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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating birth injuries can be complex and emotionally draining; however, you don’t have to do it alone. Entrust your case with Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury law firm renowned for its expertise in handling birth injuries cases. Our diligent attorneys work tirelessly to deliver judicious resolutions that put our clients’ interests at the forefront of every case. Birth injury cases require a comprehensive understanding of both medical and legal nuances – it’s where we excel. At Carlson Bier, we advocate for families who are grappling with the painful consequences of preventable childbirth traumas by conducting thorough investigations unparalleled dedication towards justice. When trust placed in healthcare providers is violated due to negligence or incompetence leading to birth injuries, know that there is recourse under the law. We stand committed as principled defenders protecting the rights one deserves amidst challenging times thrust upon them involuntarily through such situations—Make no mistake: For any counsel regarding Birth Injuries litigation – think Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Crest Hill Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand by your side to seek justice and fair compensation in the unfortunate event of birth injuries. As a reputable law firm prominently established within Illinois, our primary focus is on personal injury claims specifically related to birth-related damages. We strive for excellence and dedication as your legal advocate, providing you informed education about what makes birth injuries a crucial field of personal injury law.

Birth injuries occur due to complications during childbirth and postnatal care that harm the baby or mother. Although some are unexpected or unavoidable, many birth injuries stem from negligence, errors, default on professional duty or inappropriate response time health professionals should circumvent. As these mishaps might cause temporary or permanent physical or cognitive impairments with profound effects on one’s life quality, it becomes crucial for affected families to obtain appropriate compensation through legal aid.

Our expertise spans across several types of birth injuries:

• Cerebral Palsy: Characterized by varied disability levels affecting movement and muscle coordination.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb’s Palsy): Damage to nerves controlling arm muscles may result in paralytic disorders.

• Perinatal Asphyxia: Oxygen deprivation can lead to severe brain damage and organ system failure

• Intracranial Hemorrhage/Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

• Facial Paralysis: Pressure on facial nerves during labor may lead enduring impairment

At Carlson Bier team, we understand that an accurate diagnosis forms the foundation for successful litigation. Thusly leveraging meticulous investigation paired with medical expert opinions refines our case build-up strategy considerably assisting us at holding responsible parties accountable legally.

With access to top quality resources combined with years of hands-on experience handling complex litigations in Illinois, we index all available options judiciously so that you make well-informed decisions conducive towards maximizing your eligible compensation whilst minimizing undue stress upon plaintiffs involved.

Proving negligence though does state complexity requires demonstrating four key elements: duty (healthcare provider’s responsibility), breach of duty, the injury caused directly due to breached duty and demonstrating damages consequently. Rest assured, our attorneys delve deep into collecting substantial evidence supporting each element building up a foolproof case.

Understanding that such traumatic episodes can be overwhelming for families both emotionally and financially, Carlson Bier intends to intervene as your reliable support system providing robust legal advice. Leaving no stone unturned we take comprehensive measures ensuring justice is served righteously by seeking maximum permissible compensation for your highest possible recovery needs medical or otherwise.

Our services aren’t confined merely within litigations scope but extend over wider array aspects including insurance disputes, mediation settlements where fitting and referrals for critical resources like therapists or counselors if needed. This holistic approach furnishes you with well rounded care giving assurance at such trying times when questions emerge in great numbers only matched by inherent uncertainties a birth injury presents.

Consistent engagement is our key strategy throughout the entire legal process presenting clear updates regularly until your case stands resolved successfully while securing highest potential settlement value. We have honed this approach through years of following best practices fine-tuned with understanding jurisdictional nuances specific to Illinois state law thus catering unique cases peculiarities adeptly.

Remember, birth injuries deserve capable attention beyond initial treatments; therefore hiring an experienced personal injury attorney like those from our team at Carlson Bier gives powerful voice protecting your rights effectively. We’re cognizant concerning potential lifelong implications birth injuries carry hence prioritizing full rehabilitation into account within claimed compensations not skimping prospects of future expense predictions underlining adaptability necessity evolving life conditions bring forth.

Whether curious about how much your case could be worth or ready to start proceedings urgently—don’t hesitate! Our skilled team awaits assisting map out road towards appropriate compensation genuinely justifying ordeal gone through . Follow the link below now and take one step closer towards finding out what worthwhile difference Carlson Bier can make for you today.

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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 Crest Hill

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying expert legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing expert legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

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

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Damages

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents secure fair remuneration for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Offering specialist legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Building Site Accidents

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

Neurological Impairments

Focused on ensuring expert legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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