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Finding a proficient Birth Injuries attorney can be overwhelming, especially during such challenging times. Carlson Bier is your reliable partner during these moments, offering adept birth injury legal services in Illinois and dedicated to supporting victims of birth injuries tirelessly. Our firm stands gallantly on the disenfranchised side while tackling complicated medical malpractice suits needed for your case’s success. Our combined years of experience and exceptional telltale results make us a trusted choice when looking for an expert to defend you against medical irregularities leading to tragic childbirth outcomes. Serving quaint towns like Cicero among other Illinois regions, we promise extensive knowledge with finely-honed litigation skills right at your doorstep without breaking the bank or disappointing you by underrepresentation. Choosing our astute team means that you’re selecting first-rate legal counsel who understand every nuance concerning Birth Injuries law applications in Illinois jurisdictions including Cicero. Consider today having Carlson Bier alongside as we relentlessly fight for justice because in this dire moment what you need is uncompromising dedication coupled with robust expertise from seasoned professionals understanding just how critical their role remains within this journey towards justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Cicero Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we blend depth of knowledge and expert legal proficiency to handle birth injury cases effectively. As a dedicated team of indefatigable lawyers recognized for our unwavering commitment to justice, we considerably understand the emotional upheaval that mishandled births can cause in families. This tragedy need not be born alone; let us aid you on this journey to seek reparation.

Birth injuries occur due to medical negligence during or after childbirth, leading to physical harm or cognitive defects in the newborn, forever altering the life trajectory of innocent lives. Our experienced Illinois-based attorneys at Carlson Bier can guide you through complex legal corridors by offering compassionate yet stern representation against parties accountable for your child’s birth injuries.

There are several types of birth injuries prevalent today – from fractures to Erb’s palsy, Cerebral Palsy and even severe brain damage. Each case is different and requires meticulous analysis, which our seasoned attorneys provide efficiently:

• Erb’s palsy: This condition typically stems from shoulder dystocia during delivery and may lead to arm weakness or even paralysis.

• Fractures: Pressure exerted during delivery could lead to bone fractures.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): It is crucial that a baby receives sufficient oxygen before, during,and after birth as deprivation could result in HIE.

• Intracranial Hemorrhage & Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A traumatic labor could cause bleeding inside an infant’s skull leading crippling effects like seizures.

This distressing situation often leaves parents grappling with ever-mounting unexpected expenses related to treatment or long-term care management. Thankfully, if you’re facing any such difficulties following a birth-related incident due-to medical malpractice, Carlson Bier legal service holds unmatched capability in pursuing appropriate compensation across Breach Of Standard Care,Negligence Resulting In Injury, and at times Vicarious Liability claims.

• Breach Of Standard Care: Medical personnel are expected to adhere strictly to professional standards. Any deviation resulting in injury is unacceptable.

• Negligence Resulting In Injury: This pertains to the failure of providing the standard level of care directly impacting the infant’s health due to negligence.

• Vicarious Liability: In such cases, an employer can be held responsible for employees’ actions during their duty hours.

Understandably, these legal terms might sound perplexing, but our qualified team simplifies this knot, helping you concentrate on what matters most – your baby’s recuperation while we take on the formidable task of bringing those liable to account. Our comprehensive approach includes meticulous case construction followed by decisive action against healthcare professionals or establishments whose negligence has turned your world into a tumultuous journey filled with despair and uncertainty.

Remember that Carlson Bier doesn’t just represent your case; we earnestly shoulder your burdens too. We deeply empathize with every parent who walks through our doors entangled in emotional worry and financial crisis caused by a preventable birth injury event. Aiding you in obtaining reparations comprises more than just a profession-it’s our personal mission driven by unmistakable passion and unshakeable commitment towards seeking justice;

Finally, despite enduring such turmoil,the question remains-how much compensation will you receive? At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe there must never be a barrier between justice and those deserving it. Hence,to determine how much value your case holds, please don’t hesitate: click below right now! Let us bridge the gap together because when you trust Carlson Bier,you’re engaging with attorneys who genuinely deliver on their promises-working every minute assiduously guided by integrity,honor,and above all,genuine compassion for clients like YOU,paving paths towards redemption,resolution,and restorative justice!

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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 Cicero

Two-Wheeler Crashes

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

Flame Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending professional legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents get equitable remuneration for harms and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Collision

Providing professional legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Focused on providing professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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