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Understanding fully the life-altering trauma and pain that comes with spinal cord injuries, Carlson Bier, distinctively positioned within the field of personal injury law, is dedicated to standing up for victims across Illinois. With significant experience in representing clients suffering from such impairments, we empathize and articulate your plight while relentlessly seeking due justice on your behalf. Our nuanced comprehension of this highly complex area ensures you receive our fullest attention as we passionately fight for your rights at every stage. At Carlson Bier, our exceptional blend of competence meets compassion; bridging empathy-driven counsel with impeccable trial skills aimed at obtaining fair compensation whenever wrongfully caused damage interrupts lives. Our attorneys’ steadfast commitment manifests itself through active involvement in North Riverside’s community initiatives supporting those affected by Spinal Cord Injuries – an attestation to our unwavering loyalty beyond just legal representation scenarios. Trust us with your journey towards a secure future: Because when it comes to dealing with spinal cord injuries cases – Carlson Bier is not only well-versed but resourceful enough to help maneuver complexities ensuring optimal outcomes.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in North Riverside Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are devoted to representing our clients skillfully and diligently. As attorneys specializing in personal injury cases, we bring a vast body of experience and knowledge about Spinal Cord Injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries can result from various incidents, such as auto accidents or slips and falls, significantly impacting the lives of victims.

Spinal cord injuries occur when any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal is damaged. This damage often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other body functions below the site of injury.

• The major types of these injuries include complete spinal cord injury (where a person has no sensorial or motor function below the level of injury) and

• incomplete spinal cord injuries (still some ability retained).

Two lesser-known sub-types are Anterior Cord Syndrome(one side affected much more than the other), Central Cervical Cord Syndrome(most stable type but with notable impairment), and Brown-Sequard Syndrome(leg on one side working fine but impaired on another).

The aftermath that follows being diagnosed with any type of Spinal Cord Injury can be overwhelming for you and your loved ones—with medical bills piling up while income plummets due to inability to work. That’s where a dedicated law firm like Carlson Bier steps up to support you through this trying period.

Our goal is always centered around assuring that our clients get comprehensively compensated for their misfortunes. We have successfully represented numerous victims who suffered sustained severe Spinal Cord Injuries due to someone else’s negligence. While understanding every case is unique, we employ an individualized approach tailored to meet each client’s specific needs ensuring utmost care.

Medical rehabilitation therapies needed because of such serious damages might lead to unimaginable expenses. Knowing your rights here becomes crucial.

• Emergency treatments involve Immobilization & Surgery.

• Paraplegic/Quadriplegic Physiotherapy sessions often follow.

• Psychological support would be necessary for some cases.

• Future care services are often required and these include Home modifications, Personal care attendants, For children- tuition for special education.

Post-treatment complications usually arise that might even strain personal relationships. These may involve Depression, Obesity-related problems, Sexuality issues, Long term healthcare etc., Considering both tangible & intangible aspects when calculating the compensation you deserve is our responsibility here at Carlson Bier.

Undoubtedly, a Spinal Cord Injury impacts all areas of one’s life profoundly—physical health, financial stability as well mental wellbeing. Dealing with insurance companies can also become challenging in such hard times. Remember that these insurance companies have their lawyers protecting their interests-your interest should be equally safeguarded too by having professional lawyers represent your cause.

At Carlson Bier we are passionate about fighting for justice and ensuring you receive maximum attainable compensation. Our dedicated team is relentless in its quest to hold accountable those responsible for your injury.

Most importantly as Illinois licensed attorneys, we understand the myriad of laws applicable to protect you including being transparent about our law office locations while maintaining confidentiality about yours.

As we approach the end of this educational content regarding Spinal Cord Injuries and what to expect — remember each case is unique against such injuries; The valuation depends on many circumstances surrounding your individual incident like cost involved around present medical bills and future expenses; loss of earnings potential; physical pain suffering etc.,

So consider engaging with us for free consultation today—Click on the button below now! Let us evaluate your injury claim based on years of experience handling such cases to find out how much it is truly 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 North Riverside

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering professional legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Fall Injuries

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents secure equitable compensation for injuries and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring adept legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

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

Neurological Damages

Focused on extending professional legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to defending victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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