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For families impacted by birth injuries, Carlson Bier is an eminent choice for comprehensive legal support in Illinois. Our experienced attorneys provide thorough representation and dedicated advocacy that you can rely on during these challenging times. We specialize in handling various cases of birth injuries, resulting from medical negligence, childbirth complications or medication errors among others. From Erb’s Palsy to Cerebral Palsy, our team has a profound understanding of the complexity involved in these types of afflictions; providing reassurance to those we represent. At Carlson Bier, we advance your claim effectively to ensure you receive the compensation deserved: covering costs such as ongoing care needs and loss of earnings due to personal hardships arising from a child’s injury at birth. Our firm’s prowess lies not just with our extensive experience but also through our clientele’s unwavering trust placed on us within this area; making us defining leaders amongst personal injury lawyers across Illinois State beyond cities’ boundary lines’. Know that if your family faces matters concerning birth-related injuries, refer morality towards Carlson Bier – extending strong courteous hands amidst tribulations.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Algonquin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing adept legal representation for individuals and families affected by birth injuries in Illinois. We understand how devastating it can be when an event as joyous as childbirth is marred by medical complications that could have been prevented. Given our years of experience in this specific area of personal injury law, we know it is complex and fraught with challenges which call for the expertise and attention-to-detail only seasoned professionals can bring.

Birth injuries may occur due to various reasons, often linked directly or indirectly to negligence on the part of healthcare providers. These might involve scenarios such as mishandling deliveries, delayed Caesarean-sections (C-sections), incorrect use of delivery tools like forceps, inadequate prenatal care or disregard for potential risk factors that lead to complications during birth.

• Yet another concern is neonatal resuscitation – a crucial process in assisting newborns who are not adapting well outside their mother’s womb. This should be performed accurately; any misstep could potentially lead to brain damage.

• Attending physicians also need to constantly monitor fetal distress signs because any significant delay in addressing these concerns may result in irreversible harm.

• Likewise, failure diagnosis or treat severe jaundice during the newborn’s initial days can subsequently develop into painful and debilitating conditions including kernicterus — a form of permanent brain damage.

If your family has experienced any such heartbreaking situations, you have a right to demand accountability from those responsible. You deserve full compensation for the emotional trauma endured along with financial burdens brought about by extensive medical treatments, therapies and lifelong care costs.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier meticulously review each case detail while referencing their comprehensive understanding of applicable laws relating specifically to birth injuries. We work tirelessly identifying liable parties – whether they’re physicians, nurses or entire hospitals – then develop persuasive claims underpinned by indisputable evidence linking acts omission—or commission—to patient harm outcomes suffered.

Even though the Illinois law mandates a statute of limitations for birth injury lawsuits – typically two years from discovery date – there are certain exceptions that could extend this timeframe. As such, it’s best not to delay seeking legal counsel so all possible recourses can be thoroughly explored and timely actions initiated.

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just attorneys—we are steadfast advocates determined to deliver justice to those who’ve had their lives irreparably altered by carelessness or oversights in the medical world. We operate on a contingency basis, which means our payment is contingent upon successful case resolution; if we don’t win, you do not owe us any fees.

Navigating through the complexities of medical malpractice law while grappling with emotional distress can feel overwhelming— even paralyzing— but you’re not alone and not without options. The team at Carlson Bier stands ready as your strategic ally committed to illuminate every step of this daunting legal journey.

When dealing with birth injuries in Illinois, contact Carlson Bier, where our seasoned professionals take pride in being deeply compassionate towards clients’ plight yet unyielding when confronting opposing parties held responsible for causing undue harm.

The recovery process after a birth injury involves both physical and financial healing. If your child suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth. Carlson Bier – For Integrity, Compassion & Justice You Can Trust—with unparalleled personal attention exactly when you need it most.

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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 Algonquin

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing skilled legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

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

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Damages

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to helping victims of car accidents secure equitable recompense for damages and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Incident

Extending experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on delivering professional legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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