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About Carlson Bier Associates

As you navigate the aftermath of a spinal cord injury, it’s crucial to enlist legal champions who understand your unique situation. That’s where Carlson Bier excels. Accomplished in personal injury law and recognized throughout Illinois for our unwavering commitment to justice, we specialize in advocating for victims of spinal cord injuries. Our extensive knowledge empowers us to build watertight cases, ensuring you obtain maximum compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and other losses that occurred as a result of error or negligence by others.

Choosing us primes you with an unparalleled advantage — a team equipped with deep domain expertise coupled with aggressive pursuit of victory on your behalf. Combining investigative excellence and seasoned negotiation skills enables us to dismantle opponent arguments comprehensively – highlighting the severity of damage inflicted upon every client affected by these life-altering injuries.

Turn to Carlson Bier when you need relentless fighters who won’t rest until justice has been served; because facing such arduous battles requires more than just representation – it calls for steadfast companionship from advocates like us who genuinely share your plight.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Minooka Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our specialization and expertise extends significantly to spinal cord injuries. As personal injury attorneys operating at a high professional level in Illinois, we comprehend the devastating impact a spinal cord injury can have on an individual’s life. Not only are such damages potentially life-altering, but they also require extensive medical treatment often involving prolonged rehabilitative therapy or surgical interventions.

Spinal Cord Injuries involve severe damage to the vertical column of nerves along your spinal canal that form the critical link between your brain and rest of your body. The repercussions extend far beyond physical pain—often impinging on victims’ occupational abilities and mental wellness. Despite their grave consequences, understanding these injuries is not an easy task for anyone without specialized knowledge.

In essence, Spinal Cord Injuries can range from minor disc issues to serious fractures leading to temporary or permanent paralysis. Three key points underscore the depth of this issue that are vital for everyone to understand:

• Varying degrees: Each case differs in terms of severity–from complete where all feeling is lost below the site of injury, to incomplete where some functionality is retained.

• Location matters: Where you’re injured on your spinal cord has significant implications for which parts of your body get affected.

• Non-reversible: Unfortunately, once done, spinal cord damage cannot be reversed though ongoing research keeps improving management options.

Learning about multiple forms these injuries take could be overwhelming; each stipulating unique features requiring distinct legal considerations—an area that Carlson Bier serves with meticulous diligence and tenacity.

The extent impacts your daily routine—often inhibiting career prospects—and imposes substantial financial stress due to escalating healthcare costs—a reality Carlson Bier keenly acknowledges. Armed with vast experience handling numerous Spinal Injuries cases across Illinois, our team commits itself wholeheartedly ensuring justice prevails by securing rightful compensation that adequately addresses inevitable fiscal strains you’d face.

We believe it’s crucial for individuals suffering these dire circumstances to know their rights and understand that they’re entitled to financial compensation. Accordingly, our firm anchors itself in championing for your rights.

• Compensation: Our primary aim is securing optimal compensation you’re legally entitled to help cover costs associated with medical treatment, rehabilitation, long-term care, lost wages and lifestyle modifications.

• Investigation: We diligently review every case details—attending scenes personally if necessary—for gathering evidence strengthening your claim.

• Legal Counseling: Not only do we represent you in court staunchly—we also provide comprehensive guidance throughout the litigation process assisting you making informed decisions.

Remember that choosing the right law firm makes all the difference when it comes down to the intricate legalities intertwined with Spinal Cord Injuries cases that are always highly complex. When appointing Carlson Bier as your representative, we assure not just sympathy—we bring a deep understanding of Illinois laws along with high levels of expertise dealing successfully with insurance companies.

Our commitment extends beyond helping victims recover compensation—it’s about addressing life-altering challenges ensuring dignity and quality-of-life are maintained; about getting clients on track towards restored hope and wellbeing despite confronting formidable hurdles.

In conclusion—the criticality befitting claims involving spinal cord injuries necessitates involvement from a dedicated team like ours at Carlson Bier who understands intricacies defining such circumstances from both physiological and legal standpoints thus enhancing chances for substantial settlements. To fully comprehend what justice could mean in terms of valued monetary relief in your unique situation—click below to find out how much your case might potentially be worth or contact us for an enlightening conversation focused distinctly on YOU!

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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 Minooka

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents gain just recompense for harms and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering experienced legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in extending expert legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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