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In the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, you might feel helpless and uncertain. At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexity of these cases and are dedicated to providing legal guidance tailored specifically for your situation. Pivotal in Illinois law practices, our team prioritizes working with clients from all corners including River Forest, offering insightful strategies shaped from years of experience representing victims with similar injuries. From ensuring that the statute of limitations does not run out on your case to strategically negotiating settlements that reflect the full scope of past and future damages, trust in us to be an ally during this challenging period. Moreover, navigating complex insurance claims is no simple feat; leave it up to us at Carlson Bier to handle all aspects professionally while maximizing compensation recovery chances against negligent parties who caused or contributed towards your spinal cord injury. With such intrinsic representation by Carlson Bier attorneys specialized in spinal cord injuries litigation matters,your pursuit for much deserved justice could be made less daunting right here within reach

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in River Forest Illinois

At the law firm of Carlson Bier, we understand that suffering a spinal cord injury can be life-altering. It is not only physically devastating but emotionally draining as well. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are profoundly committed to providing our clients with the legal support they need in these challenging times and helping them navigate the complex nuances of personal injury law.

Spinal cord injuries are often the result of accidents like falls, sporting incidents, or most frequently from vehicular collisions. These injuries commonly lead to drastic changes in an individual’s capability to move hands and legs normally, sometimes even causing complete paralysis. The level of disability largely hinges on where along the spine damage has occurred; ‘high-level’ injuries may lead to quadriplegia — paralysis from neck down —while ‘low-level’ ones might result in paraplegia—paralysis affecting lower limbs and body.

Recognizing the signs of a spinal cord injury is critical. Some recognizable symptoms include severe back pain or pressure on your head, weakness or total loss coordination in any part of your body, difficulty balancing and walking over short distances, numbness or tingling sensation (or losses), impaired breathing post-injury etcetera.

If you have sustained a spinal cord injury due to another party’s negligence, it is vital that you realize your rights under law as soon as possible after the accident occurs. Every state has its own guidelines for filing a lawsuit following a personal injury; The State of Illinois limits you within two years delicate period right from moment incident took place onwards enter against perpetrator causing this harm onto self thereby making really crucial take immediate action if want preserve potential claim before time runs out completely – thus extinguishing opportunity seek justice altogether!

Collecting evidence promptly can greatly contribute towards building a strong case against those responsible for your condition which might ultimately increase chances receive full fair compensation all damages endured particularly given serious nature these types injuries typically involving lengthy periods hospitalization followed intense rehabilitation therapy. Medical bills alone associated with spinal cord injuries can skyrocket into hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention lost wages and other associated costs. Clearly, the medical expenses, wage loss, pain, mental torment are things no victim should bear for another’s wrongdoing.

At Carlson Bier, we doggedly pursue your compensation rights emerging from the tragedy that befallen you caused by others’ recklessness or negligence. The services we provide include gathering appropriate medical documentation pertaining to your injury, negotiating aggressively with insurance companies who often challenge victims’ claims unjustly and daunting legal procedures among many others. It is our goal to make this process as manageable as possible for you while ensuring you receive full restitution under law -the necessary funds which will go a long way in making transition post-accident back towards normality somewhat achievable.

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Allow us at Carlson Bier assist you through every step of pursuing a spinal cord injury claim and assure peace-of-mind during such demanding times. Please do not hesitate to click on the button below right now so we can review your case. By assessing facts accurately holistic perspective one intricate parts body complex matters involved related making us preferred choice owing broad base knowledge interplays defense strategies methods loophole statutes limitations being familiar intricacies winning battles courtroom majority times guaranteed devise effective plan action suit unique circumstances rest assured cases overseen experienced able attorneys skilled manning any fallout caused outlying issues always stays top control thus simply bringing desired end-line regarding potential outcome.

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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 River Forest

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing adept legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Slip Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents secure fair compensation for wounds and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in ensuring expert legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Committed to supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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