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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the challenging aftermath of spinal cord injuries, securing professional legal representation from Carlson Bier is an essential step towards asserting your rights. Our firm boasts a proven track record in handling complex personal injury cases, particularly in treating and effectively addressing Spinal Cord Injury claims. We’ve earned our reputation due to our relentlessly tenacious advocacy for clients, backed by expertise rooted in comprehensive knowledge of Illinois law. As your representative, we commit ourselves entirely to your case; working diligently to garner all crucial evidence while liaising with medical experts for accurate damage assessments. Our goal? Achieving the maximum possible compensation deserved after such severe physical harm occurs as a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness. Trust that at Carlson Bier, empathy goes hand-in-hand with efficacy; each client becomes part of our firm’s family when navigating these trying times together. It’s more than just getting you compensated fairly—it’s about helping you reclaim control over your life again and restoring dignity throughout this process outcomes will show why we are often considered top choice for handling Spinal Cord Injuries’ legal matters across Pittsfield vicinity.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Pittsfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing individuals impacted by life-altering event such as spinal cord injuries. As a stalwart fixture within the legal landscape of Illinois, we continuously exercise our expertise and dedication to build strong cases around personal injury claims because each case doesn’t just represent an individual but a story desperately needing skilled interpretation for justice.

Bearing witness to the physical, emotional and financial aftermath of a traumatic spinal cord injury can be overwhelming. Knowledge is key when navigating this terrain; thus, understanding more about your injury can aid significantly in handling its consequences. Spinal cord injuries typically crop from incidents like car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and violence which account for nearly 90% of cases annually. Each situation differs based on whether it’s a complete or incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The former entails loss of motor function below the level of injury while latter allows some degree sensitivity in the same region. Key items worth noting include:

– Varying severity: Not all SCIs are created equally with injuries running the range from minor symptoms through to full paralysis.

– Potential complications: Secondary issues including pain or susceptibility to pneumonia can accompany SCIs – these need accountance too.

– Scope for recovery: Medical advances enable certain recoveries though comprehensive rehabilitative care often forms part of prognosis.

Dealing with sudden health related upheaval is daunting enough without adding legal red tape into mix. Law firm fighter’s role shines brightest at this juncture where their command over laws applicable ensure safeguarded client interests against insurance company representation intent on minimal compensation payout.

Luckily at Carlson Bier we’ve honed dual weaponry in our legal armory – consummate medical knowledge across board members coupled with our tireless drive towards achieving maximum viable compensation for every client negates weak counterpoints employed by opposing counsel designed at short changing deserving victims left grappling atop unsure futures post devastating SCI events that could leave victims bereft promising lives ahead wasting away in limited personal settings losing hope.

Your journey to legal recompense begins with comprehensive understanding of your bodily functionality loss due to spinal cord injury, accompanying consequences and then analyzing these in light of applicable laws pertaining for arriving at a justified compensation amount that accurately accounts true suffering endured. Imagine this scenario – detailed post injury ramifications mapped onto unerring never deviating statute books by consummate practitioners staunchly fighting client court battles striving towards creating more equitable futures!

Spinal cord injuries can cause extreme physical, emotional and financial strain. Here at Carlson Bier, we strive to alleviate the last among these stressors largely out of your hands, assessing the long-term impact on you or your loved ones’ quality of life while vigorously fighting for deserved compensation from liable parties responsible – day job now translating to night crusade too encompassing broad swathe compensatory aspects including living expenses, medical bills, rehabilitation costs and potential income loss projecting ahead.

Remember, it is necessary that you choose someone who knows their way around complex legalese but also understands medical intricacies involved enabling rightful valorous fight. When facing daunting prospects staring bleak future square in eye – why not harness seasoned expertise guiding through with panache stemming from years-long experience humbly appreciating vast implications cloaked behind three innocuous sounding words ‘personal injury law’.

If faced with the trials posed by a spinal cord injury surely fresh confrontation isn’t warranted whether in hospital corridor or courtroom drama. Allow us ease your burden liberating mental overheads locked into fruitless confrontations allowing concentrated focusing on recovery shorn off any distractions. What’s next? A simple click awaits golden possibility exploring true worth of your case forged within Illinois law boundaries promising Carlson Bier’s seasoned experts picking up oversized cudgels guarding every client priceless welfare staunchly.

Click the button below; let us show precisely what our tireless advocacy could mean for turning today’s downtrodden journey into hopeful promising tomorrows – Our talent turning others hope into palpable reality is but a click away!

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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 Pittsfield

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending professional legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Slip Occurrences

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Damages

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for harms and harm.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Collision

Ensuring professional legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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