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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the daunting challenges of a spinal cord injury, trusting your case with Carlson Bier – an accomplished personal injury law firm in Illinois – will provide you with reassurance and legal prowess. Our attorneys stand out for their proficiency within this specific field, recognizing every intricate aspect of spinal cord injuries cases. With years spent advocating for clients who have suffered such life-altering injuries, our expertise is in navigating complex legal scenarios which are distinctive to these situations. Every case at Carlson Bier receives focused attention from a dedicated attorney who will tirelessly represent your causes to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved; whether it be securing suitable healthcare services or substantial compensation settlements that cover medical expenses fully and fairly reflects on long-term impact on loss income potential too. At all stages of proceedings, the commitment we show each client underpins why one should regard us as their first consideration when seeking representation post-spinal injury– We’re committed not just to winning cases but positively impacting lives.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Morgan Park Illinois

Navigating through the complexities of spinal cord injuries can be extremely difficult without professional guidance. That’s where the team at Carlson Bier comes in – a group of esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois who dedicate their profession to assisting those affected by this form of debilitating trauma. With our collective knowledge, resources, and advocacy, we strive to illuminate your path through the complexities that often shadow Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI).

The central attribute of a firm like Carlson Bier is its deep-rooted understanding of SCI. Affecting upto 17,000 people each year in the U.S alone, SCIs pose a significant challenge; they can drastically alter an individual’s quality of life and instigate prolonged periods of recovery filled with uncertainty. Recognize that our group comprehensively acknowledges these challenges and is prepared to fight for justice on your behalf.

Speaking from an educated stance, several key points are paramount in understanding spinal cord injuries:

• SCIs are primarily caused due to traumatic incidents like vehicle accidents or falls.

• The severity considerably varies – some individuals might endure subtle weakness while others may confront full paralysis.

• Complications associated range from physical ailments such as chronic pain & respiratory issues to mental health problems including depression & anxiety.

• Treatments constitute a mix of medication management, rehabilitative therapy & sometimes surgical interventions depending upon case specifics.

At Carlson Bier, we utilize our legal prowess not only to make sense out of what occurred but also how it impacts you personally. By focusing on details both big and small regarding medical costs, lost wages from missed work due to injury-related incapacities or ongoing emotional distress caused by societal reintegration struggles following an SCI incident – we paint a complete picture.

Our purpose drives us far beyond just representing you legally; it leads us into developing long-term relationships based on trust and compassionate service delivery. We know that no two cases are alike which expects us to implement customized strategies tailored according to each client’s needs. With thorough case analysis, expert consultations and an aggressive approach towards insurance companies and the opposing counsel – we strive to maximize the compensation you’re entitled to.

If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, remember that time is of the essence. Taking swift decisive action can considerably impact your claim’s outcome. Ensuring expedited financial relief helps in attaining much-needed medical treatments for better recovery processes while also providing security towards other aspects of life such as housing modifications or vocational skill trainings required after an SCI incident.

Undoubtedly, this journey is arduous but with our legal acumen by your side, understanding things will become easier. The aim here isn’t just about winning cases; it goes deeper into restoring hope & instilling strength into those affected by SCIs so they can reclaim their independence.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice irrespective of what they’re going through financially or emotionally following such life-changing injuries. Thus, until we win your case you don’t owe us anything. Our payment comes out of any settlement award leaving no risk on your part at all.

Perhaps it’s time for you to take the next step forward. We invite you boldly to click on the button below unless still uncertain regarding the course of events thus far and gain insights about how much your case could potentially be worth – obligation free! Your road to recovery may seem foggy right now; let our capable hands guide you through these testing times.”

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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 Morgan Park

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending adept legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Occurrences

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents receive fair remuneration for wounds and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Accident

Delivering experienced legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Committed to supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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