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Suffering a spinal cord injury can change your life dramatically, and navigating the legal avenues for compensation shouldn’t add to that burden. That’s where Carlson Bier enters the scene, a seasoned group of attorneys recognized across Illinois who specialize in Spinal Cord Injuries cases. Their esteemed team understands the impact such injuries have on individuals— from ongoing medical treatment to affecting everyday activities. It’s crucial to ensure you are adequately compensated for this disruption in your life and future prospects.

Selecting Carlson Bier means choosing secure expertise when dealing with complex claims involving spinal cord injuries. They possess an extensive resource base providing them unmatched insights into these types of personal injury cases—that’s why their reputation precedes them not just statewide but across various cities like Stone Park. Passionate about championing your rights, every action taken by Carlson Bier is focused on securing fair recompense reflecting the devastating effects of a spinal cord trauma while simultaneously easing stress during this challenging time—the clear choice as your specialist advocates within personal Injury law concerned with Spinal Cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Stone Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound effects that a spinal cord injury can have on both an individual and those close to them. With every fiber of our commitment rooted deeply in law and justice, we offer our unparalleled expertise to the residents of Illinois in need of a personal injury attorney. A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event with far-reaching implications which involve not just physical but also emotional, psychological, and financial disruptions. Its effect ranges from minor alterations in daily routines up to major lifestyle changes necessitating lifelong care.

This type of injury typically occurs due to trauma to the spine. Such an incident may stem from various causes such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries or acts violence among others. The level of damage differs for each case; some victims may experience complete loss of function below the level of injury while others retain some degree of functionality.

There are specific types of spinal cord injuries that you must be aware of:

• Complete Spinal Cord Injury: This results when all functions below the level where the spinal cord was injured are lost.

• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: There is only partial loss or alteration of functions below where your back was hurt.

• Paraplegia – This concerns an impairment that affects all or part facets controlling the lower body—usually happens after an injury at T1 level and downwards.

• Quadriplegia (Tetraplegia) – refers to paralysis affecting all four limbs usually resulting after damage at/above C8 level.

As seasoned experts in this field, we believe knowledge about these superficial symptoms can help raise immediate red flags for any victim:

• Loss or altered sensation including susceptibility to heat & cold

• Trouble breathing/coughing

• Extreme back pain/pressure felt in back or neck

• Weakness/paralysis felt anywhere in your body

One cannot understate how shocking developing these feelings could be immediate recourse would always be advisable.

Despite the immense hardships a spinal cord injury presents, we want to remind you that help exists and compensation is rightfully yours when negligence occurs. At Carlson Bier, our experienced team works tirelessly in pursuit of comprehensive reimbursement that allows a reasonable level of comfort for those affected by such devastating injuries.

Successfully seeking justice on this front entails not just medical expenses but also compensation for pain and suffering along with earning capacity loss if one cannot sustain gainful employment due to their condition anymore. Notably, the care for people who have suffered significant spinal cord injuries can be incredibly costly over time- another factor which enters into the calculation of rightful settlements.

With precision and care, we navigate each case through complex legalities ensuring due diligence and fairness. Always prioritizing your welfare, let us put our in-depth expertise to work—fighting vehemently for full monetary compensation bound legally under Illinois law.

Your fight is our fight! We call upon you: don’t let uncertainty or fear steer you away from seeking redress. To find out how much your case could be worth, kindly click on the button below—we are ready standing beside you creating pathways towards justice while easing burdens where need be. Remember – You do deserve fair treatment; allow us at Carlson Bier reinforce that credence legally and emphatically!

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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 Stone Park

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing expert legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering specialist legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Fall Mishaps

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Committed to helping patients of car accidents gain fair recompense for harms and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Mishap

Offering adept legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Building Accidents

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Focused on extending compassionate legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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