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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the life-altering circumstances of a spinal cord injury, it is essential to align yourself with expertise that understands both your struggle and legal rights. Carlson Bier is one such trusted ally that comprehensibly specializes in advocating for clients suffering from spinal cord injuries. Our loyalty extends far beyond Illinois’ borders, reaching out to those in need within Lake Petersburg as well. With our steadfast commitment to fighting for what’s fair and just, we have forged a robust track record of success handling delicate Spinal Cord Injuries cases like yours; providing assistance each decisive step along the way.

Carlson Bier pledges unyielding dedication towards achieving the best outcomes possible through skillful negotiation or rigorous courtroom representation if required.

Our firm prides itself on maintaining utmost empathy while delivering expertly tailored legal counsel designed to demand maximum compensation owed under our client’s entitlements by law. Choose experience, choose empathy; let Carlson Bier be your beacon when battling against challenging times after Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lake Petersburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the daunting challenges associated with spinal cord injuries. As dedicated personal injury attorneys in Illinois, our objective goes beyond serving legal counsel: We aim to empower you with profound knowledge that can help address your uncertainties and questions.

A spinal cord injury is a high-risk medical condition often resulting from traumatic events including auto accidents, falls, violence, or sport-related incidents. Fundamentally, it impairs the communication between the brain and other parts of the body which may potentially lead to disrupted physical functions and total or partial paralysis. Understanding this complex anatomy becomes critical in knowing how an injury impacts both function and mobility.

• Human Spinal Cord: Serving as a pathway of neural messages from the brain to all body parts.

• Cervical Vertebrae (C1-C7): Injuries here might affect breathing and muscle control from neck down.

• Thoracic Vertebrae (T1-T12): Impacts lower-body movement alongside temperature regulation glitches.

• Lumbar Spine Region (L1-L5): Affects the hips and legs while creating issues related to bowel & bladder control.

• Sacral Spine Area (S1-S5): Determines functioning in areas such as thighs, buttocks, pelvic region & lower back.

The implications of these injuries are vast ranging from minor complications affecting daily routine life to severe debilitating conditions causing chronic pain and loss of independence. Irrespective of severity levels, facing such circumstances requires strength coupled with comprehensive information on coping strategies.

One effective strategy lies in pursuing legal aid post any trauma-induced spinal cord injury. This aids victims by compensating for monetary losses from factors such as lost wages during recovery phases, lifestyle adaptations required owing to increased healthcare expenses throughout one’s lifetime and psychological strains encountered off routinely due to reduced social participation.

Navigating these choppy waters demands expert navigation skills leading us right back at renowned specialists like Carlson Bier Attorneys. They pave the road for rightful claim settlement for victims, helping them regain control over their unpredictable life situations. It’s essential to remember that such claims have a statute of limitations, by which time legal action must be initiated before the allowed deadline hits.

The Carlson Bier team – with its significant experience in Illinois personal injury law proceedings – leverages its extensive expertise on medical malpractices lawsuits coupled with sound knowledge related to accidents leading to Spinal Cord Injuries. Their dedicated approach hinges on assessing the full scope of damages incurred post injuries alongside determining long-term future costs and impacts stemming from these.

Relying on our profound legacy of resolute pursuit for justice, we make strong representations driven by evidence-based “duty of care” arguments rooting into negligence causing your circumstance. We commit our resources & skills towards ensuring seamless legal assistance translating into deserved settlements and compensations; thereby enabling you restart life with renewed vigor while bringing responsible parties accountable under law.

The value in knowing about spinal cord injuries extends beyond understanding symptoms to discerning legal implications behind such torts so that victims can make informed decisions concerning rights and entitlements. However, complex rules associated with personal injury litigation demand professional advice—a need we strive to meet at Carlson Bier through commitment and dedication.

While you direct energies towards recovery amid challenging times, let us handle your fight for justice. Click below to learn more about the worth of your case based on carefully calculated compensation measures laid down within Illinois jurisprudence. Remember— You are not alone in this battle; connect with us today as advocates well-versed in standing up against hard-hitting insurance companies aiming to minimize rightful payouts following debilitating spinal cord injuries.

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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 Petersburg

Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering adept legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Tumble Occurrences

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for wounds and losses.

Scooter Crashes

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

Trucking Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Focused on extending dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

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

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Expert in advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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