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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the devastating aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it is vital to secure legal representation that understands your unique struggles and fights diligently for your rights. Carlson Bier steps into this role deftly, providing unmatched expertise cultivated over decades in personal injury law practice. Specializing particularly in spinal cord injuries litigation, their attorneys employ an astute blend of compassion and aggression that drives cases towards just compensation. The team at Carlson Bier analyzes every intricate detail surrounding your incident to erect solid legal claims; reconstructing accident scenes, scrutinizing medical reports, engaging expert witnesses – nothing escapes their thorough scrutiny. They work relentlessly until you receive rightful compensation for medical bills, loss of wages along with pain and suffering experienced due to negligence or recklessness. Despite not residing in Macomb, Carlson Bier’s reputation transcends geographical limitations capturing nationwide reach through relentless pursuit for justice making them a commendable consideration as a Spinal Cord Injuries attorney group operating within Illinois boundaries – unconfined by geographic constraints but instead guided by plaintiff needs.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Macomb Illinois

If you or your loved one have suffered from a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, then the law firm of Carlson Bier is here to help. Based in Illinois, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys specializes in this complex field, seeking justice on behalf of victims throughout the state.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are potentially life-altering miseries that can result in decreased mobility or paralysis, often causing both physical pain and emotional trauma for victims along with their families. SCIs happen when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord – not just the vertebrae but also nerves at the end of the spinal canal. This can create extensive complications from bladder control issues and sexual functionality problems to difficulty breathing and full-body nerve pain.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how these injuries significantly impact your quality of life. We firmly believe you have every right to pursue compensation for medical expenses as well as loss of income due to time off work for recovery or perhaps even career changes because standard occupational pursuits become physically impossible.

Our legal strategy begins by identifying key details about your situation:

• Nature of Injury: Not all Spinal Cord Injuries are alike; they range from bruising or contusions to partial or complete tears.

• Cause Of Injury: Determining whether your SCI resulted from an accident (like a car crash), violent attack, sports/recreation activities, diseases like cancer/polio or other circumstances is crucial as it directly affects potential compensatory negotiations and legal tactics involved.

• Impact on Life Quality: The degree to which your scores has affected everyday living factors into possible punitive damages sought during litigation.

Legal battles tend towards complexity; however, our representation outlines pathways through daunting medical jargon and convoluted insurance claim forms ensuring transparency throughout entire procedures while offering peace-of-mind knowing competent professionals advocate tirelessly for what’s rightfully yours.

Proving liability essentially bolsters chances for maximum compensation. Our team methodically analyzes all evidence from accident reports to medical documentation – even examining if product malfunction or unsafe premises contributed to injury.

We also understand the importance of empathy and patience. A spinal cord injury can be a traumatic event, emotionally draining for victims and their families. At Carlson Bier, we consistently work towards maintaining open lines of communication in terms we can all truly comprehend, making sure you’re comfortable with every step taken.

Carlson Bier’s mission revolves around serving justice albeit tackling arduous hurdles and providing personalized assistance according to unique circumstances surrounding each case – because at end of day, it’s not just about winning verdicts; but healing holistically after such life-altering experiences.

Our law firm is known throughout Illinois for its relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients who have suffered due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. While it’s impossible to turn back time and prevent your injury, pursuing legal remedies will help alleviate some burdens imposed on you by life-altering consequences.

If you’re currently dealing with aftermath following suffering a Spinal Cord Injury arising from another party’s irresponsible actions or negligence, the expert lawyers at Carlson Bier are ready to provide unparalleled legal assistance supporting litigation pursuits relieving stress while focusing more on recuperation journey seamlessly.

Just click below if you wish seeking justified compensation for incurred losses. It could possibly introduce enormous difference during rehabilitation periods plus future unfolding events shaped heavily by spinal cord injuries sustained recently- ensuring justice gets served whilst someone else pays because that’s exactly how fairness operates under ideal conditions implementing law & justice universally.

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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 Macomb

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering skilled legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing professional legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Stumble Occurrences

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents obtain just compensation for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Collision

Providing expert legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to offering professional legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

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

Spine Injury

Dedicated to supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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