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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the delicate and challenging circumstance of a birth injury, trusted legal representation is crucial. Our esteemed law firm, Carlson Bier, has forged an outstanding reputation in successfully handling such complex cases. We understand that each situation is both unique and profoundly personal; as such we approach every case with empathy, compassion, thoroughness, and skill to effectively advocate for clients’ rights. Our well-versed attorneys have exceptional multidisciplinary knowledge that ensures comprehensive understanding and handling of medical negligence leading to birth injuries. Not only do we prioritize providing incomparable legal expertise; but also stand alongside our clients facilitating emotional support during this painstaking process. You don’t merely require a lawyer but an ally firmly dedicated to ensuring you get justice deserved – precisely what Carlson Bier offers its clientele base throughout Illinois including East Garfield Park area residents seeking assistance related solely to their birth injury matters.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in East Garfield Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our mission is dedicated to providing unrivaled legal representation for victims of birth injuries. As a leading Illinois personal injury firm, we understand the extensive pain and suffering caused by these traumatic occurrences. Our proficient attorneys are armed with years of experience and immense knowledge in handling birth injury cases, targeting maximum compensation for medical costs, emotional distress, ongoing care and more.

Birth injuries can occur due to various reasons including negligence from doctors or medical staff during gestation period or delivery process. Instances such as error in administering medication, failure to perform timely c-sections when required or misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery could result in avoidable harm to the child that may well leave an indelible mark on their life’s journey.

Key facts about Birth Injuries you should be aware of:

• Physical impairments like Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy can arise from birth trauma.

• Some neonatal problems related to respiration issues at birth could develop into lifelong conditions

• Timing is critical – Immediate investigation often provides key insights into better understanding potential malpractice incidents

• Statute of Limitations exists – It’s important to act swiftly to meet legal deadlines that apply for filing a lawsuit

Having dealt with numerous cases serving Illinoisans from varied backgrounds has given us the privilege of advocating and getting justice for victims who have suffered similar unfortunate incidents. Applying a unique blend strategy combined with mastery over law helps our clients achieve favorable outcomes quicker than anticipated.

Our team leaves no stone unturned when it comes retrieving necessary records connected with your case. We engage industry experts who provide scientific testimony corroborating our findings and use it to reinforce your claim from all possible angles.

But let us clarify one thing–our engagement doesn’t stop at just representing you legally; in fact we believe fervently in humanizing law practice.Now how does that translate? Being explosion survivors ourselves gives us the perspective needed to approach each case with acute empathy. Your pain is felt, your voices heard and your scars never taken lightly.

We guide you through every step of the legal process, keeping you informed about details in a language that’s easy to understand so you feel empowered and involved. We prioritize open communication and ensure our clients are well-equipped with all necessary information to make informed decisions on their paths towards justice.

At Carlson Bier, we appreciate the trust our clients place in us, fueling our passion for fighting tenaciously till we have crossed the finish line successfully. Transparency at every stage of proceedings engenders such unwavering belief reposed by people battered by life’s hard knocks.

Furthermore, we acknowledge everyone’s right to fair compensation which is why we work on a contingency basis; meaning no upfront payment demanded or any out-of-pocket expense incurred untilngly…a quality that sets us apart from other law firms.

With each retained case, we develop strategic plan executed meticulously while ensuring the utmost confidentiality & privacy of personal data shared with us respecting client-lawyer relationship above all else.

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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 East Garfield Park

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering professional legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Slip Incidents

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents obtain fair recompense for damages and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Delivering professional legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to representing patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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