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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Illinois, is committed to providing exceptional legal representation for persons suffering from spinal cord injuries. Our team excels at navigating the intricacies of these complex cases which necessitate a delicate balance between medical knowledge and legal proficiency. Spinal cord injuries can manifest severe consequences impacting the victim’s quality of life and activities, often leading to exorbitant medical costs and disability-related expenses.

Aiming rigidly towards championing your rights and securing fair compensation for incurred damages stemming from someone else’s negligence; Carlson Bier puts forth maximum effort into conducting meticulous research, fact substantiation and strategic argument development. Besides our profound understanding of spinal cord injury law reinforced with years of extensive experience handling similar cases across Illinois—with significant success rates—our compassion forms an integral aspect as we handle our client’s case empathetically yet fiercely.

Our reputation speaks volumes about our unyielding pursuit for justice coupled with sound counsel that clients inherently trust. Choosing Carlson Bier adds remarkable strength behind you in legally wading through spinal cord injury aftermaths—a dedicated stalwart refusing to back down until adequate reparation is achieved assuring full potential recovery process becomes financially feasible for you.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Saint Elmo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impacts of spinal cord injuries. We also understand that knowledge is power when it comes to confronting these challenging circumstances. Thus, we are deeply committed to educating our clients about what a spinal cord injury entails, its potential consequences and the legal recourse available in these situations.

A spinal cord injury occurs when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves within the bony protection of the spine. This kind of damage can cause permanent alterations in strength, sensation and functionality underneath the site of injury. Of critical importance to know:

• Some symptoms may manifest immediately while others can take days or weeks to appear.

• Common immediate symptoms include extreme back pain, loss of bowel control or paralysis.

• Severe cases may result in tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) – this means an inability to move all four limbs.

Given such serious repercussions, it becomes crucial for victims and their families to engage a compassionate yet professional law firm that has extensive experience dealing with personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries. Here at Carlson Bier, based out of Illinois–– your needs and care become our priority.

The medical expenses associated with managing a spinal cord injury can be staggering – not only do they involve initial hospitalization costs but also lifelong expenditure on treatment modalities like therapy sessions, medication courses and assistive devices for mobility. Added to this financial stress are severe emotional tolls faced by victims who must adjust their lifestyle radically post-injury.

When someone else’s negligence causes such profound life changes because of a traumatic event leading up to spinal cord injury, you deserve justice.

Noteworthy points:

• Illinois law allows people injured due to another’s negligence to seek compensation for lost wages, medical expenses both past and future along with other damages inflicted concerning quality-of-life aspects.

• The timeline for filing personal injury claim involving a spine-related ailment is generally within two years. But this clock can start ticking from the time when an injury is discovered, not only when it occurs.

• The “modified comparative negligence” rule can be applicable in some cases; This means that one may still recover damage even if partly at fault but your compensation could be reduced by an amount equal to your share of blame.

Navigating these webs of legislation and medical complications can indeed appear overwhelming without proper guidance. Trust us at Carlson Bier to guide you through every stage diligently and devotedly because we see you as more than just a client – together, we form a team dedicated to fight for justice under Illinois law.

When hiring Carlson Bier, you ensure representation by seasoned professionals who balance legal dexterity with compassionate understanding born out of hands-on experience dealing with spinal cord injury victims. We understand that after suffering such vital injuries, the last thing you need is the added stress of legal proceedings. Let us handle your case so that you can focus all energy on healing and rebuilding life post-injury.

There’s strength in knowledge – knowing your rights, possible compensations and available resources equips victims of spinal injuries against unfair practices or inadequate settlements they might otherwise be subjected to. Learn more about how lawful action spearheaded by sophisticated legal counsel like Carlson Bier could reshape outcomes after dire incidents like spinal cord injuries.

Interested in determining what potential reimbursement looks like for your specific circumstances? Click the button below – explore how we passionately seek justice on behalf of those enduring profound changes due to catastrophic events leading up to spinal injuries while significantly boosting their chances for courtside success under Illinois law.

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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 Saint Elmo

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending professional legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in extending professional legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to representing patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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