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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with complex, emotional issues concerning Birth Injuries, having a tenacious and compassionate legal ally is imperative. Trust Carlson Bier to provide the superior legal counsel you require during challenging times. Our team comprises adept Birth Injury attorneys who possess extensive knowledge of Illinois law and are determined in obtaining just compensation on behalf of their clients. We ensure that each case undergoes meticulous scientific review and thorough analysis for medical negligence determination, adopting a personalized approach tailored specifically towards your unique circumstances. As proponents passionate about enhancing the lives affected adversely by birth injuries; we tirelessly advocate for your rights to facilitate recovery from these traumatic experiences confidently without constraint in Forest Lake region too as our services extend beyond geographical boundaries – yet grounded within ethical parameters underlined by Illinois state regulations. Without question or compromise, turn to Carlson Bier for impeccable representation guided by unflinching integrity when confronting this distressing health crisis – because every life impacted vitally matters!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Forest Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are devoted to safeguarding the rights of individuals and families impacted by birth injuries. Our committed team of seasoned personal injury attorneys is well-versed in Illinois laws relating to medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Birth injuries may occur due to a variety of reasons, often stemming from medical malpractice or negligence during pregnancy, labor, delivery or post-delivery care. These can lead to serious physical and mental health complications for both mother and child, not only causing immense emotional distress but also considerable financial burden. It’s important to remember that in such situations; you are not alone. At Carlson Bier, we stand firm with you together fighting for your rights!

Our extensive experience allows us an in-depth understanding of blue baby syndrome, bone fractures during delivery, cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain as well as shoulder dystocia resulting from improper handling. Weaving through complex medical jargon and navigating convoluted legal avenues is no easy feat; let our proficient team guide you every step of the way!

• Blue Baby Syndrome: A condition primarily caused due to lack of adequate oxygen supply during childbirth.

• Fractures: Careless manoeuvring during delivery can result in painful fractures that demand immediate attention.

• Cerebral Palsy: Insufficient oxygen supply can cause irreparable damage leading to Cerebral Palsy.

• Shoulder Dystocia: Improper handling at time of birth leads into this dreadful complication affecting the newborn’s upper body mobility.

At Carlson Bier, we strive relentlessly dissecting each facet of your case thoroughly ensuring justice for those affected by instances wherein trusted healthcare providers fail in their duty thereby bringing on irrevocable harm upon new lives.

Your journey towards securing rightfully deserved compensation doesn’t have to be overwhelming or stressful! Here’s how we assist while keeping things simple:

1) Free Consultation: Share your concerns with us so that we get a sense of what transpired leading to the unfortunate incident. We are always ready to listen!

2) Thorough Investigation: Our team performs due diligence in collecting relevant data, reviewing medical records, and seeking expert testimonies.

3) Legal Strategy Formulation: After thorough deliberation, we devise potent strategies for court representation, ensuring your voice is heard loud and clear.

Our commitment goes beyond mere legal representation; we truly believe in creating meaningful relationships with our clients. Each case gets personalized attention as we take on the journey together towards obtaining rightful justice highlighting our dedication at every step making it evident how Carlson Bier stands apart from the rest through unwavering empathy coupled up with sheer professionalism.

You don’t have to feel strained by these harrowing circumstances any longer than you already have. Allow yourself the ability to focus upon healing whilst we tirelessly fight for your cause! Remember, not all birth injuries are unpreventable but when they occur due to negligence or malpractice by healthcare providers; you deserve justice. And you won’t be forced into this battle alone!

To understand better just how much compensation could be potentially received depending upon specifics pertaining to your individual scenario involving birth injury caused by negligent practitioners thus moving one step closer towards getting due justice served, click on the button below. Take that empowering step letting us help streamline this trying process turning it into an undeniably rewarding outcome! In Illinois particularly given its stringent enforcement of laws governing birth injury related cases arising out of clinical negligence; know conclusively what your case might justifiably be worth today! Through offer crafted exclusively yet universally keeping absolute accessibility primarily intact; let’s get started right away securing significant restoration deservedly yours henceforth without further delay!

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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 Forest Lake

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving skilled legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

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

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents secure appropriate payout for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Accident

Delivering experienced legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Building Collisions

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Committed to delivering dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to assisting patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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