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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the complexities of a spinal cord injury case, trust none other than Carlson Bier. Our cutting-edge law firm excels in advocating for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) ensuring your rights are safeguarded and justice is pursued. With our unrivaled expertise in SCI-related cases throughout Illinois, we specialize to negotiate compensation you deserve which could drastically improve your life quality post-injury. What sets us apart as effective advocates? We possess an impressive track record with an unmatched dedication to serving every client with compassion and respect while relentlessly seeking outcomes reflecting their best interests. Whether challenging insurance companies or confronting liable parties at trial, Carlson Bier brings aggressive representation driven by facts informed by seasoned investigators and reputable medical experts who contribute essential insights into each unique situation from Pocahontas or any cities where individuals may find themselves faced with such adversity. Henceforth, always make the smart choice: choose Carlson Bier when battling spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Pocahontas Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being premier personal injury attorneys assisting clients in Illinois. Our area of expertise extends to a wide range of personal injuries and one such field is Spinal Cord Injuries. As experts, we understand that spinal cord injuries can drastically alter your life, limiting mobility, causing chronic pain and negatively impacting your ability to work.

Spinal cord injuries constitute an intimate degree of complexity when it comes to the legal intricacies associated with them. This makes choosing a well-versed attorney who specializes in laws regarding spinal cord damages vital for your case’s success. At Carlson Bier, our primary aim is crafting compelling arguments rooted in facts devised from stacks of medical records, expert testimonials and relevant statistical data.

We start by understanding the nature of your spinal cord injury – whether it’s complete or incomplete. A ‘complete’ refers to an injury where almost no function or sensation exists below the level of damage whereas an ‘incomplete’ indicates partial control or feeling retained.

• Prominent symptoms include paralysis (tetraplegia or paraplegia), impaired sensation such as pressure sores, potential problems with heart rate blood pressure or body temperature.

• Secondary complications often encompass bladder issues, bowel dysfunction and respiratory complications.

The severity and scope play a significant role in determining compensation rates which are congruent with broad pain sufferedconomically as well as emotionally.

To navigate through this complex web, specialized representation forms an essential recourse because every instance differs vastly from another. The strength attributed to your case depends upon detailed interpretation and knowledge pertaining to distinct aspects like liability determination i.e., establishing negligence on part of accused party; causation validation i.e., tracing back defective product/modality responsible for inflicted harm along with estimation of damages incurred economically (such as earnings lost amidst recuperation) apart from indemnification catering mental agony caused due to prompt lifestyle shift post-trauma.

Employing a multilayered approach is pivotal to obtain full compensatory justice. We strive to deliver personalized assistance offering an all-round perspective ranging from prompt medical support to future rehabilitative care, ongoing therapy and other relevant factors such as the predictability of your long-term outcomes.

We collaborate extensively with healthcare professionals, therapists, occupational consultants and economists compiling resources essential for backing-up damage claims. Our firm vigorously negotiates on your behalf striving hard against insurance companies trying to underpay settled claims which further validates our thoroughness in reputation among clients and peers alike.

At Carlson Bier we are synonymous with relentless advocacy channelizing every effort towards developing a stringent case advocating maximum compensation showcasing comprehensive consequences spinal injuries bring along mentally, physically and economically altering lives beyond recognition. Highly proficient in hollowing out intricacies related to legal statutes governing spinal cord injury compensation claims forming seamless alignment with individual expectations is what separates us from other personal injury representing attorneys creating benchmarks responsiveness setting new representation standards.

Dealing with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury can be challenging. It’s even more complex when determining settlement value due to the intricate nature bridging interdependencies physician analyses investor assessments testifying expert evaluations economic data underlining treatments involved till recuperation guaranteeing future security influenced by inflicted harms caused post-trauma.

If you or a loved one have been devastatingly subjected to spinal cord injury, trust that Carlson Bier stands ready to apply their wealth of knowledge in personal injury law honed over years of experience confidently advancing towards vindicating justice served at earliest while putting up stiff stances involving tricky insurance claim settlements ensuring optimal satisfaction level catering broad arenas associated during recovery phase highlighting essence rooted client-first approach bent upon restoring normalcy amidst adversities welcoming smiles replacing melancholy hardship—typical reaction amid such life-changing occurrences.

Remember when it comes to fighting for just recoveries grounded within pronounced expertise on local Illinois laws concerning considerable health damages like Spinal Cord Injuries – Carlson Bier rings the perfect harmonious restoration tune. Let us help you calculate your compensatory claim reaching a substantial figure relieving burdens, reinstating normalcy in the aftermath of traumatic misfortune. To find out how much your case may be worth, click on the button below. Legal assistance tailored to spinal cord injuries is only a click away. Feel free to contact us today – because at Carlson Bier, we are not just about legal advice but about reshaping post-traumatic lives towards resounding victory.

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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 Pocahontas

Bike Accidents

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

Burn Damages

Giving skilled legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Slip Incidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents get fair payout for injuries and losses.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in delivering expert legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Expert in defending clients with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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