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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a spinal cord injury is devastating and life-altering. At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and emotional pain victims endure. Emphasizing our commitment to individuals affected by such injuries in Lily Lake, our personal injury attorneys extend their experienced legal services to strongly advocate on your behalf. Our unmatched understanding of Illinois law ensures you secure fair compensation aimed towards rebuilding your life post-injury.

Our seasoned team specializes in spinal cord injuries — working tirelessly for clients left with paralysis or severe mobility issues due to others’ negligence or deliberate actions. We prioritize investigative diligence into the circumstances that led to your trauma while curating a refined strategy based on your unique situation – thereby equipping us with crucial evidence when necessary.

Choosing Carlson Bier means you’re not alone in this overwhelming journey; we stand by you until justice prevails. Our unwavering dedication reflects our drive for optimum results attainable within the remits of professional ethics defined under Illinois law codes.

Rest assured knowing there’s an expert fighting for your rightful claims- let Carlson Bier be your strongest ally during these trying times!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lily Lake Illinois

The dedicated team at Carlson Bier understands the devastating impact spinal cord injuries can have on your life. From unexpected medical expenses and ongoing rehabilitation costs to loss of career opportunities, the repercussions are extensive and significant. Equally noteworthy is our commitment to guiding you through the intricacies of spinal cord injury lawsuits in Illinois.

A spinal cord injury is a major event that can dramatically alter your daily routine, impede your ability to work effectively, or even impair vital functions. The full extent of an individual’s recovery depends highly on factors such as the type of injury sustained, severity level, and speed at which they received medical treatment post-injury. As esteemed personal injury experts, every member of Carlson Bier group possesses deep knowledge in dealing with various types of injuries affecting the spinal cord.

• Damage to cervical region: This occurs when there is harm inflicted on your neck area and typically results in quadriplegia or tetraplegia.

• Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury: Situated in the mid-back region below cervical vertebrae; this damage affects muscle functionality from waist downward causing paraplegia.

• Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury: Impacting lower back segment leading to impaired control over legs and hips potentially resulting in higher risk for herniated discs.

• Sacral Spinal Cord Injuries: Affecting pelvic organs like bladder causing reduced control over bowel movements or sexual function.

Understanding what actions you should take following a tragic event isn’t always clear due to overwhelming emotions. It’s imperative that you seek immediate medical assistance and protect yourself legally by contacting an experienced personal injury attorney like Carlson Bier who can help guide you on protecting your legal rights while ensuring fair compensation for all damages incurred.

Spinal cord injury victims deserve comprehensive representation equipped with vast legal knowledge about intricate local legislations governing personal injury claims within Illinois state. We strive diligently to provide exceptional legal counsel adhering strictly with ethical norms forming integral part of our professional practice.

Every client we take under our zealous advocacy receives undiluted commitment, unwavering dedication, and meticulous attention to detail. Our team understands that each claim is unique, thus we adopt tailored strategies ensuring maximum possible compensation relating to medical costs, pain and suffering, lost earning potential, ongoing care needs, or any other damages directly associated with your injury.

Your road towards receiving rightful compensation may seem overwhelming; although daunting it is far from impossible. At Carlson Bier, we guide you through every hurdle in this litigation process from establishing liability and causality nexus between the accident and sustained spinal cord injury to opposing defense attempts at minimizing your claims value or dismissing them entirely. We assure you full support during intense negotiations as well as aggressive representations should the case proceed for trial.

The aftermath of a spinal cord injury can be physically draining and emotionally heartbreaking thus placing immense burdens on victims and their families alike. In such scenarios legal issues often take backseat even though they might play pivotal role in ensuring life stability going forward.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., no amount of strong-arming tactics or convoluted jargons stand chance against relentless pursuit of justice that has guided our practice making us one of the most successful personal injury law firms serving the state of Illinois. To discover how much your own spinal cord injury case might be worth simply click on ‘Calculate My Case Worth’ below and start taking control 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 Lily Lake

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering expert legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending professional legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Fall Mishaps

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents get equitable compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing professional legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in providing specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on representing victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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