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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the turmoil of a spinal cord injury, your choice in legal representation must speak volumes. Trusting Carlson Bier introduces you to expert attorneys specialized solely in personal injury cases; specifically those devastating effects stemming from spinal cord injuries. Our unwavering focus is towards championing for fair compensation, financial stability and justice within Illinois’ legal parameters. Drawn from our profound understanding of complex medical terminologies associated with these severe health issues, extensive litigation expertise built across years and far-reaching web of resources to substantiate each case builds a robust platform that ensures optimal results for our clients. The undeniable professionalism we execute at every step reveals why Carlson Bier stands unmatched as premier consideration when selecting adept Spinal Cord Injuries lawyers amidst numerous choices presented on your path towards reclamation after such life-changing experiences. Navigate this treacherous terrain secure in the knowledge that each client’s unique predicament is treated attentively by competent counsel at Carlson Bier who remains committed to handling your case deftly with utmost dignity and empathy.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in South Shore Illinois

At the distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier, we dedicate our practice to advocating for victims who have suffered personal injuries. Our unwavering commitment has seen us rise as one of the most respected groups of personal injury attorneys in Illinois. A considerable part of our practice involves representing victims with spinal cord injuries, a type of catastrophic injury that significantly alters not only the victim’s life but also their loved ones.

As esteemed professionals in this legal field, we feel it is crucial to provide an educational overview concerning spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries usually result from any severe blow or trauma to your spine — a component that facilitates communication between your brain and the rest of your body organs through nerve signals. Consequently, a spinal cord injury often disrupts these crucial communications, leading to varying degrees of sensory loss and paralysis. The severity largely depends on where along the spine the damage occurs and how extensive it is.

Some key factors underlining spinal cord injuries comprise:

– Trauma from falls: Particularly common among older adults.

– Motor vehicle accidents: They account for nearly half of all new spinal cord injuries each year.

– Medical malpractice: Lackluster medical attention during surgeries can lead to devastating errors causing permanent damage.

– Recreational activities: Injuries during high-risk recreational sports are also culprits.

Undeniably, living with a spinal cord injury requires significant adjustments physically, emotionally and financially. Aside from medical expenses which are already quite substantial; therapy costs, home modifications for mobility purposes like wheelchairs and accessible vans can put an immense burden on you or your family’s resources.

Yet amidst these trying times that befall on you or your kin due to another party’s negligence, there stands hope – the Carlson Bier team. We understand how devastating it can be when you suffer life-altering losses as a result of someone else’s carelessness especially concerning such critical areas as spine health.

Our committed team will patiently listen to your story, intimately familiarise ourselves with any financial strain and emotional anguish you’re experiencing. Then we’ll fight – zealously for justice on your behalf, striving not only to hold the liable party accountable but also ensure you receive adequate compensation.

Navigating these complex legal matters promptly is fundamental due to Illinois’s statute of limitations in personal injury cases: In most circumstances, a lawsuit must be filed within two years from the date of an accident leading to spinal cord injuries.

Our seasoned law practitioners are highly adept at scrutinising every aspect of these intense cases. We will meticulously compile robust lawsuits rooted in evidence from medical experts testify about the nature and extent of your injury’s impact on everyday life as well as other critical testimonies that provide solid proof pinpointing liability.

It’s important to note that no two spinal cord injury cases are identical; each case requires its unique approach tailored according to the implications arising from individual circumstances surrounding accidents. Our diligent attorneys adopt proactive strategies focusing on thorough preparation which can involve consulting experts such as life-care planners who can project future costs related to catastrophic injuries thereby ensuring full compensation covers all present and future expenses allowing for quality care over a lifetime.

At Carlson Bier, rest assured that our illustrious track record speaks volumes about our accomplishments representing clients with spinal cord injuries — clients who’ve left their frustrations behind once they realise how much seeking expert consultation from experienced advocates like us means securing their futures economically even when living under physical constraints stemming from their injuries.

Always remember our main goal – passionate pursuit of justice by proving beyond doubt that another individual or entity’s negligent actions are indeed responsible for your suffering. Then using this solidity in defending your rights towards gaining just recompensation enabling you tackle head-on any formidable challenges impending ahead after suffering spine-related catastrophe.

Ultimately compassionate yet aggressive representation characterized by vigorous advocacy throughout litigation and whilst negotiating settlements make us stand out amongst peers. Why wait longer stuck wallowing under distress when you can tap into efficacious assistance to secure your future? Click on the button below right now and find out how much your case is worth!

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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 South Shore

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing expert legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering adept legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Stumble & Slip Accidents

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

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive just payout for damages and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring expert legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to defending victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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