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When it comes to birth injuries, the stakes are incredibly high. The pain is unimaginable and the legal complexities can be overwhelming. Who do you trust in such times? Carlson Bier, a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, consistently stands out as one of your reliable options for dealing with birth injuries cases. Our job is to advocate vigorously on your behalf – navigating complex medical evidence and tough negotiations with insurance companies while ensuring that those who caused these life-altering circumstances are held accountable – all with unwavering dedication and compassion. Expert knowledge combined with proven competency makes Carlson Bier an indisputably trusted ally during such challenging times. At this delicate stage of your life when victory matters most, place your faith in us: a group of attorneys who understand how devastating these situations can be—emotionally draining, financially stressing—and tirelessly work towards swift resolution without compromising justice achieved for you or loved ones impacted by any form of birth injury negligence.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Dixmoor Illinois

Here at Carlson Bier, we understand that bringing a new life into the world should be an occasion for joy. However, when this joyful event is marred by birth injuries due to medical negligence or incompetence, it can turn into a heartbreaking crisis. Our Illinois-based law firm has extensive experience providing legal services and support to families who face such unfortunate situations.

Birth injuries can range from mild complications with quick recovery times to severe conditions requiring lifelong care. They can result not only from accidents during the delivery process but also due to improper prenatal care. It’s essential for expectant parents to become aware of these potential risks and what their legal rights are in case they need justice and compensation for any losses suffered.

• Medical professionals must monitor fetal distress signs closely during labor.

• Negligence in using forceps or vacuum extractors can lead to injury.

• Failure in performing a necessary C-section could be catastrophic.

• Improper administration of medication may harm both mother and baby.

• Lack of adequate prenatal screening procedures could miss detection of birth anomalies.

However, understanding if your child’s birth injury was avoidable or was caused by medical malpractice proves crucial here. This is where our team at Carlson Bier comes in with years of professional experience seeking accountability from healthcare providers who have failed in their duty care.

One prevalent basis for birth injury cases involves Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP refers to a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. These symptoms stem from abnormal brain development or damage occurring during pregnancy, childbirth, or up until the child turns three years old—knowing what precautions medical staff must take helps establish whether your child’s cerebral palsy resulted from preventable medical errors.

Another predominant type of claim involves Erb’s Palsy-brachial plexus palsy- resulting from damaging nerves near the neck responsible for arm movement control during difficult deliveries. When doctors fail to intervene appropriately during these problematic deliveries, your child may experience lifelong limitations in movement and function.

Furthermore, it’s crucial to stress that medical professionals have a statutory duty to inform parents about the potential complications of a high-risk pregnancy. Any failure on this front leading to birth injuries can also result in costly litigation for those involved.

The emotional toll of a birth injury is immeasurable. Yet, there are substantial financial costs as well, like lengthy hospital stays, medications, surgeries, physical therapy sessions – not to mention lost wages due to time off work spent caring for an injured child. Our team at Carlson Bier is committed to fighting tirelessly on your behalf seeking maximum compensation for both current and future medical expenses along with pain and suffering experienced.

Navigating through the complex legal landscape of birth injury cases requires professional advice from experienced litigators such as us. We bring our specialized knowledge and courtroom prowess to bear in securing justice against those liable healthcare providers -ensuring they face due accountability.

Finally, our team would be remiss if we didn’t remind you that no matter what change has come into your life because of a birth injury case—whether it’s a modification needed in your home or moving closer to specialty care—you shouldn’t have voice concern over how much any legal services will cost upfront; because at Carlson Bier we operate on a contingency fee basis—which means we don’t get paid unless you do!

Understandably you might still be wondering how much potential compensation could assist you weather these turbulent times. It’s imperative this information empowers decision-making processes rather than overwhelms them—in facilitating this need please click the button below which will help evaluate your case’s worth accurately under our seasoned supervisory guidance.Remember every step taken today influences the quality of tomorrow! Although no amount can truly make up for what transpired we promise doing everything within our power helping secure fitting monetary recompense– ensuring at least a part of your journey henceforth becomes less burdensome.

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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 Dixmoor

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying specialist legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Accidents

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing professional legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Focused on delivering professional legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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