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Suffering from a spinal cord injury is a profound, life-changing event. Having competent legal advisors by your side can make an enormous difference in your pursuit of justice. Trust Carlson Bier, the trusted name when it comes to Illinois’ Spinal Cord Injuries attorney group. We understand the physical, emotional and financial impact of such injuries on individuals and families alike. With our expertise in dealing with complex medical malpractice claims to accidents resulting in serious spinal cord injuries, we strive diligently for maximum compensation for all clients while providing care and personalized attention throughout every step of their case.

At Carlson Bier, we know that each client’s situation is unique – hence we tailor strategies accordingly without ever compromising on excellence or empathy.Combining years of experience securing successful settlements with extensive medical knowledge essential in cases related to Spinal Cord Injuries makes us not just another law firm but more importantly: advocates who will stand up relentlessly for your rights.

When facing repercussions as significant as a spinal injury,you require disrupters who challenge the norms forthrightly.And that’s exactly what causes extraordinary results-Justice.Turn towards precision & compassion connected seamlessly at Carlson& Bier-your hope amidst adversity-truly making us peerless within the domain.Prioritize skill over proximity.Find assistance beyond measure here!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Potomac Illinois

The Carlson Bier legal firm specializes in personal injury law, with dedicated attorneys right here in Illinois who are exceptionally skilled at handling complex cases related to spinal cord injuries. Our knowledgeable team is committed to providing you with essential information about such health complications. Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) notably rank among the most severe physical traumas that a person can experience, often triggering life-altering consequences.

To gain an understanding of SCIs, it’s crucial first to comprehend the functionality of the spinal cord. The human spinal cord serves as a pivotal link between your brain and the rest of your body; any damage or harm induces disturbances in this communication channel. Such disruptions result from a variety of sources including car accidents, sports activities, falls or violent encounters like gunshot wounds.

One significant factor about spinal cord injuries is their classification into two categories: complete and incomplete injuries. To put simply, those who sustain a complete SCI will often lose all senses below the affected area– they won’t be able to move nor feel anything beneath where their injury occurred. On another hand, patients experiencing an incomplete SCI could still retain some function.

Key symptoms associated with spinal cord injuries include:

• Extreme pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by nerve fiber damage

• Reduced mobility

• Loss of bladder or bowel control

• Difficulty breathing

The primary objective when treating a patient diagnosed with SCI involves preventing further injury and enabling individuals to lead as active and productive lives as possible. However, these treatments are not only expensive but entail long durations which may cause substantial financial stress on afflicted parties.

It’s no secret that dealing with such distressing circumstances is challenging for victims and their loved ones – physically, emotionally and financially. This is where Carlson Bier steps in – delivering relentless advocacy for our clients’ rights while relieving them from daunting legal procedures.

Relying on years of groundbreaking success we’ve achieved within previous SCI-related cases; our diligent attorneys recognize the stakes – always fighting to ensure our clients receive fair compensation for their suffering. From medical bills, lost income, and other costs you haven’t even foreseen yet – we assist in procuring funds necessary on your journey towards recovery.

Undeniably, dealing with such traumatic injuries can feel like scaling an insurmountable hurdle. However, please remember this: you’re not alone. We’re here to affirmatively stand by each stride of your commitment towards health reclamation; advocating tirelessly from negotiation tables right into courtrooms if required. We’re equipped with comprehensive expertise within Illinois law and will alleviate any apprehension while ushering clarity surrounding any legal jargon or procedures.

Our efforts are continuously herded toward delivering value-laden services that remain centered around clients’ needs. Operating out of Illinois gives us a local advantage when it comes to understanding situations enveloped amid state peculiarities sometimes overlooked by firms outside the locale.

Our job doesn’t only end with providing unsurpassed legal representation but extends beyond through educating our community about SCI-related subjects relentlessly. As one navigates through Carlson Bier’s online resources portal packed with invaluable content related infographics and blog posts – what truly sets us apart becomes discernible!

We urge you to read more about the available resources via navigation tabs presented on our website – material conceived meticulously keeping your information necessities under focus. Packed with wide-ranging aspects concerning several overarching circumstances affected due to spinal cord injury cases – we aim to acquaint readers comprehensively without overwhelming them with excessive professional legalese.

After reading through our page dedicated entirely for spinal cord injuries cases and familiarizing yourself with the significant wealth of data we’ve compiled for you; why not consider evaluating potential worth resting within your case? It’s time now to put away uncertainties aside coupled together along this exhausting journey you’ve so bravely combated till now.

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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 Potomac

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing professional legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring expert legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

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

Slip and Fall Incidents

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate recompense for hurts and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Accident

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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