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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) can be challenging and overwhelming. The complexities associated with the medical, legal, and financial aspects are vast. This is where Carlson Bier steps in – experts in traversing these intricacies, offering reliable and exemplary services for SCI victims.

As a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we have a robust track record of successful outcomes on behalf of our clients suffering from SCI. Our extensive knowledge helps us devise effective strategies that protect your rights while seeking maximum compensation for your hardship.

With Carlson Bier advocatentg passionately on your side, you can focus on recovery while we handle all the legal procedures related to your case effectively – regardless of its complexity or size.

Our dedicated team’s compassion combined with their unwavering resolve to fight for justice sets Carlson Bier apart from others. If you’re dealing with an unfortunate event involving spinal cord injuries resulting from negligence or wrongful actions in Oneida vicinity – don’t hesitate to reach out.

Carlson Bier is there when it matters most – turning insurmountable challenges caused by SCI into victories that help restore lives together.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Oneida Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen focus on representing victims of spinal cord injuries. With our team of experienced lawyers based in Illinois, we are passionately committed to advocating for victims and ensuring they secure the compensation they rightfully deserve. As experts in the field, we understand that an accident leaving you or your loved one with a life-altering spinal cord injury can be physically, emotionally and financially challenging.

Spinal cord injuries often result from car accidents, sports and recreational activities, falls among people aged 65 years and older or violent incidents such as gunshots. Primarily caused by sudden damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal often resulting in permanent symptoms like pain, weakness or paralysis.

• Key indicators: Symptoms may vary widely depending on severity and location. Some key symptoms include loss of movement; loss of sensation (ability to feel heat, cold and touch); loss of bowel or bladder control; exaggerated reflex activities/spasms; changes in sexual function amongst others.

• Testing & Diagnosis: A comprehensive assessment involves several neurological tests including a specialized x-ray called computerized tomography scan (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which utilizes radio waves and magnetic field to detail images. Also used are Myelograms enabling doctors get clearer pictures using dye injected into your cerebrospinal fluid.

• Severity Levels: There are two types namely complete if all sensory feeling is lost below the level of injury while incomplete if there’s still some motor function left intact below said level.

Our team at Carlson Bier will provide strong representation during this turbulent time as it’s crucial to promptly seek legal assistance immediately following a spinal cord injury incident – this ensures preservation of evidence which aids future legal proceedings significantly. We pride ourselves on considering each client’s unique circumstances when devising custom litigation strategies leading to successful compensation claims outcomes thus easing further stress..

Moreover, we cater to related financial burdens such as medical expenses, rehabilitation and therapy costs, loss of wages if the injured party is unable to perform tasks leading to job loss plus quality of life changes owing to said injury. Part of our mission lies in holding accountable entities responsible for your accident ensuring that senseless acts don’t go unnoticed – your emotional and physical health remains a priority.

With over decades of cumulative experience litigating these various cases at Carlson Bier, ontologically complex challenges are well within our skill set. Ranging from whiplash injuries which although surface seemingly minor may exacerbate serious spinal cord damage further down the road; also representing clients with quadriplegia or paraplegia due to severe accidents resulting in irreversible damage proving not only physically demanding but emotionally taxing too. Regardless of complication’s magnitude or situation’s gravity, be assured we accurately substantiate each case using tried-and-tested methodology yielding optimal case results seamlessly.

To gain deeper insight into financial compensation that could be awarded should you proceed with a lawsuit following a spinal cord injury incident; please click on the button below. Our algorithm will provide an estimated value considering all variables associated including severity of injuries sustained, damages incurred thus enlightening a major part obscured usually once you opt proceeding independently otherwise.

Stay informed making intelligent decisions while allowing the best hands furnish solution suiting your unique circumstance aligned perfectly with expertise and history backing us robustly spanning several success stories attesting only above-average performance standards henceforth Carlson Bier imparts unmatched professional representation vigilantly protecting client interests unfailingly any given day! Proceed today commanding excellence deliverance correspondingly every single time guaranteed par extraordinaire!

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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 Oneida

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering expert legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Extending expert legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on offering professional legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Expert in advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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