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When faced with a severe predicament such as a spinal cord injury, you need the absolute best representation from seasoned professionals who truly understand your situation. Carlson Bier is the premier advocate for those seeking assistance in spinal cord injury legal matters. Our specialization and unparalleled dedication set us apart when it comes to representing individuals dealing with this unique category of personal injury law. With an intricate understanding of these complex medical issues combined alongside our vast knowledge of Illinois law, we are perfectly positioned to confidently navigate through your case details and deliver results that exceed expectations.

We’re well-versed in tirelessly proving negligence which may have caused or contributed to your spinal cord injuries. Our expertise extends but is not limited to claim assessment, negotiating settlements, presenting evidence skillfully during court proceedings making sure all aspects works favorably towards achieving a favorable outcome for you.

As true defenders committed unreservedly on behalf of our clients; let Carlson Bier be your chosen representative entrusting us with the vital role irrespective where within Illinois state it would be required.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Pontiac Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how a spinal cord injury can dramatically alter one’s life. Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Illinois specialize in representing individuals who have experienced such traumatic injuries and through our legal expertise, we aim to help victims obtain the restitution they rightfully deserve.

Spinal Cord Injuries are multifaceted with each damage varying significantly in terms of severity and long-term impact on an individual’s health and quality of life. Ranging from incomplete injuries which allow some degree of function in parts below the affected area, to complete injuries leading to total numbness or paralysis, the implication of each case is unique.

• Paraplegia: One form of spinal cord injury that results in the impairment of motor or sensory function in lower extremities.

• Quadriplegia: Refers to diminished ability or loss in both arms and legs including torso resulting from severe spinal cord injury.

• Hemiplegia: A type of paraplegia affecting just one side of the body.

Every year thousands fall prey to spine damage due to reckless accidents at workplace, traffic mishaps or medical negligence; it is only fair that rightful compensation should be dispensed for their suffering. However, procuring benefits isn’t always straightforward especially considering convoluted insurance claims process. At this juncture where your physical well-being meets a wall of bureaucracy, you need empathetic yet tough lawyers who understand intricate details relating to Spinal Cord Injury litigations.

Carlson Bier lawyers will:

– Assess your situation meticulously

– Investigate thoroughly regarding accident occurrence

– Help document your losses effectively

– Develop compelling legal strategies

Our detailed understanding accompanied by experiential knowledge makes Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys adept at handling complex cases like spinal cord injuries thereby improving clients’ chances for successful litigation.

The settlement tempts even more when facing expensive medical bills but evaluating full cost needs expert eyes. Pain management therapy expenses carry tangible price tags but quantifying intangible costs like loss in future earnings potential due to inability of function needs finesse, something we at Carlson Bier have gained over years.

Therefore, before succumbing to pressure or being lured by insurance companies’ quick settlements, ensure you seek professional legal consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney who can safeguard your interests and secure the maximum possible compensation.

We understand that times following a Spinal Cord Injury are tough – physically, emotionally and financially. Seize the opportunity to gain rightful restitution for all you’ve endured. We encourage you to click on the button below and find out how much your case may be worth. Through our expert legal consultation services, let us help put numbers on pain thereby bringing justice closer within reach. Your journey towards recovery need not be faced alone anymore – let us bear some weight while facing these formidable odds against insurers together.

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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 Pontiac

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Offering expert legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding patients of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering professional legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in extending specialized legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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