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If you or a loved one has sustained spinal cord injuries, consulting the best legal counsel is paramount. In Thayer, Carlson Bier leads in offering superior representation for such complex cases, fighting relentlessly to secure your rightful compensation. This dedicated team of attorneys specialize in understanding the intricate medical and legal aspects surrounding spinal cord injuries. Equipped with an exceptional level of expertise gained through extensive experience across Illinois, they are adept at negotiating fair settlements and winning trials if necessary. Suffering from a severe injury can be life-altering; however, with Carlson Bier’s insightful guidance and aggressive advocacy at every stage of your claim process ensures that justice will be served proficiently and promptly. Choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your case to individuals who care deeply about their clients’ wellbeing while continually striving towards obtaining optimal results in these distressing circumstances. That’s why residents look no further than this distinguished law firm when seeking effective legal solutions pertaining to Spinal Cord Injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Thayer Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are privileged to offer our comprehensive legal expertise as a leading personal injury law group in Illinois. Accidents happen in the twinkling of an eye, and their aftermath can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. With us at your side, you don’t have to navigate these challenging circumstances alone.

Among the most life-altering accidents that people endure are those resulting in spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries occur when damage is done to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal—a life-changing event that often results in permanent alterations in strength, sensory capabilities and bodily functionality below the level of injury. A deeper understanding of this type of injury can empower victims with knowledge about symptoms, types and treatment options.

* Symptoms: Symptoms depend on severity and location but may include loss or alteration of sensation, coordination problems even paralysis.

* Types: There are two main types—complete (all feeling lost below level of injury) and incomplete (some functioning retained).

* Treatment Options: These range from bed rest for minor fractures or invasive surgical procedures for more complex traumas.

While traumatic events such as car accidents account for nearly half of all spinal cord injuries yearly according to National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center data; slip-and-falls also contribute significantly coupled with acts of violence among other causes. In many cases, these unfortunate occurrences result from another party’s negligence.

With decades tucked under our belt serving clients across Illinois as passionate advocates pursuing justice after personal injuries—we prioritize your needs above all else here at Carlson Bier. Our commitment runs deep—dedicated to helping him/her understand what rights they have within Illinois law while molding a compelling case that effectively communicates their specific narrative before a judge or jury if need be.

Our team prides itself on its consummate professionalism paired with compassionate counsel during what could potentially be one’s darkest times—an approach honed by experience over time ensuring our clients feel seen, heard and ultimately, vindicated. We thoroughly assess the circumstances leading up to your accident and meticulously analyze all possible angles—a work ethic that serves us well in securing favorable results as we fervently fight for our client’s compensation.

While navigating an unfortunate event such as a spinal cord injury can be daunting—we implore victims not only to focus their energies on recovery but also to consider reaching out for legal assistance sooner than later. Time can be of the essence bearing in mind Illinois’ statute of limitations which necessitates filing a personal injury claim within two years from the date of the occurrence or when injuries were discovered or should have been reasonably discovered.

Being situated at this difficult cross-bridge, prospective clients may worry about financial implications adding to their woes—let us assuage you. At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency fee basis—if we don’t win your case, there’s absolutely no legal fee to pay. It is vital you understand: You are NOT alone; we’re here every step of the way building a solid pursuit for justice compacted with meticulous care and fierce advocacy.

We invite you to lean into our culture of commitment and compassion offering comprehensive support during these trying times. Your journey towards recovery lies ahead—and choosing Carlson Bier means choosing an unwavering ally who will stand by your side throughout it all. If you’ve sustained a spinal cord injury as an aftermath of another party’s negligence gain peace of mind knowing someone is looking out for your best interest—pursue rightful compensation with Carlson Bier today!

Take advantage now by clicking on the button below to find out how much YOUR case could potentially be worth! With our straightforward process—you’ll quickly learn if you qualify for claiming damages whereupon we roll up sleeves meeting challenges head-on researching key aspects pertinent to value computation like medical expenses (past & future), pain & suffering among other factors unique to each case culminating in successful litigation on your behalf. Gain control of the aftermath by choosing to trust Carlson Bier—the respected choice in personal injury law.

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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 Thayer

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing professional legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents gain just payout for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Offering adept legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in delivering specialized legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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