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About Carlson Bier Associates

Drawing on a wealth of legal expertise, Carlson Bier proudly serves the community of Makanda with exceptional representation in spinal cord injuries cases. Recognizing the profound physical, emotional and financial impact these injuries can have, we are unwaveringly committed to obtaining maximum compensation for our clients. Being your advocate at every step is not just our job – it’s our calling. We understand that no two cases are alike. Therefore, we ensure personalized attention to each client’s case coupled with a tailored legal strategy aimed at successful outcomes. Widely recognized as leaders in spinal cord injury litigation within Illinois state boundaries and beyond, a choice to work with Carlson Bier ensures dedication and integrity throughout your journey towards justice. When dealing with life-altering realities such as spinal cord injuries, seeking aid from experienced attorneys like those at Carlson Bier can make an immense difference- they capitalize on their extensive experience and enriched understanding of related laws to build robust advocacy for you: strategically designed around your unique circumstances while securing optimal results relentlessly.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Makanda Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact that Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) can have on both the victims and their families. We are a highly regarded personal injury attorney group situated in Illinois, with stellar reputations built upon years of success in representing clients who suffered debilitating injuries such as SCIs.

Spinal Cord Injuries typically involve damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, often leading to permanent changes in sensation, strength, and other body functions below the site of injury. These injuries could result from abrupt blows to your spine that crush, fracture or dislocate one or more vertebrae.

To delineate this complex issue further:

• The severity of SCI is frequently described by a term called “neurological level,” which refers to the lowest point where normal sensory and motor function remains intact.

• Following an SCI, you might experience complete or incomplete loss of sensory and motor functions.

• Paralysis from an SCI may be categorized as tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia), meaning your arms, hands, trunk, legs and pelvic organs are all affected; or paraplegia indicating all or part of your trunk, legs and pelvic organs are impacted.

• Every SCI is unique thus rehabilitation strategies are customized based on individual needs. However, every victim qualifies for compensation due to medical bills incurred during treatment.

Here at Carlson Bier our attorneys take time to meticulously review every aspect of each case presented before them arising from car accidents or any incident leading to SCIs. This persistent commitment towards detail means that we uncover legal alternatives other lawyers might overlook – invariably ensuring our clients get just measuring up compensations they deserve for harms caused by others’ negligence.

Our notable expertise extends beyond trial representation; we also pride ourselves on being reliable sources providing educational resources about Spinal Cord Injuries. Our aim? To shed light upon this little understood medical predicament thereby empowering victims and their loved ones, aiding them in making highly-informed decisions seamlessly.

Trust us to devote maximum efforts towards understanding the complexities surrounding your case, alleviating strains associated with legal disputes amid confronting a devastating injury. Rest assured knowing our defense strategy will incorporate comprehensive evidential proof – including medical reports, rehabilitation records, and expert testimony pinpointing prospective costs connected to recovery.

Moreover, as champions of justice at Carlson Bier we never request upfront payment; you’ll pay for our services only after we achieve victory on your behalf. We firmly believe clients dealing with aftermaths of SCIs should concentrate solely on recuperation without worrying about financial hassles stemming from legal proceedings.

If you or someone close has sustained a Spinal Cord Injury due to others’ carelessness, do not waste another moment encased in uncertainty. Allow us convert your distress into relief: find out how much your case may be worth by clicking the button below. You might just be one click away from getting that priceless peace of mind any victim requires during challenging times like these. No false promises made at Carlson Bier, only tenacious dedication towards sincere service for every person entrusting us with representing them under Illinois law. Remember: We fight hard so that you can focus on healing!

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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 Makanda

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing specialist legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Tumble Accidents

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Building Incidents

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Expert in representing clients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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