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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the devastating aftermath of a spinal cord injury, choosing an advocate who understands your needs is crucial. The team at Carlson Bier has made it their mission to provide exemplary legal services for those affected by such catastrophic injuries. Our qualified attorneys possess a vast knowledge and expertise in handling spinal cord injury cases diligently and empathetically. We understand that these life-altering events can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. That’s why our firm is dedicated to ensuring you receive competent representation as well as compassionate guidance throughout every step of your legal journey. Leveraging profound knowledge about Illinois law and an unwavering commitment towards justice, we strive for obtaining maximum compensation so that medical bills or loss of earnings won’t add financial strain to the trauma inflicted upon you or your loved ones’ lives due to accident resultant injuries. Remember, integrity matters; make the wise choice today – trust Carlson Bier when considering a Spinal Cord Injuries attorney.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Tilden Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to helping those who have undergone the traumatic experience of a spinal cord injury. Our committed team of personal injury lawyers in Illinois is well-versed with the complexities surrounding accidents that result in such life-altering injuries. These types of injuries can significantly compromise your quality of life and we believe you deserve thorough legal representation and fair compensation.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) often occur due to severe trauma to the spine and can drastically alter an individual’s lifestyle in various aspects – physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. One noteworthy fact about SCI is that it predominantly affects younger adults between 16 to 30 years old but does not exclude other age groups from suffering its harsh realities.

There are two primary classifications of Spinal Cord Injuries:

• Complete: This results in total loss or lack of sensory function below the level of injury—essentially causing complete paralysis.

• Incomplete: There remains some residual function below the point of critical injury; therefore, sufferers may retain some movement or feeling.

Both types present significant challenges for victims, demanding considerable changes to their regular routines as well as hefty medical expenses for treatment, therapy, rehabilitation—and sometimes lifelong care.

Although road traffic collisions remain a leading cause behind spinal cord injuries; falls, sports related accidents, violence (such as gunshot wounds), industrial mishaps and diseases also claim responsibility for these debilitating conditions. They result in symptoms like paraplegia or quadriplegia manifesting and potentially pose secondary conditions including cardiovascular disease, pressure ulcers or deep vein thrombosis among others which necessitate additional treatment needs.

In Illinois alone each year several individuals fall victim to these irreversible damages caused by spinal cord injuries – finding themselves tasked with adapting to new circumstance while facing steep treatments costs due to another party’s negligence or intentional harm. The strong legislation enforced by Illinois State upholds justice for innocent parties afflicted with such impairments ensuring they receive their fair share of compensation.

But understanding these rights and the complex law that governs them can be difficult for victims or their loved ones still grappling with the emotional aftermath of such unanticipated accidents. This is where Carlson Bier steps in – to guide you through this maze, file a lawsuit on your behalf and ultimately fight for what you rightfully deserve.

We represent clients across a broad spectrum, from those dealing with severe spinal cord injuries caused due to heavy impact collisions; to individuals facing an excruciating recovery path post-surgery as a result of fractures or dislocation. Our goal remains resolute: to achieve the maximum compensation possible to mitigate medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

In every spinal cord injury case we take on at Carlson Bier, our dedicated lawyers strive relentlessly towards securing an optimal outcome for affected parties looking to reclaim control over their lives — holding responsible parties accountable and providing our clients with financial security they desperately need in light of such traumatic circumstances.

Numerous testimonials bear testament to our fervent commitment—we have successfully championed rights of countless victims who now acknowledge us not just as attorneys but saviors helping them rebuild life post-SCI. As conferred by Illinois State Law, there are no upfront fees (unless we win) permitting each victim access to quality legal counsel—unfettered by extraneous monetary constraints—a virtue indelibly inked into the fabric of Carlson Bier’s ethos.

If you’ve sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence and want expert guidance regarding how best you could proceed legally, then do not hesitate click on the button below. It allows you to quickly determine how much your case may be worth—an essential factor when considering legal course against the delinquent party involved. Don’t wait — get started today because justice delayed is often justice denied!

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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 Tilden

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing expert legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Providing experienced legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying skilled legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents secure equitable recompense for harms and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring adept legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Construction Accidents

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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