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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the daunting reality of a Spinal Cord Injury, entrusting your legal matters to Carlson Bier’s proficient team in Illinois is an optimal choice. Renowned for our unwavering commitment and comprehensive legal expertise, we are adept at navigating through complex narratives surrounding spinal cord injuries. Carlson Bier champions the cause of aggrieved parties seeking fair compensation for their loss, pain, and suffering. Our excellence rests upon meticulous investigation strategies that aim to prove negligence or deliberate action causing harm.

Choosing us ensures access to astute professionals who are acutely aware of nuances pertaining to spinal cord injuries cases; every minute detail that can enhance your chances of obtaining justice isn’t overlooked. With decades-long experience managing intricate lawsuits involving severe personal damage claims such as these warrants trust in our abilities.

Moreover, subscribing to an empathetic approach allows us to offer consistently compassionate assistance through this hardship while thorough research facilitates aggressive case representation—a unique blend that makes Carlson Bier incomparable within its realm.

Our journey begins by understanding your story; providing expert counsel tailored specifically towards upholding rights deservedly belonging to you – a reflection on why verdicts tilt towards those represented by firm such as ours: determined attitude underpinned by diligence noteworthy competence unquestionable credibility led many consider paragon field within Illinois commendation we assure not just local but extensive coverage client-centered ethics guiding light.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Vernon Hills Illinois

Carlson Bier, a fervent Illinois-based personal injury law firm, remains steadfast in our duty to you during challenging times. As specialists in cases involving Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), we are committed to providing you with pertinent and educative content that adds valuable insight into the complexities of SCI legal landscape.

Spinal cord injuries tend to occur due to abrupt blows or cuts that fracture or dislocate the vertebrae. Such injuries, although prevalent from vehicular accidents, falls, sport-related incidents or violent encounters more rarely arise from diseases like polio or spina bifida. What happens following spinal cord damage is usually permanent as it disrupts every course of your life while introducing unimagined financial strains through medical costs and lifestyle adjustments.

Understanding the intricacies surrounding SCIs can be vast but dissecting such complexity calls for an expert guide of which Carlson Bier adequately fills accurately aligning standing laws to individual circumstances void of ambiguity.

• The primary cause: Piercing the understanding that vehicular collisions account for 38% of all SCIs annually pursued by falls at 30%.

• Elements influencing case verdict: Beyond being victimized by someone else’s negligence causing the injury, multiple other factors affect case outcomes. These include aspects relating to age and overall health pre-accident plus subsequent immobilization effects post-injury.

• Time restrictions on filing claims: Act swiftly since Illinois Statute of Limitations allows two years for most personal injury lawsuits including SCIs – so Carlson Bier stands poised and ready!

As renowned advocates navigating the winding paths toward rightful compensation, recognition must be given to colossal lifetime costs associated with SCIs – making suitable recompense a dire necessity. According to National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center figures, expenses easily run into millions taking into account healthcare services plus living expenses besides ongoing rehabilitation costs likely required where neurological functions have been compromised heavily affecting earning potential.

Here at Carlson Bier we are committed to holding those responsible accountable while actively seeking the maximum compensation on your behalf. Extending beyond just understanding the law, compassionate about our clients’ individual stories, we see you as more than a case number. In fact, believing in fair representation regardless of financial muscle propels us to operate on contingency bases. In other words, if we don’t win your case – then you owe us nothing!

As spinal cord injury attorneys rooted right here in Illinois, Carlson Bier remains well-established and highly reputed within personal injury claims boundaries delivering successful outcomes for numerous SCI cases over decades of combined team experience.

So accessible information becomes useless unless it’s applied adequately towards unlocking necessary indemnification effectively covering endless cycling medical bills besides loss of exhilarating lifestyles previously enjoyed before an unexpected SCI incident occurred.

Taken into consideration all these highlighted factors by trusted professionals with tailored strategies ensures that monetary value suitable matching unimaginable life changes is sought after diligently and aggressively fought for when devastating spinal cord injuries come knocking at unsuspecting doors – in the hands of adept legal representatives.

Our dedicated team invites you now to take important steps forward easing today’s cumbersome burden off your shoulders moving towards restorative restitution marking a brighter tomorrow.

Dare to know what your hard-fought legal entitlements could look like! And since each claim holds unique elements potentially impacting overall worthiness individually-based opportunities crafted attentively may indeed change perspectives significantly considering potential distressing SCI situations keenly illuminating unforeseen pathways steadily leading toward rightful justice.

Therefore let’s find out together what prospective rewards await patiently tucked safely away within the folds of your uniquely positioned story promising a rewarding outcome fully deserved securing solid financial future foundations amidst increasingly shaky terrains typically associated with frustratingly sudden agonising spinal cord aftermaths.

By clicking below you can obtain clarity concerning how much your case might indeed be worth with no hidden fee or obligation attached but rather offering vital free consultation grounded securely within due confidentiality preserving your private details with utmost diligence, manned by dedicated professionals at Carlson Bier – our service places your interests first empowering you to stand tall confidently amidst rising adversity bravely beckoning towards hope-filled promising brighter days ahead. Seize this opportunity, and click below.

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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 Vernon Hills

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering expert legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Offering professional legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal assistance to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Accidents

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents get appropriate compensation for hurts and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Crash

Providing adept legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Focused on advocating for patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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