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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing a birth injury situation is undoubtedly challenging and distressing. At such times, you need a reliable and competent legal ally in your corner. Enter Carlson Bier – an illustrious Illinois-based personal injury law firm specializing in birth injuries. With decades of experience navigating complex litigation processes effectively, they stand ready to guide you through this trying time with compassion, understanding and unparalleled legal expertise. Their singular commitment to advocacy for clients just like you means they aren’t merely attorneys; they’re passionate fighters who employ every resource at their disposal toward securing the best possible outcomes for families impacted by both avoidable and unforeseen birth injuries.Parents in Albany Park seeking robust representation can confidently entrust their case to Carlson Bier’s professional acumen,together ensuring that justice is served.Your child’s future deserves no less than excellence,and that is precisely what Carlson Bier delivers.Choose them as your valiant advocates today,settle only for the finest because life-changing decisions should never be compromised under any circumstances!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Albany Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that the health and well-being of your child are your top priorities. When birth injuries occur due to medical malpractice or negligence during childbirth, it can be a traumatic experience. Our team of expert personal injury attorneys based in Illinois is dedicated to guiding families through complex legal matters associated with birth injuries, offering sound advice and effective representation.

Birth injuries encompass physical damage or harm that happens to an infant during delivery processes. These might include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brachial plexus injuries, hypoxia (lack of oxygen), brain trauma or other types of nerve damage— all vastly affecting a child’s life. Here at Carlson Bier, we believe understanding these conditions’ causes can better equip you for the matter:

• Cerebral Palsy: Often resulting from brain injury before or during birth from lack of oxygen supply.

• Erb’s Palsy: A paralysis effect caused by nerve damage in the shoulder area usually due to forceful pulling on infants’ shoulders during birth.

• Hypoxia: Lack of adequate oxygen to an infant’s brain leading potentially severe cognitive impairment.

• Brain Trauma and Nerve Damage: Primarily as a result of improper handling techniques during delivery or overuse of birthing tools like forceps and vacuum extractors.

The effects of these birth injuries can range from mild temporary issues to severe lifelong disabilities which not only place heavy emotional burdens but also financial strains on families regarding special care services and medical expenses.

Our priority at Carlson Bier is ensuring the rights and interests of those affected by such negligence are safeguarded. Proving negligence requires demonstrating four elements:

1) The Duty Of Care was owed by the healthcare official;

2) There was a Breach Of That Duty;

3) This Breach Directly Resulted In The Injury;

4) Tangible Harm Was Suffered as a result.

Rest assured, our professional team of personal injury lawyers is committed to meticulously navigating the intricate details of your case, not wavering until justice is served. We understand the emotional exhaustion that comes with such situations and strive to ensure you are no longer burdened, but well-compensated for medical expenses, future treatments, pain and suffering.

Birth injuries leave trails of devastation in their path. Yet it’s crucial for families affected by these devastating situations to know they don’t walk this path alone – Carlson Bier attorneys are on standby to take on aggressive legal pursuits on behalf of all those impacted by birth injuries due to negligence or malpractice.

For years now, hundreds have trusted us with their cases; they’ve applauded our dedication towards justice which enabled them secure fair compensation for damages incurred. Our track record speaks volumes as we pay unwavering attention and employ an innovative approach refined over numerous trials ensuring every case we tackle achieves the best possible outcome for our clients.

At Carlson Bier in Illinois, there’s nothing we prioritize more than establishing a solid pillar of support so you can focus entirely on the well-being of your child knowing fully that your case is judiciously represented.

In uncertain times like these when despair feels overwhelming yet resilient determination prevails because help exists. To find out how much your case might be worth considering everything you’ve endured; click the button below…and let’s change this narrative together. The expertise at Carlson Bier ensures no stone remains unturned; every suffering gets its day in court and ultimately – justice prevails!

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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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Birth Injuries FAQ

The most common birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral palsy: This is a group of disorders that affect movement and coordination.
  • Erb’s palsy: This is a nerve injury that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm and hand.
  • Brachial plexus palsy: This is a group of nerve injuries that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm, shoulder, and hand.
  • Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can cause paralysis or weakness below the waist.
  • Traumatic brain injuries: These injuries can cause a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional problems.

Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Medical malpractice: This can include mistakes made by doctors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
  • Oxygen deprivation: This can occur if the baby does not get enough oxygen during pregnancy or labor.
  • Physical trauma: This can occur if the baby is injured during labor or delivery.
  • Birth defects: Some birth injuries are caused by birth defects.

The signs and symptoms of a birth injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Weakness or paralysis: This may be in one or more limbs.
  • Seizures
  • Breathing problems
  • Feeding problems
  • Developmental delays
  • Learning disabilities

The treatment options for birth injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medications
  • Supportive care

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit if your child was injured due to medical malpractice or another factor. A birth injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Albany Park

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Extending experienced legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Incidents

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents get just payout for harms and losses.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Accident

Extending specialist legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for harms.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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