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Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be life-changing; it often leaves victims unable to live as they once did. Legal recourse should empower you, not confuse or intimidate. That is where Carlson Bier comes in, offering robust legal representation for spinal cord injuries sustained due to negligence or intentional harm by another party. Based in Illinois, our dedication extends far beyond state lines and city boundaries; inclusively serving all clients irrespective of their location in the state – even those residing in Leland.

Spinal cord injuries may result from various scenarios such as auto accidents, construction mishaps, or medical malpractice amongst other salient cases we handle expertly. Each case is unique with underlying complexities demanding proficient understanding – exactly what the experienced team at Carlson Bier delivers.

When you consider working with us at Carlson Bier , you are choosing highly skilled attorneys known statewide for their deep acumen in Spinal Cord Injury laws and claims management strategies that yield optimal results . Our primary mission lies in helping clients navigate the intricacies of pursuing justice while providing the necessary support during these challenging times. Trust us at Carlson Bier ; your victory becomes ours too.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Leland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we offer outstanding legal solutions for victims of spinal cord injuries. As skilled personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our comprehensive knowledge and profound understanding of the law equip us to provide proficient guidance and representation for individuals suffering from this catastrophic type of injury.

Spinal cord injuries can occur due to a multitude of incidents ranging from car accidents, falls, work accidents or even violent encounters. The implications these injuries have on the lives of those affected cannot be overstated. They may lead to temporary or permanent paralysis, muscle weakness, loss or alteration in sensation including the ability to feel heat, cold and touch. In many cases, they may also lead to other complications such as lowered immune responses or inability to control bowel movements.

As acknowledged professionals in personal injury cases:

• We understand that dealing with a life-altering event such as a spinal cord injury can place immense mental strain on both you and your family.

• Our mission is centered around helping you navigate this challenging journey by offering compassionate yet determined representation.

• Our goal is primarily driven by ensuring that justice is served; consequently aiding in relief associated with mounting medical bills, lost wages due to incapacitation from work or pain-and-suffering compensation.

In Illinois state law pertaining spinal cord injuries offers provisions under which damages may be recovered following an accident. These include medical expenses incurred immediately after the accident occurs as well as costs linked with ongoing treatment structures. Recovery for lost income due to absence from employment following the incident is attainable along with potential future earning losses arising from reduced working capabilities caused by physical limitations associated with spinal cord damage.

Moreover;

• You stand informed that Illinois operates under modified comparative negligence laws – This indicates that if you are found partially at fault for your injury then eventual recoveries will be reduced according to stipulated percentages.

• It’s essential also noting statute limitation period applicable within this jurisdiction: You generally have up-to two years post-incident date lodging personal injury claim however it’s prudent consulting with our legal professionals discern exact timeframe applicable your specific circumstances.

At Carlson Bier, we genuinely care about the restoration of your quality of life and are committed to faciliating that process with as minimal disruption to you or your dependants’ lives. We expertly handle all elements pertinent to these types of injuries including orchestrating contact with medical providers, computing realistic compensation amounts and ensuring that liable parties or their insurance companies meet established obligations in compensatory terms.

Incorporating skilled negotiations infused distinctly personalized strategies, our credible performance record has consistently facilitated optimal outcomes for our clients over time.

Facing spinal cord injuries can be overwhelming due to the physical, emotional, and financial impacts that accompany them. Such times often leave victims feeling desperate and uncertain about their future. We strive to allay those fears by providing immediate assistance while concurrently assuring future stability through satisfactory settlements derived from our dedicated casework.

Knowledge is power and understanding this complex area may greatly influence the course your life takes following such incidents. Discover how much value you can confidently derive by entrusting us with any spinal cord injury-related claims or concerns through a direct consultation with our experienced attorney team 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 Leland

Cycling Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying specialist legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Offering experienced legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Crash

Delivering adept legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Committed to providing professional legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Focused on defending clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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