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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, choosing an experienced attorney is crucial. In these complex litigation situations, your best consideration may be Carlson Bier. As personal injury lawyers who are adept in handling Spinal Cord Injury cases across Illinois with precision and compassion, their meticulous understanding has shaped proven strategies for clients impacted by such injuries. They work unyieldingly to secure the just compensation you deserve, focusing on covering medical costs, future care expenses as well as lost wages that often result from these tragic incidents.

Carlson Bier leaves no stone unturned while investigating your case to present a detailed and robust representation of facts before courtrooms or insurance companies. Their persistent dedication ensures your rights are prioritized at every step of the imminent legal journey ahead.

With round-the-clock support and comprehensive assistance which showcases their unmatched commitment towards all clients indiscriminately across cities within Illinois- including Wood Dale – Carlson Bier stands tall as one distinguished choice for those seeking dedicated representation in spinal cord injury law matters.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Wood Dale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a group of dedicated personal injury attorneys located in Illinois. Our commitment is towards providing comprehensive and compassionate legal services for victims suffering from debilitating trauma, like spinal cord injuries. It’s our priority to help you understand the complex landscape surrounding your case and guide you through the process to secure the accident compensation you are entitled to receive.

Spinal cord injuries can cause immense physical struggle and emotional distress. These types of injuries significantly disrupt regular bodily functions. Depending on where along your spine the injury occurs, symptoms can range from slight discomfort or numbness to full-blown paralysis either below (paraplegia) or above (quadriplegia) the waist area. Other potential effects include pain, sensory changes, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, sexual dysfunction, bladder control problems, constipation or bowel complications.

As per American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA), spinal cord damage is categorized into two different types: complete and incomplete injury.

– Complete Spinal Cord Injury results in total loss of sensation and muscle movement below site of damage.

– Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury allows some function to exist below primary level of the injury; extent varies widely for each individual.

These unfortunate circumstances often necessitate continuous medical interventions ranging from surgery, physiotherapy to lifelong medications which can lead to daunting financial load beside emotional stress.

During such difficult times it’s vital that you understand your options as it pertains under Illinois Personal Injury Law:

– Compensation Possibilities – Covering costs related to ongoing medical treatments as well as additional expenses attributed due stagnant income streams leading from inability or reduced ability for gainful employment post severe traumatic incidents.

– Liability Standards – Failing in duty care or negligence instigating serious harm attracts severe legal implications; if other party committed this failure they are liable for damages.

– Claim Time Limits – Illinois law stipulates specific timeframe within which personal injury claims must be initiated staring from date of the related accident.

Here at Carlson Bier, our experienced team has a proven track record in managing complex personal injury cases including spinal cord injuries. We understand that each client’s situation and needs are unique. That’s why we provide individually tailored legal support to our clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive representation in their bid for justice.

As award-winning attorneys specialized within personal injury law domain, our aim is to make this difficult journey as smooth as possible providing the maximum compensation you rightfully deserve while dealing with negligent parties and insurance companies. Our years of experience coupled with deep understanding of Illinois laws allows us to effectively strategize around probable defense mechanism from opposition thereby maximizing chances of successful claim resolution.

We pride ourselves on transparency; your case will be handled intimately by one of our highly skilled attorney whom shall brief you regularly regarding progress and developments keeping you always informed about where you stand within labyrinthian legal terrain.

Our unwavering commitment towards serving Spinal Cord Injury victims pans through Illinois have been acknowledged repeatedly marking us out as leading authority within field across state frontier. We take immense satisfaction from being able to bring about measure of relief during trying times for many who sought help from us over the years, standing against injustice imparted due devastating accidents.

If spinal cord injury has disrupted your life or someone dear to you; remember YOU are not alone! Help is merely click away… Find resourceful ally through choppy waters with Carlson Bier holding your corner offering combined expertise powered by decades long skillset earning reputation through tenacity and unyielding dedication for victim’s rights.

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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 Wood Dale

Bicycle Mishaps

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Stumble Incidents

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring professional legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Specializing in providing dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Committed to assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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