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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of birth injuries, securing legal counsel becomes essential to seek justice and compensation. Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of hope for Eureka residents facing such challenging circumstances. As an established law firm in Illinois specializing in Birth Injuries cases, our overarching mission is to provide incomparable legal representation with tenacity and empathy. With extensive experience handling complex birth injury claims, we promise to devote all necessary resources towards seeking rightful restitution on behalf of your family from medical practitioners whose actions or negligence have caused harm at this pivotal time. Trusting Carlson Bier comes hand-in-hand with peace-of-mind that every detail will be delved into meticulously and every potential lead thoroughly investigated; reinforcing our commitment towards executing effective strategies designed exclusively around individual client’s unique needs. When life judgments take tolls unimaginable, allow us – renowned experts on Illinois’ specific laws regarding birth injury litigation – help you navigate through these trying times; Turning sour predicaments into empowering survival stories.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Eureka Illinois

Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury attorney firm based in Illinois, is your trusted partner in fighting for justice if your child has suffered from a birth injury. The journey of giving life shouldn’t be marred by avoidable medical mishaps that put the life and health of the baby and mother at risk. As an experienced firm handling these delicate cases, Carlson Bier understands the pain and uncertainty facing families dealing with birth injuries.

Birth injuries can occur due to a variety of reasons and can have devastating, lifelong consequences. Some common types of birth injuries include Cerebral Palsy resulting from lack of adequate oxygen during childbirth; Erb’s palsy due to severe nerve damage during labor; fractures or muscle weakness from improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction among others. Each case carries unique circumstances surrounding it calling for particular attention.

• Identifying causes: Negligence can often be traced back to healthcare providers failing to monitor fetal distress through necessary equipment efficiently. In other cases, miscommunication regarding medication dosage could play a role.

• Financial impact: Birth injuries might necessitate ongoing medical care which imposes significant financial stress on families alongside emotional strain.

• Lifelong repercussion: Regrettably, many children affected by birth injuries may need lifelong assistance or experience reduced quality of life.

These highlighted factors emphasize how critical legal representation is in such painful instances where preventable injury brings about irreversible harm.

At Carlson Bier we work tirelessly to ensure justice is sought for you and your child. We firmly believe that no family should bear the undue burden brought about by medical negligence without recompense. Our team comprises competent, empathetic professionals dedicatedly working towards helping clients navigate complex litigation processes associated with battling disputes on birth injuries.

In-depth understanding backed by expertise: Our lawyers possess extensive knowledge about intricate medical malpractice law—a crucial component while dissecting circumstances leading to birth-injury lawsuits—is instrumental in strengthening your legal claim.

Unwavering commitment: Our unwavering commitment to client welfare means going above and beyond in not just seeking compensatory damages but also a sense of closure through justice served.

Supportive approach: We pride ourselves on our supportive approach, from keeping you informed about your case progress at every juncture, handling paperwork meticulously, to enabling candid lawyer-client communication.

Through years of hard-earned experience under our belt, Carlson Bier has set precedence in securing fair recompense for birth injury victims unequivocally establishing the compensatory sums ultimately aligning with long-term medical care expenses and other related costs often associated with such unfortunate incidences.

Navigating any legal claim can be intimidating; when it services an incident that ought never to have happened in the first place, it carries additional weight. Let Carlson Bier shoulder this burden for you; reach out to us today. Your child deserves justice if their life has been affected by a birth injury due to no fault of theirs. Quite rightfully as rightly echoed by many before you who sought counsel and representation through Carlson Bier – we do not merely aim for compensation recovery or winning lawsuits; our mission is delivering Justice Served Right!

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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 Eureka

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering expert legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Stumble and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Incident

Offering adept legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to extending professional legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Focused on supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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