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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a spinal cord injury, deciphering complex legal procedures can be overwhelming. Carlson Bier’s mastery in such cases has made them an esteemed choice for individuals seeking expertise and compassionate guidance during these challenging moments. Whether you’re enduring the immediate aftermath or facing long-term rehabilitation, choosing a seasoned attorney to assist is critical for attaining adequate compensation; that’s where Carlson Bier comes in. As prestigious personal injury lawyers championing clients across Rankin, their meticulous attention to detail ensures no stone gets left unturned when pursuing justice on behalf of patients struggling with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). With your best interests at heart and relentless pursuit to secure justice, they are acutely aware of how SCI impacts health, livelihoods, and emotional wellbeing. A steadfast advocate for injured parties who require counsel coping with disrupted lives post-SCI incidents is imperative – trust Carlson Bier. Offering unparalleled dedication coupled with extensive experience defining their career-affirming reputation as exemplary personal-injury attorneys specializing in Spinal Cord Injuries statutes within Illinois law settings.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Rankin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to representing those who have suffered spinal cord injuries. As a leading personal injury attorney group in Illinois, our core philosophy is predicated on providing undivided attention, comprehensive legal advice and fearless representation for each of our esteemed clients. Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are severe and often life-altering incidents that can impose significant financial hardships due to mounting medical costs and loss of income.

A spinal cord injury happens when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal—this tends to cause permanent changes in strength, sensation below the site of the injury. Some key points about SCIs include:

– They usually begin with a sudden traumatic blow to the spine.

– The most common causes include motor vehicle accidents, falls, acts of violence such as gunshots and sports-related incidents.

– Symptoms range from pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to nerve fibers in your spinal cord, loss of movement or feeling all over your body, difficulties with balance and walking amongst others.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier understand how physically debilitating and emotionally draining dealing with a SCI can be. We know that this puts an enormous strain on you—the victim—as well as your family members who may need to step in as caregivers.

That’s why having a competent personal injury attorney represent your interests becomes imperative. Your legal counsel should not only seek full compensation for current medical expenses but also account for future healthcare needs related to your injury—continuing therapies, repeat surgical interventions if needed—and provide adequate provision for lost wages.

We take pride in knowing our specialists are equipped with extensive experience dealing with SCI cases just like yours. Our multifaceted approach involves meticulously studying case particulars—from police reports through crash reconstruction/maps; collaborating directly with expert witnesses encompassing doctors/surgeons/testifying experts completely conversant with insurance policy language; comprehensive depositions conducted on all key figures related to the litigation, all while tending to our clients’ needs in these distressing times.

You are not a mere case number at Carlson Bier — your well-being is our top priority. We believe that recovering from an SCI should encompass more than just financial relief; it also involves rebuilding one’s life given the new set of challenges thrust upon you by virtue of this injury. By offering unwavering support and getting you–our client–the maximum settlement feasible under Illinois law (considering pain and suffering), we aim to secure a future for you where your standard of living isn’t compromised predisposed by debilitating injuries sustained because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness.

Our commitment doesn’t end there. At Carlson Bier, we understand that understanding legal processes can be overwhelming—particularly when dealing with traumatic events such as spinal cord injuries. That’s why our lawyers endeavor to keep information clear, concise and transparent throughout every stage of your case progression—always available for any questions/concerns along the way.

At Carlson Bier, it is our mission to stand up against insurance companies refusing fair settlements or dragging their feet regarding claims payments — all efforts directed toward safeguarding your best interests, restoring dignity and independence post-SCI factoring in the limitations introduced by such a grievous injury.

If you’ve suffered from a SCI due to somebody else’s negligence, remember: Time is of the essence! Regulations concerning personal injury lawsuits dictate certain restrictions around statute limitation deadlines after which rights for compensation could become forfeit.

The fight ahead may seem long and hard, but with experienced attorneys like ours advocating intensely for justice on your behalf, this battle becomes evenly balanced tilting favorably toward what rightfully belongs with you—the victim deserving just compensation under Illinois commonwealth law.

Contact us today for a free personalized review of your claim. Understanding potential benefits exclusively tailored for situations akin yours—a crucial first step optimizing recovery. Click the button below and find out how much your case is worth right 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 Rankin

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving skilled legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering specialist legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, offering expert legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Accident

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Collisions

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in ensuring expert legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Specializing in supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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