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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a spinal cord injury is daunting and life-altering. It’s crucial, during such hard-hitting times, to have an experienced law firm supporting you in seeking justice. Carlson Bier proudly stands as one of Illinois’ powerhouse law firms excelling in the area of Spinal Cord Injuries litigation. Our team offers a deep understanding of complex medical situations and legal processes entailed by these injuries allowing us plenty room to help our clients navigate their unique circumstances effectively.

Our reputation is built on trust, expertise, and relentless commitment towards advocating for those who suffered from such devastating injuries due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Striving for impeccable service quality, we provide personalized attention each case deserves while tirelessly working to ensure that our clients receive maximum compensation under Illinois laws.

Although there are indeed many capable attorneys across Lindenhurst whom you could turn too; when it comes down specifically dealing in-depth cases involving spinal cord injuries – few can match up against Carlson Bier’s proven record reliability thus making them the most logical choice if you require robust representation during challenging times like these! Let us be your voice so you can focus on recovery.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are at the forefront of providing exceptional legal counsel in matters relating to spinal cord injuries. As an experienced Illinois-based personal injury law firm, our foremost objective is to not only provide top-tier legal services but also offer value-laden guidance on such devastating injuries and their possible legal implications.

Spinal Cord Injuries – known as SCI- predominantly impact the nervous system’s function, often leading to partial or total paralysis. The complexities present can drastically alter lives forever while inviting numerous financial hardships due to required long-term care. Those individuals afflicted by this condition face enduring pain, psychological trauma, exponential medical expenses, reduced quality of life and many times no longer gainfully employed.

Certain accidents result in minor injuries with temporary inconvenience; however, others like SCIs are fundamentally life-altering. They are primarily categorized into two types: ‘Complete’ where there is absolute loss of function below the level of injury and ‘Incomplete,’ when some functionality remains below that point.

The most common causes of such injuries include:

• Vehicle Accidents

• Falls

• Violent attacks

• Sports Injuries

At our law firm Carlson Bier, we firmly assert that those victimized because another party did not exercise reasonable care ought to be compensated rightfully for their losses. From lost income to ongoing rehabilitation costs and vocational re-training if necessary – every aspect deserves legitimate consideration under the lens of justice.

Legal cases involving spinal cord injuries require specialized attention due to their complex nature – medically speaking and in terms of liability determination. Our team demonstrates comprehensive understanding regarding neurological damage related laws coupled with aggressive litigation skills representing your best interests effectively.

Navigate your way through a case involving spinal cord injury calls for a unique blend of resilience, knowledge and expertise which you will find at Carlson Bier. Remember – it’s not just about claiming compensation but securing justice for detrimental changes imposed on your life without consent.

Navigating through these complex cases requires resilience, knowledge and hands-on expertise that one can find at Carlson Bier. Rest assured that we provide comprehensive advice through every step in a spinal cord injury case, right from gathering evidence to evaluating the claim’s worth and eventually ensuring you receive the just compensation deserved for loss of income, emotional distress and medical costs among others.

Our legal team tirelessly exigates every possible source of liability irrespective of whether it was a vehicle accident or a slip on unsafe premises. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys recognize your agony which often extends far beyond physical pain into psychological territory as well – severely marring quality of life – hence we pledge relentless pursuit until justice is served.

We understand that deciding to seek legal representation may feel overwhelming especially amid such physically and emotionally taxing times. However, confronting this challenging journey with seasoned professionals like us who empathize with what you’re going through positively affects not only your outlook but your recovery process too.

At Carlson Bier, each client isn’t merely a ‘case’ for us; they are individuals bearing extraordinary burden caused by negligence of another. Our commitment goes deep to ensure you are duly compensated for all damages- monetary or otherwise; helping restore semblance of normalcy in life once again.

Accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries are devastating but Carlson Bier’s unwavering dedicated support will mean fighting tooth and nail to ensure rightful consequences materialize for those at fault. Bear in mind that spinal cord injuries carry extensive financial implications hence don’t underestimate the gravity involved in rightfully assessing your situation under guidance from trained professionals.

Spinal cord Injuries leave victims grappling with more than just mounting medical bills: rehabilitative care costs, lost wages due to inability work & reducing earning capacity represent just tip of an iceberg surrounding the economic consequences these individuals bravely weather.

Should you wish to learn more about how we could be instrumental aiding such situations or curious about potential monetary value attached to your predicament specifically? Click on the button below and receive personalized consultation on your case. Carlson Bier’s expert personal injury attorneys are standing by, dedicated to zealously advocating for clients like you; in persistent pursuit of justice served rightfully.

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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 Lindenhurst

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering specialist legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Accidents

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Crash

Offering experienced legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Damages

Committed to delivering expert legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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