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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to seeking legal support for birth injuries, Carlson Bier stands out as the optimal choice. Our forte is the specialized area of birth injuries law, demonstrating a strong commitment towards providing comprehensive solution for our clients during difficult times. With years of cumulative experience and an intensity-powered approach to justice, we’ve established unmatched credibility in successfully addressing complex birth injury cases. Majority of these include cerebral palsy resulting from medical negligence, brain damage due to inadequate oxygen supply or medication overdose, shoulder dystocia leading to physical impairment and other distressing scenarios that require extensive knowledge and assertiveness in litigation representation. Consequently opting Carlson Bier propels you aptly into a dependable setup encouraging stern advocacy for your rights while meticulously strategizing cost-effective resolutions tailored specifically around each case’s uniqueness. Your immediate vicinity isn’t deterring us from extending legal aid across Andover; we are positioned sufficiently irrespective of geographic variables involved. Choose Carlson Bier today; because building a future beyond a regrettable incidence requires the finest legal ally working tirelessly on your behalf.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Andover Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois that understand the complexities and challenges surrounding birth injuries. Our goal is to provide clear, detailed legal guidance to help you navigate these difficult circumstances.

Birth injuries can be incredibly devastating, affecting both newborns and their families. These often involve numerous complicated medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, perinatal asphyxia, intracranial hemorrhage or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy among others. Such severe health concerns require extensive and costly medical care—a burden no family should bear due to another party’s negligence or wrong-doing.

Serving under the helm of compassion and up-to-date legal knowledge particularly in the field of birth injuries, our firm functions with a deep-rooted commitment to discern pertinent solutions for your distressing situation. We deal with each case individually—assessing the unique set of circumstances and gathering all necessary evidence to present a strong argument that asserts your rights.

Several factors contribute significantly when dealing with issues related to birth injuries:

• Establishing fault: Proving negligence played a part is crucial in birth injury cases.

• Determination of damages: Medical bills, future treatments, loss of income due to caregiving – these all need quantification.

• Statute Limitations: There are specific time limits within which a lawsuit needs initiation.

Our experienced attorneys will walk you through every step of the process—from understanding your situation’s critical aspects, evaluation against legal parameters—to initiating competent court proceedings if needed while keeping you updated about any advancements on your case throughout its duration.

A pivotal part of our pursuit involves reassurance; we place huge value on reassuring families they have chosen legal advocates who truly empathize with their plight while possessing the astuteness required for justice procurement.

The pathway towards attainment may seem daunting but key resources like expert witnesses – trusted professionals that can attest competency (or lack thereof) involved in your case, and exemplary preparation and representation can gear your case towards a fair resolution. Your journey with Carlson Bier not only recalls justice but also ensures apt recompense for the endured suffering aiding you to step forward into rebuilding an improved life.

Childbirth should be a joyful occasion; unluckily, when medical misconduct occurs; this blissful event gets overshadowed. We at Carlson Bier acknowledge this pain. Comprising an unfaltering history of successful birth injury cases, our expertise guarantees absolute unmasking of truth that secures you appropriate compensation.

We feel extremely privileged to stand by numerous families—rendering needed legal assistance in their exhausting quest for justice post-medical mishandling incidents causing birth injuries. Our commitment extends beyond providing legal counsel—we consider it our duty to support these families on their healing process too.

By entrusting us with your situation will provide access to our comprehensive services extending through all stages of handling a personal injury claim related notably to birth injuries from initial consultation, investigation, negotiation with insurance companies or healthcare providers when applicable and if necessary court trials—we are there each step of the way.

If you have questions about coping amidst such overwhelming times or merely need some advice around pathways moving forth post experiencing any incident leading to birth injury—you don’t have to bear this alone—reach out to us.

Now is the time for control retrieval back into your hands—allow yourself room for ample focus on family bonding and recovery while we take care of the asserting right part leveraging against experienced gnarly insurers saving you added distress due unavoidable encounter from complex litigation phases—all designed within accessible reach with no upfront fees owing us only upon a favorable resolution procured solely due our relentless pursuit ensuring utmost comfort drive during stressful circumstances easing towards major transition period facilitating mended fresh start opportunities ahead—Click below now—it’s time partnership initiation for beneficial outcome estimation ascertaining justifiable duel arbitration. Let us help you find out how much your case is worth, because you and your family deserve justice at its best.

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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 Andover

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing expert legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending specialist legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate payout for wounds and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Accident

Delivering adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Harms

Expert in offering specialized legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Specializing in advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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