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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it is indispensable to have dependable legal support that truly understands your situation. Carlson Bier is the help you need. Our firm specializes in handling spinal cord injuries cases and securing fair compensation for those profoundly affected by these unexpected incidents. Every lawyer on our team is committed to relentlessly advocating for just recompense through meticulous preparation and commanding litigation skills. Based in Illinois, we’ve chosen to serve Marseilles closely because we believe its residents deserve high-quality representation when they are facing catastrophic injuries that can alter their lives forever. We are proud of our vast experience which fortifies us with advanced knowledge, making every difference between despair and hope for victims grappling with severe spinal cord injuries daily life consequences in Marseilles While many personal injury law firms may promise results, at Carlson Bier there’s not just a commitment but an unwavering dedication deeply rooted from years spent navigating the complexities of these intricate cases. Allow us to lighten your load as you focus on recovery while we diligently strive towards securing justice for you.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Marseilles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexity and high stakes surrounding spinal cord injuries. It takes skillful representation from expert lawyers like us to address the immense medical expenses, lost wages, physical therapy costs, emotional distress and suffering that come with such damages. Centrally based in Illinois, our experienced personal injury attorneys make it their mission to furnish you with all pertinent details about these types of injuries.

Spinal cord injuries can be a result of various unfortunate events including motor vehicle accidents, falls or violence among others. That said:

• Spinal Cord Injuries often lead to paralysis; paraplegia or quadriplegia.

• Rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries is tiresome and time consuming but absolutely necessary.

• The average lifetime medical costs relating to these injuries can range immensely depending on the severity.

Knowledge is power when you’re pursuing a legal claim against those at fault for your injury. To help assure your best possible outcome:

• Understanding potential complications is crucial: For instance, respiratory problems and blood clots are common after spinal cord injuries

• Awareness of prognosis improves planning: While some people experience partial recovery, many remain paralyzed for life

• Knowledge of treatments aids in tracking progress: Physical therapy programs tailored specially for spine rehabilitation helps strengthen muscle function

Spinal Cord Injuries significantly change lives when they occur. By choosing Carlson Bier as your preferred Personal Injury Attorney Group in Illinois , you give yourself the best chance at securing fair compensation for not just present challenges but also any future hurdles tied to this life-altering injury.

Moreover, law dictates particular timelines within which a personal injury claim can be filed – this period typically referred to as statute of limitations differs from state to state .In Illinois particularly there exists intricacies surrounding how these statutes apply especially with respect one’s date of discovery concerning their injury .By partnering with skilled attorneys such as ours who are intimately familiar with Illinois’ legislations involving Personal Injury Claims ,you guarantee that your claim is managed with utmost precision and void of any procedural missteps.

Rest assured ,the professional team at Carlson Bier navigates the complexities surrounding the law and the struggle to recover post injury for you, while you focus solely on healing. We aim not only to help individuals understand these injuries but also to assist them in seeking legal redress.

Ultimately, our compassionate and hardworking team believes in empowering our clients through education about their injuries. By helping them prepare appropriately for what defines their new reality, we inevitably strengthen their pursuit for rightful compensation within courtrooms .We pride ourselves on maintaining a transparent communication system centered around offering our clients constant reassurance concerning proceeding legality -an ethos whose proof lies with the excellent track records we hold over years serving as personal injury attorneys for clients all across Illinois.

Before signing off, it’s crucial noting that estimating one’s potential settlement figures accurately revolves heavily around understanding specific individual circumstances tied to their case such as overall medical costs or lost income among others .By clicking on the button below ,you can accurately find out exactly how much your case is worth based on fine details unique to your circumstance-an important step towards claiming back peace of mind knowing there exist prospects of an equivalent financial restitution commensurate with incurred losses accurse as result of this unfortunate occurrence .Remember ,justice suits those who are prepared ; by choosing us you equip yourself properly when pursuing rightful compensation even under toughest legal environments

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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 Marseilles

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending expert legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents gain equitable payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to delivering expert legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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