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If you’re in Lewistown and have suffered a spinal cord injury, it is critical to seek legal representation that truly comprehends the gravity of your situation. Choose Carlson Bier; our proficient attorneys possess deep knowledge on Illinois Spinal Cord Injuries law, diligently fighting for victims’ rights while acknowledging the distinct challenges they face. We continuously strive for optimal outcomes no matter how complex or straightforward the case may seem.

Our lawyers are known for their meticulous approach with an impressive track record in securing maximum compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, lost wages as well as emotional trauma. A testament to our unwavering dedication is our provision of personalized service to every client affected by these injuries – we treat each case uniquely assessing all factual nuances whilst considering prevailing laws.

Entrust us at Carlson Bier with your pursuit of justice. Our commitment isn’t just about winning cases but advocating effectively on behalf of those suffering from Spinal Cord Injuries; empowering them via astute representation towards achieving deserved remuneration.Together let’s make a difference during this challenging time in your life’s journey.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lewistown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of personal injury attorneys with comprehensive knowledge and indisputable experience in dealing with spinal cord injuries. Being based out of Illinois, we are well informed about the state’s laws concerning such cases and provide services that are both empathetic and aggressive.

A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) often results from a sudden, traumatic blow to one’s spine which fractures or dislocates vertebrae – an event that can drastically change the life of the impacted individual. It not only leads to physical and psychological trauma but also translates into substantial financial expenses due to medical bills, possible rehabilitation costs, loss of income and potential changes needed in lifestyle.

• An essential fact is that time plays a crucial role in these circumstances. Prompt legal help can ensure early compensation which aids significantly in the journey towards recovery.

• Distinctively categorizing spinal cord injuries as complete or incomplete plays a pivotal role; while former lead to all sensation losses below injury level, latter retain some sensory functions thus affecting damage extents & compensations.

At Carlson Bier our primary aim is to provide clients put through this devastating ordeal with exceptional legal representation ensuring you secure maximum possible compensation for your suffering. We distinctly focus on helping victims navigate through SCI related complexities legally leaving them free mentally and physically to focus completely on their recuperation process.

Understanding every case uniquely allows us ramp up strategies scientifically after detailed investigations for achieving ultimate objective – fair settlement for you! We work closely without discriminating amongst paraplegics or quadriplegics focusing primarily on areas like;

• Future medical expenses incorporating cost projections for medications & treatments plus therapy sessions

• Rehabilitation encompassing occupational therapists’ charges along tools needed for mobility inclinations

• Living Expenses adjusting significant factors like home modifications suitable for incapacitated individuals etc.

• Lost Wages including current lost income plus future earning potentials

Carlson Bier emphasizes educating our prospective clients about spinal cord injuries and all related concerns for their better understanding aiding firm decisions regarding legal procedures. As knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, we are well versed with how insurance companies fool victims to settle for lesser-than-deserved compensations hence we strive relentlessly under Illinois law to ensure your rights are protected ensuring you receive optimum compensation possibly covering;

• Immediate treatment costs inclusive of ER visits, surgeries if any, medications plus hospitalizations

• Rehabilitation fees including physical or vocational therapist charges

• Non-tangible damages incorporating pain & suffering endured during the recuperating phase

• Punitive costs related to unexpected setbacks experienced

Critical to remember is no two spinal cord injuries are same hence approach has to be case specific as damages may vary from simple sensation loss up gradating towards debilitating conditions rendering one completely debilitated. We at Carlson Bier empathize understandably on such diversity fulfilling our utmost promise – provisioning top notch representation irrespective of your SCIs complexity.

By partnering with us in your fight against injustice borne out of a traumatic spinal cord injury, you lend voice and strength not only to yourself but also others unintentionally falling prey due the negligence or careless behavior of erring individuals or institutions.

Before its late & evidences fade away like many aspects around spinal cord injuries without traces place confidence in professionals – rely upon our vast expertise guaranteeing desired results post compliances collaborating meticulously within purview asserting rightful justice delivery deserved rightfully after an ordeal embarkation.

Our commitment assures you adept handling providing mental peace helping focus critical recovery efforts keeping worries aside about expenses burdening otherwise unnecessarily. When dealing with post traumatic scenarios every movement matters bearing heavily on overall outcome thus right facts equate maximum benefits – by allowing us step into your shoes you witness first-hand professional excellence at work.

Complexities abound when dealing with SCI cases demand astute meticulous credentials – our pride lies in extending sterling quality services positioning clients for best possible result; a team genuinely cares!

Understandably deciding upon legal assistance post such serious injury can be daunting without proper enlightenment – no need to stress any longer; simply click the button below right away. Get started on your path to justice with absolute clarity about what your case holds for you today! It could potentially change your life, ensuring that you secure every last penny of rightful compensation coming your way.

Say “yes” now and start with Carlson Bier, where our experienced attorneys are ardently waiting to assist you. Find out how much is rightfully yours – because we care and understand what you are going through! Your decision today will help us create a safer tomorrows! The first brave step towards recovery starts here…so why wait? Unite with us NOW!

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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 Lewistown

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate settlement for injuries and damages.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring expert legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Building Site Collisions

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

Cerebral Damages

Expert in delivering specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Expert in assisting patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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