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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you or a loved one suffers from Spinal Cord Injuries, it is critical to have legal representation that understands the complexities of these cases. Carlson Bier has a potent mix of expertise and compassion—the right combination for such a personal fight. Our Illinois-based attorneys are conversant with all aspects related to spinal cord injuries, ensuring your rights are protected fully at every stage.

We work diligently to secure fair compensation for losses due to medical expenses, reduced quality of life, pain and suffering or any other damages stemming from tragic incidents like spinal cord injuries. By choosing Carlson Bier as your representative in negotiations or litigation concerning your injury claim, you benefit from our meticulous preparation and formidable courtroom skills — pivotal factors in maximizing recovery potentials.

A spinal cord injury can fundamentally change lives; we’re here not just as lawyers but trusted advisors offering support during this challenging emotional journey. We understand that providing peace of mind through tenacious advocacy is vital — making us an outstanding choice for handling complex Spinal Cord Injury cases with proficiency and dedication.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Ringwood Illinois

Understanding the complexities of spinal cord injuries forms an integral part of our legal expertise at Carlson Bier. As your trusted personal injury attorney group, we know that each case is as unique as the individual it affects, and we are based in Illinois where this understanding translates into a tailored approach towards comprehensive legal assistance.

Spinal cord injuries can range from relatively minor to life-alteringly severe. Some people might experience only mild symptoms such as slight discomfort or temporary numbness while others may suffer long-term detrimental effects, including paralysis and other serious physical limitations. These traumas can occur due to a multitude of different circumstances, including car accidents, falls, sports-related injuries, and violence.

The aftermath of these injuries significantly impacts not only a person’s health but also their financial stability and overall quality of life. Overwhelming medical bills coupled with the daunting prospect of unending future costs for treatment create immeasurable strain on individuals and families alike.

• It has been estimated that initial hospitalization costs following spinal cord injury average between $140,000 – $480,000.

• More sobering still is that ongoing yearly expenses can range from about $18k – $80k+ per year.

These figures underscore the incalculable value provided by efficient legal action which eases financial burden by securing rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we navigate intricate details pertaining to personal injury law seamlessly on behalf of our clients. Gathering requisite proofs essential for establishing liability — police reports, photographs evidencing accident scenes or damages incurred— or eliciting competent testimonies are sanctified tasks diligently handled by us.

We understand that victim rights advocacy cannot wait given high stakes at play accentuated by grave bodily harm and enduring traumatic distress inflicted upon victims and their loved ones post incident. We focus on speeding up litigation processes drawing from vast experience gleaned over countless cases successfully resolved via prudent negotiations or compelling courtroom arguments against party-at-fault’s insurers when warranted.

Efficient insurance claim drafting that convincingly presents a plausible reconstruction of the accident, detailed medical history outlining pain and suffering endured along with potential future care necessities, and judicious use of expert witnesses for validating assertions are cornerstones underpinning our holistic approach to spinal cord injury claims settlements.

We draw from an array of legal strategies tailored specifically in view of unique client circumstances while abiding by ethical practices set forth by Illinois state law. We pride ourselves on successful track record catalyzed via dynamic leadership skills maneuvering through staunchly defended positions adopted by opposing legal representations aiming at reducing liabilities.

Persuasively arguing damages resultant from loss in income earning potentials attributable to diminished life quality post spinal cord injuries or encompassing worked-out equitable resolution measures conducive to long-term delegated health care needs remain high up on our priority list when fighting out clients’ claims.

Whether you’re coping with accrued hospital bills or foresee years of medical expenses, let us stand by your side, assist in unraveling the complex world of personal injury law and show how Carlson Bier can help pave the path toward recovery both physically and financially.

To elucidate more about spinal cord injuries or assess prospective compensation awaiting your rightful claim, navigate towards call-to-action button below as preliminary step towards finding out what your case could be worth. Do entrust us with this opportunity where we bring empathy alongside robust argumentation abilities onto negotiation tables or courtrooms alike so justice is served thereby restoring tranquility back into your lives disrupted by unforeseen accidents causing serious physical disabilities resultant from spinal cord injuries.

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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 Ringwood

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering experienced legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Accidents

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents gain just compensation for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Focused on delivering professional legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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