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When faced with the devastating reality of a spinal cord injury, know that Carlson Bier is your staunch ally and advocate. Our team specializes in cases involving such injuries, navigating complex legal waters with authority and precision to secure rightful compensation for affected individuals or families alike. Drawing upon valuable experience, we understand the myriad challenges resulting from these taxing injuries: emotional heartache, physical suffering, financial strain–we stand prepared to provide indispensable legal assistance during your most arduous times.

At Carlson Bier, we’re not merely versed in legalese; compassion forms an integral part of our approach as we genuinely deliver client-centered solutions. Each case bears unique nuances demanding individualized strategic implementation—our dedicated attorneys recognize this critical aspect and aptly adapt strategies accordingly.

As advocates serving Stronghurst residents involved in spinal cord incidences irrespective of their scale or nature consistently adjudicated by Illinois law firms like ours ambitiously advocating for victims’ due rights while respecting professional boundaries established within the industry – choosing Carlson Bier is synonymous with placing trust into capable hands. For comprehensive Spinal Cord Injuries-related litigation unparalleled elsewhere–reach out to us at Carlson Bier today!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Stronghurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois with a focus on spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can have life-altering and catastrophic consequences that require extensive medical attention, rehabilitation, and long-term care. We understand your need for trusted legal assistance to navigate this damaging event while ensuring that you receive the compensation necessary to afford proper treatment.

Spinal cord injuries originate from sudden blows or cuts to the spine that fracture, dislocate or compress vertebrae. Generally categorized as either complete (where nearly all physical sensation is lost below the level of injury) and incomplete (where some level of functionality remains), they predominate in traumatic incidents like vehicle accidents, falls or violence but can also lead to severe medical complexities such as paralysis or even death.

Here’s how we at Carlson Bier can assist victims of such trauma:

– Our experienced attorneys will meticulously go through each detail of your case to collect evidence supporting the responsible party’s liability.

– We work relentlessly in quantifying realistic amounts for present, ongoing, future medical expenses including possible home health aide costs and psychological therapy sessions.

– We negotiate judiciously on behalf of our clients seeking remuneration for pain & suffering caused by someone else’s negligence.

It’s crucial to note when dealing with spinal cord injuries:

– The time since the accident: The sooner legal action is taken following an incident causing spinal damage, higher is the chance for accurate identification and documentation of critical evidence related to it.

– Impact on quality-of-life: These types of debilitating conditions do not merely impact one physically but emotionally and financially as well. Their devastating effects extend beyond the victim impacting entire families which might compromise their standard living conditions potentially resulting in further claims essential during negotiations for settlements.

We offer specialist knowledge derived from years of handling cases involving various degrees of spinal cord traumas ranging from slight yet chronic nerve pains to permanent paraplegia. Our aim is not only seeking funds for your hardship but also guaranteeing justice served on parties accountable.

At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency fee basis meaning until we win your case and get you the compensation, there are no legal fees that need to be paid. Understanding the pressing financial burden you might already face, we offer free consultation regardless of wherever in Illinois you may be located.

Remember – every poignant detail contributes significantly to creating compelling arguments that unlock maximum benefits obtainable for those suffering such traumatic health challenges. We urge letting our adept team approach these complex issues navigating tort law intricacies with an aggressive yet compassionate stance in defending you.

Interested to learn how much compensation is rightfully due for your spinal cord injury? Click below and let us at Carlson Bier guide you through this journey standing steadfast beside seeing it all way beginning from initial assessment extending beyond settlement payouts ensuring utmost care during recovery processes because here at our firm, YOU matter above anything else. Maximize your claims potential; Let us fight for the justice you rightly deserve!

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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 Stronghurst

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering adept legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

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

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing professional legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Slip & Tumble Mishaps

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Birth Harms

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Incident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Harms

Dedicated to extending compassionate legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Trauma

Specializing in defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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