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About Carlson Bier Associates

At the heart of Prophetstown stands the resilient Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury lawyer firm championing justice for Spinal Cord Injuries. The profound experience of our skilled team in handling challenging cases sets us apart from other names in this field. We dedicate our efforts to meticulously investigate each case while anticipating and overcoming possible obstacles with strategic precision. Our attorneys acknowledge that spinal cord injuries can drastically affect your life quality, consequentially impacting families emotionally, socially and economically alike. Empathy reigns supreme at Carlson Bier — we treat clients as individuals rather than cases, offering custom-tailored legal solutions for every unique story presented before us. Furthermore, we subscribe strictly to Illinois’ law provisions; hence you can trust wholeheartedly on accountability embedded within our work ethos without fail.

Choosing us means partnering with deep-seated understanding lawyers adept at navigating complex legislation landscapes surrounding spinal cord injuries — Carlson Bier simply exemplifies skilled representation crucial when seeking compensation deserved by victims of such unfortunate incidents.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Prophetstown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your voice is our compass and your well-being is more than just another case number. As a premier law firm in Illinois specializing in personal injury law, we understand all too well the extensive damage inflicted by spinal cord injuries (SCIs) on individuals and their loved ones both physically and emotionally. Our team of dedicated attorneys stands ready to guide those affected through this legal labyrinth with expertise borne out of years handing SCI cases.

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering events that often result from accidents caused by negligence or even deliberate malfeasance. Such instances not only cause havoc on victims’ lives but also leave them grappling with overwhelming medical expenses, convoluted insurance policies, and tortuous legal procedures. SCIs range from minor ones affecting motor skills in extremities to severe ones causing paralysis. Herein lies the importance of understanding some key facets about SCIs like:

• Types: Broadly categorized as ‘complete’ where there’s total loss of sensory and motor function or ‘incomplete’, characterized by partial loss.

• Causes: Tragic incidents such as car accidents, falls, sport-related mishaps or violent encounters can result in SCIs.

• Consequences: Long-term complications could include respiratory problems, muscle spasms or loss of bladder control.

Another critical aspect for victims entails gauging the financial implications after sustaining an SCI which typically involves:

• Medical costs: These encompass surgery costs, prolonged hospitalization bills & intensive rehabilitation fees.

• Lost wages: This relates to earnings lost due to inability to work post-injury.

• Disability accommodations: Victims may need home modifications or special equipment for mobility purposes.

Enter Carlson Bier – We advocate tirelessly on behalf of our clients ensuring they aren’t left overwhelmed at this trying time while battling daunting paperwork related to insurance claims and litigation proceedings.

Our modus operandi revolves around two core principles – Comprehensive Casework & Compassionate Representation. The former ensures we explore every contingency, exhausting exhaustive research and integrating expert testimony to build robust cases that favor our clients’ interests. The latter underscores our commitment to not only pursue justice diligently but also provide emotional support throughout this arduous journey.

With Carlson Bier standing guard on your legal front, rest assured no detail is overlooked, from meticulously gathering all necessary evidence related to the accident scene and injury, acquiring medical records outlining the extent of disability caused by SCI to consulting with medical experts for their insights on future treatment needs due to long-term complications arising out of SCIs. These steps ensure maximum compensation claims commensurate with your pain & suffering as well as adequately catering for future financial needs arising out of continuous healthcare bills or inability to work.

Navigating through Personal Injury Law can be daunting – but at Carlson Bier, it doesn’t have to be. We pride ourselves in making complex legal jargon relatable and accessible while staying committed in bringing forth thoughtful advice and practical counsel anchored in expertise earned over years representing victims such as yourselves – enriching lives through justice one case at a time.

If you or a loved one are facing the catastrophic effects of spinal cord injuries don’t shoulder those burdens alone–Carlson Bier is here extending seasoned guidance every step of the way ensuring rightful compensation is claimed smoothly safeguarding tomorrow’s tranquility today! Taking that initial step towards securing rightful recompense gets easier when expert guidance products fruitful results!

Wondering how much your case could potentially bring forth? Please do click on the button below; allow us an opportunity to analyze your unique situation methodically supplying comprehensive inputs into possible course(s) of action personalized just for you; thus crystallizing the road ahead free from trepidation while emboldening you towards pursuing rightful reclaims with renewed vigor backed by Carlson Bier working relentlessly behind-the-scenes mobilizing formidable resources combined with unwavering dedication towards turning tide in your favor – for you deserve nothing less!

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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 Prophetstown

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering specialist legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Fall Occurrences

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents obtain fair payout for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Accident

Extending adept legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Harms

Focused on delivering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Committed to advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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