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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to spinal cord injuries, the deftness of your legal representation can make an immense difference. Carlson Bier offers unparalleled expertise in navigating this complex aspect of personal injury law, wrestling for justice and restitution for those afflicted by traumatic injuries. With a profound understanding of Illinois’s laws governing spinal cord injury lawsuits, our team diligently protects your rights while advocating fervently on your behalf. The unmatched competence and compassion that has become synonymous with our name continually sets us apart as a premier choice for victims seeking reliable spinal cord injury attorney services in Payson and beyond. Our firm’s commitment is deep-rooted; we strive tirelessly to ease burden from our clients’ shoulders during these trying times through relentless determination until desired results are reached. Choosing Carlson Bier equals choosing meticulously strategized legal action flourished within an environment infused with utmost respect, factoring into why countless individuals trust us when their lives take unexpected turns due to devastating spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Payson Illinois

At the heart of every personal injury case at Carlson Bier lies a commitment to our clients’ health, wellbeing and justice. Specializing in cases involving spinal cord injuries, we understand the profound physical and emotional impact these injuries have on both individuals and their loved ones.

Spinal cord injuries, often resulting from accidents or negligence, pose life-altering challenges that extend far beyond immediate medical treatment. They often lead to severe disability, requiring prolonged therapy, specialized equipment and considerable lifestyle modifications. These ramifications are further compounded by staggering medical bills which impose significant financial strain on victims.

It is vital for anyone suffering from a spinal cord injury to know their legal rights and options. As dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we prioritize providing comprehensive information to you in understandable language about this critical subject matter:

• Spinal Cord Injury Basics: Classified into complete and incomplete categories based on damage severity; the former results in total loss of motor control below the level of injury while the latter implies some function retention.

• Common Causes: Although they can occur due to a wide range of situations such as sports activities or diseases like meningitis or polio; vehicle accidents, falls and acts of violence constitute major causes.

• Symptoms & Diagnosis: Detectable signs include numbness, difficulty breathing or partial paralysis among others; diagnosis involves sophisticated imaging tests along with a thorough neurological evaluation.

• Treatment & Prognosis: Depending upon severity and location of an injury; treatments vary widely ranging from surgery to rehabilitation protocols – recovery prospects balance between unpredictable future advancements in medical science against present reality.

While facing such devastating circumstances may feel overwhelming – it doesn’t automatically mean compromised quality of life. Countless survivors transcend these adversities via suitable compensation extended through responsible parties held accountable.

Carlson Bier serves as your steadfast advocate during this challenging time – assisting with intricate paperwork, negotiating skillfully with insurance companies or formidable adversaries – ensuring protection of your best interest at all times. Rooted in strong professional ethics, we pledge not only to secure maximum compensation you are rightfully entitled to but also provide empathetic support and counsel throughout the process with utmost respect for your dignity.

We acknowledge that navigating legal complexities may be daunting particularly during such a trying time, which brings us to perhaps one of the most vital services we offer – making sense out of these intricacies enabling informed decisions for positive outcome. After all, knowledge is power, especially so when it involves securing due justice for a spinal cord injury victim.

Remember, immediate action aftermath an accident primarily boosts chances of a successful lawsuit; likewise prompt consultation with a competent personal injury attorney significantly increases scope of receiving rightful compensation exponentially.

With Carlson Bier on your side, find solace knowing professionals proficiently navigate this challenging terrain as you focus on recuperation and adjusting to new circumstances post-injury. Revel in assurance where interests merge – ours lie exclusively in attaining best possible outcome for our client: YOU.

Now is not the time to feel alone or daunted by what lies ahead. Click on the button below to discover how much your case could potentially be worth and explore actionable paths towards restoring control over your life journey thrown off-track by unfortunate incidents causing spinal cord injury – because at Carlson Bier every step forward counts!

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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 Payson

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing expert legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering professional legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Fall Accidents

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

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

Brain Impairments

Specializing in offering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Expert in defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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