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If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, having skilled legal representation is critical in ensuring your rights are protected. Carlson Bier offers experienced spinal cord injuries law services, standing out as an exceptional choice bearing years of professional expertise under their belt. Our attorneys provide meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach for every case, so we can help navigate through the justice process with confidence and enable substantial recovery of deserved compensation for injury victims.

Our understanding of intricate details involved in spinal cord injuries allows us to develop strong cases grounded on proven tactics. At Carlson Bier, our commitment extends beyond mere legal advice; we strive tenaciously advocating for each client’s best interests whilst treating everyone with dignity and respect they deserve.

Choosing the right lawyer after suffering such debilitating injuries could be life-altering – this decision should not be taken lightly. Entrust none other than Carlson Bier’s reputable practice which exemplifies dedication mirrored by satisfied past clients who appreciated results yielded from unwavering devotion that ensured their voices were heard loud and clear amidst challenging circumstances.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Skokie Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re esteemed personal injury attorneys dedicated to making sure our clients understand their rights when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of a life-altering accident. With unparalleled commitment and proven expertise regarding spinal cord injuries, we strive to provide accessible resources for potential clients. Spinal cord injuries can dramatically transform your life and understanding them aids in comprehending the legal paths that should be pursued.

A familiar understanding of spinal cord injuries is crucial. The spinal cord essentially acts like a conduit relaying messages between our brain and the rest of our body. A severe blow or cut can cause damage leading to partial or complete loss of sensory function or motor control below the level of injury. Depending on where the damage occurs along the length of your spinal cord, symptoms may differ significantly.

If you have sustained such an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct, it’s necessary for you to know that you have every right to seek compensation for not only medical expenses but also lost wages, pain and suffering, among others.

• Complete Injuries – These are characterized by total loss of function below the level of injury.

• Incomplete Injuries – Here some degree of function is retained below the original level of injury.

• Paraplegia – Occurs when there’s an injury at thoracic level causing impairment in motor or sensory functions in legs.

• Quadriplegia – Happens when neck injuries result in temporary or permanent arms and legs paralysis.

The value attached to each case varies depending upon specifics related to severity, how much therapy will be needed over time; vocational rehabilitation may also get factored in if job skills need relearning, plus any emotional disturbance might add further depth to calculating damages claimed. We understand how strenuous handling these cases can be and provide efficient procedures that help victims receive full justice fittingly amid challenging circumstances.

Our services extend beyond providing reliably aggressive representation against insurance companies who might try diluting the extent of claim-eligible damages. We instill a sense of empowerment in our clients. By explaining complex legal terms and procedures, we ensure our clients are well-informed throughout the legal process to help navigate uncertainties seamlessly.

Moreover, we have you covered with free initial consultation services; an opportunity for you to engage with us without any financial constraints. Within this session, we provide case evaluation shedding light on options tailored specifically to your situation enabling an informed decision-making process.

Naturally, as advocates dedicated to protecting your rights post spinal cord injuries, it’s incumbent upon us to leverage every piece of evidence at our disposal while crafting strategy that echoes your best interests robustly garnering much-needed relief in these traumatic times.

We reiterate the importance of prompt action since Illinois law does grant a limited timeframe within which personal injury claims must be filed otherwise risking rightful compensation forever. Listen closely now; should you or someone you know become subjected to such a calamity as spinal cord injury owing others’ negligence – Carlson Bier is ready and armed with extensive experience along impeccable dedication ensuring escalate recovery against all odds relying on mere merits without overstepping jurisdictional limits implied by Illinois law.

Your journey towards justice needn’t bear more weight than what’s already been endured so let us hold onto that mantle from here onwards helping ease burdens associated whilst maximising successful results consistently even amidst courtroom battles if necessary, always eager to go above and beyond dispelling darkness shrouded around victims struck by lasting traumas caused post spinal cord injuries consequently.

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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 Skokie

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering adept legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering expert legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Mishaps

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Accident

Delivering expert legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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