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About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you grappling with a spinal cord injury in New Athens, seeking experienced legal representation? Look no further than Carlson Bier. Renowned for being leading personal injury lawyers in Illinois, our expertise encompasses numerous Spinal Cord Injuries cases where we’ve secured maximum compensation for our clients. Our teams bring empathy and comprehensive knowledge of the intricate laws surrounding these debilitating injuries into play while strategizing your case meticulously. We don’t just fight; we advocate relentlessly to ensure every deserving party attains justice and financial relief they need to rebuild their lives post-injury. Every situation is unique – so are the solutions offered by Carlson Bier! We customize each strategy after a thorough appraisal of circumstances.”Personal” doesn’t simply align with “injury”, but dictates how we handle all facets relating to your tribulation—a personal touch underlying professional acumen! With us on your side, be assured that efficacious guidance leads you through this difficult journey altogether towards resolution endgame — compensatory victory! Choose Carlson Bier as your Spinal Cord Injuries lawyer ally— optimum competency guaranteeing rightful claims outcome every step of the way.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney firm in Illinois, our commitment is to support and counsel victims of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Distinct from other law firms, our specialization lies not only within a deep operational structure of the legal field but also in comprehending the vast implications linked with spinal cord injuries which assists us to strengthen your case. SCI has colossal medical complications that range between paraplegia and mild loss of physical function. Through extensive knowledge about SCI’s, we aid you in winning your rightful claim.

Spinal Cord Injuries instantly change a person’s life and involve intricate legalities. What must be understood about these traumas are:

• The complexity associated with SCI cases makes it crucial for victims to seek assistance from firms like ours who have proven experience.

• It is essential how elapsed time can significantly affect your possibilities in winning an insurance company – imposed denials related to coverage; hence, immediate action is recommended.

• Factors worthy to note include physician negligence during surgery or treatments leading up to posterior spinal cord syndrome are legally actionable offenses under personal injury law.

Medical malpractice forms another ground where clients may need representation for their spine-related ailments. We take pride in diving deep into such circumstances for establishing legible proof linking doctor’s neglect with resultant suffering. Our expert team accurately calculates damages relating to pain caused by medical misconduct plus related financial burdens borne by our clients like hospital bills, rehabilitation expenses or wages lost due to inability to work.

In workers’ compensation cases involving sustained spinal injuries on the job site, we strive tirelessly towards ensuring rightful workers’ compensation benefits are directed towards injured parties. Insurance companies may brush off coronal balance issues as mere side effects whereas they could potentially signify greater underlying neural damage requiring serious corrective measures – often costly procedures that even well-insured individuals struggle financially dealing with out-of-pocket costs.

The law rightly dictates compensations not only pertaining solely towards incurred expenditure post-Spinal Cord Injury, but includes psychological setbacks and the distress endured by families. Therefore, complicating recovery processes results in soaring treatment expenditures past normal insurance coverage. We fight rigorously to ensure settlements encompass complete compensatory damages covering emotional turmoil, familial hardship, and future long term costs relating to life post-injury.

When you entrust your cases with Carlson Bier, rest assured that we aim for advocating vehemently on behalf of our clients living with spinal cord injuries. Our experienced team will work diligently to hold responsible parties accountable delivering justice due to our clients ensuring their best interests are forefront throughout entire legal processes allowing for a streamlined path towards obtaining rightful compensation you deserve.

Securing an optimal result in a Spinal Cord Injury case isn’t just about today – it’s about making sure that you’re taken care of tomorrow as well. The road will be challenging; this pursuit is tedious often draining physically and emotionally – yet very crucial which Carlson Bier comprehends duly significant.

Your future self awaits thanking us after clicking “Find Out What Your Case is Worth” below with no obligations attached prompted only confirming our commitment towards securing your rightful claim so those affected can resume rebuilding lives without additional burden inflicted by financial constraints. Let Carlson Bier prop up your resilience through this momentous journey where together we shall achieve justice rightfully accrued marking another victory against adversity while navigating complex legal landscapes confidently.

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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 New Athens

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving adept legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Extending dedicated legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Slip Occurrences

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Damages

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure fair payout for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Offering professional legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Specializing in representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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