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If you or a loved one has suffered from spinal cord injuries, seek legal counsel from the trusted experts at Carlson Bier. Our dedicated team of attorneys specializes in personal injury cases involving spinal cord trauma, as we comprehend the complexities involved and can adeptly navigate you through these claims. Skilled negotiation or experienced litigation? We expertly handle both to tenaciously protect your rights. With our extensive knowledge of medical terminology and case law related to spinal injuries, combined with cross-examining medical professionals robustly, we establish solid grounds for compensation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and needs. Choosing Carlson Bier is choosing dedication towards restoring quality to your life post-accident by fighting relentlessly for fair treatment and rightful justice. No matter how complicated the situation may seem today, rest easier knowing that an attorney who genuinely cares about helping you regain control over your life is just a call away – standing firm beside victims of grave misfortunes like Spinal Cord Injuries every day: representing humans facing superhuman challenges!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a significant focus on spinal cord injuries, understanding the intricate complexities of these sensitive cases. Based in Illinois, our experienced attorneys are well-versed in every aspect of the law surrounding such dramatic life changes and have devoted their practice to seeking justice for patients suffering from these most severe health conditions.

Accurate knowledge about spinal cord injuries is crucial when pursuing a legal case. These damages typically occur due to a sudden traumatic blow to your spine, disrupting normal function. Depending on their severity and location, spinal cord injuries can result in partial or complete paralysis. The impairments resulting from these injuries severely impact daily living and often cost victims not just physically but also financially.

There are two types of spinal cord injuries:

• Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Here, no sensations or voluntary movement are felt below the level of the injury – both sides of the body get equally affected.

• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: This type refers to some functionality below the primary level of injury – one side may be affected more than another.

Treatment costs often strain personal resources significantly as it involves initial care followed by long-term rehabilitation therapies that could last a lifetime depending upon recovery progress.

Undoubtedly this amounts to immense medical bills which only add stress during an already traumatic time. At Carlson Bier, we believe you should focus on healing while we handle securing financial compensation required for your treatments and improving quality of life post such debilitating incidents.

Proving negligence effectively can often make a significant difference between winning and losing a personal injury lawsuit involving spinal cord trauma. It needs expertise which our group has acquired through years of substantial experience handling similar lawsuits based exclusively within Illinois jurisdiction laws regarding personal injury claims.

Whether your spinal chord damage stemmed from an unfortunate vehicle accident, defective products mishap or result due to someone else’s negligent action – trust that our legal team at Carlson Bier will ensure all aspects related to ‘duty of care,’ ‘breach of duty’ and ‘causation’ are thoroughly examined for building your case.

The legal team at Carlson Bier endorses a meticulous approach where expert medical evaluations determine the potential future costs. Our professional support helps you safely navigate this process, ensuring maximum coverage for all anticipated needs.

We walk our clients through insurer dealings, making sure just compensations cover immediate and long-term medical treatment, financial loss due to inability to work or diminished earning capacity, as well as intangible damages such as emotional trauma and reduced quality of life.

Remember – time is significant! Illinois law sets a two-year statute of limitation on personal injury claims from the accident date. Acting fast can save you from losing the right to secure deserved compensation.

Navigating these intricate nuances alone can be overwhelming. Hence being represented by seasoned professionals familiar with spinal cord injuries elevates your chances for a favourable judgement. You don’t need to face this journey alone: getting started with Carlson Bier ensures comprehensive guidance throughout the litigation landscape up until justice is served in full measure!

Taking into account every detail mentioned above, if we align correctly with what you’re seeking – don’t hesitate! We understand what you’re going through post-spinal cord injury and want to help get things back on track! Click on the button below now to know more about how much your case could potentially be worth because every single cent matters during recovery stages. Let’s work together towards recouping loss in its entirety – ethical service underpinned by empathy forms core foundation values that tailor our services specifically around your needs.

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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 Thornton

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying specialist legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Trip Injuries

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Building Mishaps

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

Head Damages

Expert in ensuring professional legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

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

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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