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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to securing effective legal representation for Spinal Cord Injuries, Carlson Bier is the preferred choice in Illinois. Specializing exclusively in personal injury law, they are adept at managing spinal cord injuries cases, representing clients with unparalleled professionalism and sensitivity. Every case pursued by Carlson Bier receives thorough investigation, diligent preparation and aggressive advocacy. They take into account the life-altering implications of these suits – both emotional and physical – ensuring that their clients get the justice they truly deserve. Their exemplary fighting spirit coupled with a deeply empathetic approach makes them a commendable ally for any victim of spinal cords injuries seeking rightful compensation or resolution under Illinois law. Utilize their vast experience navigating complex litigation processes to secure your future health outcomes as well as financial stability post-injury. For legal counsel distinguished by empathy balance with tenacity when facing judicial systems —choose Carlson Bier—they stand strong where others may falter!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Lower West Side Illinois

To navigate life after a spinal cord injury can be a complex maze, filled with physical roadblocks and legal landmines. At Carlson Bier, our practice is devoted in part to ensuring all victims of such injuries understand their rights and have access to quality legal representation. As thoughtful advocates for the injured, we strive to educate our clients about the intricacies of Spinal Cord Injuries while actively helping them pursue justice.

Spinal Cord Injuries typically occur due to accidents that deal a heavy blow to the spine. The severity of these injuries ranges extensively based on factors such as forced impact during the accident and which area of the spine was affected:

• Cervical Spine Injuries: These result from harm done to the uppermost section of your spinal cord that directly links your brain and body. Symptoms often include paralysis or weakness in both arms and legs.

• Thoracic Spine Injuries: Defined by damage to the middle part of your spinal cord, these may cause alterations in motor control, muscle strength, sensory perception, or autonomic function below the level of injury.

• Lumbar & Sacral Spine Injuries: These involve harm inflicted upon the lower section of your spine. They may lead to loss of function in hips and legs or interfere with bladder and bowel control.

These varied repercussions are equally taxing physically and mentally. Hence it becomes imperative not only to equip oneself with knowledge but also access legally enshrined protection. The law provides clear avenues through which individuals suffering from such injuries may seek compensation – including Medical Expenses; Rehabilitation costs; Loss of Earnings; Cost related Household Services; Pain & Suffering; Disfigurement amongst others.

With nearly 3000 cases successfully represented across Illinois – each bearing witness to our dedicated advocacy – Carlson Bier specializes in spinal cord-related personal injury lawsuits. Our seasoned attorneys handle every case attentively while keeping abreast with latest rulings concerning Personal Injury Lawsuits within Illinois jurisdiction.

However, there are some important considerations clients must bear in mind:

• A personal injury lawsuit concerning a spinal cord injury must be filed within the stipulated time limits of the law known as ‘Statutes of Limitations’. The clock typically starts ticking from the date of your accident.

• Document thoroughly: Medical records; photographs of injuries; reports from first responders; surveillance video footage and witness statements – these may all serve as compelling evidence in court. Our legal experts can guide you on this crucial aspect.

• Pre-existing conditions could potentially complicate how damages are awarded during lawsuits. It’s essential to discuss such issues frankly with your attorney.

Apart from providing robust representation throughout litigation, we also support our clients through post-settlement adjustments. We understand that navigating life after an injury requires more than winning a legal argument – it needs patience, professional guidance and reliable support systems which we strive to provide at Carlson Bier.

Our commitment is towards ensuring individuals suffering due to Spinal Cord Injuries have fair access to justice across Illinois – not just towns where we maintain physical presence. This steadfast principle guides our approach ensuring ethical adherence alongside unparalleled advocacy.

Backed by extensive experience and profound compassion for our clients’ difficult situations, we endeavour relentlessly towards securing rightful compensation they deserve easing their path into rehabilitation and recovery.

Take action today! Do not let fear or uncertainty deter you from pursuing what is rightfully yours. Click on the button below for a free evaluation of your case. Let Carlson Bier take up arms on your behalf, navigate through complex legal procedures while you focus on recovery making strides back toward wellness with each passing day – because at Carlson Bier, You Matter Most!

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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 Lower West Side

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending specialist legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal guidance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Stumble Incidents

Skilled in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Traumas

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

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents secure just settlement for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Incidents

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in providing professional legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in representing patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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