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Trust your birth injury case to the experienced legal team at Carlson Bier, Illinois’s leading personal injury law firm. Specializing in birth injuries litigation, we combine expertise with a compassionate understanding of the sensitive nature surrounding these cases. Birth injuries can occur due to negligence or medical malpractice during childbirth and can have lifelong impacts on both child and family; confronting such scenarios requires an authoritative advocate by your side. Leveraging our deep knowledge of Illinois law, Carlson Bier works tirelessly towards securing justice for families affected by birth injuries persistently striving for maximum compensation while delivering personalized attention every step of the way. We understand that no dollar amount can offset a family’s pain following a tragic childbirth incident; however, financial support gained through faultless representation might help them move forward comfortably during tough times. With unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of justice, choose Carlson Bier as your ally in seeking reparation for birth-related damages.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Alorton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the pain and confusion that arises when your newborn sustains a birth injury. Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to providing families across Illinois with comprehensive, compassionate representation in this complex realm of personal injury law. Armed with extensive experience in handling birth injury cases, we advocate for justice by tackling medical negligence head-on.

Birth injuries refer to harm inflicted on a child before or during delivery; they can cause physical disability, developmental delays or chronic health conditions, leaving parents feeling crushed under the weight of unexpected challenges and financial burdens. Birth injuries may result from various factors such as inadequate prenatal care, improper use of surgical tools during delivery, failure to promptly address signs of fetal distress or errors made following childbirth causing things like neonatal infections.

Key aspects you need to consider about birth injuries include:

• Severity: The extent and impact of a birth injury can range from minor temporary harm to lifelong debilitating conditions such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy.

• Causation: Physicians carry an immense responsibility during pregnancy and childbirth. Despite their best efforts at diligence in most instances, deficiencies could still occur leading to preventable birth injuries.

• Liability: When there’s clear proof that a healthcare provider was negligent in providing proper maternity care resulting in avoidable harm to the infant.

It should be noted that not all complications at childbirth constitute malpractice – just because something went wrong doesn’t automatically give rise to liability. However, when precise standards for appropriate prenatal or postnatal treatment are disregarded due to neglectful behavior or decisions by those entrusted with medical care leading directly to patient damage – it’s time for legal intervention.

Our approach is grounded on three key pillars:

1) Empathy: We acknowledge how devastating it can be for families facing the consequences of negligent medical practices culminating into birth-related trauma.

2) Expertise: BTap into our wealth of knowledge about applicable laws, medical terminology and procedures, as well as courtroom strategies to maximize your compensation.

3) Dedication: Our primary goal is to help families affected by birth injuries receive the justice they deserve, hence our unwavering determination in every case.

We investigate thoroughly with chief attention focused on crucial medical records detailing treatment administered during pregnancy and childbirth. This meticulous process aids us comprehend what should have been done following standard norms plus how those standards were breached. That’s not all; we also consult with leading medical experts who can intelligibly explicate contentious issues before a jury thereby strengthening clients’ arguments while illuminating the full extent of harm inflicted upon vulnerable infants due to negligence.

We apply a hands-on approach from start to finish – that means instancing each step of this daunting legal journey by keeping individuals informed about their rights, exploring all possible avenues for monetary damages including compensation for immediate and future healthcare needs, emotional distress, special education requirements among other consequential demands.

Don’t let legal technicalities deter you from pursuing justice for your child’s birth injury caused by negligent parties – because Carlson Bier got you covered every step of the way! If your family has been impacted by a birth injury, navigate below now to discover what restitution you could be entitled under Illinois law. We are awaiting word from you –click the button beneath as first steps towards revealing how much recompense your case might potentially realize!

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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 Alorton

Bike Accidents

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

Burn Burns

Offering professional legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Trip Occurrences

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for harms and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Collision

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Expert in advocating for persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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