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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or someone in Palatine need to cope with the aftermath of Spinal Cord Injuries, Carlson Bier exerts every available effort and resources to assist. Our battle-tested legal team stands ready to ascertain entitlement for rightful compensation. Renowned statewide, we bring professionalism and prowess driven by years of trial experience in dealing with litigations tied with Spinal Cord Injuries. At Carlson Bier, everything starts by understanding your unique circumstances—every emotion, pain and struggle—to build a formidable case that’s hard-pushing towards success. We advocate fervently; our litigation mastery isn’t bounded merely within the courtrooms—it extends even beyond trial—with us maximally exerting influence over insurance claims negotiation on behalf of Palatine clients heavily traumatized by spinal cord accidents’ distressful consequences. Creating peace from chaos is what we strive for at Carlson Bier—the training ground for Illinois’ finest personal injury lawyers who won’t settle until justice is served for victims across this state—including those hailing from Palatine without overlooking any detail nor compromising service quality despite location differences.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Palatine Illinois

Spinal Cord Injuries are significant life-altering conditions that demand comprehensive legal expertise and understanding. At Carlson Bier, we know how devastating these injuries can be to the victims and their families. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is dedicated to helping you navigate the complicated road to recovery, ensuring justice is served depending on your specific circumstances.

The foundation of our successful representation stems from a thorough understanding of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). These types of injures primarily occur as a result of sudden trauma or blow to the spine that fractures, dislocates, or crushes one’s vertebrae. Common causes include vehicular accidents, falls, sports injuries, violence such as gunshot wounds, and diseases like cancer or osteoporosis.

Several different types of spinal cord injuries exist. The two broad categories are complete SCI, where there is no function below the level of injury – both sensation and voluntary movement are lost; and incomplete SCI when there is some functioning remaining below the primary level of injury – patients sometimes have movements in one limb more than others or better functionality on one side than another.

Ready comprehension about how these devastating mishaps emerge enables us to scrutinize insurance policies accurately and pursue just claims rooted in careful analysis. It also equips us with the essential knowledge necessary for negotiating effectively with liable parties involved while ensuring rightful compensation for your loss.

At Carlson Bier; we stand firmly on the belief that ensuring maximum chances for recovery involves taking proactive steps towards receiving fair coverage for costs. This includes:

• Medical treatment: emergency care, surgical procedures followed by extended hospital stays

• Rehabilitation: physical therapy sessions aimed at regaining physical skills and minimizing disability

• Assistive Devices: wheelchairs along with home modifications facilitating ease in mobility

• Long-term care: potential requirement for consistent aid due to permanent disability

• Lost wages & future earning capabilities due to inability resulting from severe SCI

Every case will have different needs making it crucial to seek experts like Carlson Bier who understand the complexity and severity of these issues.

Our strategic approach provides comprehensive support at every juncture – right from arranging the required medical specialists to assuring secure future lifelong care. Carlson Bier’s dedicated injury lawyers dissect each case with precision, paving a course that significantly impacts our clients’ lives positively.

While negotiating or litigating on your behalf against insurance companies or liable parties, we consistently strive to achieve favourable results. Casting aside misconceptions that hold plaintiffs back in claiming rightful compensation is integral in our service philosophy. We assertively debunk unfounded fears around ‘contributory negligence,’ wherein victims believe minor contributions to an accident can impede their chances at full recovery and resultant worry around punitive damages should not dissuade victims from seeking justice.

Your journey towards legal victory begins today; don’t carry the burden of this life-altering event alone. The team of lawyers at Carlson Bier stands ready, offering our vast experience and comprehensive knowledge about spinal cord injuries for your advocacy. By clicking on the button below, find out how much your Spinal Cord Injury lawsuit might be worth. Trust us in navigating together through this difficult time, where you focus solely on health recovery while we efficiently take care of securing justified compensation for 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 Palatine

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying adept legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Offering experienced legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Slip Occurrences

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents receive just payout for wounds and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on extending compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

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

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to defending clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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