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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing a spinal cord injury is without doubt one of the most traumatic experiences imaginable. That’s why you need an attorney who’ll fight for your rights and ensure that you receive fair compensation. Carlson Bier, renowned in Illinois for its expertise in personal injury cases, particularly around spinal cord injuries, should be your first choice. They have proven success in handling complex cases with sensitivity and precision like no other firm can offer. Their vast knowledge gained from representing numerous victims ensures they understand the profound impact these injuries have on individuals’ lives; hence their base objective is to ease some of this burden through top-notch representation. An indispensable partner during trying times – whether dealing with insurance claims or medical bills – Carlson Bier prides itself on delivering unmatched dedication to each case it undertakes within Oak Run’s locality and surrounding areas not because they reside there but due to honed commitment towards ensuring justice prevails across all corners of Illinois State where Spinal Cord Injuries injustice strikes hard! Choose professionalism.Choose compassion.Choose Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oak Run Illinois

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, the legal experts at Carlson Bier understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes. As a reputable personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we are here to guide you every step of the way and dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve.

Spinal cord injuries can radically change your life in an instant. These potentially catastrophic injuries typically result from traumatic events such as car accidents, falls, sports injuries and violent incidents. They bring about complex medical issues that demand significant resources for proper treatment.

• The severity of a spinal cord injury often depends on its location along the vertebral column. The higher up it is situated within this structure, the more profound impairment can be.

• Paraplegia (paralysis from about the waist down) or Tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia – paralysis below the neck) are devastating conditions resulting from severe spinal cord damage.

• In contrast, classic symptoms of minor-to-moderate level injuries could include tingling sensations, reduced strength or coordination relatively localized to body regions connected with the damaged area.

Additionally, beyond physical struggles associated with these life-transforming wounds is mounting medical bills – rehabilitation services like physiotherapy and occupational therapy can persist for years together; income loss if work opportunities dwindle due to disability; not forgetting long term aid arrangements if skilled nursing becomes indispensable.

At Carlson Bier law group we have extensive experience navigating through this complicated terrain. It’s crucially important that all aspects – past-present-future elements linked with medical care costs; lost earnings capacity; plus intangible ones like diminished life quality owing to pain & suffering or even relationship strain are duly considered while formulating claims value.

Our well-established practice has seen us serve countless clients dealing with profound consequences post-spinal-cord-injury. Through it all our approach remains steadfast: personalized strategies best suited for each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Our esteemed clients always top priority, we negotiate for settlements that fairly reimburse them, and if required won’t hesitate taking matters to court. We’re committed in our pursuit of justice on your behalf.

Remember it’s ill-advised tackling such high-stake litigations alone against insurance companies who will go full-throttle protecting their assets. Their well-heeled law departments employ top-notch legal defense aimed at minimizing payouts – even denying rightful claims altogether.

Trust Carlson Bier to level the playing field, bringing decades’ worth human rights protection knowledge and practice directly onto your case. This could be the most crucial decision toward reclaiming control over your future – achieving a settlement package that can relieve burdensome financial pressures giving you much-needed space: focusing squarely upon recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

It is crucial to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a spinal cord injury accident occurs to ensure preservation of essential evidence which might otherwise get lost or manipulated over time; for initiating necessary steps toward building a strong case advancing your best interests ensuring you receive maximum compensation under Illinois laws.

We understand this process can sound daunting particularly when still reeling under recent trauma’s impact. But you’re not alone. With innovative legal tactics honed over years successfully navigating cases just like yours, coupled with steadfast dedication towards upholding clients’ rights above all else defines us at Carlson Bier.

Let us serve you during this testing period in life by providing comprehensive legal support easing worries about pursuing your personal injury claim while you focus on making best recovery attainable from traumatic damages sustained both physically and emotionally.

Are you ready to find out how much your case is worth? Click on the button below now! Findings may surprise you positively— potentially being peace-restoring enough allowing healing energies merge wellness into these challenging times.

With Carlson Bier standing staunchly alongside during trying moments like these aren’t quite so lonely anymore. Secure that much-deserved reprieve today. Remember: time is of essence in these matters. So don’t delay, we are ready when you are.

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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 Run

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving expert legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Trip Accidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Damages

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Accident

Extending specialist legal services for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Focused on providing dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on defending victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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