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Sustaining a spinal cord injury can drastically alter your life, making expert legal representation essential to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in—a distinguished personal injury law firm dedicated specifically to handling Spinal Cord Injuries cases. With extensive knowledge of Illinois legislation and relevant case precedents, we possess the skills and resources needed to tackle complex cases while safeguarding our clients’ interests.

What sets Carlson Bier apart? Our unwavering dedication to our clients, combined with the thorough medical understanding necessary for these types of litigation, allows us to consistently deliver superior results. Our unique approach, characterized by meticulous investigation techniques and aggressive advocacy, is designed for maximum success. We secure financial recovery for medical costs, lost wages, and pain & suffering that appropriately reflects each client’s unique situation.

Partner with Carlson Bier as your trusted attorney group for any Spinal Cord Injury matters. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we effectively navigate this specialized area of law, securing just compensation in line with Illinois laws.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Westmont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to championing the rights of personal injury victims, with a particular focus on spinal cord injuries. As an Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we understand that sustaining such an injury can be physically debilitating and emotionally overwhelming—turning your life upside down in an instant. Our empathetic approach provides you not only with legal assistance but also with compassionate support throughout your claim journey.

Spinal cord injuries often result from accidents or situations beyond your control, such as automobile mishaps, falls, violent attacks, or medical malpractice—all incidents stemming from another party’s negligence or intentional harm. While the causes may vary, they often lead to the same devastating outcome: serious spinal cord trauma. The impact on your life can be profound, often permanent, affecting mobility, sensory function, and leading to paralysis and other severe complications.

The challenges are numerous, ranging from intense pain and suffering to extensive rehabilitation needs, expensive medical care, and loss of income. These financial and emotional burdens compound the physical difficulties brought on by such an injury.

Key points to remember about Spinal Cord Injuries:

  • Spinal cord damage can cause paralysis below the affected area.
  • The location of the injury on the spine determines which parts of your body are affected.
  • Workplace hazards, like chemicals, can lead to tumors that damage the spinal cord.
  • Medical bills for treating SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) can reach hundreds of thousands or even millions, creating financial strain.
  • Emotional suffering from SCI includes the psychological distress of drastic lifestyle changes and increased dependency on others.

At Carlson Bier, we bring a deep understanding of spinal cord injury cases. Our experience, combined with an empathic drive, enables us to develop cutting-edge strategies for securing favorable settlements or presenting a compelling case if a trial becomes necessary. It’s not just about financial compensation—it’s about helping you find justice after enduring profound hardship due to someone else’s negligence, paving the way toward future peace and healing.

Gaining critical legal help is easier than you might think, especially with our dedicated team ready to support your rights throughout the process. You don’t have to face this trauma alone. In fact, experienced guidance can significantly enhance your chances of receiving fair compensation. Simply click the button below to explore what your case could potentially be worth during settlement discussions.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that seeking help during tough times doesn’t diminish your strength—it reinforces your resilience. In most SCI scenarios, enlisting expert resources is key to achieving favorable outcomes in legal battles.

Don’t let an accident define your future. Allow us to stand by your side, easing your struggles wherever possible. If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury due to another party’s negligence in Illinois, reach out to us today by clicking the button below. Discover how much your case might be worth with the expert guidance of seasoned personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier, where client well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

Click below now to explore the potential value of your claim and start moving forward toward a brighter future despite the challenges of a spinal cord injury caused by someone else’s fault.

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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; and 3 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, and 2 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, and 2 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 Westmont

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving skilled legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Occurrences

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents get just remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring expert legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to representing patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure settlement.

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