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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a spinal cord injury can be a devastating journey. The physical and emotional burden, coupled with the legal aspects of it, can often seem overwhelming. This is why you need experts like Carlson Bier on your side. Our team’s focus on Spinal Cord Injuries makes us uniquely qualified to understand the complexity of these cases in Channel Lake and beyond—and advocate aggressively on your behalf. We combine relentless pursuit for justice with compassion understanding that behind each case is an individual whose life has been turned upside down due to no fault of their own or negligence by others.

Carlson Bier prides itself as having lawyers who are not only well-versed in Illinois law but also possess unmatched litigation skills honed over years of representing victims just like you; we thrive to provide personalized attention, while navigating through complex medical details without losing sight of securing maximum compensation that helps you turn page towards recovery.. When seeking comprehensive legal representation for Spinal Cord Injuries – think Carlson Bier!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Channel Lake Illinois

As a premier law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier understands the profound impact that spinal cord injuries can have on individuals and families. Our skilled team of personal injury attorneys possesses extensive legal knowledge to advocate for clients suffering from such devastating injuries. In order to help you better understand your situation, we’re committed to providing comprehensive educational content about spinal cord injuries.

Spinal Cord Injuries occur when there’s damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. They often cause permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of injury. What’s more concerning is their potential complications which range from chronic pain, bladder control issues, loss of mobility and functionality, along with a significant emotional toll.

The causes of these life-altering injuries are manifold—vehicle accidents, falls from height, sports-related incidents or occupational hazards can all result in damage to the spine. At Carlson Bier, we understand how critical it is for victims to receive adequate compensation commensurate with their physical and emotional trauma.

• Vehicle Accidents – Cars colliding with one another at high speed can often result in severe spinal cord damages.

• Falls From Height – An unexpected fall from a considerable stretch could potentially harm your spine leading to debilitating conditions.

• Sports-Related Incidents – Certain adventurous sports come with respective risks including possible harms caused by gravity defying stunts or aggressive activities.

• Occupational Hazards – Jobs involving heavy lifting or repetitive motion can also put workers at risk for back and neck injuries.

Awareness about common symptoms of Spinal Cord Injuries serve as an invaluable tool in early detection and intervention. Such signs may include extreme back pain or pressure in your head, neck or back; weakness in any part of your body; difficulty walking; loss of bladder or bowel control among others. Your health standing should be promptly addressed especially if you’ve been involved in significant trauma recently.

When managing cases involving the spine, Carlson Bier deploys an empathetic approach underpinned by years of legal expertise. We work ardently towards securing fair settlements for victims who’ve undergone medical treatments, endured prolonged hospital stays or require ongoing physical therapy. We understand how significantly these injuries can impact your life and our mission is to ensure that you are rightfully compensated.

For spinal cord patients, recovery constitutes more than regaining lost physical abilities– it involves adapting to a new way of living. The cost related to acquiring specialized equipment for accessibility modifications at home or vehicles, in addition to regular doctor’s appointments, physiotherapy sessions and medications would also be taken into account when filing for compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we strive on the principle of transparent communication with our clients throughout their case proceedings. Should you have additional questions regarding spinal cord injury claims or wish to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys we are always at your service.

To gain insight into potential compensation obtainable from your case, simply click the button below. It’s important you remember that each case is unique and there are multiple factors which influence its value. By providing us the details about your accident and resultant injuries, we can give you an idea of what your case might be worth.

However challenging the circumstances may appear presently; take confidence in knowing that Carlson Bier is prepared to stand up for your rights while supporting you through this arduous journey of reclaiming normalcy post-spinal cord injuries. Here’s wishing you strength today and hope for tomorrow!

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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 Channel Lake

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Supplying professional legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Focused on helping patients of car accidents get fair compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending experienced legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Accidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Committed to delivering expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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