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About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you in Bismarck and seeking legal recourse for a birth injury? Look no further than Carlson Bier, your ideal partners in this journey. Renowned for our compassionate approach, we offer trusted representation backed by comprehensive experience specializing in birth injuries cases. Our attorneys understand the medical complexities that surround these incidents, providing unmatched guidance rooted in years of substantial victories. We examine all details meticulously to establish clear paths towards fair compensation and accountability.

Carlson Bier takes pride not just in securing financial restitution but also fostering reassurance amid challenging times associated with traumatic birth experiences. We consider it our calling to see you through hardships wrought by negligence during childbirth—holding responsible parties accountable while ensuring families’ stability moving forward.

Navigate this trying period under our experienced legal care; let us shoulder the burden of courtroom battles as you focus on healing or supporting a loved one’s recovery pathway at home- because at Carlson Bier, we believe justice begins with compassion and ends with victory!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Bismarck Illinois

Birth injuries can significantly impact a newborn’s life and that of their family. At Carlson Bier, we understand the unique intricacies associated with these types of cases, and our practice is built on offering expert legal assistance to families dealing with birth injuries in Illinois.

As experienced personal injury attorneys specializing in birth injuries, we provide supportive advice which emphasizes your child’s immediate and long-term welfare. Our fight for fairness isn’t just focused on financial compensation; it’s about securing better resources for your child’s improvement and your peace of mind.

Understanding Birth Injuries:

Birth injuries are harms or illnesses sustained during childbirth or shortly after. These events can result from medical malpractice, negligence, or uncontrollable circumstances. Crucially, one must note:

• The existence of a birth injury does not always imply medical negligence.

• Not all complications during labor delivery lead to enduring physical harm.

• Most birth-related damages manifest as cognitive impairments rather than physical deformities.

Common Types And Causes Of Birth Injuries:

Numerous concerns fall under this subject category. Be aware that issues such as the following could qualify for a lawsuit: cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation; Erb’s Palsy from damage to the upper-group nerves; bodily harm stemming from inappropriate use of birthing tools such as forceps or vacuum extractors.

Misdiagnosis or detection delays may also contribute to these unfortunate events adding more layers complexities surrounding birth injury cases. At Carlson Bier, we aim to simplify this process while maximizing your understanding – so you know exactly where you stand legally.

When To Consider Legal Action?

Ideal landmark moments include:

• Discovering an unanticipated diagnosis related to a birth defect.

• Receiving unclear explanations regarding unexpected conditions post-birth.

• Experiencing poor responses or avoidance from healthcare providers when you inquire about abnormalities with the pregnancy or child’s health.

Your Right To Compensation:

Although no monetary amount can genuinely compensate for the emotional distress experienced, you may still be entitled to financial compensation to cover:

• Past and future medical expenses associated with the birth injury.

• Teaching aids or therapy designed for children grappling with physical impairments or developmental delays.

• Potential loss of earnings if a parent has forfeited work opportunities for their child’s care.

At Carlson Bier, we help identify the channels through which you can pursue these claims successfully.

Why Trust Carlson Bier Law Group?

Spellbinding victories that spotlight cases like yours are our blueprint. We possess statewide recognition as strong advocates for legal justice who leverage comprehensive lawyering approaches precisely tuned towards safeguarding your interests.

We also uphold a no win-no fee philosophy ensuring you only pay when success is assured. Affording quality representation during such testing periods shouldn’t deplete already strained resources; hence, our commitment toward fair monetary practices ensures comprehensive access to justice for all.

Together, let’s rewrite your narrative from one where birth injuries lead only to despair into one anchored in resilience and hopefulness for the future — prove adversity breeds heroes by taking back control over your life circumstances today!

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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 Bismarck

Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing skilled legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering professional legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, providing professional legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents get reasonable recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Collision

Extending adept legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Building Incidents

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Focused on representing persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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