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Facing a birth injury case requires expert legal representation, and Carlson Bier is the law firm that stands out in this realm. Proudly serving clients with exceptional service, we specialize in Birth Injuries litigation to safeguard your rights and achieve justice. Birth injuries can be devastating for families; our dedicated attorneys understand this emotional toll and are committed to navigating you through these complex legal waters with compassion. While based in Illinois, Carlson Bier prides itself on its eminent services that extend beyond geographical boundaries. Clients seek us not due to proximity but because of our unmatched expertise in advocating for victims of birth injuries cases. Our prowess extends far beyond handling claims—it involves understanding medical complexities involved, offering personalized attention to every case and ultimately ensuring optimal results for our clients wherever they may be located… even as distant as Elizabeth city! Trusting Carlson Bier’s dedicated team equates confidence throughout the process knowing that an unwavering advocate is at the helm of your claim protecting yours or even your child’s future rights from potential negligence acts.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Elizabeth Illinois

When an expectant mother is ready to bring a new life into the world, the last thought on her mind is complications during child birth. These complications can cause untold emotional distress and also vast mounting medical costs that weren’t anticipated or planned for. Unfortunately, cases of birth injuries are more common than you think, causing devastating physical and mental disruptions in families’ lives. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling such instances with ultimate professionalism layered with empathy as our core principles.

Birth injuries could arise due to negligence from healthcare professionals before, during or even after childbirth. This includes situations such as delayed diagnosis of fetal distress or improper use of forceps that result in severe damages like cerebral palsy or Erb’s Palsy- both exhaling long term disability to the infant.

• Cerebral palsy: This condition affects muscle coordination and body movements permanently. Any avoidable brain damage occurring before, during or shortly after birth could lead to this condition.

• Erb’s Palsy: Also known as Brachial plexus injury or shoulder dystocia caused by nerve damage during delivery procedure resulting in limited movement of a baby’s arm.

In Illinois state it is held under law that hospitals owe patients duty of care which means they are legally responsible to maintain well-being of patients up-to their best capacities.With extensive experience within Illinois’ complex legal environment, our team at Carlson Bier ensures you regain your bearings while progressing towards Justice.

If there has been any breach in standard care by medical professionals and it resulted in traumatic outcome for your child then you should know that you could be eligible for compensation. Birth injuries not only influence the newborn but take away tranquility from its entire family leading them into vicious cycle of high treatment cost due to no fault of their own but imposed upon them due poor medical operation standards.

Various factors decide total compensation received by parents such as amount spent on past & potential future therapies, loss of income in maintaining the child, emotional toll or situations where parents have to change or give up their career trajectory. Also remember that every state has its own time limit for filing such cases known as “statute of limitations”. In Illinois it’s typically 8 years from incident date however there are certain exceptions depending on situation due which statute might be extended.

Navigating through this realm can undeniably be overwhelming hence choosing a law firm that truly specializes in these sorts of cases would undoubtedly make the journey less threatening.When you reach out to Carlson Bier, we make sure that no stone is left unturned. Our attorneys will walk you through the whole procedure – explaining complex legal terminology into comprehensible language- ensuring all your doubts and concerns are attended.

Carlson Bier’s panel consists of experienced lawyers who tenaciously fight to protect your rights. Our aim is not only to win lawsuits but also help our clients regain control over their lives by presenting best possible options abiding by Illinois laws. We encourage open conversation, understanding importance of trust between attorney and client which bridges us towards positive accomplishment.

With vast level experience and knowledge within Birth Injury litigation, team at Carlson Bier holds high agenda of bringing value through thorough investigation towards evidence collection, correctly identifying responsible parties along with assessing damage forecasts in accordance with financial impact imposed upon families.In past we have successfully managed multitude birth injury claims leading towards rightful compensations covering medical needs of affected infants and providing security layer for families future needs.

Understandably you may feel lost amidst these clouds of despair filled with guilt, anger & confusion but believe when we say it was never your fault but utter negligence on part medical professionals whose actions led to irreparable changes.In such trying times – remember! You aren’t alone; Carlson Bier is always ready to offer solace needed accompanied by legal support as per law permitted within Illinois parameters

Don’t let another day passby drowned under stress, Carlson Bier awaits to carries your load making you encounter simplicity amid chaotic legal proceedings -> reach out to us with your case. Remember we charge no fee until and unless justice is won!

Click on the button below right now & find what you might be rightfully owed. Don’t let fear of unknown withhold potential financial security for your family’s future.The Carlson Bier team stands ready to fight along side you till finish line is crossed under banner of Justice.

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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 Elizabeth

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving specialist legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents obtain just compensation for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Delivering expert legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in providing professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on assisting individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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