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At Carlson Bier, we have established ourselves as a leading authority in managing Birth Injuries cases. With years of experience and in-depth knowledge about Illinois laws, we pride ourselves on diligently defending your rights while helping you seek justice. Birth injuries can be challenging to navigate without expert advice due to their complex nature, involving medical malpractice regulations and intricate insurance considerations. However, our team at Carlson Bier ensures each case is treated personally with utmost care and professionalism. We work painstakingly to ensure favorable outcomes for our clients impacted by birth injuries through thorough investigation techniques and cutting-edge legal approaches; serving Chemung families tirelessly has always been a pillar of our service ethos.Remember when searching for an advocate against birth injury-related struggles, it’s not just finding a lawyer; it is partnering with someone who respects your journey proactively strives towards achieving accountability from the parties involved.Trust in the expertise provided by Carlson Bier to guide you through this strenuous process – because every family deserves justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Chemung Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen focus on birth injuries. Birth incidents are deeply complex and emotionally charged issues that require a high degree of expertise, compassion, and understanding. Our team is proficient in navigating these cases, providing representation built on compassion, knowledge, and years of dedicated experience within Illinois.

Every expectant parent naturally hopes for a safe delivery process resulting in the arrival of a healthy child. Unfortunately, medical errors can sometimes occur during childbirth leading to various types of birth injuries. These range from bruising or physical damage resulting during labor and delivery to more serious conditions such as Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), Erb’s palsy or cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation or nerve damage respectively.

Key indications of possible birth injuries may include:

– Extended hospital stay post-birth

– Seizures occurring within 48 hours of delivery

– Physical signs such as fractures or forceps marks

– Delays in developmental milestones

It’s important that parents understand that not every birth injury is due to medical fault. However, situations involving negligence such as delay in performing necessary c-sections, inappropriate use of forceps or vacuums, failure to detect umbilical cord complications among others could often lead to unanticipated mishaps which could have been avoided with proper care.

An appropriate comprehension about your rights will further empower you amidst these circumstances. Concerning legal standpoint:

• Not all unfavorable results constitute malpractice and only an expert analysis can confirm it definitively.

• The statute limitations apply to how long you have right after the occurrence to file lawsuit – usually within two years post-discovery but no later than eight years after incident for minors.

• Birth injury compensation should typically cover ongoing costs over lifetime including medical expenditure therapy fees equipment cost educational resources etcetera.

The often nuanced nature of personal injury law requires superior levels of skills acquired through profound experience. Possessing a robust track record in handling birth injury cases, Carlson Bier combines its established expertise with an unfailing commitment towards serving justice to those affected.

Each case is treated with a personalized hands-on approach where we intimately understand the unique aspects of your situation before devising a tailor-made legal strategy aimed at achieving optimal results for you and your child. Our objective is twofold – to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions, simultaneously ensuring that the child secures access to needed resources for their future medical needs and rehabilitation.

Remember: our initial consultations are free without any obligation. We operate on contingency fee basis meaning if there’s no recovery there’s no fee. Our goal here at Carlson Bier is your peace of mind as we strive incessantly to pursue justice and recovery on your behalf.

It can feel overwhelming navigating this path alone during such emotional times but you don’t have to face it all by yourself – Let us lighten load provide professional support throughout every step process crucial information necessary decisions assurance knowing that dedicated team advocating rights relentlessly seeking deserved compensation while also understanding challenges ahead learning how best mitigate them.

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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 Chemung

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving professional legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Offering specialist legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting patients of car accidents receive fair settlement for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering professional legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Focused on assisting clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure settlement.

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