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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we’re fully invested in advocating for the rights of those who have suffered from spinal cord injuries. Our highly experienced attorneys possess an extensive understanding of all aspects pertaining to spinal cord injury incidents. With a rigorous approach, guided by our compassion and dedication to justice, we’ve established remarkable records in winning complex cases relating to spinal cord injuries. Amidst its grave implications – physical suffering, lifestyle alterations and emotional trauma – it becomes crucial to align with a firm that relentlessly fights for your deserved compensation. As your chosen legal ally, Carlson Bier promises impeccable negotiation skills along with adept litigation services for your utmost benefit. Our core objective is upholding victims’ rights while paving the way towards secure futures through full-fledged reimbursement measures; covering medical expenses but also lost income ability or enduring anguish costs induced by such devastation circumstances one confronts post-injury.With Carlson Bier on board,you engage premier expertise ensuring maximum settlement value,errorless documentation,and round-the-clock assistance.Because you deserve first-rate.Leverage our wealth of experience; entrust us today with optimal representation.Currently operating under Illinois jurisdiction without any ties to Milan.We are justifiably suited as your ideal Spinal Cord Injury lawyers’ team.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Milan Illinois

At the distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, we specialize in cases involving personal injuries and understand how traumatic a spinal cord injury can be. The repercussions of these life-altering injuries can leave an individual immobilized or with compromised motor functions, leading to significant changes in their lifestyle and sometimes even loss of income. At our law firm, we are driven by our commitment to help you get your life back on track.

A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a severe type of physical trauma that impacts the spine’s nerve fibers and potentially inhibits communication between the brain and body parts causing temporary or permanent changes in one’s strength, sensation, and other bodily functions below the site of injury. Consultations regarding SCI generally involve discussions about medical negligence, automotive accidents or falls which are often the primary causes behind such devastating injuries.

• Medical Negligence: This involves situations where medical professionals fail to provide adequate attention during surgery or treatment resulting in an SCI among other outcomes.

• Automotive Accidents: For victims who had spinal cord damages arising from automobile collisions due to another party’s recklessness.

• Falls: If someone slipped/tripped because unsafe conditions were not appropriately flagged then this may constitute a claim.

Navigating through legal procedures post-injury can be overwhelming for individuals already grappling with health issues and mounting bills. That is why at Carlson Bier, we employ a compassionate yet aggressive approach towards defending your rights as well as getting you the compensation you deserve for your suffering.

Understanding what happens medically when a spinal cord injury occurs is key for us as attorneys but also vital knowledge for clients too:

• Paraplegia: Typically results when there’s an injury to the thoracic section of the spinal cord affecting mobility/waist down sensory.

• Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia: Occurs with cervical section damage (the neck part), impacting most- if not all limbs/body trunk functionalities.

• Triplegia: This usually results from incomplete SCI incidents and affects three limbs.

The recovery phase for spinal cord injuries can be exhaustive, mentally draining, and financially straining. From physical therapy sessions to vocational rehabilitation, ongoing medical costs and home modifications for accessibility; it quickly adds up.

Legally getting the compensation you deserve is vital to regain quality of life after a spinal cord injury. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to helping you understand your rights under Illinois law. Our proficient team will guide you through every step providing expertise coupled with empathy, so your focus remains where it needs to be – on your recovery.

Family members play an equally significant role in this process as they adjust their lives around hospital appointments or coordinating care at home while also dealing with emotional distress themselves. Hence our legal representation extends beyond just the victim involving comprehensive family conditions because we do not take these cases lightly- Every case is personal!

We invite all who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to negligence by another party; work-related accidents or those harmed due to less than acceptable premises standards; do not despair alone. You deserve legal assistance that executes diligence with compassion – exactly what Carlson Bier offers.

If reading this incites more questions about where/how to start pursuing justice for you/your loved one’s unwarranted suffering, our proficient team awaits your inquiry online or contact via telephone without delay. We offer educational content regarding procedures ahead so there’ll be no perplexity but rather clarity and knowledge fostering decisive steps towards full compensation measures along with restoration processes post such debilitating experiences.

In closing, remember each case differs from the next given intricate variables present therefore determining how much your case could be worth stands crucially important. Get an idea of what the future might look like financially by clicking on the button below now – Justice begins today!

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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 Milan

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending expert legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents obtain just recompense for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in delivering professional legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to representing victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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