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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the complexities of birth injuries can be an astoundingly difficult process. Your best partner in this endeavor is Carlson Bier, a distinguished firm within the field of personal injury law that specializes in these complex cases. Birth injuries require deft legal expertise given their intricate nature and relative rarity compared with other forms of personal harm; hence why choosing Carlson Bier would be beneficial for your case. They come equipped with considerable experience and an impeccable reputation, effectively ensuring comprehensive support throughout every stage of your claim.

Carlson Bier’s team comprises well-trained attorneys who relentlessly seek justice for individuals affected by birth traumas across Illinois, including Fairmont City residents. Client satisfaction is paramount to their practice— they attentively validate concerns while constructing sustainably strategic solutions.

Choosing an established legal resource like Carlson Bier guarantees access to proficient advocacy known statewide for its proficiency in handling birth-related injury matters seamlessly from start to finish—an advantage that makes them excellent representatives through stressful moments when dealing with sensitive issues revolving around unforgettable life-changing events.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Fairmont City Illinois

As a leading law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier has dedicated its practice to advocating for those who have been affected by personal injuries. An all-too common area of focus within our realm of expertise is Birth Injuries. We understand the heartache and challenges that come with such an unfortunate turn of events at what ought to be a joyous time. Our team is here to ensure you are both educated on your rights and aggressively represented should you find yourself faced with this experience.

Birth injuries can occur for many reasons but often result from medical negligence during pregnancy or childbirth. It’s important to know that there are various types of birth injuries which could arise due to complications before, during, and after delivery:

– Cerebral Palsy: Often caused by brain injury before, during, or after birth.

– Birth Asphyxia (lack of oxygen): Can result from problematic labor and delivery.

– Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb’s Palsy): Usually occurs due to improper handling during a difficult delivery.

– Bone fractures: Mostly due to misuse of birth-assisting tools, like forceps or vacuum extractors.

No family should be faced with coping with these devastating injuries without proper legal counsel and representation. At Carlson Bier, we recognize the unique sub-specialty that dealing with birth injury cases requires. That’s why we commit our resources and vast knowledge base toward fighting for justice on behalf of our clients.

Navigating through complex medical terms might seem daunting. Illinois laws provide certain protections for victims – primarily the right to pursue damages against responsible parties where there was negligence or misconduct involved in causing birth injuries. Accordingly:

– Medical providers must meet certain standards in providing care.

– Mistakes occurring due to deviations from acceptable standards may constitute negligence.

– Proof necessitates establishment that negligent actions resulted directly in birth injury

Understanding these key provisions aids greatly when developing arguments against alleged wrongdoers in court.

At Carlson Bier, we take great pride in putting our experience to work for you. We believe that our commitment to personalized representation sets us apart from other law firms. Our expert team will ensure that every aspect of your case receives the attention it needs and deserves. We handle all birth injury cases with extreme sensitivity, offering emotional support throughout the course of legal proceedings.

Every Carlson Bier client can expect:

– An in-depth examination and analysis of the actual events leading up to birth.

– Identifying parties potentially liable for any resulting injuries.

– Meticulously orchestrated collection, preservation, and presentation of crucial evidence supporting claims.

– Handling negotiations with doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies aggressively.

– Commencing court proceedings if settlement offers are deemed inadequate.

As harrowing as dealing with a birth injury may be, taking the first step toward obtaining justice can be equally daunting. Yet no baby or family should suffer more than they already have due purely to an avoidable error. That’s why our mission at Carlson Bier is to make this journey easier on those who unfortunately find themselves walking it.

Our website is designed to value and prioritize you by providing an easily accessible platform where you might start your journey toward justice. Simply click the button below for a free consultation which will help outline potential routes forward according to factual specifics about your unique situation – away from generic online advice. Let us break down complex legal jargon into digestible facts tailored just for you.

Our dedication stretches beyond simply being your attorney; we want to serve as your ally through this difficult tribulation. So let’s get started – find out what your case could really be worth by clicking on the button right now. Your fight becomes ours when we commit ourselves as partners on this journey towards securing justice for past wrongs and brighter futures ahead.

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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 Fairmont City

Bicycle Collisions

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

Fire Injuries

Providing expert legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Adept in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Harms

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents gain fair payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Accident

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Focused on delivering compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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