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When selecting representation for birth injuries, it’s paramount to place your trust in esteemed professionals who specialize in this complex field. Carlson Bier offers an unmatched degree of proficiency with a keen understanding of birth injury law complexities. As experienced personal injury attorneys, the team has a track record which demonstrates their ability to secure maximum compensation and justice for their clients amidst life-changing challenges that arise from such unfortunate circumstances. The profound knowledge base at Carlson Bier includes all aspects of injuries sustained during childbirth- these cases require dedicated focus and detailed understanding; assets cherished within our attorney team. Smooth legal navigation coupled with empathy is promised when working alongside our skilled attorneys whose mission revolves around ensuring holding responsible parties accountable while alleviating your stress as they relentlessly advocate on behalf of you and your child’s rights. With Carlson Bier backing you through these tough times, relief will no longer be a distant thought but an attainable reality ushering restored peace into each client’s lives.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Atlanta Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding legal services for our clients navigating personal injury cases. Our experienced team of litigators specializes in birth injury claims throughout Illinois, serving as robust advocates for families who have had to endure the heartbreak that accompanies such situations.

A birth injury can be a devastating experience that leaves parents and family members reeling with confusion, distress, and formidable medical costs. Besides the financial implications, there’s also the emotional toll from seeing your new-born suffer pain or long-term disabilities due to negligence or medical malpractice during childbirth.

Various types of birth injuries can occur during labor and delivery due to various reasons including – inadequate monitoring of mother and baby’s vitals signs; inappropriate use of birthing tools like forceps or vacuum extractors; errors in administering medication; delayed decision in performing emergency C-sections; lack of oxygen due to compressed umbilical cord among others. These mistakes may result in minor injuries to recent severe conditions like cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy which might even last a lifetime.

Engaging with compassionate yet competent lawyers like us at Carlson Bier ensures that you stand on solid ground as we navigate this complex process together. We have an extensive understanding of birth injuries law coupled with a strong network of leading medical experts crucial for accessing informed opinions about your case. To further ensure wholesome support for our clients:

• We carefully evaluate each allegation we receive before accepting any case.

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into what happened before, during, and after the child’s birth.

• Work side-by-side with respected doctors and health care professionals in building strong arguments.

• Promote clear communication between us and the client every step along the way

• Draw upon years under our belts at successfully negotiating fair settlements while also being prepared well enough if trial becomes inevitable

The knowledge surrounding birth injuries is vast but ensuring litigation parties’ competence could mean all the difference when fighting for justice. While outcomes of cases vary widely depending on specific circumstances, families may be entitled to damages covering medical expenses (both past and future), pain and suffering, loss of income among others. Our goal at Carlson Bier is therefore straightforward – helping all our clients receive maximum compensation they are entitled to and the rightful justice they deserve.

While we recognize that birth injury claims are not only a legal matter but also personal ones – laced with strong emotions & uncertainties about the child’s future health & overall wellbeing. This is why when you trust us with such a deeply important issue, we don’t take it lightly– acting promptly in preserving crucial evidence while always ensuring that we care about you and your family. We aim to support you through what can undoubtedly be an emotional rollercoaster while building compelling cases designed to make those responsible accountable for their actions.

We understand the journey for seeking justice often seems lengthy and dreadfully tedious which can feel overwhelming. But by entrusting our diligent team at Carlson Bier with your birth injury claim, we assure full-guided support throughout after which observing improvements in quality of care becomes possible. More importantly though- achieving closure over what took place while restoring some semblance of normalcy once more.

As every case varies significantly based on myriad factors including severity of injury, nature of negligence among others – gauging exact potential claim value proves complex! Hence Carlson Bier offers immediate free consultation whereupon answering few questions about your situation enables us best advice appropriately without any obligation whatsoever.

Are you ready to explore further on how much compensation could potentially be claimed? Don’t wait longer than necessary; navigate below – “Find out How Much My Case is Worth” awaits clicking! Over time limitations apply so please consult with one of our esteemed attorneys as soon as possible. Speak to someone who genuinely cares about your distressing situation today- because here at Carlson Bier; ‘You Matter 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 Atlanta

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing specialist legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Incidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain fair recompense for injuries and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Crash

Delivering professional legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Committed to offering compassionate legal support for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Committed to advocating for patients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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