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When you’re facing the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to have an experienced legal team on your side. Carlson Bier stands out as your best choice for representation, providing exceptional legal knowledge and unwavering dedication to our clients’ welfare. We excel in delivering comprehensive services exclusively designed around spinal cord injuries cases. Our seasoned attorneys understand the medical complexities that accompany such casualty, allowing us to navigate deliberately through claims while advocating relentlessly for the highest compensation possible. Honored by our success across Illinois, we bring this same strong advocacy and commitment to Washington Park residents afflicted with spinal injuries. With Carlson Bier at your service, you’ll find barriers turned into bridges; chaos into clarity – all crafted from our undying perseverance against adversaries standing between you and justice deserved after a life altering injury like this one is sustained.

Choose Carlson Bier – giving hope back its voice amidst trails of suffering stemming from severe spinal cord injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Washington Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of highly dedicated personal injury attorneys, strongly committed to supporting clients throughout their claims in Illinois. One area in which our extensive experience has particularly shone is cases surrounding spinal cord injuries – a complex and often life-altering circumstance requiring the utmost care and attention.

Spinal cord injuries can drastically change an individual’s life, affecting not only their physical health but also having long-term implications on mental well-being, employment capacities, overall lifestyle adaptation needs and familial relationships. Injury severity may range from mild loss of motor functions to complete paralysis; however, each instance carries its own unique complications demanding personalized legal assistance from experts like us at Carlson Bier.

The causes that contribute to such devastating medical conditions are diverse and sometimes overlooked by non-specialists. They include –

• Work-related accidents

• Slips or falls

• Violent encounters

• Sports or recreational incidents

• Medical malpractice

A strong understanding of what circumstances lead to these injuries play pivotal roles when striving for compensatory justice. We delve into case specifics meticulously while consulting with medical experts to build comprehensive assessments that fully account for your current sufferings along with future potential damage resulting from the accident.

Our aim at Carlson Bier is two-fold: Firstly, mitigating unbearable stresses you face during such challenging times by seamlessly taking over all legal procedures associated with your claim; Secondly, ensuring rightful compensation covering your immediate and ongoing medical bills, rehabilitation expenses as well as any lost wages or job limitations caused due to the unfortunate incident.

Economic consequences following spinal cord injuries generally include:

• Exorbitant hospitalization costs

• Long-term clinical treatments & medications

• Rehabilitation programs

• Professional therapy sessions (physical & mental)

• Prosthetic aids (wheelchairs etc.)

Understanding these aspects helps us advocate more effectively on your behalf so that both economic losses along with pain/suffering endured by victims are fully considered allowing us to strive for maximum compensation value.

In such daunting predicament, the importance of skilled legal counsel cannot be overstressed. Carlson Bier aims for a compassionate approach backed with aggressive representation against parties responsible for your injury. Our legal expertise separates us from the rest as we navigate tortuous paths of litigation offering you peace and support throughout the journey towards rightful justice.

Time is crucial when it comes in claiming reparations post any serious spinal cord injuries. The Illinois law statutes have outlined specific timelines associated for filing personal injury claims – Knowing these deadlines will prevent undue delay or irreversibly losing your right to seek damages caused by other’s negligence.

Thus, all spinal cord injury sufferers require immediate action towards securing their legal rights while dealing with respective medical issues. Allow our proficient team at Carlson Bier to meticulously supervise this aspect ensuring your future is secured rightfully devoid of time-consuming stressors during an already challenging period.

As outsiders looking in, spinal cord injuries embody more than physical distress – they depict violation of personal comfort zones along with dramatic alteration of life plans causing deep-seated emotional scars often overlooked during regular claim procedures. We view each client beyond mere case numbers – empathetically recognizing individual needs fighting relentlessly on their behalf aiming successful resolutions that truly compensate for gross violations inflicted upon them unknowingly.

The road to recovery may appear arduous today; however, remember: You are not alone. Let our team at Carlson Bier shoulder your burdens so that you can focus fully on potential recuperative measures ahead.

Remember, some losses translate into more than tangible figures – They evoke heartfelt pain only understood by those experiencing it first-hand – hence, let our experts guide you through dense procedural mazes confidently reaching final destinations reflecting true justice worthy of what you endure daily due to unsuspected accidents leading to debilitating spinal cord damage scenarios.

If your own life or a loved one’s has been irrevocably changed due to a spinal cord injury, please do not hesitate. Your path towards recovery begins with a simple click below to understand how much your case is truly worth. Witness the difference our dedicated team at Carlson Bier can make in reclaiming comfort and certainty back into your lives through determined pursuit of rightful compensation that rightly belongs to you.

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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 Washington Park

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving skilled legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Providing professional legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for damages and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Incidents

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Expert in offering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in supporting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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