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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re faced with the devastating aftermath of a birth injury, trust Carlson Bier; your premier choice for comprehensive, compassionate legal support in such challenging times. As distinguished personal injury attorneys, we bring precision and unwavering dedication to our clients’ needs statewide. Our expert team provides specialized guidance through complex medical-legal matters associated with birth injuries. No two cases are identical, so why should the approach be? We believe in delivering personalized counsel backed by rigorous investigation to unpack every facet of your case from an informed perspective. Why choose Carlton Bier? Each lawyer within our firm is extensively experienced in representing families affected by these unfortunate circumstances – bringing justice one victory at a time while assuring maximum compensation under Illinois law. Furthermore, we conceive strategies driven by empathy and effectiveness rooted deeply into all that we do as stalwart defenders of justice – make no mistake about it: when it comes to navigating birth injury-related matters confidently and successfully under the ambit of Illinois jurisdiction – Carlson Bier stands unparalleled.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Elgin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are not only experienced personal injury attorneys; we are also devoted advocates for families who have had the misfortune to suffer birth injuries due to medical negligence or irresponsibility. Located in Illinois, our seasoned team of lawyers specializes in complex cases involving the physical and emotional trauma that is frequently coupled with such injuries.

Birth injuries carry an enormous emotional weight, and can be life-altering experiences for both infants and parents alike. These injuries often occur during delivery because of complications or inadequate care from various healthcare professionals.

Understanding two prominent types of birth injuries could help you grasp the severity of these occurrences:

• Cerebral palsy – This condition affects body movement, muscle control and may impact other vital functions like speech. It usually arises due to brain damage suffered before or during birth.

• Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) – Damage to the nervous system often results in this disorder that affects mobility in a child’s arm.

These are merely examples; numerous other kinds of birth traumas can deeply affect a child and their family’s lives.

Why should you take legal action if you have encountered such disheartening incidents? First off, it would aid your family bear the burden related to daunting medical expenses incurred by therapies, surgeries, follow-up checkups and other ongoing care programs required for your child’s wellbeing.

Secondly, filing a lawsuit ensures accountability among physicians or healthcare institutions guilty of creating such situations either through error, neglect or sub-standard care procedures. Holding them accountable today safeguards future families from similar tragedies tomorrow.

Certainly choosing an attorney when dealing with such a sensitive issue could seem overwhelming but here’s what sets us apart at Carlson Bier:

• We listen: Every case starts with delving into your situation about how your child’s been impacted. We attentively hear out every minor detail to build a strong case around your experience.

• Proven expertise: Our team packs decades of collective experience and has rightfully earned millions in deserved compensation for our clients.

• No upfront fees: We strictly adhere to the Contingent Fee agreement, meaning, you do not have to pay us any fee until we win your case.

Navigating through a labyrinthine legal process could seem daunting at first. The untoward incident itself might have left you feeling helpless. This double whammy is devastating but please remember that you are not alone. We are here to provide critical help when it matters most – when seeking justice for birth injuries inflicted due to negligence or sheer medical incompetence.

Your anxiety about rightful compensation validates why engaging a seasoned law firm is more than necessary; it’s essential. At Carlson Bier, we relentlessly pursue justice so as not to merely help families recover from devastating experiences but also send a clear message about the uncompromising need for high-quality healthcare during childbirth.

We encourage you to take action today for your family’s future. Pursuing just reparations doesn’t amount to retaliation—it exemplifies the courage and love parents have toward ensuring their child’s welfare amidst life-altering circumstances.

Remember – Every click below this point brings you one step closer towards securing deserved justice for your loved ones. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—seek accountability today! Find out how much your case could be worth by clicking on the button below and taking control of your situation right now. Together with Carlson Bier, let us embark on an empowering journey towards healing and hope sprouting from tangles of despair inflicted by birth injuries necessitated through no fault of yours.

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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 Elgin

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending professional legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Occurrences

Professional in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents obtain equitable payout for damages and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering experienced legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal support to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure justice.

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