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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be life-altering and traumatic – emotionally, physically, and financially. Aware of these overwhelming circumstances is Carlson Bier. As an exceptional personal injury lawyer firm based in Illinois, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch legal service to victims of spinal cord injuries throughout the region including Ridgway. With years of experience in the field beneath our belt, we utilize our extensive knowledge dealing with intricacies involved in Spinal Cord Injuries related suits efficiently ensuring you receive maximum rightful compensation for your losses.

Adapted to understanding each client’s unique predicament profoundly while maintaining professionalism accords us distinct repute that surpasses numerous law firms around here. Each case receives personalized attention strengthening its likelihood for victory even further.

Choose Carlson Bier as your dedicated advocate following such devastating accidents – certainly the best consideration if you need an expert guiding hand through a complex maze often associated with claims filed after suffering severe Spinal Cord Injuries! Trust on unparalleled commitment at every step promising fair compensation without undue stress allowing focus where it matters most: rebuilding your life post-accident.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ridgway Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize that suffering a spinal cord injury can be an incredibly traumatic experience. Not only do these injuries damage your physical and emotional wellbeing, but they also reshape the trajectory of your life. Our primary mission as your Illinois-based personal injury attorneys is to firmly stand by your side during this challenging time, advocating fiercely for the rightful compensation you deserve.

Spinal Cord Injuries are categorized into two kinds– complete and incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury results in significant severity where there’s a loss of function below the level of the injury, including both sensory and motor loss. Contrarily, with an incomplete spinal cord injury case, some functionality remains under the location of the wound.

It bears noting that Spinal Cord Injuries often occur due to accidents that could have been preventable – vehicular accidents, slip-and-falls on neglected properties, and workplace incidents among others. Should you find yourself facing any such unfortunate circumstance through no fault of your own; contacting a professional personal injury attorney like us at Carlson Bier becomes integral.

• Identification of liable parties: We meticulously comb through accident details to identify who should be held accountable for your injuries.

• Calculation of damages: Beyond medical bills alone, our team factors in considerations such as lost wages along with present and future care needs to calculate genuine damage costs accurately.

• Defending your rights: Adversarial negotiations or even courtroom settings notwithstanding; trust us to advocate relentlessly for securing what is rightfully yours.

Our seasoned legal professionals keep themselves abreast of all advancements concerning SCI medical research. It makes them comprehend not just today’s reality but also anticipate potential hurdles across recovery roadmaps so common among Spinal Cord Injured clients. Furthermore:

• Varying Impairments: Depending upon where exactly on one’s spinal cord the injury occurred affects differing types and extents of bodily functions impairments—sensitivity loss being foremost among them.

• Complexity & Time-Frame: Recovery varies greatly, and there are degrees to which people can resume normal life, perform daily chores or even regain lost functionality.

• Rehabilitation & Adaptation: Enhancing quality of life through rehabilitation is a multi-pronged approach including physical therapy, adaptive technologies, occupational consultation amongst other factors contemplating long-term prognosis.

Mr. Carlson and Ms. Bier have been catering to injury clients for decades now; their rich vein of legal experience comprising everything from car accidents right up to wrongful death lawsuits. You will find in them patient listeners empathetic to your cause coupled with aggressive litigators uncompromising on securing the best outcome for you based where permissible under Illinois law.

Should you choose us at Carlson Bier as your personal injury attorneys considering spinal cord injuries or otherwise – you would be assured the quantum of earnestness we commit towards every case. Neither do we differentiate between large compensation claims nor small ones; our passion remains undimmed whatever it may be your individual case nuances. Our primary mission always is fostering an environment conducive enough for our clients to focus completely on recovery; let us take care of all the legalities without any stress being passed onto you.

Finally, while visiting our website has hopefully provided you with valuable information relating to spinal cord injuries and what such cases typically entail – remember that no write-up or online resource can replace personalized legal advice pertinent specifically towards one’s unique situation.

Do consider therefore clicking through below and complete our short questionnaire designed exclusively keeping time-pressed executors like yourselves in mind. It should not take more than a few minutes but provide us sufficient inputs based on which preliminary understanding can be arrived at concerning potential damages value attached to your specific circumstance that much quicker! Start empowering yourself from this very moment… Take the first step here towards reclaiming command of your destiny – find out how much is indeed worth YOUR Case under rights accorded by state laws today!

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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 Ridgway

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving adept legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Offering specialist legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, offering adept legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Delivering specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to extending dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in defending persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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