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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the legal intricacies of Spinal Cord Injuries. Our team of expert attorneys are here to help guide you through these times with proficiency and empathy, providing the comprehensive legal advice you require. We understand that complications from a spinal cord injury can be devastating not just physically but also emotionally and financially. Navigating this complex landscape needs astute understanding and swift action—two qualities crucial to our practice at Carlson Bier. As committed advocates for your case, we maintain our unwavering focus on achieving justice against negligence or misconduct causing your injuries – both within Illinois and beyond its geographic boundaries when needed by clients like those based in West City. Rest assured knowing that when it comes to asserting your rights related to Spinal Cord Injuries cases, we leave no stone unturned, relentlessly pursuing fair compensation on behalf of injured parties while upholding highest professional standards set by Illinois law.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in West City Illinois

Spinal cord injuries can be some of the most life-altering and devastating types of personal injuries. The legal office of Carlson Bier, a premier Illinois-based personal injury attorney group, is profoundly aware and understanding of the unique challenges individuals experience when they’re affected by such traumas. Our skilled attorneys are fully committed to delivering comprehensive representation for those who’ve suffered spinal cord damages due to someone else’s negligence or harmful intent.

Our goal here at Carlson Bier is not just to represent and fight for you in court but also ensure that your journey on the path towards recovery is as smooth and comfortable as possible. What makes us distinguished among our peers with regards to spinal cord injuries are our vast experiences and in-depth knowledge about various aspects linked with these unfortunate incidents.

To give more insights into how critically important a role the spine plays in our body, let’s take a look at its main functions:

• It offers structural support needed to maintain an upright posture.

• It enables flexible motion.

• Serving as an armor-like covering for delicate nerves and tissues.

• Facilitating the transmission of signals from the brain to all other parts of the body.

With this understanding, it becomes apparent that any severe damage to such essential organ will cause significant disruptions in one’s quality of life. Common consequences can range from chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of physical sensations, altered sexual function all through complete paralysis depending upon the severity and site of impact.

At Carlson Bier we handle complex Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) cases stemming from various causes including vehicular accidents, workplace accidents, slip-and-falls, sports-related injuries amongst others. We intricately weave empathy into every aspect – listening attentively during taking statements ensuring emotional comfort while delicately working around sensitive information about SCI trauma; investigating thoroughly to secure adequate compensation; advocating strongly for justice being served.

We adhere closely worked methodology which include:

• Investigating Accident Facts – We believe it is essential to delve deep into the incident, understanding potential negligence or foul play.

• Consulting Medical Experts – We collaborate intensively with world-renowned medical experts ensuring the compensation demanded corresponds accurately to your medically projected future needs.

• Preparing Tenacious Legal Strategy – The information gathered helps our attorneys develop a compelling case for optimum compensation.

We understand how overwhelming dealing with such a complicated and traumatic situation can be. However, having experienced professional legal aid from Carlson Bier by your side can make navigating through this challenge much easier. Therefore, we highly recommend anyone who has suffered spinal cord injuries due to any form of accident or mishap caused by others’ carelessness should reach out to us at their earliest convenience.

Our qualified team offers free initial consultations where they will review your situation and offer advice on rights, potential claims, process steps and expected outcomes. Your journey towards re-establishing normalcy commences here.

At Carlson Bier Law Firm, we genuinely believe that everyone deserves superior legal support in difficult times. Hence we work diligently presenting robust cases effectively so that those affected don’t have to bear the cost of their recovery alone.

Remember – we are not just lawyers representing you; we’re also compassionate allies firmly standing beside you in this ordeal. Reach out today and seize control over this life-altering event with our professional help on board.

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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 West City

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

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

Trip and Fall Incidents

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents gain just remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring expert legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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