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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury, it’s integral to seek legal representation that specializes in these matters. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm focusing on spinal cord injuries is your worthy consideration. Firmly rooted in Illinois with a reliable presence across various cities, we offer unparalleled expertise and results-driven dedication when representing clients with intricate spinal cord injuries claims. At Carlson Bier, our exceptional team of attorneys understand the devastating physical and emotional impacts such injuries inflict; hence we fight relentlessly for rightful compensation that addresses current medical bills as well as future treatment costs. Our steadfast commitment towards pursuing favorable outcomes becomes our forte amidst challenging circumstances often surrounding such unfortunate events. We present years of experience and profound knowledge of Illinois legislation regarding personal injury law to confidently navigate tortuous complexities of each case ensuring justice prevails irrespective geographical boundaries within the state’s confines. Opt for representation who prioritize your interests – let Carlson Bier be your advocate during these testing times.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Shipman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) can have on an individual’s life. As one of Illinois’s leading personal injury law firms, our proven commitment to advocating for victims suffering from SCI is unparalleled. We dedicate ourselves to secure satisfactory compensation for your medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and other related expenses.

A spinal cord injury often results from traumatic accidents like motor vehicle collisions, falls, or even sporting incidents. These injuries come in two main types: complete and incomplete. In a complete SCI event, there’s almost total function loss below the point of damage; the victim may face tetraplegia or paraplegia depending on which part of the spinal cord was harmed. On the contrary- an incomplete SCI means that some level of function still remains below the affected area though it could vary broadly by case or injury severity.

This severe type of personal injury doesn’t affect only mobility but can cause serious health issues such as difficulties with respiration and temperature regulation, chronic pain not limited to physical discomfort but also bowel control problems among others. Mental health can be significantly impacted too – changes in social roles and self-esteem are common aftermaths faced by individuals coping with this life-altering condition.

An effective treatment plan requires a multidisciplinary approach involving physicians specializing in various fields like neurology and physiatry coupled with sufficient rehabilitation therapy intended towards limiting secondary complications apart from maintaining overall health. It’s worth noting that while ongoing research brings hope for SCI patients through promising therapeutic techniques & technologies—it currently has no evidence-based cure yet— thus emphasizing prevention is critically important across each sector.

Evidence gathering in litigation context becomes crucial given these complexities associated with diagnosing & managing SCIs over time:

• Establishing causation–This hinges on expert testimony.

• Documenting the full extent of harm–Lifecare planners help forecast certain kinds unkempt needs throughout the patient’s life.

• Establishing liability–Retrieving incident reports, medical records, (surveillance) photos/videos of the incident scene, eyewitness testimonies, etc.

Navigating this complexity is intricate—it is best to seek representation from an attorney well-versed in SCI cases. An adept lawyer can closely collaborate with a team of relevant experts ensuring each critical aspect is accurately & comprehensively covered.

Engaging Carlson Bier’s personal injury attorneys gives you access to our wealth of resources and extensive experience built over years handling numerous successful spinal cord injury claims throughout Illinois. We serve tirelessly to protect your rights confronting insurance companies challenging them every step – helping you secure maximum compensation for the incurred damages whether be it physical or emotional turmoil.

We’re more than just legal advocates as we understand justice takes many forms for those living with SCIs – from excellent lifelong medical treatment & rehabilitation services support to community resource connection assistance making everyday life easier adapting along this transformative journey –

Our commitment goes far beyond attaining substantial financial restitution; indeed we strive towards providing comprehensive guidance while caregiving responsibilities necessitated by such severe impairment demands relentless focus on healing and managing new realities due daily challenging scenarios inflicted by SCIs–So you may have a clear mind knowing your rightful claim secured professionally handled allowing continuous concentrate on perhaps considered most important — recovery dictates reclaiming your full potential once again!

If you or loved one have suffered from a Spinal Cord Injury caused by another person/entity’s negligence or intentional harm- don’t hesitate in seeking true justice you rightly deserve! Just click on the button below now— find out how much exactly your case truly worth today partnering us— Today marks that memorable first step propelling towards achieving fair compensation rightfully yours owing greatly aided by sincere professional expertise here ready in serving interests purely at heart — Carlson Biera highly accomplished team tailoring solutions fitting only unique needs above all!

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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 Shipman

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing skilled legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting patients of car accidents get fair recompense for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Crash

Extending adept legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to providing dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Harm

Focused on assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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