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When it comes to birth injuries, Carlson Bier is a premier choice in providing top-notch legal representation. Our seasoned team of attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of this intricate field, ensuring that your fight for justice will be effectively handled. We understand the deep emotional and financial strain birth injuries can have on families; as such, we strive tirelessly to secure optimum compensation for our clients’ suffering. Our track record speaks volumes about our consistent efficiency and success rate at handling complex cases related to birth injury malpractice claims throughout Illinois. At Carlson Bier, we believe every client deserves skilled advocacy from an empathetic attorney who genuinely cares about their plight – qualities you can always expect from us.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at just being exceptional attorneys; we prioritize maintaining open lines of communication with each client – offering valuable advice and support throughout the course of action. Trust Carlson Bier when seeking strong legal representation pertaining birth injuries circumstances.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Dalzell Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal assistance in all matters related to birth injuries. As a leading personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we understand how distressing and devastating it can be when your baby is harmed due to medical negligence before, during, or just after the birthing process. Our team of experienced lawyers will meticulously examine all aspects of your case with utmost precision and uphold your best interest at heart.

Birth injuries occur when an infant sustains harm during the labor or delivery process due to the negligence or misconduct of healthcare professionals. Some common types of birth injuries include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s Palsy), perinatal asphyxia (oxygen deprivation), forceps/vacuum extractor injuries, and others. Every situation that causes these conditions may constitute medical malpractice if one or more health care providers failed to follow standard procedures.

• Cerebral Palsy – this disorder affects muscle coordination and movement due to damage inflicted on developing brain either before, during or after birth.

• Brachial Plexus Palsy (also known as Erb’s Palsy) – typically happens when there’s difficulty delivering the baby’s shoulder which leads to nerve damage.

• Perinatal Asphyxia – occurs when there is insufficient oxygen supply around time of birth resulting in physical harm.

• Forceps/Vacuum Extractor Injuries – caused by improper use of tools for assisted delivery causing bruising and lacerations.

Familiarizing yourself with these terminologies gives you a sense of empowerment while navigating through what could become a daunting terrain following such incidents.

When faced with such overwhelming situations, it’s crucial not only for parents but for families as well to know their legal rights regarding birth injuries. At Carlson Bier, we take pride in our expertise and dedication not only towards resolving complex cases but also in guiding our clients every step of the way. We’ll help you understand all aspects related to charges, insurance claims and medical malpractices that could potentially be involved in your case.

No one should ever have to experience pain or suffering – especially not newborns who stood at the mercy of their healthcare providers. Our team of attorneys sympathize with how emotionally taxing these incidents can be on the parents and family. Our every endeavor is lined towards ensuring justice for your baby and securing compensation that would cover all necessary treatments and therapies while also accounting for the mental anguish suffered.

Carlson Bier knows very well that each case comes with its unique complexities as no two families’ experiences are the same. Therefore, our personalized approach enables us to cater specifically to you and your needs whilst championing your cause aggressively yet empathetically in accordance with Illinois’s law standards.

Lastly, it’s important to remember timing is crucial when it comes to birth injury lawsuits because Illinois has a statute of limitations which means there’s a time restriction within which you’re entitled to file a claim post an incident occurs. So don’t delay! Click on the button below now, let Carlson Bier review your case today; learn more about legal options tailored just for you, understand what rights you hold and discover precisely how much your case may be worth.

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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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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 Dalzell

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving expert legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering specialist legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and damages.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Mishap

Extending specialist legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

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

Head Harms

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Focused on advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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