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Struggling with the aftermath of a Spinal Cord Injury? Carlson Bier, trusted personal injury attorneys, are dedicated to helping you claim the justice and compensation you deserve. Our skilled team specializes in Spinal Cord Injuries cases, adept at navigating through complex legal parameters while prioritizing your unique needs. Our deep-rooted understanding helps us fiercely advocate for victims from all walks of life. With vast experience and success record, we strive to ensure suitable medical care is obtained and financial support is secured for both immediate needs as well as long-term recovery goals. We understand that each case bears different implications; hence our approach takes into account every intricate detail before creating strategic litigations tailored exclusively for your cause. Based out of Illinois, professionals at Carlson Bier aspire to serve you no matter where you are located because when it comes to seeking justice there should be no boundaries.

Trust our expertise in Spinal Cord Injuries litigation – Choose Carlson Bier! Dedication towards client satisfaction sets us apart from others proving our caliber beyond borders!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Liberty Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are honored to be your choice for legal representation in the face of life-altering spinal cord injuries. As a personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we bring our broad wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to bear when fighting for your rights and interests.

Spinal cord injuries present not only physical challenges but also emotional and financial ones as well. They can alter the course of an individual’s life entirely—demanding changes in living arrangements, loss of independence or employment, or ongoing medical treatment. Understanding these hardships drives us relentlessly to provide you with stellar services that aim at making this process as smooth as possible for you and your loved ones.

We take pride in providing detailed educational content about spinal cord injuries as part of our commitment towards value addition to our clientele and potential clients alike. Our premise is simple: Information is power—the more informed you are about spinal cord injury realities concerning legal aspects; the better equipped you will be on handling impact areas effectively whether they encompass health-related issues or compensational ones.

• Spinal Cord Injury Basics – It is paramount understanding that any damage inflicted upon the spine can potentially cause changes in its function leading up to entail parts such as strength, sensation along with body functions below the site of injury.

• Types Of Spinal Cord Injuries – Paraplegia (paralysis below waist) & Tetraplegia (Paralysis below neck), each presents distinct challenges over which we provide diligent counsel enabling one to navigate their new reality successfully.

• Common Causes – Predominantly motor vehicle accidents contribute significantly though others like falls, violence entailing gunshots/stabs plus sports/recreational activities ought not to be disregarded.

Legal recourse empowers victims by allowing them access to compensation essential for covering associated costs arising from the injury ranging from continual medical attention – surgery(s) & rehabilitation through adapted living circumstances onto lost wages/profits due reduced work capacity not forgetting noneconomic damages that entail aspects such as pain, suffering alongside loss of one’s enjoyment in life. It is thus crucial understanding the critical role played by an experienced lawyer who can navigate the minefield that is spinal cord injury.

At Carlson Bier, we don’t just see you as a client; we recognize and empathize with your pain and suffering. More than any court could do, we acknowledge how each spinal cord injury profoundly affects individual lives wholly different from another – hence our staunch belief in personalized solutions based on distinct situations rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Leveraging our resources, skills plus experience acquired over time helps us formulate effective strategies diligently defending rights ensuring maximum compensation within shortest timeframe possible even when up against formidable opponents like giant insurance companies manifesting an uncompromising stand. Our success emanates from our steadfast commitment to fighting for justice linked to the highest possible compensation settlement supporting affected individuals plus their families’ transition into altered future resulting from spinal cord injuries.

Should you need legal representation or simply wish for some advice on personal injury related matters notably about Spinal Cord Injuries – don’t hesitate! Making right decisions promptly could make all difference regarding securing your future financially intertwined around overcoming challenges brought by unexpected life shocks akin to Spinal Cord Injury impacts establishing a pathway towards normalcy sooner than later!

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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 Liberty

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving professional legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in delivering specialized legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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