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About Carlson Bier Associates

For those currently facing the devastating challenges of spinal cord injuries, Carlson Bier has firmly established itself as a leading defender in Illinois. We navigate complex legal terrain with unrivaled expertise, and we promise an unwavering commitment to your case. Ensuring that justice is served with generous compensation for pain and suffering is not just our profession—it’s our passion. At Carlson Bier, you are not another case number; you receive personalized attention from attorneys who truly understand the nuances of spinal cord injury claims. Why should you choose us? Our esteemed advocates possess a profound knowledge resulting from intense focus into Spinal Cord Injuries litigation–and this makes all the difference when it comes to winning settlements or verdicts capable of transforming lives after such traumatic health events. So when searching for specialized representation following a life-altering spinal cord injury, recognize that quality isn’t tied to geography – look no further than the legendary competence and compassion found at Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Riverton Illinois

At the distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier, we believe knowledge is paramount to understanding and navigating through the complexities of personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries. As dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we appreciate the tremendous toll that such conditions can impose on individuals and families alike; both physically and emotionally. Hence, it’s vital for our clients and visitors to not only grasp what a spinal injury entails but also understand their rights under the law.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are generally categorized into two key types; complete and incomplete. Complete SCIs result in total loss of function below the level of the injury while an incomplete SCI enables some degree of functionality preserved beneath this level. The impact severity relies heavily on which part of your spine has been injured- cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), or sacral (bottom end).

Given their gravity, SCIs can lead to substantial life changes due to impaired motor capacity or sensation below the area impacted. Paralysis is quite common, running the gamut from quadriplegia – where all limbs experience significant impairment – down to paraplegia – marked by lower limb paralysis alone. Some less known yet equally grim outcomes might include spasticity or difficulty controlling muscular functions as well as bowel/bladder management issues.

The causes behind these catastrophic losses vary widely with medical errors during surgical procedures, slip-and-fall accidents, automobile accidents being among the most frequent reasons victims endure spinal cord injuries. With award-winning proficiencies in handling such instances within Illinois’s legal framework, our exceptional team at Carlson Bier is committed towards zealously advocating for your deserving compensation.

• Medical expenses

• Rehabilitation costs

• Home adaptations

• Emotional trauma

• Lost wages

• Vocational re-training

This list barely scratches just how monumental these damages put forth by SCIs could be. We emphasize these points so you fully comprehend the fiscal gravity that brings with it and why you need a proficient personal injury attorney to fight for your rights.

Navigating through these legal intricacies single-handedly can indeed seem daunting. Especially when coupled with nerve-racking negotiations or court proceedings against insurance companies who’re often inclined towards minimizing payouts. As Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to bridge this gap by offering our expertise in protecting your rights and seeking the maximum compensation that you deserve within the precincts of Illinois law.

Given our reputation for tenacity and successful record in negotiating complex injury claims, our clients rest easy knowing they have attorneys equally passionate about their cases as they would be for their own families’. At Carlson Bier, we operate on a no-win-no-fee basis –eliminating any hassles over upfront costs while ensuring utmost commitment from our end till the outcome is rendered satisfactory.

Now comes the crux; how much exactly could your case fetch? Well, put simply – every spinal cord injury claim is unique, accompanied by equally unique circumstances dictating its worth. While it would be misleading to specify arbitrary figures upfront – what holds true universally is that higher winnable amounts demand application of professional lawyering prowess given cost multiplicity involved.

Being diligently aware of this high-stakes equation and having navigated countless others like yours successfully before – allow us at Carlson Bier to ease out your worries with expert strategy formulation combined alongside informed approachable communication at all times.

If our dedicated services resonate with what you seek in fighting back against undue pain – trust us when we say that clicking below might be among those life-revamping decisions leading onto brighter horizons! Find out just how much justice you’ve been missing out on regarding rightful compensation for your noble struggle so far – click below to let the winning streak begin 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 Riverton

Bike Mishaps

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending adept legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Fall Accidents

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Incident

Extending professional legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in extending compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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