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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in offering legal support for victims of spinal cord injuries. Our revered attorneys have years of experience and a renowned reputation in Willowbrook community for their unyielding dedication to securing favorable outcomes. We understand that after sustaining such grievous harm, your life can change dramatically. Our top priority is providing you with an ally who’s determined to fight fiercely on your behalf and alleviate some of this overwhelming burden.

We’re seasoned in handling these specific cases, ensuring our clients always get their rightful compensation; this includes medical bills settlement, loss of income coverage and pain & suffering compensation due to the tragedy experienced.

Carlson Bier isn’t just any law firm – we pride ourselves as being leaders in spinal cord injury litigation by tirelessly advocating for our clients’ rights while showcasing empathy towards every case we handle.

In Willowbrook’s adversarial court system environment, it’s important that you choose an attorney group that has deep-rooted knowledge about spinal cord injuries law intricacies. At Carlson Bier, consider yourself better equipped legally than anywhere else!

When dealing with such intricate case matters like Spinal Cord Injuries; don’t be alone! Contact us at Carlson Bier – commitment personified.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Willowbrook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, fostering informed and empowered clients is at the heart of our approach to personal injury law. Specializing in cases involving spinal cord injuries, we strive to deliver insightful educational content that brings genuine value to our readers. On this page, you’ll learn more about spinal cord injuries: their causes, types, and legal aspects surrounding them.

Spinal cord injuries can occur due to a multitude of reasons and understanding these causes forms the first step towards a comprehensive grasp on the subject. From slip-and-fall accidents, car accidents or even sporting events, back traumas can happen anytime and could potentially lead to long-term disability. A critical point is that irrespective of the cause; if someone else’s negligence plays a part in your injury, you may be entitled to compensation.

Next up is recognizing different types of spinal cord injuries because not all spinal damages are thoroughly similar – they vary per severity and location within the spine. Paraplegia (affects lower body), Quadriplegia (impacts arms & legs), Triplegia (affects one arm and both legs) or Hemiplegia (impacts side of the body) – each type has variable impacts on mobility or sensory functions. This knowledge prepares you for potential health outcomes supplementary it holds substantial relevance when calculating damages during legal proceedings.

• Paraplegia: Impacts mobility and sensation in lower half

• Quadriplegia: Extends impact on mobility to all four limbs

• Triplegia: Disability impacts one arm but extends entirely down over both legs

• Hemiplegia: The injury disables one side of your body

Here at Carlson Bier, we combine expertise with compassion as we understand exactly how overwhelming dealing with such an impactful injury while attempting to navigate through complicated legal procedures can feel like. Work with us – professional Illinois-based attorneys who will fight diligently for your rights ensuring fair financial restitution where liability exists.

But why choose us? We believe in winning your case, not just for you but also with you. Our process is different – we listen first and strategize later; because knowing what has happened to you informs the best way forward. Besides zealously defending your rights, we provide valuable knowledge and bridge the gap between victims of spinal injuries and their legal justice.

• Compassionate Client-Centered Approach

• Comprehensive Understanding of Spinal Injury Laws

• Proactive Case Management Ensuring Timely Updates

Over the years, our combination of personalized attention and subject-matter expertise has helped countless clients receive rightful compensation they deserve. But why stop there? In our effort to deliver value beyond measure, we have cultivated a hope-infused approach where genuinely understanding client circumstance enables us to offer impactful assistance that extends well-beyond courtroom battles.

Let’s unlock the power of informed decisions together. Click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth. With Carlson Bier standing beside you, rest assured of unparalleled representation that strikes right at the heart of justice –balancing scales one case at a time.

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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 Willowbrook

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving adept legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Extending experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents gain equitable payout for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending professional legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Focused on providing professional legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Committed to defending persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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