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At Carlson Bier, we specialize in birth injuries law with a dedication to families residing in Cahokia. We understand that experiencing such unfortunate events can be emotionally and physically taxing on any family. It is our commitment to ease your burden by providing expert legal services promptly and efficiently. Our experience backed by our result-oriented approach makes us extraordinarily qualified for representing your case, while ensuring the utmost sensitivity towards your personal circumstances. With proven track record of success stories, our team stands ready around the clock tackling various aspects of these sensitive cases like medical malpractice or negligence leading to birth injuries—our knowledge base is unmatched. You need someone who knows Illinois laws inside out—with skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier guiding you through these complexities—we promise nothing less than an exceptional service delivery as you seek justice for those affected by birth injuries.You don’t have to face it alone; consider Carlson Bier – A companion committed towards paramount representation, care and support during this tough time.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Cahokia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a distinct emphasis on birth injuries. Our dedicated team of attorneys understands the deep emotional impact these cases can entail and strive to bring justice as well as recovery for our clients. Birth-related injuries are not only stressful, but they also entail complex legal procedures that demand proficient expertise – precisely what you’ll find at Carlson Bier.

Birth injuries can occur due to various reasons from medical negligence to improper prenatal care or traumatic labor processes. Listed below are some common types of birth injuries:

– Cerebral palsy: This is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage before, during, or after childbirth.

– Brachial Plexus Injury: This refers to nerve damage around the neck which affects arm movement.

– Caput Succedaneum: This condition occurs when there’s significant swelling in a newborn’s scalp post-delivery.

Notably, certain risk factors heighten the chances of birth injury occurrences. For instance, prolonged or extremely rapid labor periods, breech births (feet-first instead of headfirst), and large babies weighing over eight pounds thirteen ounces contribute significantly towards complicated deliveries that may result in birth-related issues.

Establishing liability for birth injuries requires careful investigation into Maternity Ward Standards and Obstetrician practices typically adhered to during pregnancy and delivery phases. Birth Injury Law falls under Medical Malpractice Law where plaintiffs must demonstrate acts such as inappropriate use of medical devices or failure in timely performing cesarean sections leading to sustained damages.

At Carlson Bier, our professional approach includes utilizing medical records analysis combined with consultation from obstetrician experts. We diligently work towards proving negligence on part of the healthcare provider thereby ensuring rightful compensation for our clients.

In Illinois law sphere too – akin to elsewhere – lawsuits involving minor victims present unique considerations relative to statutes limitation applicable specifically on minors; making experienced representation crucially more important than ever before for achieving successful outcomes efficiently within prescribed timelines.

Clearly, birth injuries constitute complex situations that require professional legal advice for proper handling. At Carlson Bier, we are fully committed to providing informed consultations and effective representation so your family can focus on healing while we fiercely advocate for your rights.

The inability to reverse a birth injury underlines the urgent need for engaging with skilled legal professionals who understand such devastating circumstances’ intricacies comprehensively. We encourage you to take advantage of our lengthy experience dealing with medical malpractice resultant from birth injuries which enables us effectively in devising robust legal strategies tailored specifically towards the unique needs of impacted families.

Our commitment stretches beyond simply seeking compensation – it extends into ensuring all parties involved comprehend what happened during childbirth leading up to the injury sustained by the newborn; as well as offering emotional support through these very sensitive moments often characterized by intense pain & guilt tendencies arising due to perceived feelings they perhaps could’ve done something different preventing this catastrophe occurring.

Each case handled at Carlson Bier is treated individually – recognizing distinct specifications in each situation thereby weaving comprehensive expert-backed strategies ultimately purposed towards addressing unique challenges presented by individual clients most adequately and efficiently possible. Integrity buttressed devotion characterizing our team’s constitution essentially engenders relentless pursuit justice helping injured individuals attaining rightful economic recovery permitting them better cope life-altering consequences inevitable aftermath traumatic events like birth injuries.

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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 Cahokia

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending specialist legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering professional legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Damages

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents receive equitable settlement for injuries and harm.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending expert legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in delivering specialized legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Expert in advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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