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About Carlson Bier Associates

Have you or a loved one experienced a spinal cord injury? Navigating the legal labyrinth associated with such incidents can be complex and daunting. In Marine, Illinois’ trusted firm of choice when facing these high-stake situations is Carlson Bier. As leading Spinal Cord Injuries attorneys, we leverage decades of combined experience to help victims assert their rights and seek justice efficiently. Our prowess in this highly specialized field stems from profound expertise, unwavering dedication, and a meticulous approach applied to each case we handle. We understand that every client’s situation is unique; hence we customize our strategies accordingly to deliver the best possible outcome for them. At Carlson Bier, it isn’t just about winning cases—it’s about making sure those affected by spinal cord injuries get access to the support they need: financially, emotionally crushed survivors who deserve redress through amplified voices within judicial corridors.. Your fight becomes our fight at Carlson Bier where expert guidance, comprehensive litigation support evolves into hope restored amidst challenging times.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Marine Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our deep-seated understanding and knowledge of Personal Injury Law. We are experienced attorneys based in Illinois who are particularly adept at handling cases related to spinal cord injuries. These injuries can undoubtedly be catastrophic, bringing immense hardship not only in terms of physical discomfort but also by fundamentally altering the individual’s lifestyle. It is imperative to understand that such injuries often encompass more than just pain; they typically affect mobility, rendering many unable to continue gainful employment or live independently post-injury.

Spinal Cord Injuries primarily fall into two categories: Traumatic and Non-Traumatic. The former arises from a sudden blow to the spine due to external factors like accidents or violent encounters, while the latter could stem from internal issues like disease or gradual wear and tear. Understanding these types helps establish necessary treatment protocols and legal pathways for pursuing rightful compensation.

The extent of damage caused by Spinal Cord Injuries varies greatly depending on their location along the spinal column:

– Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries mainly affect areas above the shoulders and can lead to quadriplegia.

– Thoracic Spinal Cord Injuries commonly result in paraplegia along with loss of function in the lower part of the body.

– Lumbar Spinal Cord Injuries predominantly impact legs, hips, and bodily functions such as bowel control.

– Sacral Spinal Cord Injections generally affect leg functionalities as well as sexual abilities.

One doesn’t have to navigate through such tough times alone; our team is well equipped with skills needed for swift maneuvers around impediments toward securing justified compensation. Understandably this monetary relief cannot make up for physical distress; however it aids significantly in funding requisite medical help and financial stability amidst extreme adversity brought on by injury-induced job turnover.

With an acclaimed track record spanning numerous successful settlements, we generate innovative strategies tailored according to each client’s specific circumstances. We excel at proving negligence associated with the occurrence of your personal injury, thus substantially increasing chances for a robust payout. This involves substantial investigation processes such as reviewing accident reports and medical records, interviewing witnesses and consulting relevant experts.

Remember, time is of utmost importance in these cases due to Illinois’ statute of limitations clause which typically allows a two-year window from the date of spinal cord injury to file a lawsuit. Procrastination isn’t advised as you could potentially forfeit your right to compensation if this timeframe lapses.

It’s important to highlight that working with an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer like those at Carlson Bier alleviates much stress associated with legal proceedings. We ensure diligent handling of intricate legal formalities, affording our clients much needed respite for focusing on their recuperation journey.

We encourage you not to permit uncertainties cloud your judgment surrounding rightful reparation entitlements following Spinal Cord Injuries. Allow us at Carlson Bier to assist in charting this complex terrain towards possible monetary justice tailored explicitly according to your individual experiences endured post-injury. To find out the possible worth of your case, click on the button below: Let’s guide you creatively around legal hurdles towards potential victory – no one should face such hardship alone; let’s confront it together.

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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 Marine

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents gain equitable settlement for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring experienced legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

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

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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