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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, entrusting your legal representation to Carlson Bier—a widely recognized authority in personal injury law—is an invaluable step. This notable firm, renowned for its proficiency within Illinois’ complex legal landscape, provides aggressive advocacy and compassionate support tailored to individual needs. Various life-altering consequences may arise from spinal cord injuries including financial pressures due to medical expenses or loss of income, emotional distress and pain & suffering— it is vital that you secure compatible legal expertise on your side. In Stonington’s dynamic context – navigated successfully by Carlson Bier time after time- our attorneys adept at such intricacies understand the importance of delivering personalized solutions linked not merely to immediate compensation but long-term financial health as well. Comprehensive knowledge commingled with innovative strategies ensures we champion our clients’ best interests robustly while abiding by state-specific regulations diligently—strengthening thereby not just the chances for rightful remuneration but honest justice too—a testament befitting Carlson Bier’s resilient reputation throughout Illinois.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Stonington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team specializes in personal injury matters including Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). As an Illinois-based law firm, we have built a significant reputation offering knowledgeable guidance for our cherished clients. SCIs are devastating injuries that can dramatically change the trajectory of your life and we’re committed to helping you navigate this challenging path.

SCIs are catastrophic events caused by trauma or disease resulting in damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. They often lead to profound changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of injury. Let’s delve deeper into understanding spinal cord injuries:

• Types: Primarily, there are two kinds – complete and incomplete SCIs. A complete SCI results in total loss of all motor function below the level of injury while incomplete implies some remnants of neurological function remain.

• Causes: Spinal cord injuries conventionally result from factors such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence like gunshots, sports/recreational activities, diseases like cancer/polio/arthritis.

• Symptoms: Initial symptoms may include severe back pain or pressure in head/neck/back; weakness or paralysis; numbness; lack of coordination and twisted neck/back. The severity usually depends on where the spine is injured and whether it’s a complete/incomplete type.

• Complications: Majority end up with bladder/bowel control problems, sexual dysfunctionality along with respiratory issues. There might be muscle tone problems leading to spasticity or flaccidity.

Over time dealing with these consequences puts unquantifiable emotional stress and financial strain on patients making it even more essential to seek professional legal counsel who comprehend this life-altering experience completely. Acting swiftly after such unforeseen incidents enables us gather pertinent evidence sooner which positively affects outcome potential.

Here at Carlson Bier’s Personal Injury Department – we not only understand how confusing legal proceedings can become post-injury but also empathize and stand by you every step of the way. Each case is distinctive in its content and for us every client is unique. We provide exceptional support to ensure:

• You receive deserved compensation for your losses.

• Pursuit of proper medical care, rehabilitation and lifetime care if it’s a long-term disability ensuring maximum recovery possible.

• Medical-expense negotiations with insurance companies keeping your best interests forefront.

Through our dedicated efforts we’ve successfully represented clients who suffered SCIs, handling the legal side while they focus on healing, recovering physically as well as emotionally. Our vast experience in personal injury litigation coupled with adept understanding of complex medical issues involved equips us to represent you effectively no matter how challenging circumstances are!

Parting Thought

Information presented here merely scratches surface of what dealing with SCIs really mean; reality is overwhelming indeed! The road may seem rough but remember you are not alone. At Carlson Bier, help isn’t just about recovering damages – beyond monetary representation, it’s about holding accountable parties responsible for the pain inflicted that abruptly changed life course.

One cannot put a price tag on everything lost due to Spinal Cord Injury nor can anyone truly fathom trauma associated unless afflicted personally/directly. Coming forward legally thereafter becomes an intimidating task which we aim to simplify providing compassionate yet resilient representation at all times!

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Your journey towards just recompense begins now! If you or someone dear has sustained a spinal cord injury owing to another party’s negligence or recklessness – don’t hesitate reaching out to us. Click on the button below to evaluate potential worth of your case…because nothing speaks louder than action when injustice has been done – together let’s make those wronged you answerable not forgetting better tomorrow await promising new hope & strength aplenty!

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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 Stonington

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing dedicated legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Injuries

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

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

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get just remuneration for harms and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing experienced legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Worksite Incidents

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

Cognitive Impairments

Committed to offering professional legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

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

Undeserved Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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