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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing a birth injury case demands the expertise and experience of a top-tier law firm like Carlson Bier. As Illinois-based personal injury attorneys, we specialize in handling complex birth injuries cases with utmost diligence and skill. We understand that such instances are emotionally challenging, and our goal is to ease your distress by providing exceptional legal service.

With extensive knowledge of Illinois laws, our lawyers use tactical strategy to ensure justice for infants subjected to negligent medical practice resulting in birth injuries. Our team has successfully tackled numerous high-stake cases, demonstrating their comprehensive approach towards obtaining substantial settlements for affected families.

Whether it’s an intricate wrongful birth claim or devastating cerebral palsy caused by medical errors during childbirth – fighting for justice on these matters requires meticulous dedication; this is what makes choosing Carlson Bier your best option.

So why choose us? Simply put – because we care about you! Carlsson Bier isn’t just any law firm – it assures results without compromising compassion – making all the difference when facing such formidable challenges.

Trust us as your allies on this journey towards recovery and compensatory justice; let’s bring accountability where deserved together.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Fisher Illinois

The esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, based in the comprehensive jurisdiction of Illinois, offers unparalleled services for cases including Birth Injuries. Advocating for justice and compassionate representation are guiding principles at Carlson Bier where we understand how distressing birth injuries can be. These situations often raise complicated questions about what happened and who may be legally responsible. Our mission is to deliver superior legal counsel while empathetically supporting families during these difficult times.

Birth injuries can arise from a wide array of circumstances occurring before, during or after childbirth. Sometimes they result from medical malfeasance or negligence on the part of health professionals overseeing prenatal care, labor and delivery stages. Some common causes include:

* Failure to identify or sense fetal distress

* Delayed delivery resulting in oxygen deprivation

* Incorrect utilization of birthing tools like forceps or vacuum extractors

* Failure to perform needed cesarean sections promptly

At Carlson Bier, our lawyers exhibit enormous prowess in addressing birth injury cases arising due to such oversights or errors by healthcare providers. They bring forward the dedication required when proactively working with parents to construct a robust case background aiming towards well-deserved compensation.

We comprehensively delve into understanding each personal injury case related to birth injuries individually as we believe every family’s experience is unique despite some shared similarities under law tribulations associated with this process. To ensure our clients know their rights and legal options within the context of their unique circumstances, we always provide thorough explanations and full disclosure regarding potential costs involved, how much time it might take, how settlements work and so forth.

With an exceptional track record that demonstrates credibility built over years of service in Illinois’ legal sector; advocating your challenging battle against malpractice becomes less strenuous when relying upon attorneys at Carlson Bier. The commitment that each lawyer exhibits compels us strongly towards achieving success for our clients through diligent research before stepping into courtrooms which aids in strong argumentation negating opponents’ pleas.

Moreover, the Carlson Bier law firm’s commitment extends beyond our undisputed legal finesse. Our attorneys understand the emotional distress caused by birth injuries and thus, it is part of our mandate to show empathy while handling such delicate issues. We know that every case impacts lives deeply; hence we strive for empathetic connections that foster confidence between us and our clients. Trust is fundamental in these scenarios, which set the tone for genuine negotiation toward justice being served promptly and appropriately.

In consideration of all aspects related to birth injuries, retaining a competent attorney from Carlson Bier will help you navigate this legal minefield with consummate ease. Advocacy at its best is seen when client concerns are advocated convincingly with unquestionable professionalism which is what distinguishes Carlson Bier in Illinois as a leading personal injury law firm.

After thoroughly evaluating your situation against the merits and drawbacks of pursuing litigation or settlement negotiations proactively handled by legal experts at Carlton Bier offers clarity about how to proceed moving forward confidently towards success regardless of what lies ahead throughout this strenuous process whether financially seeking compensation through lawsuit settlements or psychologically finding closure following tragic events involving newborn children affected due to healthcare providers negligent actions causing irreparable harm inflicted upon innocent lives forever changing their course.

Understanding whether you have a viable case may seem overwhelming but you don’t need to figure it out on your own. Click on the button below for a free case analysis where our experts can objectively review your situation and provide insight into potential next steps based on knowledgeable experiences enhancing awareness relating specific circumstances surrounding each unique occurrence judiciously connecting victims with expert legal counsel available readily anticipating their needs empathetically providing comfort during these troublesome times increasing chances towards achieving successful outcomes efficiently without hassle bringing welcomed relief when closure finally arrives demonstrating truly resilient advocacy guiding through turbulent times seamlessly because justice delayed is inevitably justice denied.

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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 Fisher

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents get just compensation for hurts and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring expert legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to providing professional legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to supporting persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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