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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a spinal cord injury can be life-altering, with dire implications for your physical and emotional well-being. It is during times like these that trusted legal representation is imperative to secure justice and compensation. Carlson Bier steps up as the preferred choice for Spinal Cord Injuries attorneys in Illinois. Our team of seasoned lawyers specialized in personal injury cases navigate the complexities of spinal cord injury litigation skilfully, providing unparalleled assistance to those sufferers caught in such unfortunate circumstances.

Their relentless pursuit for restitution goes beyond just courtroom advocacy; at Carlson Bier, we invest time understanding our client’s individual situation while demonstrating empathy at every stage of the process. Committed passion for our clients’ rights separates us from other law firms across Illinois. Moreover, our track record boasts significant verdicts won on behalf of victims living with debilitating spinal cord injuries.

With extensive expertise dealing specifically with injuries involving the spine, substances backed by factual research form an impenetrable line between you and complete indemnity – offering a shield against possible post-accident financial strain.The meticulous audacity demonstrated by Carlson Bier throughout their practice provides clients assurance about securing deserving reparations after sustaining severe trauma—emphasizing how satisfying justice tastes when centred around people.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Marengo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance on legal matters concerning personal injuries. Particularly, we hold immense expertise in handling cases that deal with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Spinal cord injury is a grievously life-altering event resulting from traumatic or non-traumatic factors leading to partial or complete loss of motor control and sensation. We feel deeply for the victims and strive tirelessly to secure justice for them.

Understanding the basics of SCI becomes immensely crucial when seeking compensation due to negligence. Here’s an overview: A spinal cord injury usually starts with a sudden, traumatic blow that fractures or dislocates your vertebrae. The severity can vary from minor bruising or tearing ligaments and muscles to severe fractures and dislocations causing devastating damage.

Let’s delve deeper into types and causes:

– Paraplegia: This results in impairment in motor or sensory function of lower extremities mainly due to spinal cord injury between Thoracic 1 and Lumbar 2 vertebral levels.

– Tetraplegia: Also known as quadriplegia, it affects both arms, trunk, legs along with pelvic organs resulting from damage at cervical level C1-C8.

Common causes of these traumas include vehicle accidents, falls, acts of violence like gunshot wounds, sports injuries like diving into shallow water and diseases like Cancer or Osteoporosis affecting the spine.

When it comes to ensuring your rights are protected after a spinal injury, Carlson Bier stands alongside you. It’s also critical to note that spinal cord injury victims have limited time under Illinois law within which they must file their lawsuits – generally two years from the date on which they were injured.

A few critical aspects pertaining under this filing statute include proof of:

– Severity & Causality: Medical evidence detailing your injuries.

– Connection: Proving how someone else’s negligence caused your injury.

– Outcomes: Highlighting immediate hospital charges, ongoing medical costs, loss of earnings capacity, and pain and suffering.

Carlson Bier not only represents clients but also ensures that they are aware of their rights in such severe situations. We serve each client as per the Illinois law provisions related to personal injury compensation. We stand with you through every step from investigations to settlements or trial, ensuring your best interests are prioritized.

In terms of cost, our firm functions on a contingency fee basis which means there is no fee unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for your injuries. Your fight becomes our fight and your victory is ours too!

Spinal Cord Injuries can change lives forever – the medical bills pile up, day-to-day activities become challenging while financial stability remains at stake amidst this trauma. Allow us to step in and bear the burden of pursuing legal justice for you during these trying times when alternative remedies seem scarce.

Our team at Carlson Bier consistently strives to provide optimal solutions focusing on a better quality life for Spinal Cord Injury victims. Our approach combines empathy with aggressive advocacy aimed towards achieving the very best outcome for our clients because you matter!

Each case is unique which means there isn’t an umbrella sum that applies to all cases alike but remember one truth – The value does exist! Are you curious about how much your specific situation may be worth?

We highly encourage you to proceed below and utilize our claim valuation feature. This could be that first stride towards understanding what fair recompense seems like according to what happened specifically in your case – something that inherently belongs only to ‘you’. This vital information might just prove instrumental giving insights into paving paths towards rightful settlements subtly aligning clicks closer towards un-distorted justice! As always, do feel free not only just reach out here but also connect directly with us at any point where it feels necessary – because caring forms part of delivering justice too!

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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 Marengo

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering skilled legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, providing expert legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Focused on aiding clients of car accidents obtain fair payout for damages and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Extending adept legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to providing professional legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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