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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal support for spinal cord injuries, experience, empathy and proficiency matter. Carlson Bier consistently demonstrates these attributes to their clients. They are leading personal injury lawyers who have a strong record of successful cases involving spinal cord injuries in Illinois. Their attorneys understand the intricacies of medical issues related to such injuries, and rapidly translate this understanding into effective litigation strategies that secure significant compensation for their clients.

As dedicated professionals knowledgeable about complex spine-related issues sustained through various accidents or negligence, each case is treated with individual attention it needs at Carlson Bier – your indispensable partner navigating toward justice.

Their relentless advocacy has earned them recognition among some of the most distinguished law firms around Oak Forest area due to their unparalleled services provided not limited by geographical boundaries but by determination to make a difference.

Carlson Bier’s team specializes in representing victims of all types of spinal cord injuries grant you competent legal guidance rooted deep within comprehensive analysis while backed up with compassionate client rapport.

The commitment demonstrated daily at Carlson Bier manifests every step – be it consultations, negotiations or courtroom trials exceeding expectations reliably making them an optimal choice for anyone grappling with effects from a spinal cord injury requiring solid legal recourse.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oak Forest Illinois

Spinal cord injuries pose serious challenges to personal life and often result in long-term or even lifelong impairment. At Carlson Bier, we understand the dynamics of such situations and firmly believe that victims deserve justice. As a team of experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are immensely driven to fight for those facing aftermaths of catastrophic spinal cord injuries.

At the core, spinal cord injuries relate to any damage to individual’s spinal cord which can disrupt their life in myriad ways. High-impact incidents like motor vehicle accidents, industrial mishaps, falls or sports-related accidents can potentially lead to such severe difficulties. Depending on where the damage occurs along the spine, different parts of your body may be affected leading to altered sensations or impaired mobility.

• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: With this type of injury, one retains some level of function below the level of injury.

• Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Such an injury means no sensation or voluntary movement exists below the level of injury.

The immediate medical costs are steep let alone adding rehabilitation therapy costs as well as future treatment plans into account – these expenses quickly add up. Our aim at Carlson Bier is not only limited till representing you legally but also ensuring you receive appropriate compensation required to maintain quality life after occurrence such tragic incident.

To meet our goal successfully we resort to methodical approach through gathering comprehensive detail regarding incident causing harm and thus building strong case combined with expert testimonies and hard evidences favoring your case. Then our dedicated professionals communicate meaningfully with all key parties involved guaranteeing compassionate yet assertive representation throughout trial stage.

Having said that it’s important realizing finding fault in cases relating to spinal cord injuries becomes highly crucial since more than one party could have liability form negligence part resulting accident cause considerable physical damage individuals involved.

Our clientele from past vouch for our reliability as they were guided proficiently through entire legal process managing claim securing promising outcome overall traumatic situation faced due personal injury. We deeply comprehend sensitive nature these cases involving severe physical harm and emotional turmoil; thus extending support empathetically throughout journey.

Negotiating fair settlement with insurance companies and defending your rights in court if required, we promise steadfast commitment combined with detailed gave to all legal nuances potentially affecting final verdict your case. Every client’s unique circumstances get diligent attention they deserve from legal team committed to seeking most favorable resolution possible for you.

Navigating legal landscape following a spinal cord injury can seem overwhelming for anyone. Accidents happen suddenly without any warning becoming life changing events within few seconds shattering dreams overnight. At Carlson Bier, we strive easing burden helping reclaim what entitled truly – Justice!

You have right to claim compensation financial losses suffered as medical bills, loss wages due inability continue employment post-injury adding potential future earnings further diminished treatment recuperation path navigated along family members bearing brunt emotional upheaval too.

At Carlson Bier the aim is simple yet profound: Beyond mere ‘lawyering’, it’s about making genuine impact individuals lives rescuing them depths despair post a catastrophic happening lifestyle transformation leads through. And we’re here every step of the way until justice is served hence assuring you suitable restitution for peace restored tranquility achieved shifting focus back on rebuilding lives powered by renewed hope confidence bestowed upon having such challenging ordeal health affecting one’s overall quality life severely.

Below there’s button waiting touched finding how much exactly potential case can secure in terms dollars aiming cover expenses piled up against pain pleasure housing numeric value quantified relief possibly achieved proceeding towards dental bite bit sweet as compared bitter-sweet phase currently floating into! So why expect unknown when destiny right ahead – Secure Future Now but Carlson Bier attorney your side guiding steadily till finish line crossed victory hoisted high!

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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 Oak Forest

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing professional legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering experienced legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing professional legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Injuries

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

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

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents get reasonable payout for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Providing expert legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Committed to offering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Focused on advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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