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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be life-altering. It’s imperative that you get the right help, and Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law is best suited to provide expert legal assistance for spine-cord-injury-related cases. With years of experience handling such complex cases in Illinois, our team excels in claim processing, negotiation with insurance companies, and litigation if necessary, ensuring victims receive fair compensation for their injuries and associated medical costs. Our commitment isn’t limited to professional expertise; we distinguish ourselves also by delivering comprehensive care throughout your recovery journey as well — empathetic understanding integral to navigating such traumatic incident fallouts effectively. We strive relentlessly until justice is served because we believe every individual deserves complete restitution following a debilitating spinal cord injury event which might have affected aspects of their life profoundly. Remember: In times of uncertainty needing specialized legal support for your serious injury case, trust none other than Carlson Bier — always considerate & constantly fighting! Choose wisely.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Schram City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we harbor a special dedication to assisting victims of personal injury and educating our clients on various core aspects associated with their case. One such issue that demands attention is spinal cord injuries – a complex yet crucial subject that plays an integral part in numerous personal injury lawsuits.

Spinal Cord Injuries are an undoubtedly critical concern falling under the umbrella of personal injury law. They comprise damage to any part of the person’s spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, which often leads to permanent changes in sensibility and bodily strength below the point of injury– impacting everyday life activities like walking or hand functioning. The extent of these alterations depends largely on the location and severity of the trauma.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries:

– Etiology: These injuries may be incurred mainly from unexpected accidents (e.g., Road traffic mishaps, slip-and-fall accidents), physical assault, sporting incidents, or diseases such as cancer.

– Types: They may range from complete injuries causing total loss of sensory reception and muscle control to incomplete ones causing partial loss – anterior cord syndrome, central cord Syndrome, posterior cord syndrome, Brown-Sequard Syndrome being few types.

– Symptoms: The most observable signs include severe back pain or pressure in your head/neck/back; unwarranted weakness/incoordination; numbness/sensory change; bladder/bowel regulation issues etcetera.

Professional medical diagnosis via CT scans/MRIs/X-Rays becomes paramount if you experience any likely symptoms after an accident alongside immediate legal consultation by a trusted attorney for appropriate redressal measures.

At Carlson Bier, our team can assure that you receive adequate guidance whilst addressing delicate matters like Spinal Cord Injury with utmost tactfulness. We stand firm in providing comprehensive counsel through every step while evaluating possible compensations you deserve inclusive – but not limited – to reimbursing medical expenses/pain & suffering/wage losses resulting from the injury. We work relentlessly to ensure your battle towards justice becomes less daunting, despite the complexity these cases amplify.

Our firm’s commitment is rooted in our understanding that personal injury laws can appear overwhelming, especially at a stage where victims grapple with drastic life changes. Therefore, we provide you relevant educative material demystified and personalized for greater clarity hence enabling informed decision-making processes.

Choosing Carlson Bier would mean resorting to diligent representation by an experienced team proficiently navigating through medical records, insurance negotiations, courtroom presentations ensuring no stone remains unturned during case scrutiny proceeding. Recently injured in Illinois or know someone who was’? Allowing us to evaluate your case carries zero obligations; it just means getting information opened up specifically for you by seasoned legal professionals who understand what recovery entails on both legal & personal dimensions.

Remember! It isn’t until winners like you take their first stride when victories are actualized. Click on the button below now without delay; let’s embark upon this journey of accountability together – recognizing how much your precious claim might be worth because here at Carlson Bier: ‘Every Case Matters’!

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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 Schram City

Bicycle Collisions

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

Fire Burns

Extending specialist legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents obtain just settlement for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Extending expert legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Building Site Incidents

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

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to extending dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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