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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has experienced the life-altering effects of spinal cord injuries, the skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier are ready to fight for your rights. Our profound knowledge in handling complexities involving spinal cord cases makes us stand out among peers in Illinois. For victims in O’Fallon seeking unwavering representation, we bring compassionate counsel and aggressive litigation skills right to you. While our firm is not physically located within the city limits of O’Fallon, clients here receive continuous and uncompromised support from us due to our expertise with local regulations and legal networks. With an unyielding commitment to justice, our attorneys readily tackle critical medical bills cost recovery, securing maximum compensation for loss of earning potential and ensuring high-quality future care necessities are fulfilled – esentially turning adversity into opportunity by providing tenacious advocacy that speaks volumes on behalf of those grappling with spinal cord injuries. Trust in Carlson Bier’s robust record-client relationship: we’re just a call away from assisting you!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in O'Fallon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your well-being is our top priority. As a dedicated Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we have substantial experience representing clients dealing with complex spinal cord injuries. Our team of skilled attorneys understands the intricate details involved in pursuing successful claims for life-altering conditions such as these.

Spinal Cord Injuries are among some of the most troubling and severe occurrences experienced by individuals. They are typically linked to high-stakes personal injury cases due to their life-changing impact on victims. These injuries often arise from traumatic events involving vehicular accidents, slip-and-falls or workplace mishaps leading to not just physical pain but also immense emotional distress.

•Immediate medical treatment is paramount: Quick response can potentially limit damage and improve the chances of recovery.

•Living expenses heighten considerably post-injury: Adaptations needed for mobility like home remodeling for wheelchair accessibility or specialized vehicles can add up quickly.

•Employment opportunities may be limited or nonexistent after a spinal cord injury which could result in income loss over an extended period.

•The mental and emotional trauma survivors face is immeasurable and requires long-term care and therapy.

Our legal experts at Carlson Bier emphasize full-scale financial compensation encapsulating all conceivable losses incurred by our clients owing to Spinal Cord Injuries, both present, and future-related costs – from physicians’ visits to physiotherapy sessions; home-care facilities to long term rehabilitation. Your case isn’t just about recouping financial losses but also reaffirming dignity & establishing accountability against those responsible for your affliction.

Yet even armed with this information, it remains critically important for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries to seek professional legal counselling when pursuing justice. Though data offers insight into general scenarios, every story unravels differently—each accident bears unique circumstances that must thoroughly be investigated.

Navigating through the dense forest of personal injury law singlehandedly while grappling with your recent ordeal can seem like an uphill battle. Melding our years of experience with our dedication to justice, the team at Carlson Bier works unrelentingly on your behalf to unravel these complexities.

•Adept legal representation exponentially increases success rates in personal injury claims

•We amass relevant evidence meticulously and build compelling cases for maximum compensation

•Our negotiation skills ensure favorable settlements avoiding protracted court battles whenever possible

Moreover, our firm operates solely on a contingency basis; you owe us absolutely nothing until we secure victory for you- underscoring once more that your welfare is truly our ultimate concern.

Now that we have comprehensively covered Spinal Cord Injuries and related legal implications, one question remains- Can Carlson Bier genuinely help? Approaching us means chartering a path via empathetic counsel enveloped within aggressive representation. We relentlessly challenge those responsible for causing harm while remaining steadfastly by your side through the entire journey.

Empowerment comes from knowledge. Taking the first step towards acquiring this power starts with understanding how much recompense you can potentially earn by capitalizing on our expert services.It’s time to exercise control of the situation from no-fault accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries. The moment you connect with one of our caring professionals at Carlson Bier marks the beginning of unwavering advocacy dedicated unequivocally to your recuperation and redressal.

Click on the button below now! Discover exactly what fair compensation should equate to as per your specific circumstances— allow yourself room not only recover but also fly high above this unexpected storm that life has led ahead of you.

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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 O'Fallon

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing expert legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Incidents

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure equitable payout for damages and losses.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Extending specialist legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on extending specialized legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to representing clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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