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About Carlson Bier Associates

With a steadfast commitment to justice, Carlson Bier is passionately dedicated to serving individuals seeking representation for Spinal Cord Injuries cases. Their distinguished expertise in dealing with the complexities of spinal cord law has helped clients obtain vindication and compensation commensurate with their pain and hardships. If you are grappling with the aftermath of such an injury, irrespective of its cause or type – be it complete cord injuries leading to total loss of motor skills below the inflicted area or incomplete ones causing partial disability – trust in the proven proficiency of Carlson Bier lawyers. Having successfully navigated through intricate courtroom battles while advocating for justice victims enduring spinal trauma, their understanding and application of Illinois legislation elevate them as formidable allies. They ensure diligent case handling powered by sharp legal acumen coupled with a compassionate approach. Adapt at presenting compelling arguments buttressed by carefully collected evidence, they assure robust defense for your rights under existing laws related to spinal cord injuries within Meredosia’s jurisdiction without implying existence thereon physically.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Meredosia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that when you or a family member has suffered a spinal cord injury, it is often an extremely challenging and painful time. As personal injury attorneys who have worked with countless residents across Illinois, we know that such an injury can impact nearly every aspect of your life. In some cases these injuries may even be permanent, requiring lifetime care and leading to substantial hospital bills and ongoing costs for treatments.

Spinal cord injuries occur when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — often causing permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury. This type of personal injury falls under two categories: complete and incomplete. A complete injury results in total loss of sensations and muscle function in the body below level of their injuries, while those with incomplete injuries retain some motor or sensory function.

Motor vehicle accidents remain as one common cause that leads up to 42% percent of such injures each year reimbursed by insurance companies. Falls from heights, acts of violence including gunshot wounds, sports-related accidents like diving into water without knowing its depth are also major contributors towards these types of injurious events happening over 17,000 times annually just within America’s borders alone.

Every spinal cord injury is unique.They not only affect physical capabilities but also emotional well-being. Coping with lifelong disability can impose immense stress on both victims and their families – emotionally depressive moments aren’t abnormal aftermaths following incidents causing paralysis either partial or complete thereof; they require professional help too besides immediate medical attention after accident occurring due to someone else’s negligence.

We believe it is important for our clients to understand how complicated legal procedures attached with personal intimidation lawsuits become increasingly stressful if tackled singlehandedly without real-time assistance provided by experienced lawyers specializing specifically upon cases like yours where persons involved suffer paralyzing effects post-accidental issues happened unexpectedly at unpredictable timings – a regular day turned completely upside down within moments’ notice!

When you choose Carlson Bier as your advocate, you are choosing a team of dedicated professionals with an intimate knowledge of Illinois laws pertaining to personal injury cases. We have consistently recovered substantial compensation for residents across the state who have suffered from spinal cord injuries. From medical bills, ongoing care costs to pain and suffering – we ensure all impairments caused by negligence of others get duly compensated in best possible manners.

Claiming compensation for these types of injuries is not simply about receiving financial reimbursement — it’s also about getting assistance that is critical to adapt and live comfortably post-injury. So never underestimate importance played by local legal aid groups – they act more like supportive ecosystem facilitating various judicial processes required during registration procedure & claiming insurance money against parties accountable causing accidental scenarios leading towards irrecoverable damages impacting innocent lifes adversely!!

Carlson Bier applies aggressive strategies along compassionate magnitudes while dealing with any case taken under our aegis; hence guaranteeing higher success rates leading towards winning those battles fought inside courtrooms proving legitimacy preserved over years handling countless such complaints received from clients facing difficult life situations aftermath tragic accident encounters previously shrugged off blaming destiny rather than recognizing actual wrong-doers responsible creating havoc due their careless attitude impacting others’ happy beings forever.

Remember: when it comes to seeking justice for spinal cord injuries incurred due to someone else’s negligence – time matters! The Illinois statute of limitations allows only two years to file a claim following your injury.

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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 Meredosia

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying specialist legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering experienced legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Truck Accident

Extending expert legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to providing specialized legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to supporting persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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