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About Carlson Bier Associates

When an unfortunate incident results in spinal cord injuries, you need compassionate yet relentless legal representation which deeply understands the gravity of your situation. Carlson Bier are exactly that; dedicated attorneys who specialize in providing superior legal advocacy to those affected by these life-changing accidents. Based on their comprehensive knowledge across Illinois laws, they’ve secured numerous successful outcomes for victims of these devastating incidents. Following a spinal cord injury, medical bills proliferate while income often diminishes; thus our focused goal at Carlson Bier is to navigate you towards financial relief and justice through detailed investigations and expert negotiations with insurers or responsible parties involved. You will find solace in knowing we won’t rest until every aspect of your case has been thoroughly evaluated so as to maximize your compensation potential. What’s more? Our reputation consistently resonates with superiority above all else – we’re not merely featuring numbers here but very real victories carved into pillars of hope for our clients’ future recovery. Choose Carlson Bier – because when it matters most, experience counts!

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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers in Hudson Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating for individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries through the negligence of others. As a reputable personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we understand the devastating impacts that such injuries could bring—both physically and emotionally—and thus provide comprehensive legal support tailored to your unique circumstances.

Spinal Cord Injuries can be life-changing, to say the very least. They often happen due to accidents or intentional acts of harm, leading not just to immense physical pain but also profound emotional distress. The human spinal cord consists of an intricate collection of nerves responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When this delicate system is damaged, it leads primarily to paralysis or loss of certain bodily functions.

Such injuries generally fall into two categories: complete and incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries. In case of a complete injury, you would lose all sensation and functionality below the level of injury, including both sides of your body; whereas with an incomplete injury, some sensory and motor functions remain intact. You will find that every aspect-previously considered mundane-becomes a challenge with spinal cord damage: from taking care –and employing assistance–to perform basic tasks like dressing oneself or preparing meals right up till striving to maintain a consistent work-life balance.

An array of incidents could potentially precipitate these adversities—the majority being vehicle-related accidents; slip-and-fall instances; violence in terms like gunshots; sport-associated mishaps particularly diving into shallow water–and medical procedures gone awry.

Given such gravity associated with Spinal Cord Injuries, at Carlson Bier, we strive diligently on your behalf to ensure you receive rightful compensation. We understand how daunting mounting medical bills can seem while simultaneously grappling with physical healing—thus our objective remains steadfastly aimed towards helping ease these financial burdens so that you may focus solely on regaining as much normalcy as possible post-injury.

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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 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 Hudson

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving specialist legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying professional legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Fall Accidents

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Traumas

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

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents get appropriate recompense for wounds and damages.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Harm

Focused on representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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