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Suffering a spinal cord injury can be life-changing, necessitating long-term medical care and potentially leading to loss of mobility or other severe health complications. Victims may struggle with immense financial burdens due to mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in helping spinal cord injury victims navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. Our attorneys bring their considerable legal expertise to fight diligently for Richmond victims’ justice and rightful compensation.

Skilled at advocating for clients on matters related to devastating injuries like these alongside our meticulous attention to detail enables us effectively pinpoint liability while seeking maximum damages from accountable parties. Committed to providing comprehensive client support throughout every step of the challenging journey that lies ahead following a devastating spine-related accident.

When stakes are high in terms of pursuing justice following catastrophic events such as spinal cord injuries, you can trust the dedication found within the experienced team at Carlson Bier-where improving lives through strong advocacy is not just our job but also our passion.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Richmond Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we represent individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries owing to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. With extensive experience in personal injury law and a solid track record paving our way forward, we have built a reputation as reliable advocates for the rights and needs of clients across Illinois. Based in Illinois, but serving clients statewide, we are committed individuals who specialize in bringing justice to victims through legal proceedings.

Spinal Cord Injuries can come with debilitating effects that may greatly impair an individual’s quality of life. A victim could suffer from disturbances related to physical mobility, issues associated with neurological functions, or even emotional and psychological trauma. Let’s delve deeper into certain specific aspects:

• Spinal Shock: Following a spinal injury, patients commonly develop symptoms like loss of reflexes below the point of injury leading to muscle paralysis.

• Neurogenic shock: The disruption in communication between the brain and body components such as blood vessels and heart results in low blood pressure and irregular heart rates.

• Long-term complications: Chronic pain often persists in areas affected by a Spinal Cord Injury. There may be lasting damage compromising respiratory health or bowel control.

• Emotional Effects: Depression and anxiety are common side-effects faced due to prolonged periods of suffering.

We understand how devastating this could be to you or your loved ones which is why it is necessary not just having access to medical interventions but also getting compensated for your losses – whether they’re economical (like lost wages), non-economical (such as pain/suffering), or punitive damages targeting those responsible for these types of injuries.

One significant aspect that elevates us at Carlson Bier above others is our devotion towards creating tailored strategies catered specifically according to each client’s unique situation. This focus on specificity aims at maximizing possible compensation when representing people who’ve suffered from traumatic accidents involving their spine.

It’s worth emphasizing here what matters most – obtaining justice while making sure each client feels listened to, understood, and cared for. Cognizant to the fact that legalities can often times become a burdening complication on top of health predicaments faced by victims, we provide regular updates on case progress whilst maintaining an open communication channel throughout.

Coming from diverse legal backgrounds but intertwined through our passion towards personal injury law providing justice in spinal injuries cases- we are consistently praised for our ability to simplify complex legal jargon into simple language everyone can comprehend. This way, not only does it enhance a clear understanding about their cases among clients; it also reinforces our belief in inclusivity ensuring every individual is equally informed irrespective of one’s legal knowledge.

Indeed, when you team up with Carlson Bier, be assured that you have access to some of the state’s top litigators coming together collectively blending years of expertise channeled towards maximizing recovery options available to you or your loved ones following such severe injuries. Our focus revolves around YOU. We strive incessantly taking leaps over hurdles posed by complicated medical malpractices rules/regulations and fight tooth and nail defending righteousness overtaking injustice tailoring strategies that align perfectly with your situation.

With us at Carlson Bier representing you during this critical phase, rest assured having gained strategic partners working tirelessly aiming at getting just compensation for your suffering post-Spinal Cord Injury. If you’re ready to explore further about how much potentially could be entitled as compensation especially catered according to your unique circumstance then don’t hesitate any longer! Don’t wait another day navigating alone through complex situations presented by these distressing times – click the button below now because knowing what lies ahead might help strengthen resolve reigniting hope in healing and recovery!

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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 Richmond

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering professional legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get equitable compensation for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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