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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries, it’s essential to have robust support and unparalleled legal skill behind you. Carlson Bier is committed to providing these core essentials in spades for its clients because we understand the profound challenges brought by such life-altering conditions. Our experienced attorneys are not just adept at understanding complex medical details, but are also passionate about working rigorously toward securing maximum compensation for your injuries.

Our team highly respects Ohio residents’ resilience as they confront spinal cord injury aftermaths; hence offers exceptional advocacy and personalized assistance every step of the way. As specialists in personal injury law, Carlson Bier confidently navigates intricate litigation landscapes related to Spinal Cord Injuries. We strive tirelessly towards holding negligent parties accountable while ensuring that our client’s present and future needs don’t slip through any cracks.

Your situation deserves more than merely competent representation – it demands an ally who will fight inflexibly on your behalf. With professionalism interwoven into all services we provide, choosing Carlson Bier means championing expertise honed by years of experience defending rights like yours against significant odds.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ohio Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we bring you respect, commitment, and expertise when handling complex personal injury cases. With a particular focus on spinal cord injuries, our Illinois-based attorneys offer an in-depth understanding of the multi-faceted struggle victims face.

Affecting about 12,500 people each year across the United States, spinal cord injuries typically characterise as either complete (the loss of all sensory and motor functions below the level of injury) or incomplete (partial preservation of sensory or motor function below the level of injury). They often result from accidents related to vehicular mishaps, falls at construction sites or during recreational activities, violent attacks leading to gunshot wounds – with symptoms varying widely depending upon the severity and location.

Some key indicators that one might be suffering from a spinal cord injury include:

– Extreme back pain

– Difficulty walking

– Inability to move extremities

– Loss of bowel control

– Impaired ability to breathe

Timely intervention is essential as these manifestations can escalate quickly – potentially causing permanent damage including paralysis.

As your dedicated advocates at Carlson Bier, we understand that coping with such an occurrence extends beyond immediate medical concerns. Not only are you facing physical trauma but also wrestling with emotional stress compounded by mounting financial pressures triggered by exorbitant treatment costs. This justifies why acquiring appropriate legal guidance becomes indispensably vital.

We have exceptionally skilled attorneys well versed in the various facets associated with securing substantial compensation for clients victimised by spinal cord injuries in Illinois. Our extensive experience navigating through State’s specific laws contributes to effective case-building strategies designed unambiguously around your unique circumstances informed largely by two pivotal components viz., proving liability and demonstrating damages suffered.

Proving liability means holding responsible party/parties accountable for their actions which caused your injury– perhaps due to negligence like careless driving resulting in a car crash; failure to maintain safe premises leading falldown or negligence security triggering violence causing gunshot wounds.

Demonstrating damages involves a comprehensive overview of all losses incurred by you – both monetary and non-monetary. From medical expenses spanning emergency room visits, surgery costs, aesthetics or function restoration procedures; lost wages due to impaired working capacity; long-term care including rehabilitation therapies, etc.; to quality-of-life impairments like pain & suffering, emotional distress – we painstakingly cover every possible financial implication into our claim assessment matrix whilst safeguarding your rights powerfully at every stage of the legal process.

At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to providing supportive legal assistance that alleviates the burden off your shoulders. We offer free consultations enabling us delve deeper into individual case dynamics which helps in strategizing potent arguments appropriate for subsequent vigorous negotiations with insurance companies reluctant to pay rightful claims or presenting persuasive evidence before a jury if lawsuit initiates.

Given that spinal cord injuries can dramatically alter life’s course for victims as well their families – it becomes more than just getting compensation but seeking justice symbolising your resilience and courage amidst overwhelming adversities.

In order to continue bringing you impactful solutions navigating this painfully disruptive phase compassionately yet successfully, we invite you to connect with our law office based in Illinois promptly ideally not letting statute of limitations applicable on personal injury lawsuits impede chances of winning deserved remuneration further. Lastly, please feel free to tap into the green button below and find out how much your unique case could potentially be worth! Remember – Time is indeed vital when fighting back hard against life-altering spinal cord injuries. Trust in us here at Carlson Bier where personal injury law isn’t just something that we practice but are profoundly passionate about!

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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 Ohio

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering adept legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Offering expert legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

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

Fall and Tumble Mishaps

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents secure fair compensation for injuries and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Accident

Providing specialist legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Accidents

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on delivering professional legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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