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The devastating impact of birth injuries can’t be overstated, leaving new parents grappling with emotional turmoil and unexpected financial strain. Carlson Bier is a leading Illinois law firm with an unwavering commitment to represent families navigating this trying period. Possessing expert knowledge in birth injury litigation, we advocate for the highest level of compensation for your child’s lifelong needs. Our proven track record demonstrates our dedication towards holding negligent health care providers accountable, while offering compassionate legal guidance along every step of the justice journey.

Being intricately familiar with Elmwood Park’s community demographics allows us to comprehensively address your specific concerns relative to this area. We provide robust legal representation regardless of the complexity or duration of your case – advocating tirelessly until justice prevails.

Partnering with Carlson Bier means joining forces with top-tier attorneys who give voice to those silenced by medical malpractice during childbirth. Trust us; enable us deliver justice due sooner rather than later because at Carlson Bier, you’re considered not just a client but family fighting together for deserved reparation.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Elmwood Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense stress and emotional trauma birth injuries can cause. As a respected law firm based in Illinois, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is committed to providing detailed information on this sensitive topic. Understanding your situation deeply is critical in determining the next crucial steps.

A birth injury occurs during childbirth due to avoidable complications often linked to medical negligence or misconduct. The toll it exacts on both the infant and their family can be harrowing and extensive, manifesting as physical abnormalities, cognitive impairment or severe neurological conditions. Our duty at our esteemed law firm is neither limited nor confined to representing you alone; we believe in empowering you with knowledge that will inevitably give value to you throughout this process.

• Medical Mismanagement: This can involve administering inappropriate medication during labor or neglecting vital signs indicating fetal distress like poor heart rate.

• Birth Asphyxia: Lack of oxygen during delivery may lead to cerebral palsy or other serious injuries.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Incorrect handling during childbirth could harm nerves that supply the arms and hands resulting in lifelong paralysis.

The range of these injuries runs wide; nevertheless, understanding human implications helps navigate information regarding legal options available. At Carlson Bier, our adept team of personal injury attorneys believes that a strong client-attorney relationship begins with informed decision-making processes on your part.

Potential litigation compensation for birth injury cases typically covers medical costs including lifetime care where necessary, pain and suffering compensation for family members affected particularly parents who must live through such traumatizing experiences. You are also entitled to future earnings fitting within lost wages criteria if your child’s ability for adequate employment becomes compromised due to negligent birth injuries incurred.

Navigating through such procedures while dealing with emotional trauma imposed by negligent birth injuries causes an added layer of strain most families need not bear as they seek justice. Let us handle that aspect diligently while you concentrate on navigating your new normal. Our proficient attorneys will tirelessly work to ensure you receive fitting compensation.

Comprehensive understanding of your case by a seasoned attorney ensures meticulous handling with an endgame of securing financial stability essential in caring for your loved one as they navigate life following such mishaps. At Carlson Bier, we bear this weight for you, so you don’t have to. We skillfully walk with you through every step till the justice served ushers in peace and closure that our clients seek while also ensuring their quality of life remains uncompromised due to negligent birth injuries incurred.

In our commitment to providing high-quality legal services, it is important to note that while we serve many locations across Illinois, our physical offices are not located in Elmwood Park.

We implore that you let us use decades’ worth expertise within personal injury law domain coupled with compassion inherently woven into our practice at Carlson Bier; resultantly empowering informed decision making serving justice where discrepancies occur. A chance at resolution perfected suited specifically for birth injury cases is just a click away from materializing into reality.

Be proactive – Do not allow yourself or your loved ones remain entangled within the confines of unjust suffering any longer than necessary; make that bold step towards lasting resolution today. Click on the button below now and discover precisely how much your birth injury case could be worth – shedding light finally on the path leading way off these seemingly unavoidable murky waters engendered by purposeless pain brought upon through someone else’s negligence.

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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 Elmwood Park

Bicycle Accidents

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

Scald Damages

Offering professional legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Accident

Providing experienced legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

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

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to representing patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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