...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney in Oakland

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the life-altering effects of a spinal cord injury, you deserve legal representation that understands your unique challenges and fights for just compensation. Trust in Carlson Bier, leaders in addressing spinal cord injuries cases with unmatched compassion and diligence. Our seasoned attorneys provide comprehensive guidance allowing us to stand as formidable representatives for Oakland’s injured individuals. We vigorously advocate for their rights by methodically examining every detail to establish a solid claim ensuring maximum possible benefit. At Carlson Bier, we recognize how crucial it is to secure financial stability after such devastating events. Pertinent medical treatments costs coupled with potential income loss necessitate effective lawyering from experienced professionals like ours at Carlson Bier who will stop at nothing until justice prevails on our clients’ behalf. Offering unwavering commitment using our substantial knowledge base, we shape strategies that not only resonate robustly within courtroom walls but also align precisely with each client’s needs and objectives; making us an exemplary preference when seeking a steadfast Spinal Cord Injuries lawyer.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oakland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are specialists in personal injury law, with an extensive track record of ensuring clients get the justice they deserve. One area where our experience particularly shines is spinal cord injuries, a complex field that requires careful treatment and thorough understanding. In Illinois, accidents resulting in such severe consequences usually link back to trauma induced by vehicle crashes or falls.

Spinal cord injuries can lead to paralysis and major life changes that disrupt everything from physical mobility to financial stability. Besides drastic healthcare costs, income loss can also occur due to inhibited ability to work. It’s essential you understand your rights if you have suffered these unfortunate circumstances.

Here are some key things you should be aware of when it comes to Spinal Cord Injuries:

• Immediate medical attention is crucial following any incident causing potential harm to your spine.

• Symptoms may not manifest instantly; sometimes their subtle signs like breathing problems or loss of sensation go unnoticed at first.

• Not all lawyers practice Personal Injury Law or possess the expertise needed for cases involving Spinal Cord Injuries – it’s pivotal you find one who does.

Recognized as leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, Carlson Bier has a proven history of securing just compensation for victims suffering from spinal cord injuries. Our commitment dedicatedly focuses on helping people rebuild their lives post-suffering terrible disruptions caused by external negligence.

Rather than leave things up to chance—or insurance companies—seek legal counsel familiar with both the medical and legal aspects related negatively affecting your quality of life post-injury. If your condition arises due to another party’s carelessness – whether an individual or a corporation – you might be entitled legally seeking compensations catering uncovered bills—in addition lost wages—and even pain and suffering.

Navigating through insurance policies and court procedures can indeed prove daunting when already weighed down by injuries’ emotional and physical ramifications — this is where Carlson Bier steps in — shedding light on murky waters while fighting aggressively ensuring justice is done.

We provide the person with undivided attention, closely analyzing every fact surrounding your situation, evaluating the extent of injury and potential negligence. Using these findings as leverage advantageously, we bear the burden by engaging insurance companies on your behalf, aiming for settlement packages that compensate you fairly.

To set things straight: you don’t have to wade through a sea of confusion alone in Illinois. The team at Carlson Bier stands ready to support and guide you every step along this challenging journey – integrating our skills never settling anything less than what’s rightfully yours. We believe passionately in championing your cause tailoring our strategies accordingly achieving best results fostering your future life’s quality.

Are you or someone dear to you contending spinal cord injuries? Are doubts clouding determinations? Curiosity building up about whether there might be legal options available offering relief from financial stressors emanating after an unfortunate accident?

Don’t let questions go unanswered or unaddressed amid misgivings— purity seems solace amidst murky waters! Tap into expertise offered conveniently by clicking below where quick assessment helps uncover if indeed legal resort may significantly help easing off burdens affecting current livelihood snugly fitting both wellbeing and financial circumstances alike — remember valuable peace sourcing from clarity lies just one click away. Discover what Carlson Bier pride upon while also figuring how much potentially your case could be worth today- standing firmly on Illinois soil ensuring local laws are upheld protecting claimant rights steadfastly.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Oakland Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Oakland

Areas of Practice in Oakland

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing adept legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents get appropriate payout for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending expert legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Expert in offering specialized legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

Carlson Bier logo – Your Justice Can't Wait
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2025 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​