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Suffering from a spinal cord injury can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. It demands the need for skilled legal representation that is centered around protecting your interests and securing rightful compensation. Carlson Bier represents this caliber of assistance to those affected by such life-altering conditions in Upper Alton. With years of experience handling cases related to personal injuries specifically, our attorneys are masterfully adept at navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding these types of claims. We stride towards ensuring you aren’t left dealing with financial burdens on top of physical hardship due to someone else’s negligence or intentional harm. Providing meticulous attention to each case and operating on sheer dedication, Carlson Bier stands as an unmatched choice for individuals seeking dependable support during challenging periods in life post-spinal cord injury events. It’s time you had a relentless advocate fighting tirelessly for justice; it’s time to contact us—Carlson Bier—all discrete consultations are free and strictly confidential.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Upper Alton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our experienced team of personal injury attorneys understands the far-reaching impact that a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) can have on an individual’s life. Indeed, such injuries profoundly affect not just physical capabilities but emotional wellbeing and financial stability as well. As specialists in Illinois personal injury law, we are committed to delivering comprehensive legal representation for victims of spinal cord injuries. We possess the necessary knowledge and dedication required to navigate through the complex process of pursuing compensation for your hardships.

Spinal cord injuries typically result from traumatic events including automobile accidents, slip and falls, or sport-related incidents; nevertheless they could also emerge from powerfully devastating infections or diseases. The aftermath is life-altering damage to any part across one’s spine from cervical to thoracic or lumbar regions down to the sacral portion thus affecting motor functions accordingly.

Understanding the level and type of SCI will provide insight into potential physical impacts:

– Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries: Impacting movement and sensation in arms and possibly causing paralysis-known as quadriplegia

– Thoracic Spinal Cord Injuries: Affecting torso and leg movement which may cause paraplegia

– Lumbar & Sacral Spinal Cord Injuries: Influencing control over legs and hips with potential for paraplegia

Identification of complete versus incomplete SCIs further refines prognosis aspects:

– A Complete SCI: Describes total loss of function below point-of-injury

 

– An Incomplete SCI: Indicates some degree of functional preservation underneath site-of-affliction

At Carlson Bier, we hold firmly onto conviction about every patient’s rights — no one should endure additional suffering due to another party’s negligence. Therefore, if you have suffered a spinal cord injury at the hands of someone else’s recklessness or ineptitude, our firm will vehemently advocate for your entitlements covering costs associated with medical care, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, loss of income, and quality of life impairments. Alongwith the direct expenses connected to SCI, individuals often confront secondary physical issues such as respiratory complications or chronic pain – these challenging elements only amplify your lawful claim’s monetary value.

Furthermore, our knowledgeable team understands confidentiality is an integral part of professional client relationships; hence they treat every case with utmost care and respect. We are aware that families undergoing such crisis require personalized advice in conjunction with legal prowess — Carlson Bier provides both under a single umbrella.

Trauma from spinal cord injuries can feel overwhelming when coupled with navigating legal proceedings alone. However, partnering with a trusted firm like Carlson Bier eases the burden from your shoulders and empowers you for pursuing justice comprehensively. Grip onto determination; let us shoulder your legal concerns so you could focus more on recovery & healing.

Ultimately at Carlson Bier, we strive towards providing impactful support to spinal cord injury victims residing within Illinois’ jurisdiction through empowering assistance rooted upon decades-old experience in dealing personal injury cases akin yours. Our steadfast dedication ensures that each client receives unadulterated attention while securing maximum compensation deserved against their claims.

While it remains extremely important to understand spine-related injuries outside diagnostic context — equally vital lies focusing on recuperation and making informed decisions about possible future scenarios post-SCI occurrence which we have detailed above in this informative guide.

As proven personal injury attorneys servicing Illinois residents, we invite you to explore the potential worth of your case by clicking the button below. Understandably, there’s no obligation attached; however remember knowledge bolsters power — understanding what recompense rightfully belongs to you represents crucial first step towards gaining peace-of-mind whilst securely mapping out onward journey.

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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 Upper Alton

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing expert legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering expert legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents get appropriate payout for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Extending specialist legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Committed to offering expert legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Committed to defending victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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