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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you face the daunting reality of spinal cord injuries, it is crucial to ensure that your legal representation is committed to fighting for your rights and delivering justice. Carlson Bier emerges as an excellent choice in this respect. A distinguished law firm from Illinois, we have a robust track record of providing exceptional legal services for victims dealing with spinal cord injuries. Our specialized attorneys are equipped with the expertise and experience required to navigate complex personal injury cases effectively. Their comprehensive understanding of Illinois law allows them to diligently work towards securing optimal compensation on your behalf.

Our success rests not only on our professional competence but also on our unwavering dedication towards upholding client interests at all times. Discerning citizens of Mazon seeking steadfast legal support find value in choosing Carlson Bier due their unswerving commitment to championing victim’s rights amidst challenging scenarios involving spinal cord injuries. Entrust us with facilitating the well-deserved remuneration pertinent for your present circumstances and future recovery requirements; we assure you that allowing us onboard becomes an investment into restoring quality back in life after such drastic health impacts- trust put onto hands deserving: opt for Carlson Bier today!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Mazon Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. We specialize in advocating fiercely for those who have experienced devastating spinal cord injuries that dramatically impact their lives and livelihoods. Spinal cord injuries are amongst the most severe injuries a person can face, often leading to permanent disability, paraplegia or quadriplegia.

Spinal cord injuries typically occur due to trauma or accidents such as auto collisions, falls from height, sports accidents or violent attacks. Such events result in damage to the spinal column causing temporary or even permanent loss of motor and sensory capabilities below the level of injury. The degree of impairment depends on two main factors: the place along your spine where the injury occurred and how severe that injury is.

• Damage towards the upper part of your spine – Higher-up injuries usually cause tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia), affecting both arms and legs.

• Injuries lower down your spine – These could lead to paraplegia, influencing body movement below waist level.

• Complete Injuries – They result in total loss of sensation and function below the level of injury.

• Incomplete Injury – Some feeling and functionality remain below the site of damage.

In addition to these physical implications, dealing with a spinal cord injury affects mental health too due to lifestyle alterations like losing independence or being unable to work. It also puts economic strain because treatment expenses quickly mount up while income might become limited.

At Carlson Bier, we comprehend this intricate intersection between medical complexity, emotional distress, and financial burdens brought about by spinal cord injuries. That’s why we devote our extensive knowledge and combined experience towards helping victims receive rightful compensation they deserve for quality long-term medical care required after life-altering incidents like these.

Every case is different; hence we meticulously assess each scenario individually while using our deep understanding of Illinois law to strategize optimally on behalf our clients’ best interests. When calculating damages, many factors are taken into account. These include medical expenses – not just current but future as well, loss of earnings potential due to this debilitating injury disrupting one’s career trajectory and decreased quality of life from personal suffering.

Moreover, we strongly believe in fostering a relationship with our clients that is based on mutual respect, trust, and transparency so we can fight together for your cause every step of the way. Our commitment to clear communication means you’re never left unsure about any aspect of the legal proceedings pertinent to your case.

Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures you grasp all rights legally entitled following a spinal cord injury incident obtained due to someone else’s negligence. Through careful representation by us, fighting diligently for rightful compensation becomes one less burden on your road towards recovery.

Spinal cord injuries undoubtedly have profound effects on an individual’s life; however, it doesn’t mean fair recompense should ever be out of reach! If your life has been unnecessarily disrupted because of negligence leading towards a spinal cord injury accident happening to you or a loved one under Illinois law which we uphold staunchly here at Carlson Bier – effective legal representation is critically important!

Now’s your chance to take the first decisive step towards reclaiming righteous justice owed to you after such severe harm inflicted upon your being! Please click the button below to find out how much value could potentially be expected from casework relating specifically unto details most relevant regarding what occurred during the situation leading up surprisingly unexpected need now turning toward seeking official legal advice concerning adequately proceeding onward regardless whether paralysis related ailments may nowadays sadly prove affecting what previously used going about utilizing day-to-day common autonomy drastically differing when formerly considered normal routines abruptly requiring essential modifications adapting recently encountered circumstances suddenly dominating wellness aspects currently prominent within arising conversation addressing newly discovered physical challenges confronting freshly emerging mobility concerns prominently featuring main talking points dominating discussions tasked concentrating primarily around stern subjects utterly revolving mainly round upcoming negotiations principally aimed largely toward achieving successful resolution satisfying overall client expectations entirely.

Remember at Carlson Bier, we’re not just your attorneys but your advocates too, while you navigate this challenging situation of spinal cord injury. Reach out today because with us on your side, hope is never lost.

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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 Mazon

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing expert legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering expert legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents get fair recompense for damages and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring expert legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Expert in supporting clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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