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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to advocating for victims of birth injuries, Carlson Bier is an exceptional legal asset. Our team specializes in handling Birth Injury cases, with a focus on providing empathetic and aggressive representation. We understand the potential lifelong implications these types of injuries can have on your family and your child’s future which makes us offer unwavering commitment towards securing the justice you deserve. Leveraging our vast experience, immense knowledge of Illinois law along with cutting edge technology, we strive to provide unmatched service while managing complex legal issues regarding birth injury lawsuits effectively. Entrusting Carlson Bier with representing your interests empowers you with an unyielding advocate who will intricately navigate through legal procedures ensuring maximum compensation. For potent representation in Clarendon Hills that understands not just the law but also its impacts on affected families; look no further than Carlson Bier – because every case deserves precise attention only comparable firms find difficult to match.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Clarendon Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we extend our expert legal counsel to those dealing with the consequences of birth injuries. Birth injuries are medical complications that arise before, during, or immediately after childbirth due to negligence or misconduct by healthcare providers. These tragedies not only pose significant health risks for both mother and child but can also lead to prolonged hardship and emotional distress for entire families. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is committed to helping affected families seek justice.

We have a comprehensive understanding of the various types of birth injuries which originate from medical negligence. Such instances include Cerebral Palsy, a condition often developed due to lack of oxygen in a baby’s brain during labor; Erb’s Palsy, caused by nerve damage during delivery; HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy), occurring when the baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygenated blood; facial paralysis or bruising resulting from pressure exerted during birth or improper use of birthing tools–the list goes on. We meticulously investigate these cases, drawing upon extensive medical knowledge and collaborating closely with medical experts.

The true professionals at Carlson Bier take time to fully educate clients about their rights regarding birth injuries lawfully in Illinois:

• Understanding within what timeframe you must file your lawsuit – usually within two years from the date when the act causing injury occurred.

• Comprehending comparative fault rules – where damages may be reduced if a victim was partially at fault.

• Realizing statutes related to contributory versus comparative negligence – as per Illinois law, victims can recover damage even if they were 50% responsible.

Empathy-driven and tenacious, we adopt an innovative approach that keeps open lines of communication between us and our clients throughout all stages of their cases. Informing victims about recent updates and explaining complex legal jargon in comprehensible terms stand central to our work methodology.

Taking up a case against hospitals or insurance companies might seem intimidating due to their vast resources, but rest assured that Carlson Bier is resolute in serving its clients’ interests. We operate on a contingency basis–meaning we only get paid when you do. It can be overwhelming to comprehend all the information pertaining to your legal rights following a birth injury; hence our attorneys spend countless hours with each client, understanding their unique scenario and devising solutions accordingly.

Birth injuries can lead to devastating complications that last a lifetime. The ongoing medical treatments coupled with incessant emotional stress are substantial burdens upon entire families. Our purpose as personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier extends beyond winning lawsuits–we strive to make sure victims receive appropriate compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, punitive damages, loss of earning capacity or job loss, and future medical care expenses associated with your child’s long-term requirements.

At Carlson Bier, we unwaveringly represent those whose lives have been disrupted by birth injuries caused due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. If you’ve recently experienced such an unfortunate event and are coping with repercussions—it’s crucial not just legally but also personally, for justice to prevail and correct support extended your way. Please click on the button below—we’d be honored to help you ascertain how much your case could potentially be worth.

Put your faith in Illinois’s premier personal attorney team at Carlson Bier—committed passionately towards providing justice for 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 Clarendon Hills

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying adept legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents receive just settlement for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to delivering professional legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Focused on representing persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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