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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with birth injuries, the expertise and commitment of your legal team can prove to be invaluable. In these complex situations, Carlson Bier stands as a compelling choice for representation in Central City. With extensive knowledge in Illinois law surrounding birth injury cases, our firm brings skillful advocacy and dedicated service to each client we represent. We strive tirelessly against negligence and medical malpractice impacting newborns’ lives; understanding that such occurrences often leave families emotionally distraught while wrestling monumental physiological implications on top of financial burdens. Equipped with sharp legal acumen and compassionate regard for our clients’ circumstances, we’re committed to pursuing the justice they deserve. At Carlson Bier, you will find more than just exclusive personal injury attorney services – you’ll also experience unparalleled dedication towards achieving favorable outcomes for your individual needs around birth injuries litigation matters.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Central City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of experienced personal injury attorneys understands the emotional toll and financial stress birth injuries can cause for families. Based in Illinois, we are dedicated to fighting for those affected by medical negligence during childbirth—an issue more common than most might think. Birth injuries can occur due to a myriad of reasons, from prolonged labor and complicated delivery to mishandling by attending physicians.

• Factors such as inappropriate use of delivery devices or delayed C-sections often contribute significantly.

• Another common scenario is Oxygen deprivation during birth which sometimes leads to life-long conditions like cerebral palsy.

• Misinterpretation or neglectful monitoring of the fetal heartbeat also has resulted in avoidable tragedies.

Understanding these complexities allow our attorney group at Carlson Bier to pursue justice and compensation with laser-focus precision. It’s crucially important because immediate expenses associated with birth injuries—medical bills, physical therapy costs—are accompanied by unpredictable future costs for special education, long term care needs, and loss of earning capacity.

When facing such staggering problems, one should not feel overwhelmed or alone. Navigating legal channels may seem daunting especially while still dealing with the trauma itself but getting help shouldn’t be another added stressor; hence our commitment here at Carlson Bier stands strong—to support throughout this difficult time while advocating obstinately for your family’s rights.

Expertise without empathy is hollow – this is why at Carlson Bier we maintain personalized approach towards every case we handle:

• We understand how emotionally fraught these situations can be,

• Our experienced lawyers navigate complex healthcare laws efficiently,

• We offer comprehensive support system—from initial consultation through courtroom advocacy till final verdict,

Our professional dedication backed up by years of practice makes us an authority on birth injury cases allowing us to ensure that you receive maximum possible compensation plan under Illinois law.

One vital point about choosing representation is local presence – it’s essential that medical malpractice victims work with attorneys who have local legal knowledge. Not all law firms can advocate within the specific jurisdiction of Illinois – but our dedicated team at Carlson Bier does so excellently, always well-prepared to dive into any birth injury case within Illinois.

Prepare to learn how much your case is worth by clicking on the button below. The attorneys’ at Carlson Bier are ready to evaluate and guide you right from initial consultation— with absolutely no obligation or cost associated for this preliminary step. By staying objective yet compassionate we aim towards very clear-cut goal: enabling families secure highest quality of life possible under the circumstances they’ve been thrust into. Practicing solid professionalism we remain committed in our cause: ensuring that every affected family gets fair justice, comprehensive support, and ultimately—the closure they deserve.

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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 Central City

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering skilled legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Slip & Trip Accidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting individuals of car accidents secure equitable settlement for damages and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Providing adept legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Expert in providing dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on defending victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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