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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one have experienced spinal cord injuries due to an accident in Oakwood, it can be critical that you consult with Carlson Bier. We specialize in handling legal cases associated with such traumatic injuries and strive to help victims reclaim their lives meticulously by fighting for full compensation they justly deserve. Our competent attorneys deeply understand the life-altering impact of spinal cord damages—initial hospital bills, lost earnings, rehabilitative care costs, emotional trauma—and navigate the complex medical evidence strategically while presenting your case powerfully. Equipped with extensive experience and knowledge about state liability laws and insurance company practices within Illinois, our lawyers at Carlson Bier are well-positioned to provide fierce representation tailored to your unique situation’s needs. As specialized advocates for spinal cord injury victims we remain dedicated towards ensuring better futures are attainable through obtaining significant settlements or verdicts during these trying times.

Our team is committed towards serving clients from all over Illinois including Oakwood giving skilled advocacy regardless of where you’ve experienced this unfortunate incident. Trust in the expertise of Carlson Bier—because your justice matters.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oakwood Illinois

In the complex legal terrain of personal injury, expertise and deep knowledge make a world of difference. Carlson Bier attorneys, reputed across Illinois for their robust commitment to justice, specialize in shedding light on an often-overlooked yet vitally important aspect of personal injury law: Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As an integral part of our body’s central nervous system that carries out multiple tasks, such as transmitting messages between brain and body or maintaining control over various bodily functions, the spinal cord is crucial to the functioning of our lives. Unfortunately, any damage inflicted upon it due to negligence can lead to not just physical distress but also profound emotional upheaval.

At Carlson Bier we offer comprehensive advice for those who’ve suffered a SCI under negligent circumstances. Key aspects include understanding general liability issues concerning spinal cord injuries and grasping the specificities related to its cause whether accidental falls, vehicular accidents or violent episodes.

Our firm delves deeply into matters like apportionment of fault between involved parties or zeroing in on prime causative factors which could be attributed directly to harm induced by traumatic events such as car crashes or slips/trips at work premises leading to severe back sprain/strain with field specialists providing medical opinions linking injury severity with potential risk for chronic pain or paralysis.

The economic fallout from SCIs can be devastating for victims themselves as well as their families. Detailing these financial impacts becomes paramount in calculating fair compensation encompassing both present-day costs borne by them including health care expenses incurred during emergency treatments following lumbar subluxation/shattering fractures along with future costs projected for using lifelong supportive aids devices such wheelchairs specially designed vehicles modified homes etc.

Knowing your legal rights stands crucial when dealing with cases involving SCIs therefore having experienced advocacy like ours negotiating on your behalf against insurance giants might mean difference between measly settlement big wins – because after all every dollar counts towards making recovery somewhat easier less draining emotionally physically.

We are also adept at identifying possibly alterable social determinants that can influence health status and outcomes of individuals affected – these include factors such as financial stability, physical environment, education, social context or access to healthcare services. We want you to be equipped with more than just the basics so that legal jargon does not hinder your understanding of what exactly is at stake.

Time may wear down even the strongest documents; hence we recommend not taking any chances with SCI injury cases because once statutes limitations expire there is usually no recourse available for those seeking compensation. The more swiftly action is carried out, your case will stand stronger in court.

At Carlson Bier, we strive incessantly to keep you informed about critical legal updates regarding SCI because staying ahead of the curve might give you an added advantage during official proceedings. In essence, your fight becomes our fight!

Spinal Cord Injuries can plunge clients into a world filled with uncertainty and tension but rest assured knowing we have got your back literally metaphorically. Our commitment to helping victims navigate through complex laws governing personal injury litigation transcends professional boundaries turning the quest for justice in all its glaring truth into a shared mission.

Enough about us though! It’s time for you now; hit that button below uncover how much value lies beneath your claim quite possibly turning unfortunate mishaps around into substantial victories together Carlson Bier on side every step along this journey towards rightful recompense under Illinois law. Your victory after all would be ours too!

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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 Oakwood

Bicycle Collisions

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

Thermal Traumas

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Tumble Injuries

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending experienced legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in representing persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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