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In the grim event of a spinal cord injury, an effective legal ally can make all the difference. At Carlson Bier, we understand that these injuries occur with devastating suddenness and usually entail lasting physical, emotional, and financial ramifications. We believe in standing as your unwavering partners throughout the process of legal justice-seeking. Our team comprises seasoned attorneys dedicated to relentlessly pursuing compensation for those affected by Spinal Cord Injuries across Illinois.

Our proficiency extends well beyond courtroom prowess; it thrives on profound empathy for our clients’ plights threaded through unparalleled expertise in spinal cord injury cases. This approach sets us apart from other law firms and places Carlson Bier at the forefront of personal injury lawyers in Illinois.

With distinctive knowledge about medical costs involved, comprehensive understanding of potential insurance loopholes both parties may face, we dedicate ourselves to fiercely advocate for you or your loved ones who have suffered from spinal cord injuries.

Carlson Bier is not merely a name; it’s a promise – relentless representation during a traumatic time when quality legal support means everything… Your fight will be our fight! Choose understanding…Choose experience…Choose Carlson & Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Sumner Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the magnitude and severity of dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) owing to our vast experience as personal injury attorneys. Navigating you through this dire situation is not just an obligation but a priority for our dedicated team of professionals based in Illinois. A spinal cord injury can be classified as either complete or incomplete, depending on the extent of damage to the victim’s nerve fibers. With a complete SCI, one loses all sensory and motor functions below the injury level. On the other hand, with an incomplete SCI, some functionalities may still persist.

The major causes of SCIs include traffic accidents, falls from significant heights, violence such as gunshots or stabbings, sports-related injuries and certain diseases like cancer that affect the spine. Understanding these factors helps us advocate better for our clients by wrapping their personal experiences into compelling legal narratives aimed at securing suitable compensations.

Here are a few key aspects about SCIs worth noting:

• They often result in paraplegia (partial paralysis) or quadriplegia (total paralysis),

• Recovery can take several months up to years involving physical therapy and rehabilitation,

• The costs associated with medical bills, specialist consultations and therapies can pile up quite significantly,

• Apart from physical trauma, SCIs also inflict considerable emotional stress which needs addressing too.

As Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys specializing in SCIs cases throughout Illinois state, we strive tirelessly to ensure you’re aptly compensated both for your tangible losses (medical bills), intangible ones (emotional trauma) as well long-term effects impacting your quality of life going forward so you continue to live productively despite past unfortunate events.

Our approach is simple yet thorough-going: After getting your consent, we will gather detailed information about how the accident occurred and examine crucial elements like if there was any negligence involved or whether strict liability laws come into play etc – all leading towards building a solid case on your behalf. Furthermore, we will closely collaborate with medical experts to understand the full implications of your SCI which helps us better negotiate settlements that consider all facets of your life.

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just lawyers. We’re advocates for justice and strive persistently to transform adversity into opportunities as demonstrated by our unparalleled success records in getting fair settlements for our clients inflicted with SCIs throughout Illinois.

Another crucial reason why choosing Carlson Bier is advantageous lies in our contingency fee structure; simply put, you owe us nothing unless we win compensation for you. This commitment lightens up financial burdens amid emotionally charged circumstances helping you primarily focus on recovery while leaving legal hassles to proficient hands at Carlson Bier.

So if you or a family member has sustained an SCI due to someone else’s negligence, count on skilled, experienced and compassionate attorneys at Carlson Bier in Illinois. You are certainly not alone; with diligence, dedication and bolstered by empathetic understanding of what it means to be dealing with SCIs – let’s work together towards achieving the best possible outcome from this unfortunate incident.

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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 Sumner

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending professional legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Providing experienced legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents receive fair settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Incident

Providing specialist legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to extending expert legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Spine Trauma

Expert in representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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