive and compassionate legal counsel is at the heart of our practice. Combining strategy, expertise and genuine care when representing you – that’s the Carlson Bier commitment.

As a trusted personal injury law firm in Illinois, we offer free consultations for potential cases. We believe this enables prospective clients to understand their rights better and course constructively through its complexities best handled by seasoned lawyers from firms like ours – Carlson Bier.

Navigating through uncharted territories as severe as an SCI can be unnerving, especially when confronted with potential litigation proceedings related to your ongoing predicament. Our expert team stands ready not only to extend dedicated legal support but also be partners in understanding your unique journey post such mishaps.

In conclusion, standing firmly on principles carved by years of experience fighting for those unable to fight against powerful adversaries alone differentiates us profoundly within our chosen discipline; we are YOUR accident attorneys based right here in Illinois.

You’ve heard all about spinal cord injuries now; wouldn’t you want experienced professionals representing your interests ion light-headed courtrooms out there? Would you want someone who understands your plight helping retrieve justified compensation?

Is it finally time then? Time for that leap which places control back in your hands – thus opening scope towards a more foreseeable healing journey? Embrace clarity amid turmoil: Let Illinois’s finest personally battle for your personal injury claim. Don’t hesitate-click below to measure up possible compensations owed rightfully back to you courtesy diligently worked-out case claims via fierce advocates rooted deeply within the spirit of service & ethos of fairness.- Carlsons Bier awaits you today.

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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 Forest

Pedal Cycle Collisions

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

Thermal Damages

Giving adept legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Slip Accidents

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents get equitable settlement for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Providing adept legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Harms

Focused on ensuring professional legal representation for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Committed to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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