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If you or a loved one has suffered from spinal cord injuries, Carlson Bier stands by ready to provide expert legal counsel. Our team is deeply versed in the complexities of these devastating incidents and mobilizes this knowledge to fight for our clients’ rights. Recognized among top Illinois practitioners, we dedicate our expertise entirely toward proper accident-related management and ensure rightful compensation handling via vigorous negotiation or trial advocacy when necessary. Choosing us equates to selecting an unrelenting advocate committed solely for your legal welfare.

Carlson Bier puts particular emphasis on close client relationships; viewing every case individually with meticulous detail attention allows us shaped strategies that best represent our client’s unique circumstances properly. Our vast understanding of spinal cord injury lawsuits means we offer comprehensive guidance through complex medical terminology and insurance claim processes, essential during such trying times.

In these difficult moments following Spinal Cord Injuries, consider partnering Carlson Bier – a law firm fully equipped with no less than exceptionally well-versed attorneys who passionately promote your interests whilst maintaining utmost professionalism throughout each process required towards effective resolution closure.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Neponset Illinois

As competent and compassionate legal representatives, Carlson Bier Law Group holds a dedicated commitment to providing expert counsel on personal injury cases. This focus is particularly significant when we assist clients with matters regarding Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). Essential knowledge about SCIs adds immense value in making informed decisions during the complex journey to restoration and recovery.

Spinal Cord Injuries are typically caused by damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. They can manifest either through complete injury where there is no sensation or motor function below the level of injury or incomplete where there remains some sensory or motor functions below that level. These traumatic conditions may result from various accidents including slip and falls, vehicle collisions, violence incidents among others.

• A crucial factor determining prognosis for SCI patients is the location of the spinal cord injury. Higher injuries usually result in greater loss of bodily function.

• The initial symptoms can be excruciating pain spreading throughout your back accompanied by numbness, tingling, or paralysis.

• Emotional distress following physical trauma is often overlooked but incredibly vital; depression and anxiety are common and proper mental health support should not be underestimated.

At Carlson Bier, our paramount agenda involves ensuring our clientele understand every aspect concerning SCIs before proceeding with litigation. We act as relentless advocates for you during trial proceedings while providing potent advice regarding medical treatments available alongside opportunities for long-term care.

Our team’s expertise extends far beyond courtrooms into cutting-edge medical research updates about treatment options post-injury. Early intervention has proven beneficial in preventing further physiological and neurological complications; we strongly advocate immediate comprehensive assessment after any potential spinal cord harm incident.

Nonetheless, financial implications linked with SCI – doctor visits, continued medication prescriptions, regular rehabilitation sessions- quickly escalate becoming overwhelmingly burdensome especially if coupled with diminished capacity for income generation due to functional impairments from these injuries.

This reality necessitates professional legal intervention to ensure you receive maximum possible compensation for the physical and emotional damages endured. Here at Carlson Bier, we partner with skilled economists and life-care planners in meticulously assessing case worth based on various facets including past medical bills, future treatment costs, potential wage losses both present and future, alongside societal reintegration capabilities post-injury.

In interactions with insurance firms or large corporations implicated in your situation – whose aim is generally minimizing payout amount – rest assured our aggressive negotiation expertise invariably ensures your best interests are firmly represented. We diligently dedicate undivided attention to justice attainment; each lawsuit victory celebrates a vindication of rights violated through providers’ negligence or reckless actions causing these devastating sufferings.

While spinal cord injuries permanently alter lives in immense ways – physically, emotionally financially and socially– Carlson Bier Law Group believes this should not necessarily equate forfeiture of quality livelihoods nor respect deserved as fundamental human beings. Our relentless goal comprises empowering informed decisions while ardently pursuing rightful claim recovery for you and your loved ones during these trying periods.

Find out what Carlson Bier can do for you today by clicking the button below which links directly to an obligation-free consultation session offering professional advice regarding probable recompense sum entitlements applicable towards alleviating many burdens spawned by these Spinal Cord Injuries.

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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 Neponset

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing skilled legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing specialist legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on helping clients of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for hurts and harm.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Construction Incidents

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

Brain Impairments

Committed to offering professional legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Specializing in supporting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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