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About Carlson Bier Associates

With unparalleled expertise in handling Spinal Cord Injuries lawsuits, the Carlson Bier law firm is a powerhouse in Illinois’ legal landscape. Our team of dedicated attorneys work unceasingly to ensure that victims of spinal cord injuries receive justice and rightful compensation for their damages. While our physical offices are based in Illinois, we tirelessly serve clients across various locations on their road to recovery following life-altering incidents, like those involving a serious spinal injury. Each case entrusted to us receives an individualized approach; from initial consultations where we comprehensively understand your situation through expert investigation and litigation tactics necessary for achieving optimal results. We at Carlson Bier comprehend the debilitating consequences of spinal cord injuries – physical trauma, crippling financial burdens and emotional tolls they inflict upon victims and families alike.Search no further than Carlson Bier as your trusted ally on this path towards reclaiming your deserving compensation with utmost dignity & integrity.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in San Jose Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois that specialize in Spinal Cord Injuries. Given the delicate and life-changing nature of these injuries, it is essential to work with a law firm that not only understands the legalities surrounding such cases but also can empathize with the profound impact this has on the lives of victims and their families. So here at our offices, we offer both.

Spinal cord injuries often result from traumatic accidents like falls, vehicle collisions or sport incidents which may leave an individual grappling with challenges ranging from physical limitations to financial constraints. This is where our expert team steps in – equipped to navigate your path to justice through complex legal spheres, devotedly advocating for your rights every step of the way.

• We understand spinal cord injuries: One distinguishing feature about us is our deep grasp of all facets pertaining to spinal cord injuries – physiological implications, potential treatments and rehabilitative needs as well as psychological aspects. This comprehensive knowledge allows us to present compelling arguments in courtrooms effectively highlighting how significantly a victim’s life has been altered due to someone else’s negligence.

• Proficient handling: Since such cases involve medical-legal crossover issues; proper assessment is vital. Our attorneys possess credible expertise required for managing intricate medical reports and leveraging them favourably when arguing your case before insurers or juries.

• Collecting compensation: Damages incurred from a spinal cord injury never solely limit themselves within medical bills domain; rather they extend into other areas including loss of wages due to being unable or unfit for employment & outsized personal care costs ensuing upon disability. Our mission stays fixed upon ensuring you receive comprehensive compensations owing nothing lesser than deserved-outcomes achieved tirelessly over years’ worth practical experiences battling insurance companies decisively winning at trial courts consistently.

We pride ourselves on transparency and open communication throughout every stage of legal proceedings. As our client, you will always be informed about progress updates and any critical developments related to your case. Recognizing the unique needs and circumstances surrounding each client, we offer personalized legal services aimed at delivering maximum results.

By visiting our website, you gain access not only to our team of experienced personal injury attorneys but also a wealth of educational content about spinal cord injuries. Our aim is that this resource provides immense value to your understanding and enhances informed decision making regarding your situation; we believe in empowering our clients.

Finally, if you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury due to another’s fault, becoming aware of potential compensations is crucial in ensuring recovery and maintaining quality life despite significant hindrances. Click on the button below to discover how much your case could be worth. Trust Carlson Bier to handle your delicate case with utmost care, precision and unwavering commitment – exactly as expected from any top-tier personal injury law firm based out of Illinois.

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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 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 San Jose

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending skilled legal advice for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

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

Slip & Slip Accidents

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Wounds

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

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Mishap

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

Building Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on extending expert legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Focused on representing clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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