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About Carlson Bier Associates

As leading experts in the realm of spinal cord injuries law, Carlson Bier is unparalleled in its proficiency and knowledge. Our team understands that living with a spinal injury can be incapacitating, posing new life-altering challenges every day. Not only does it require extensive medical aid but also psychological resilience to combat adversities. In these challenging times, it’s essential to lean on legal professionals who prioritize your rights and well-being over all else.

That’s where we step in – at Carlson Bier, our commitment encompasses far more than just professional expertise; we understand you as an individual for whom this battle is personal. We learn about each client’s unique situation and curate a bespoke strategy that ensures fair compensation for endured hardships stemming from careless or intentional negligence causing the spinal trauma.

Our seasoned attorneys have championed countless cases associated with catastrophic injuries ensuring justice prevails against responsible parties handling insurance claims and related healthcare documentary complexities proficiently.

So why consider us? Because Carlson Bier offers unwavering dedication peppered with unmatched professional adeptness whilst being built on pillars of empathy towards those affected by such devastating circumstances. Your fight becomes ours – providing comfort, assurance, and most importantly- hope in regeneration after torment.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Sandwich Illinois

At the distinguished law firm Carlson Bier, we emphasize our prestige in fighting for clients who have endured the catastrophic consequences of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). As a credible authority within Illinois’ legal landscape, we provide you with an extensive understanding regarding such injuries. A spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis, either partial or complete, and its extent primarily relies on which part of the spine sustained damage.

The upper region of the spine is known as the cervical region. Injury to this part often results in tetraplegia (or quadriplegia), impacting both arms and legs. If trauma occurs in the mid-back area – thoracic region – it typically takes a toll on chest muscles and possibly leg movement without necessarily affecting arm function. Lumbar and sacral injuries at the lower back often present impact over hips, legs, bladder control, and sexual function.

Whether your spinal cord injury resulted from accidents involving motor vehicles, falls from great heights, sports mishaps, or other traumatic events like acts of violence or medical malpractice – Carlson Bier stands ready to champion your rights. Our trusted team is skilled in navigating these complex cases through their intricate legal pathways towards reaching favorable outcomes.

We make it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate each detail surrounding your accident—engaging directly with witnesses if necessary— while progressively building an unassailable case that substantiates negligence on another party’s behalf as attributing factors which led to your condition. Complex matters require solid evidence; hence:

• Medical records outlining the initial diagnosis

• Progress reports noting any complications

• Testimonies validating pain and suffering

• Documented expenses related directly or indirectly to the injury

These form part of documents meticulously gathered by us during your pursuit for justice. Their collective relevance serves not only as components presenting irrefutable facts but also instrumental framings for establishing financial forecasts intended for your compensation claim.

Understanding that life post-Spinal Cord Injury can quickly deplete your resources due to humungous medical bills; incapacitation, and loss of income makes it imperative that you get compensated fairly for everything you have endured. At Carlson Bier, we meticulously work towards making sure the responsible party is held accountable while obtaining a compensation package tailored to secure financial stability on your post-injury journey.

We also appreciate that dealing with SCI has emotional aspects that are just as important as the physical ones. Our team’s commitment extends beyond just courtroom proceedings – it’s about keeping things personal by taking time understanding your mental health needs throughout this ordeal and coveting solutions on much-needed counseling support systems if need be.

It’s important for our clientele at Carlson Bier to realize how pivotal swift legal actions can contribute towards expediting their deserved compensation process. Come engage in a free consultation right here with us in Illinois – because there’s nothing sandwiched between you and justice except our devotion, commitment, and expertise.

As we strive to safeguard everyone who walks through our doors from settling into disadvantaged traps within such exhaustive situations, start discovering the treasured potency which lies inherently within fully embracing comprehensive knowledge – delivered exclusively by us at Carlson Bier.

Embark today on an enlightening path fused seamlessly with unyielding advocacy specifically designed for spinal cord injury claimants like yourself—only available courtesy of Carlson Bier law firm.

Unleash unmatched power directly anchored in grasping intricately concise details spun around spinal cord injuries interpretations when you choose Carlson Bier. By imprinting renewed hope over otherwise seemingly gloomy outlooks clouding Spinal Cord Injury survivors’ paths—you stand proudly defining victorious reins replacing submissive grips endured priorly amidst daunting uncertainties ahead.

Acknowledge now—without hesitation—that starting right here marks the premier passage opening onto undeniable triumph. Let’s conquer together the sling-shots launched unfairly unto your life by sculpting only wins worthy of reconciliation regarding said injustice—an approach conveniently available primarily onsite through Carlson Bier.

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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 Sandwich

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving specialist legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering professional legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring expert legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to providing professional legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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