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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing a spinal cord injury in Mount Vernon highlights the crucial need for expert legal representation. In such difficult times, choosing Carlson Bier as your legal advocate is a decision that prioritizes decades of knowledge and compassionate support from Illinois-based brain & spinal injury attorneys. We have mounted successful recoveries for countless clients who faced life-altering injuries due to negligence or accidents caused by others. Insurance companies often deploy adversarial tactics; our firm knows this battleground well: we’ll fight tenaciously ensuring you receive full compensation for medical care, rehabilitation costs, plus damages for pain and suffering experienced. Our unique blend of empathy with aggressive representation forms the cornerstone of why many survivors choose us as their primary choice for Spinal Cord Injury-related proceedings. Trust in our resilience to secure favorable resolutions while safeguarding your rights through every step along this arduous journey.

Recognize: dedicating yourself to recovery is paramount; finding an ally like Carlson Bier ensures justice prevails side-by-side with personal healing during these challenging times.

Remember your strength – Together we Achieve Justice!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Mount Vernon Illinois

In the world of personal injury law, Carlson Bier stands as a reliable name championing for those affected severely by spinal cord injuries. Having our physical office in Illinois, we are here to serve you with the commitment and professionalism inherent to every case we take on.

Spinal Cord Injuries represent a severe category within personal injury claims and come with their unique set of challenges. The delicate nature of such injuries often leads to drastic life changes owing to loss of mobility, partial or complete paralysis, and persistent pain. The adverse effects extend beyond physical harm affecting emotional health and financial stability.

It’s essential to understand that Spinal Cord Injuries result from various incidents like vehicle accidents, falls, sports-related accidents, violence, and medical negligence. Some key things about these injuries include:

– They may not always be immediately noticeable following an accident.

– Initial projections don’t necessarily indicate the final outcome due to possible complications.

– Their devastating impact often requires extended treatment costs spanning many years or even a lifetime.

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned attorneys understand these complex dynamics surrounding spinal cord injuries. We have dedicated ourselves to protect your legal rights while providing compassionate representation in navigating this challenging terrain.

Our primary objective is ensuring you receive proper compensation for all damages caused including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages due to inability to work in full capacity or at all post-injury; cost adjustments related to lifestyle changes implemented for accommodating your altered state of living after injury along with compensation for emotional distress experienced following severe spinal cord injuries.

The team at Carlson Bier particularly specializes in handling cases involving insurance companies offering unsatisfactory settlements compared against potential long-term costs associated with such critical injuries. With this eye towards future requirements specific to your circumstance – whether it be additional surgeries needed down the line; extensive home care assistance required thereafter – our resourceful lawyers utilize their experience dealing with similar past issues helping give you confidence about your claim’s rightful direction while putting your best interests at heart.

The road to recovery post a spinal cord injury is often long and full of uncertainties. However, with the right legal guidance, we can ensure justice in securing compensation that meets the demands of such an injurious circumstance acting as a source of financial security during trying times.

At Carlson Bier, our experience and expertise allow us to navigate complex personal injury cases efficiently rooted in years spent practicing personal injury law in Illinois. Our deep understanding of state laws further propels our commitment towards ensuring victim rights protection against all odds placed by powerful entities more focused on bottom lines than human welfare often implicated in these traumatic experiences.

The decision you make today may significantly affect your future – choose wisely. A reputable personal injury attorney group like Carlson Bier can help you walk this tough journey confidently while really making a difference where it counts – bringing much deserved results aligned with respect for your sustained struggle through ordeal attributed to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior inducing such formidably challenging injuries.

Thus, if you have suffered from a spinal cord injury due to another entity’s carelessness or intentional act, connect with us at Carlson Bier sooner rather than later given how critical early legal intervention can be participating in carving out your eventual path to recovery underscored within principles striving beyond just healing but compensation reflecting true costs experienced hereafter moulded through exhaustive provisions unhindered by any imaginable consequence reflected within the resulting narrative surviving aftermaths caused by life-altering spinal cord injuries. So why wait? Click on the button below find out how much your case could be worth!

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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 Mount Vernon

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering expert legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Offering specialist legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents get just settlement for damages and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Collision

Offering expert legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Focused on offering dedicated legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on advocating for victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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