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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to acquiring the foremost legal representation for spinal cord injuries, Carlson Bier sets the standard. Providing unparalleled service throughout Illinois, our expertise permeates every facet of Personal Injury Law, with an outstanding track record in Spinal Cord Injuries cases. Understanding the profound impact these injuries can have on your life and livelihood, Carlson Bier offers zealous advocacy coupled with compassionate counsel to help you navigate through this arduous journey. Our seasoned attorneys are committed to ensuring that you receive full compensation for your trauma and loss while receiving utmost medical care. We thrive on formidable courtroom skills, keen negotiation tactics, and a deep understanding of complexities associated with spinal cord traumas – all geared towards robust defense of your rights and securing maximum settlements in line with Illinois law. Why trust Carlson Bier? Because we believe in justice above everything else; we strive relentlessly until it is served as deservedly so. Choose not just any attorney; choose expertise – choose Carlson Bier.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Wilmette Illinois

Carlson Bier, Illinois’ leading law firm specializing in personal injury cases, focuses keenly on Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), an intense area that requires unrivaled expertise and unparalleled dedication. Located steadfastly within the Illinois region, we have established a solid reputation through years of experience assisting victims of spinal cord injuries. Our legal prowess is exhibited in not only our successful litigation history but also by our profound understanding and ability to communicate these intricate topics effectively.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries starts with trusting their impact on daily life. They are not just about fractured bones or temporary discomfort; instead, they manifest as long-lasting health issues affecting mobility, causing severe pain, facilitating mental trauma, taking away livelihoods, and even altering family dynamics. We believe in highlighting key elements associated with SCIs:

– The aftermath can involve paralysis variants like paraplegia or tetraplegia.

– Life-altering adjustments are obligatory due to limited mobility affecting routine activities.

– Mental health challenges aren’t unusual – facing frustration and depression is common among SCI victims.

– Financial implications may seem insurmountable given high medical expenses coupled with limited or no income.

Acknowledging these facets deepens the understanding around devastating outcomes of such incidents. At Carlson Bier though, we do more than just comprehend – we act; standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you throughout your ordeal.

SCIs are caused by an array of incidents ranging from car accidents to slip-and-fall mishaps at work – eventually leading to costly surgeries, extensive rehabilitation routines and critical lifestyle changes. Recognizing this imperative connection between causative factors and incurred damages broadens your position for securing rightful compensation.

In-house expertise allows us to meticulously sift through subtle nuances tied with each unique case while considering comprehensive legislation across Illinois – ensuring tailored legal approaches that yield victorious outcomes every time! But remember – time criterion is central to filing claims accurately post-injury so we uphold immediate consultation as a vital tactic.

We are well-inover Std in handling dense legalurae and though these laws continue to evolve with societal changes, our pledge remains constant – advocating your rights strenuously ensuring you never feel isolated. Our powerful negotiation strategy will work relentlessly on securing fair compensation donned with empathetic counsel that soothes distressing times.

Your pain is real, and it extends far beyond physical discomfort. SCIs alter even the smallest facets of life – refraining from letting this turnout into an endless fight alone is certainly worth emphasizing. Associate with Carlson Bier, embrace comprehensive compensation encompassing all damages: be it medical bills (past & future), vocational training costs when reskilling becomes necessary and non-economic implications like disability or severe emotional distress caused by SCI.

Determining what’s rightful can seem daunting especially under distressed circumstances; hence leveraging expertise aids tremendously in mitigating complexities tied with SCI cases. Accurately evaluating incurred losses pinpoints damages precisely – thus, strengthening your claim further while assuring rightful justice isn’t compromised merely due to lack of awareness or right resources at hand!

An unfortunate meeting point between human fragility and cruel fate – every year thousands report suffering from SCIs but financial relief must not become secondary survivor’s battle! Partner up today inviting dedicated injury attorneys at Carlson Bier who champion championing clients’ rights vigorously till satisfactory outcomes are attained.

Ensuring that the victim gets the best possible outcome is not just a job for us—it’s our passion. So why wait? It’s time for you to take control of your situation! Don’t let uncertainties linger around any longer than necessary – tap onto the button below immediately assessing where you stand right now and determining how much your case could potentially be worth!

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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 Wilmette

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending expert legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Mishaps

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate payout for harms and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing professional legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Building Collisions

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Injuries

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Focused on supporting victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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