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About Carlson Bier Associates

Sustaining a spinal cord injury can dramatically disrupt your life, presenting both physical and emotional challenges for you and your family. Carlson Bier stands as a highly experienced firm, renowned for securing justice for spinal cord injury victims across Illinois. Our dedicated attorneys possess remarkable expertise in navigating the intricate legalities surrounding such unfortunate cases. With our proven track record, we are resolute in securing maximum compensation, earning us a stellar reputation among our clients in Zeigler.

With substantial experience in this specific field, we pride ourselves on providing personalized attention, understanding each client’s unique circumstances, and incorporating them into robust legal strategies designed to advocate uncompromisingly for you.

Carlson Bier’s skillful interpretation of medical records and deep knowledge of insurance laws often prove instrumental during negotiations or trials involving spinal cord injury cases.

Our unwavering commitment to tirelessly fighting for justice, combined with a sensitive approach, uniquely positions us as your ideal partner on the road to recovery. Assertiveness blended with compassion defines our approach—aimed at achieving overall satisfaction beyond mere compensation—making Carlson Bier your optimal choice for representation after spinal cord injuries.

 

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Zeigler Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are passionate about protecting the rights of victims suffering from spinal cord injuries due to another’s negligence. As a personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our mission is to provide comprehensive legal assistance and represent the interests of those facing debilitating consequences after an accident.

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often result from accidents, falls, sports injuries, or violence and can fundamentally transform an individual’s life. The severity of damage varies, but the tumultuous effects, such as paralysis and neurological problems, are common. Paraplegia may result if the injury occurs at the waist level, while quadriplegia can occur when the injury affects the higher regions of the spine.

The aftermath of SCIs often leads to massive medical costs, including surgeries, treatments, and rehabilitation therapies, which impose significant financial burdens on individuals and their families. Additionally, many patients face mental health challenges due to their altered lives and sudden dependence on others for daily activities.

Here’s why well-reasoned legal representation is essential:

  • Robust Advocacy: At Carlson Bier, our team ensures your rights are not undermined by negligent parties or insurance companies offering undervalued settlements.

  • Compensation Claims: Financial compensation isn’t just about covering current healthcare expenses; it also accounts for future costs, such as changes in living situations, necessary modifications to homes or vehicles, continuous care needs, and potential income loss.

  • Objective Representation: We ensure objective representation that highlights both the physical and emotional pain experienced.

As certified personal injury attorneys rooted firmly in Illinois law governing cases involving catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage, our sole commitment lies with you. Your fight becomes ours once we are on board.

Our pledge is clear—effective litigation strategies dedicated to representing you fairly while ensuring your rights under Illinois law are safeguarded. At Carlson Bier, we provide the necessary buffer against insurance companies aiming to protect their financial interests over yours, offering you comfort in tumultuous times.

Navigating such a complicated journey should not be undertaken alone, especially when the stakes involve life-altering circumstances, unprecedented emotional stress, and the complexities of Illinois law. This is where we come in. Interacting with a lawyer doesn’t have to be daunting. We empower our clients with extensive knowledge, educating them about every nuanced aspect of their case, enabling informed decision-making with compassionate handling so they won’t have to face this colossal endeavor alone.

Unlocking justice can seem like an uphill task—tiring, daunting, and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way! Knowing your rights after a spinal cord injury is crucial for enhancing your chances of victory in the courtroom.

Want to know how much your specific case could potentially render in compensation? Find out more by clicking the button below. Let us enlighten you on what could become life-altering information!

At Carlson Bier, we eagerly await the opportunity to guide you through these unfortunate circumstances, leading you toward justice one step 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; 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 Zeigler

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending professional legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Trip Mishaps

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate settlement for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Crash

Extending experienced legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to offering specialized legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to supporting persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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