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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with the devastating reality of a spinal cord injury, selecting an experienced legal representation is crucial. Carlson Bier, Illinois’ premier personal injury law firm can provide exceptional counsel in these challenging times. With a proven history in successful outcomes for victims of these traumatic events, we are armed with substantial expertise that makes us distinctly equipped to advocate on your behalf. We have consistently excelled at ensuring just compensation for medical costs and improving the quality of life leads our clients toward recovery. Our adept team tirelessly pursues claims reflecting physical pain, emotional distress and lost income directly caused by such unforeseen incidents across multiple jurisdictions including The Galena Territory area. Emphasizing empathy and relentless dedication towards safeguarding justice, you’ll find no other better than Carlson Bier – specialists who understand both intricacies of spinal cord injuries litigation process as well as the lifetime repercussions faced by victims where proper settlement choices determine long-term care options or rehabilitation possibilities vastly influencing their future wellbeing.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in The Galena Territory Illinois

Spinal Cord injuries are serious events that can significantly impact an individual’s life in myriad ways. At Carlson Bier, we have extensive experience litigating personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries. Based in Illinois, our dedicated team features top-tier attorneys committed to providing excellent support and representation for those facing these distressing situations.

Spinal cord injuries occur when severe damage is sustained by the nerves within the spinal column. This damage often leads to a loss or reduction of function below the injury site. Symptoms could involve complete or partial paralysis, lack of sensation or numbness, difficulty breathing or controlling bodily functions, chronic pain and/or spasticity.

Common causes for spinal cord injuries include:

– Vehicle Accidents: Crashes involving cars, motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians often lead to devastating trauma.

– Falls: Especially prevalent amongst older individuals but possible at any age.

– Violence: Gunshots and knife wounds are regrettably common culprits.

– Sport & Recreation Related Injuries: High-risk activities such as football tackle mishaps or diving into shallow water can cause abrupt trauma resulting in permanent complications.

Remember – every case is unique with its own set of circumstances surrounding types of injuries incurred along with causal factors contributing to the accident.

If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, it’s essential that you work with a skilled legal team who understands this complex situation. Our firm has successfully represented clients coping with all levels of spinal cord injuries – from comparatively minor harm leading to shorter term issues right through to major diverse traumas triggering lifelong consequences.

Why choose Carlson Bier?

Firstly – Experience matters! From decades-long proven record representing individuals confronted by similar situations, with vast repository-ranging knowledge and deep understanding of Illinois law; we have helped countless people gain compensation they initially thought was out reach

Secondly – Faithful dedication towards helping victims overcome financial strain directly attributed their debilitating condition; driving firm to secure maximum compensation possible for each client.

Thirdly – Meticulous case-prep work, anticipating opposing arguments and strategies; thereby, crafting through robust representation set forth in court proceedings or during settlement negotiations.

The pathway to recovery following a spinal cord injury can be grueling, taking both physical and emotional toll on victims and their families. At Carlson Bier, our commitment is not just about securing financial compensation. It’s also nurturing empathetic relationships with clients by walking beside them every step of the journey.

For anyone unfortunate enough to endure these challenges – it’s critical that you take immediate action to protect your rights. Working side by side with compassionate professional attorney who knows Illinois personal injury law inside out can make massive difference to final outcome.

With lacking capacity for altering past events leading up-to current situation- time is certainly crucial factor when dealing within realm of legal issues spinning around personal injuries involving nerve damages located within spinal region. Swift response would evidently increase odds bringing justice by assuring receipt full compensational package deserved primarily due interrupted life’s normal course flow.

The aftermath of an accident leading to severe injuries like those affecting one’s spine often brings life-altering ramifications enveloping everyday existence within thick debilitating cloud hanging heavily over victim and family alike. Strong reassurance backed with pragmatic steps necessary for displacing this burden permanently could only emanate from solid knowledgeable source such as we promise to provide via least disruptive route possible.

Learn more about how our highly skilled team at Carlson Bier can guide you through this difficult process answering all roaming questions gnawing consciously lying worries enhancing unnecessary anxiety levels already heightened due post traumatic experiences echoing dire consequences sprung upon unprepared persons involved tragically unfortunate incidents.

If navigating previously unfamiliar world shadowed under towering weight potentially devastating implications compounded further without essential aid competent experienced personal lawyer dedicated wholeheartedly towards betterment clients’ lives-would undeniably prove unnecessarily onerous task.Heavy enough are issues needing immediate addressed without help adding plausible navigational difficulties veering road to gaining justice served fully.

Now you’re armed with a broader understanding of spinal cord injuries, the toll they can take, and legal pathways available; we invite you to take next steps. Determine what potential compensation your case could entail by clicking on the button below and trust Carlson Bier’s expertise in Illinois law. Together we’ll work toward realizing desired result proving every case counts tremendously in our professional journey pursuing excellence consistently.

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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 The Galena Territory

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering experienced legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

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

Car Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents get equitable recompense for hurts and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Ensuring expert legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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