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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a traumatic spinal cord injury, you need an advocate to fight for your rights. The qualified team at Carlson Bier understands what’s necessary to pursue justice and compensation in situations as complex and life-altering as these. We specialize in handling delicate spinal cord injuries cases where thorough understanding, proficiency and compassion are vital. Our legal experts relentlessly tackle each aspect tied to finesse such uniquely challenging cases while aiming for maximum possible recovery claims for our clients all over Macon. What sets us apart is not only years of experience but also our unrivaled commitment to getting the best results for those devastated by catastrophic injuries like these; we help victims regain control over their lives after enduring tragic events which have caused irreparable damage physically, mentally or financially. Choose Carlson Bier – a law firm specializing exclusively in personal injury law with significant expertise on spinal cord Instances – because when it comes down to justice, support matters just as much as zealous representation!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Macon Illinois

If you or a loved one has experienced a Spinal Cord Injury and find yourself in need of legal representation, Carlson Bier is here to assist. As an Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we have extensive experience representing individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries through no fault of their own.

Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe and life-altering types of harm an individual can sustain. The impact takes its toll not only physically but emotionally. Consequently, potential long-term ailments due to these incidents range from chronic pain, paralysis and even death; each bringing with it immense psychological repercussions that are equally as paramount.

A valuable point to understand about spinal cord injuries is the difference between ‘complete’ and ‘incomplete’ injuries. A complete injury results when there’s total loss of motor function below the level of injury. Conversely, in incomplete spinal cord injuries, there may still be some sensation or movement below that level.

Also noteworthy is the fact that not all causes of these devastating traumas fall under accidents or unfortunate circumstances alone – many times they’re caused by negligence on part of others; inherently making them liable for your suffering which can encompass medical malpractice instances through improper surgeries or diagnosis lapses to blatant acts like assault.

At Carlson Bier, we believe knowledge provides power especially when dealing with matters involving legal procedures post-such misfortune.

– Determine Liability: Recognizing who is at fault could greatly influence the trajectory of your case.

– Understand Lawsuits: Be informed about how filing a law suit could lead towards acquiring rightful compensation extending beyond medical costs – inclusive loss wages.

– Expert Witnesses: Their testimonials regarding precision analysis on cause & magnitude injury imperative to establish liability

You don’t just require a lawyer; you require an advocate – someone who thoroughly understands what headway means post such a traumatic incident whilst celebrating your fervor to rise above it.

Knowingly facing insurance agencies without proficient lawful depiction puts you at a serious disadvantage. These organizations possess vast resources and teams of attorneys whose sole objective is minimizing your claim – we, at Carlson Bier are determined to ensure that will not be your experience.

We want you to feel assured in the sincerity of our conviction when we claim that it’s not just about winning for us; it’s about making sure victims of spine injury receive justice they morally and legally deserve. Our motivation isn’t any form of financial incentive but lies within witnessing triumphs over such immense adversities by providing strength via professional expertise – even amidst times where disparity seems relentless.

Our team endeavors tirelessly – scrutinizing every nuance concerning case intricacies thereby warranting maximum compensation ensuring comprehensive coverage towards medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages resulting from inability to work, decreased quality of life due sufferance chronic pain or disability & potential future expenses anticipated as repercussion these traumatic injuries

Restoration towards normalcy post-calamity involves unwavering battles against numerous obstacles involving courts & insurance agencies where contending alone might seem overwhelming…aturally so. Having a dedicated advocate based in Illinois simplifies this process enormously which could ultimately define whether true justice gets served.

If peace amid stormy recovery ways plus assurance regarding pursuit justice matters then remember name ‘Carlson Bier’. We dedicate ourselves ensuring tranquility remains intact midst spirits robustly embarked towards journey heeling beyond mere physical tenderness encompassing entirety personal injury strife.

Remember! Personal Injury Law doesn’t merely demand adeptness legal disciplines requires compassionate discernment resonating with inherent trauma associating spinal cord injury afflicts whilst ensuring rightful retribution received full capacity

Understanding notion confusing terminologies asserting dominance courtroom delivering passionate advocacy comes naturally us here at Carlson Bier; attributes converting challenges opportunities redemption rightful representation scenario injustice.

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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 Macon

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving skilled legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering expert legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents receive equitable compensation for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Crash

Ensuring experienced legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to providing professional legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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