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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex sea of personal injury law, Carlson Bier firmly stands as a beacon, specializing in Spinal Cord Injuries. With our dedicated team of attorneys, we bear an unwavering commitment to securing justice for those affected by these severe injuries across Illinois. Painstaking attention to detail and unyielding grit have been instrumental in securing substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We understand that dealing with spinal cord injuries can be distressful; therefore, we aim towards making the legal process hassle-free so victims can focus on recovery while we fight for their rights. Choosing Carlson Bier does not merely mean choosing representation; it implies choosing strategy-based advocacy that fiercely pursues your case from every angle possible with unmatched expertise within this realm of law practice. For professional assistance skilled at navigating through the intricacies associated with spinal cord related lawsuits around Pekin area matters – consider no one but Carlson Bier – where justice is more than just a word: it’s an ultimate goal.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Pekin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we represent the rights of individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries as a result of accidents or negligence. A personal injury law firm based in Illinois; our institutional understanding and significant experience equip us with an edge to navigate the intricate avenues of legal recourse available for such cases.

Spinal Cord Injuries are serious afflictions, often life-altering, caused by damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. Victims frequently grapple with permanent changes in strength, sensation, and functionality below the site of injury. Symptoms may include impaired balance, breathing issues, chronic pain or unconsciousness. It is crucially important to grasp that these debilitating conditions not only affect physical capabilities but also come along with profound psychological distress leading people towards potential depression.

• Awareness: The first step towards addressing Spinal Cord Injuries lies in awareness about its different types. They can range from complete injuries – resulting in total paralysis- to incomplete injuries where some motor function still remains.

• Treatment: Initial treatment focuses on preventing further damage while long-term treatments aim at rehabilitation that includes physical therapy and skill-building activities.

• Legal Aid: Acknowledging your right for compensation is integral when incurring such damages due to another’s negligence or through accidents like vehicular collisions, slips and falls etc.

To ensure effective resolution of claims, it paramount that you liaise with a specialized local law practice familiar with litigating similar cases. At Carlson Bier we offer just this pedigree. Not merely limited to litigation over compensations for medical costs incurred but extending into other complex areas comprising future therapeutic needs, loss o

f income during incapacitation period among others that arise from these unfortunate events.

The extensive expertise vested within our team allows us to guide you adeptly at each juncture throughout your proceedings; all while exhibiting unwavering commitment towards securing your rightful compensatory settlement arising from this tragic event. Read along for insights into the cardinal facets we address in our client’s cases.

• Liability: It begins with establishing the validity of your case which majorly hinges on ascertaining negligence or faults leading to injury.

• Damage Assessment: Detailing out the financial implications factoring in all present, impending and future losses liable to be incurred due to your condition including medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs and emotional wellbeing.

• Negotiating Insurance Claims: We bring extensive familiarity with claim procedures & dowry required knowledge to negotiate justifiably ensuring you’re not shortchanged by insurance negotiators

At Carlson Bier, we believe that anyone facing these afflictions deserves full compensation. Every case is unique and requires an individualized approach which is why we prioritize understanding every distinct element of your situation; preparing dexterous strategies tailored specifically for you while relentlessly pursuing justice. Given the physical, emotional and financial havoc these injuries bestow it is only fair that affected individuals receive complete restitution they’re owed. If you have experienced Spinal Cord Injury due to another’s recklessness or through an accident, act now! Spare no time in consulting us regarding groundwork preparations aimed at deriving maximum benefit from legal provisions integral to advocating your rights.

Now comes the momentous aspect when victims ask themselves- what their case is worth? Crucially important but equally complicated given multiple variables contributing towards such calculation- each amplifying applicable claims manifold. Matching personalized circumstances with statutory norms results in varied compensatory amounts across board serving as monetary relief aiming towards making lives somewhat closer to what it was before life took this brutal turn.

Click on the button below for a preliminary assessment of your potential claim value based on parameters gleaned from years of successful representation of clients geo-diverse yet united by similar predicaments like yours thereby bringing countless families hope & peace amidst times eclipsed by despair & uncertainty emanating from harsh realities magnified under Spinal Cord Injuries. Together let’s move forward taking the first step to reclaim control over your life.

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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 Pekin

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Extending specialist legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Mishaps

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents gain fair settlement for harms and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Collision

Delivering adept legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in providing expert legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Injury

Committed to representing patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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