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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with the devastating reality of a spinal cord injury, it is vital to have expert legal representation. Carlson Bier, renowned in Illinois for its exceptional personal injury lawyer services, has a wealth of experience and knowledge in handling such complex cases. This firm demonstrates an unyielding commitment to justice when advocating for individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries. Clients can trust the team’s professional wisdom as they skillfully navigate through tough litigation processes with utmost precision and tenacity.

Carlson Bier takes pride in their unique approach which caters directly to each individual’s needs; combining compassion and proficiency to create tailored strategies that optimize the potential outcomes of every case. Their specialization in dealing with spinal cord injuries sets them apart from other law firms serving clients affected by similar misfortunes.

Facing a life-altering event like this requires more than just medical intervention; it calls for strong legal support at your side fighting relentlessly for what you rightfully deserve so you can focus on recovery rather than legal hurdles. The esteemed reputation that precedes this firm highlights not only their superb ability but also their unquestionable devotion toward reaching the best possible outcome on behalf of those they represent.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Northfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal counsel focusing on personal injury law and spinal cord injuries in particular. A leading legal entity based out of Illinois, our expertise lies in handling complex cases involving severe physical harm caused by accidents or negligence.

Spinal Cord Injuries or SCIs create significant challenges for those affected due to their immense impact on mobility and overall livelihood. Experts categorize these injuries into two broad types: complete and incomplete SCIs. Complete SCI results in a total loss of sensory and motor function below the level of injury. On the other hand, an individual with an incomplete SCI retains some degree of sensory or motor function below the affected area.

Various causes can lead to Spinal Cord Injuries such as vehicular accidents, falls, violence (such as gunshot wounds), sports-related incidents, diseases, and even surgical procedures that go awry. At times, a minor fall can escalate into a life-altering event when it leads to an SCI thereby affecting all aspects of daily living ranging from performing mundane tasks to struggling with emotional changes.

Key pointers associated with Spinal Cord Injuries include:

– Early intervention significantly improves outcomes

– Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in maximizing function.

– Lifetime costs linked to SCIs can be overwhelming

Dealing with spinal injuries implies navigating through intense physical pain and potentially crippling financial circumstances triggered by medical bills and rehabilitation costs. The damaging mess doesn’t end there; you could potentially face wage losses due to your impaired ability to work post-injury.

Fortunately, if your injury is attributed to another person’s negligence or malpractice, you may seek compensation through the court system under personal injury law. This is where Carlson Bier steps into ease your burdens.

Our team at Carlson Bier has extensive experience dealing with catastrophic injuries like SCIs that drastically alter lives within mere seconds. We ensure that our clients receive adequate justice for their suffering via financial recompense covering medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of consortium, or emotional distress. Filing a personal injury claim after experiencing an SCI involves medical evidence gathering and building a strong case capable of holding up in court.

At Carlson Bier, we employ a victim-centric approach to ensure our client’s needs are placed at the forefront during every step of the legal process. We persistently advocate for our clients’ rights while relentlessly pursuing those responsible for their misfortune.

As your trusted legal partners, we will comprehensively explain every aspect related to your injury claim ensuring you have complete understanding about ‘where’, ‘how’, and ‘why’. From interpreting complicated legal jargon to decoding intricacies of Illinois law that governs personal injuries; we handle all so you can direct unfettered attention towards recovery and rehabilitation.

Finally, it is crucial to remember that time limitations apply when filing personal injury suits. Therefore catching the thread immediately following your accident can mean the difference between securing compensation for your sufferings or getting trapped in escalating debt cycles owing to high-cost medical treatments.

If you believe that yours is a case longing for justice or if you need assistance understanding SCI-based claims under personal injury law; there exists no better resource than Carlson Bier’s dedicated team. Allow us to offer counsel on how much your rightful claim could be worth; we invite you click on the critically-placed button beneath this page leading toward invaluable insights regarding potential value linked with your unique circumstances.

Navigating through such challenging life phases demands steady support—from both physical and legal perspectives—and with Carlson Bier by your side; consider yourself well-equipped on the latter front as we commit to turn around even those most severe SCIs into veritable sources of financial compensation! Remember: Your spinal cord might have been injured but not defeated – and neither are you; not when teamed with IL based Carlson Bier—your go-to nerve center for prompt, proficient personal injury representation.

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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 Northfield

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending professional legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for injuries and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Crash

Providing adept legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Expert in delivering specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Harm

Expert in representing individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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