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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to pursuing justice for birth injuries, Carlson Bier is the first consideration for reliable legal representation. Specializing in personal injury law with a particular emphasis on birth injuries, our experienced team has a track record of securing positive outcomes and obtaining deserved compensation. Headquartered in Illinois, we serve clients not only from across the state but beyond boundaries too, including Deer Park as well-known clients’ hub. Birth injuries require exceptional attention due to their unique sensitivity; fortunately, here at Carlson Bier you find expertise coupled with empathy- an indispensable combination for such cases! We are keenly aware of the physical and emotional trauma associated with these cases which propels us to fight relentlessly on your behalf against healthcare providers who failed in their duty of care. With our unassailable knowledge of Illinois laws relating to medical malpractice and informed strategies developed over years practicing this distinctive aspect of personal injury law – rest assured that Carlson Bier attorneys are your trusted advocates in this difficult journey towards justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Deer Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that the joy of welcoming a new member into your family can quickly turn to heartache if birth injuries occur. We’re dedicated to serving as advocates for those affected by unjust circumstances surrounding childbirth in Illinois. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, we leverage our broad knowledge and expertise in navigating through the complex landscape of birth injury law.

Birth injuries are tragic incidents causing harm to infants before, during, or after delivery. They span from minor – ones that heal spontaneously without treatment – to severe cases requiring lifetime care due to their irreversible impact on physical and cognitive functions. Key examples of birth-related injuries include cerebral palsy denoted by impaired muscle coordination and Brachial Plexus injury marked by weakness or inability to use certain arm muscles.

Aspiring for safe childbirth is every parent’s primary concerns; birth injuries attributable to doctors’ negligent acts dent this aspiration significantly. Failing in professional duties such as improper use of medical tools during labor, inadequate monitoring of fetal health or not performing necessary C-sections timely constitutes negligence which leads directly towards preventable birth injuries.

Having competent legal support is instrumental when faced with such ordeals. At Carlson Bier, our adept personal injury attorneys dedicate themselves to championing your cause relentlessly. Our services encompass everything from conducting meticulous investigations concerning malpractice claims against healthcare providers to liaising with leading medical experts highlighting case-specific forensic evidence at trials.

While processing a lawsuit might seem daunting amid taking care of an injured child, Carlson Bier takes charge seamlessly ensuring you focus solely on what matters most: your child’s well-being while we work diligently behind the scenes striving for the best possible outcome.

Knowledge truly empowers people! The better informed you are about Birth Injuries:

• Types: Knowing different types helps identifying potential threats.

• Causes: Understanding causes aids in sensing imminent dangers.

• Prevention Measures: Grasping how these mishaps could be avoided can safeguard future pregnancies.

• Legal Rights: Awareness about your legal rights enables you to defend yourself better.

Navigating through this intense emotionally charged period could be tough, and having experts like us on-side who empathize with your situation can make all the difference. With Carlson Bier’s legal prowess in handling birth injury cases in Illinois, rest assured that besides seeking justice for your child, we are committed to securing fair compensation helping cover medical expenses or providing financial aid due to resulting loss of income.

Our unwavering commitment is delivering justice coupled with compassion! As pioneers among personal injury lawyers within Illinois, we affirm our dedication to taking up the cudgels on behalf of those affected by birth injuries. We believe staunchly in standing beside clients while they confront taxing battles fighting an unjust system.

Such unwieldiness should not dissuade you from exploring viable legal paths towards reclaiming dignity and peace – and this where we step in! At Carlson Bier, we don’t just represent you; indeed, we stand firmly alongside every step of the way until final justice is served!

Empower yourself today by being aware of birth injuries’ profound implications and available recourse routes when faced with such a situation. Join hands with qualified professionals at Carlson Bier whose profound understanding and tireless resolve assures competent counsel throughout every single stage of proceedings.

Remember knowledge arms you to fight effectively against any injustice suffered during childbirth! So equip yourself today – do not let negligent acts go unpunished or unaddressed! Let us guide you meticulously through uncharted territories seamlessly ensuring neither are your rights trampled nor is injustice meted out uninterrupted!

We invite you now to take that crucial step toward obtaining justice for your loved ones – Click on the button below right now to find out what your case might be worth. Allow us at Carlson Bier – prominent torchbearers within personal injury law across Illinois – assist you tirelessly till ultimate victory arrives assuring deserved solace for you and your beloved family.

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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 Deer Park

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing professional legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Incompetence

Providing professional legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Harms

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents gain fair payout for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering specialist legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in delivering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Dedicated to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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