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If you or a loved one are navigating the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, Carlson Bier is your steadfast partner in the quest for justice. Attorneys at Carlson Bier possess unrivaled experience litigating complex spinal cord injury cases. We consistently demonstrate an unwavering commitment to advocate fiercely on behalf of our clients based in Shabbona and beyond as established under Illinois law. Boasting an exceptional track record assisting victims secure compensation to cover medical costs, ongoing care needs, and quality-of-life losses; backed by comprehensive knowledge about both severe traumatic injuries and various legal theories applicable to personal injury cases within Illinois. Masterfully skilled at simplifying intricate legal protocols into digestible components for easier client comprehension ensures informed decisions throughout each case’s trajectory. Compassion underscores every interaction at Carlson Bier – we understand nothing can truly compensate for what’s been taken away; therefore strive hard to ensure you gain maximum comfort from knowing your interests have unfailing representation dedicated solely towards realizing rightful resolution following such debilitating circumstances with experienced attorneys like those found here at Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Shabbona Illinois

At Carlson Bier, one of Illinois’ most respected personal injury law firms, we possess a profound understanding and commitment to victims who have experienced the devastating impact of spinal cord injuries. Our depth of knowledge in this area allows us to provide detailed and valuable guidance for those navigating through the complexities and uncertainties that such severe physical damages bring.

Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing, bringing about significant changes not only physically but in all aspects of one’s life—social, emotional, vocational, financial. For starters, these injuries often lead to temporary or permanent paralysis which drastically affects mobility. They can also cause chronic pain coupled with extreme sensitivity to stimuli. Additional complications may include breathing issues due to potentially affected lung capacity plus bladder and bowel control problems. Spinal Cord Injuries are so far-ranging because the spine serves as an essential pathway for nerves sending signals throughout the body.

The effects ripple out beyond just the individual suffering from a spinal cord injury; loved ones often bear witness to drastic changes in personality or demeanor resulting from constant discomfort or frustration brought on by newfound contributory limitations. Sometimes mental health issues result due to trauma-induced stress disorders or depression associated with dramatically altered lifestyle post-injury.

The above points towards why legal recourse is crucial following instances where negligence has led to spinal cord injury. As a responsible law firm attuned towards victim needs post such catastrophic accidents, we at Carlson Bier are focused on providing extensive support while battling for rightful compensation commensurate with inflicted damage and ensuing hardship.

• Jargon-laden medical reports can be challenging for non-medical individuals grappling with tragic circumstances—but our attorneys are equipped at translating complicated medical terms you should understand.

• We expertly unknot layers wrapped around your insurance policies ensuring best entitled benefits get securely availed.

• With our experience dealing with insurance companies, rest assured we know how they operate when attempting low compensatory offers—we’re prepared countering their underpay tactics every step of the way.

• Our seasoned team works tirelessly sifting through parallel cases drawing on precedence, employing aggressive negotiation strategies ensuring maximum reimbursement possible.

• While a legal battle may appear overwhelming, we shoulder this load enabling clients to focus primarily on recovery – that’s our job so you can concentrate on yours – healing.

We aim to alleviate stress related to managing seemingly impossible costs emerging from spinal cord injury. The financial predicaments faced can range from sky-high medical bills, crippling rehab expenses, adaptive equipment charges for living adjustments and potentially lost wages owing to inability maintaining previous employment standards.

Spinal Cord Injury is an area fraught with stormy seas; let us at Carlson Bier be your steadfast beacon in these troubled times providing guidance and strength at each step. Aligning yourself with experienced lawyers adept in labyrinths of personal injury law helps in better dealing with challenges when facing dire physical circumstances. Spinal Cord Injuries are unfortunate – but seeking justice shouldn’t have to be. Persisting for fair compensation against all odds is not just about correcting a wrong but safeguarding future security amidst uncertain times.

What does such tremendous service ultimately look like monetarily? It’s understandable why victims hesitate contacting lawyers fearing high professional fee implications amidst already burdensome financial conditions. However, it bears essential mentioning here that as a committed group advocating victim rights—we operate entirely on contingencies meaning unless we secure your deserved settlement there’re no fees incurred on your part.

So why wait? Let us show you what it means having Illinois’ renowned law firm by your side fiercely defending deserving compensation rights following catastrophic spinal cord injuries.

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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 Shabbona

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Slip Occurrences

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair compensation for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in offering professional legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Damage

Committed to supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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