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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the legal landscape following a spinal cord injury can be complex, but Carlson Bier is committed to assisting in this challenging time. Our considerable expertise lies within spinal cord injuries cases, standing as one of our firm’s core specialization areas. At Carlson Bier, we understand that these injuries significantly disrupt lives and diligently work to ensure that victims receive the compensation they need for medical care, pain and suffering, or lost wages.

Engaging with an experienced law firm like ours is crucial; we’re well versed in successfully demonstrating liability while also powerfully conveying the full extent of your damages.Inadequate representation may mean pivotal evidence goes undiscovered or critical aspects get overlooked– something we guarantee won’t happen with us at your side.

Believing in compassion alongside aggressive advocacy has marked us among top choices for outstanding representation—though each case bears unique circumstances requiring tailored strategy—our steadfast dedication never wavers. Trusting us means joining forces with a proven champion—an unwavering advocate echoing your earnest plea through every step till justice prevails! Enlisting Carlson Bier guarantees you professional competence par excellence towards securing victory confidently.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in New Windsor Illinois

Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney firm based in Illinois, brings to you significant and valuable information about Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). A spinal cord injury is a potentially life-altering event that can dramatically affect a person’s lifestyle and general health condition. Recognized by their extensive scope of legal expertise, lawyers at Carlson Bier are accomplished specialists handling cases involving SCI.

Spinal Cord Injuries require immediate attention due to the severe physical and emotional trauma they inflict. The symptoms may vary depending on the severity of the injury but often include loss of sensation or muscle function, severe pain or stiffness, breathing problems, or loss of bowel control. It’s critical for victims to not only receive prompt medical care but consider seeking legal counsel as well.

With SCI comes massive medical expenses due to hospital stays, rehabilitation costs, necessary assistive equipment and sometimes long-term personal support assists too. Therefore it becomes essential to understand your rights and explore potential routes for compensation following such injuries.

At Carlson Bier:

• We follow an approach centered around meticulous investigation into every aspect surrounding your case

• We stand firmly against any insurance companies who try to undercompensate victims

• Our decades-long experience enables us effectively comprehend complexities associated with SCI cases

• Our main objective is securing deserving compensation commensurate with our clients’ suffering

In addition to dealing with devastating physical effects of SCI’s, Individuals also face psychological distress like anxiety and depression owing to drastic changes in life circumstances post-injury. This points out how pressing it becomes for victims who suffer from SCI’s seek legal representation promptly in order to ease some financial burden off their shoulders which arises due to medical bills incurred over time.

Our attorneys maintain complete transparency around all proceedings related with your case making sure we keep our clients involved closely throughout course while maximizing practicality concerning possible settlement options available at any given point.

Being experts ourselves in handling traumatic spinal injuries’ cases over years, our team assure you highest degree of commitment towards achieving noteworthy results. Our priority is seeking comprehensive compensation to help victims recover smoothly from their injuries and regain stability in their lives.

Moreover it should be noted that each state follows distinct laws & procedures regarding accident claims so it makes a world of difference when your attorney understands best way around these technicalities which further escalates chances for obtaining deserved compensation especially when stakes involved are high as in case of SCI’s.,

There lies significant legal strategy on how a lawsuit related with spinal cord injury can be approached ensuring highest possible recovery for clients dealing with suffering ones’. We at Carlson Bier strive to bring our expertise and knowledge into every client’s case we handle leaving no stone unturned.

If you or a loved one has suffered an SCI due to another party’s negligence, let the personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier assist you. We’ll examine the unique details associated with your case, conduct thorough investigations, hold responsible parties accountable, and fight tirelessly on your behalf. Your wellbeing matters to us.

Curious to understand what your case might be worth? Please don’t hesitate to reach out and engage with our experienced attorneys who are here ready to approach things head-on making sure quality justice stands served at end of the day. Success speaks volumes about our work till date while complete testimony stands reflected in remarkable benchmarks we’ve achieved thus far across Illinois. Simply click on button below taking first step leveraging decisive support universally acclaimed for upholding clientele interests promisingly measured against comprehensive competency domains exclusively crafted for them. Allow us lead change contributing significantly reducing undue physical & financial distress radiating throughout post traumatic phases typically surfacing after debilitating SCIs occur.

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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 New Windsor

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying adept legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Negligence

Offering specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents secure just payout for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

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

Truck Incident

Extending experienced legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to providing professional legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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