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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with spinal cord injuries (SCI), seeking expert legal representation becomes crucial. The team of attorneys at Carlson Bier is skilled in understanding the complexity of SCI cases and exacting justice for victims who deserve compensation for their life-altering condition. Tasked with navigating Illinois law, these professionals are adept at building comprehensive cases that discuss medical costs, rehabilitation expenses, lost income potential, and the intangible aspects of victims’ pain and suffering. Monopolizing on extensive knowledge within this domain ensures clients receive a resolute advocate intent on pursuing rightful recompense proactively. In select scenarios involving Poplar Grove residents or incidents occurring within its vicinity, Carlson Bier’s expertise remains an invaluable asset to any party striving to produce favorable outcomes legislatively. Overall, choosing Carlson Bier as your representative in SCIs claims engenders peace of mind knowing you’re backed by accomplished negotiators able to articulate compelling arguments that substantiate valid financial help warranted by your trauma-induced circumstances.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Poplar Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we serve as zealous advocates when you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury. We understand the financial and emotional toll such injuries can bring, and we are determined to provide the legal support you need in your fight for justice. So whether your spinal cord injury was caused by a motor vehicle accident, slip-and-fall incident, workplace mishap or an act of recklessness by another party, our Illinois-based personal injury lawyers stand ready to help.

In the arena of personal injury law, spinal cord injuries represent some of the most devastating cases. They often result in significant pain and loss of function —and in worst-case scenarios—paralysis which could either be paraplegia (partial paralysis), or quadriplegia (near total paralysis).

Here are some key things you need to understand about spinal cord injuries:

• Spinal Cord Injuries have varying degrees: Every case is unique and requires profound investigation by an experienced attorney to properly evaluate liability.

• Medical bills accumulate quickly: From hospitalization to ongoing therapy sessions, medical debt related to your injury can become overwhelming.

• Insurance may not cover everything: Remember that many insurance companies aim at minimizing compensation; thus it becomes increasingly important having a strong advocate on your side.

• Immediate action is critical: Prompt evaluation of evidence and filing claims can strengthen your chances at obtaining optimal compensation.

With Carlson Bier representing you against responsible parties and their insurers, rest assured knowing that our team will leave no stone unturned while devoting the necessary resources required to meet each challenge head-on.

Moreover, here at Carlson Bier, our attorneys’ proficiency stretches beyond mere advocacy; we strive earnestly also towards educating clients about their rights following such severe setbacks as inflicted by spinal cord injuries. Thus from explaining potential sources of payment for care inclusive of auto insurance policies covering accidents even if they were pedestrian-in-nature including worker’s compensation coverage when the incident occurred on-the-job to, where relevant, product liability claims should defective products or equipment have been injury contributors; we provide guidance every step of your journey to recovery.

Together with you, our team will combat insurers’ attempts at undermining you by creating comprehensive accounting reports proving all costs associated with spinal cord injuries including future care as ongoing therapeutic interventions may be necessary for maintaining overall health and quality of life.

Remember that as a Carlson Bier client, in-depth education forms an integral part of your representation. We want you feeling confident about making fully-informed decisions at each litigation stage — because entrusting us is more than simply ‘hiring’ a lawyer — it’s placing faith whereby once shaken can ultimately remain restored through achieved justice.

When confronting such substantial adversity following a spinal cord injury, know that having a trusted ally heading your fight’s frontlines truly matters: One who champions not only receiving deserved compensation but reinforcing dignity dashed by personal injury’s aftermath. At Carlson Bier specifically located right here in Illinois state (but definitely not Poplar Grove!), we are THAT dedicated ally!

Are you intrigued to discover what joining hands with us could mean for your case? If so, please click the button below and permit us guiding you accordingly. Let’s navigate this challenging terrain together towards affirmatively answering an otherwise daunting question namely – Exactly how much is YOUR case worth? Evaluation awaits just one 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 Poplar Grove

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing expert legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Fall Injuries

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for damages and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Crash

Delivering adept legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to providing compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

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

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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