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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been afflicted with a spinal cord injury in Oak Lawn and need trusted legal representation, look no further than Carlson Bier. Our comprehensive expertise encompasses providing firsthand support and practical defense to those who have suffered such detrimental injuries. At Carlson Bier, we understand the insurmountable physical, emotional, and financial burden caused by spinal cord injuries. We are committed to helping our clients receive proper compensation for their indomitable hardships and enormous medical bills.

Partnering with us ensures direct access to seasoned attorneys with decades of experience litigating complex personal injury cases specifically tied to spinal cord impairments. Our successful track record is grounded on thorough case preparation augmented by reliable testimonials from past clients across Illinois.

Choosing Carlson Bier equates not only acquiring strategic legal services but gaining compassionate allies during what can be the most challenging time of your life. Trust that we will confront every obstacle head-on in pursuit of justice for you: testament to our unwavering dedication as your potential Spinal Cord Injuries attorney group — Carlson Bier: focused experience where it matters most.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oak Lawn Illinois

At the law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases and have an acute focus on Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Recognizing that such injuries can drastically shift one’s life course is pivotal to comprehending the gravity associated with SCI.

Spinal cord injuries predominantly result from sudden, traumatic blows to your spine thereby fracturing or dislocating vertebrae. These unexpected occurrences often lead to lifelong complications, where victims sometimes require constant medical attention and are unable to return to their previous way of life.

– The severity of spinal cord injury can range from partial loss of motor function (paraplegia) to complete loss of all sensory and motor functions below the level of injury (tetraplegia).

– Current statistics suggest that vehicular accidents account for almost half of new spinal cord injuries annually.

– Individuals suffering from a spinal cord injury often face long term physical challenges as well as emotional distress.

Carlson Bier has extensive legal competence in this specialized field. We fight tirelessly for our clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to negligence or intentional harm by others. Our experienced attorneys comprehend all aspects of these complex cases and possess both the skill-set and determination necessary in seeking justice for our clients.

From potential causes, medical implications, financial costs related to hospitalization and long-term care needs, our legal team evaluates every critical detail ensuring maximum compensation. Our lawyers at Carlson Bier remain committed through every stage – right from understanding the emotional turmoil you are going through following your injury until achieving positive resolution for your case.

The path we tread might initially seem daunting; traversing through collection evidence protocols, confronting insurance companies who routinely seek minimum payouts or battling persistent defense attorneys could be overwhelming. Be assured that when partnered with Carlson Bier, our extraordinary dedication coupled with years of acquired knowledge consistently delivers favorable outcomes despite any complexities involved.

At Carlson Bier, we champion a compassionate approach blended with an aggressive stance representing your interests. We absolutely understand that each case is unique and tailor our strategies accordingly, all the while maintaining an open channel of communication that ensures you are always kept informed.

– Building comprehensive; no stone unturned cases driven by meticulous investigation.

– Applying a robust lens on the medical aspects to ascertain complete understanding of your injuries and present a persuasive argument.

– Demand fair compensation for medical expenses related to injury, rehabilitation costs, lost wages (present and future), psychological distress including pain and suffering.

Lastly, it is essential to remember that time can be crucial in personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries. Legal actions must typically commence within designated timelines dictated by Illinois law.

As lawyers experienced with spinal cord injuries at Carlson Bier, we encourage you not wait until deadlines narrow or evidence fades away. Reach out to us as soon as possible even if just seeking more information or need help making sense of your situation. Allow us to guide you through this challenging phase with our expertise so you can focus on your recovery.

We advocate competent legal services across Illinois but it’s important to clarify ‘where’ we are actually based – this primarily rings true since state law dictates against mentioning any specific city without a physical office there.

Devoting substantial effort in every pursuit of justice & leveraging potent tools along with honed skills remains Carlson Bier’s deeper calling toward each client’s cause in Illinois! We urge you now – do take the next step – click on the button below, find out what your case is truly worth! Let Carlson Beir assist you transform these difficult times into moments of affirmation resolutely standing up for your rights!

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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 Lawn

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing adept legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering adept legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Committed to providing compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Expert in supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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