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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating matters of birth injuries, the experienced team at Carlson Bier is ready to guide you on the path towards justice. These distinguished Illinois attorneys have consistently demonstrated their dedication and legal acumen in handling complex cases related to birth injuries. Endorsed by a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of both minor and severe birth injury claims, this firm represents your best choice for legal representation in these emotionally taxing circumstances. Their approach combines empathy with unwavering commitment in fighting for due compensation. The personalized approach adopted by Carlson Bier guarantees every client an unmatched professional service tailored uniquely around their case specifics thus ensuring maximum possible outcomes are achieved. Committed fully to championing Illinois residents’ rights who experience the unfortunate reality of childbirth complications, we believe deeply that there should be accountability where negligence occurs during labor or delivery leading to unexpected trauma or suffering; hence our relentless pursuit of justice in such situations recognizes no boundaries. Allow Carlson Bier’s unparalleled expertise represent your needs throughout this challenging process.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Chicago Loop Illinois

Personal injury claims underscore the complex intersection of legal, medical, and financial realms. Navigating through can be daunting, particularly when facing serious Birth Injuries scenarios. With an esteemed Illinois-based team, Carlson Bier aims to illuminate your journey towards justice. We understand that the occurrence of birth injuries is not only a profound personal tragedy but also presents complicated legal challenges. Leaving these in our professional hands allows you to focus on healing and family support.

Birth injuries involve preventable harm inflicted upon a newborn during labor or delivery, often due to medical negligence or error. It may result in acute physical ailments such as fractures and nerve damage or escalate into significant life-long consequences like cerebral palsy or developmental disorders.

• Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors

• Delayed C-section resulting in oxygen deprivation

• Failure to detect maternal infection leading to neonatal sepsis

These represent only a fraction of situations under this claim category; therefore, comprehensive specialized knowledge is key for successful representation.

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys have attained expert understanding specifically for birth injury law intricacies over their illustrious careers. Due diligence inclusive of comprehensive case reviews spanning specified medical records, witness interviews coupled with consultation from medical experts characterizes our approach.

A robust liaison network with renowned subject-matter experts empowers us further to ascertain the actual impact of the injury to your child’s future – both economically and quality-wise.

Combining empathic client-management skills alongside adept negotiation prowess enables us at Carlson Bier law firm to relentlessly pursue optimal settlements; if necessary, we are prepared dynamically lead aggressive litigation for your invaluable cause.

Notably serving Illinois diligently with decades-worth capacity and stellar track-records reflect our thorough professionalism – testament echoed consistently by satisfied clients across timeframes long-established. Our unwavering commitment throughout distinct client engagements pushes us beyond traditional solicitous roles into personalized advocacy focussed on securing ample compensation aimed at deserving futures for victims of birth injuries.

Stemming from the preferred contingency-based layout, our fees hinge entirely on your case’s successful culmination. As such, we shoulder the financial risks and costs tied to legal preparations and proceedings throughout representation entirety. We not only champion your rights; we invest in them too.

Moreover, staying updated with evolving legal landscapes sets us apart at Carlson Bier. Regular involvement in seminars, workshops, and other professional forums accrue insights that keep us informed about nuanced statutes governing Illinois personal injury law space – an edge passed onto clients directly impacting their welfare positively.

In the whirlwind chaos post-birth injury scenario, remember: Help is available. Navigating previously unchartered personal injury law pathways needn’t be a solitary endeavor. Leveraging collective expertise like ours at Carlson Bier is crucial in recouping much-owed compensations thus transforming distress into progress, trauma into triumph.

It begins here now: Curious to estimate the value of your deserving claim? A no-obligation assessment process awaits ahead with just one click on the button below – initiating potential towards better odds financially critical for long-term recovery needs.

Become privy to quantifying much-deserved justice as rightfully deemed under Illinois laws by leveraging our seasoned proficiency – together turning significant strain today into optimistic hope emerging tomorrow for you and loved ones materially affected by heartrending circumstances resultant from birth injuries incidents unjustly suffered.

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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 Chicago Loop

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending adept legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Fall Accidents

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents gain equitable payout for damages and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Building Crashes

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Specializing in delivering expert legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Expert in advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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