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Navigating the complex landscape of birth injury cases requires a formidable partner. Allow Carlson Bier to be that reliable ally in your quest for justice. Our expertise extends beyond being mere attorneys; we are staunch advocates, championing for families grappling with the aftermath of birth injuries across Franklin Park and surrounding areas. Our seasoned lawyers delve into each case meticulously, offering personalized advice while working tirelessly towards securing rightful compensation. With a record synonymous with victory, you can turn to us for steadfast representation amidst the turmoil surrounding these life-altering instances. Trust us not just because we demand excellence but because our commitment runs as deep as our compassion – steady & unwavering like courtship between truth and transparency! We understand: Birth injuries do not only scar the body but also gnaw at hope’s tender core; it is more than an ailment—it’s about futures lost and dreams shattered too soon! Finding recompense shouldn’t exacerbate this ordeal; let Carlson Bier guide you through it—after all, navigating trials should be left to messengers well versed in constitution’s dialects!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Franklin Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are aware that experiencing the birth of your child should be a miraculous and joyous occasion. However, when medical negligence tarnishes this moment by leading to a birth injury, it can have devastating effects on both the child and their family. Our Chicago-based personal injury attorneys specialize in handling cases involving birth injuries, providing comprehensive legal services to protect your rights and secure justice for you and your loved ones.

A birth injury refers to trauma or harm inflicted on an infant before, during, or just after delivery. This could range from minor bruises and cuts to life-altering conditions like cerebral palsy, brain damage or Erb’s Palsy. These injuries may result from various factors including inadequate prenatal care, negligent use of medical equipment during delivery or failure to monitor oxygen levels of the baby which can lead to Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).

• Inadequate Prenatal Care – Regular screenings can detect possible risks early enough.

• Negligent Use of Medical Equipment – Incorrect usage during childbirth may cause injuries like Brachial Plexus Injury

• Failure To Monitor Oxygen Levels – Could potentially result in hypoxia causing brain damage

The aforementioned consequences underscore the gravity of these incidents. If handled properly from the onset by competent medical professionals such instances may be preventable thereby saving countless families from emotional turmoil and pain.

Therefore understanding whether your child’s condition resulted from a natural occurrence or was attributable to medical malpractice is fundamental. Crucially though establishing liability necessitates hiring expert legal counsel well versed with nuances involved in personal injury law. It is particularly here that our seasoned team at Carlson Bier steps in providing diligent legal service ensuring all relevant evidence is showcased succinctly while determining if standard procedures were not adhered thus contributing towards these unfortunate happenings.

Families deserve compensation which will factor inputs providing immediate relief examples being associated healthcare costs coupled housing relocation if required. Additionally, future considerations involving around-the-clock medical care and other lifelong expenses must be encompassed in the final settlement.

• Associated Healthcare Cost – Immediate surgeries or therapies to address birth trauma

• Housing Relocation: Preferences for homes closer to hospitals or specialized facilities

• 24/7 Medical Care & Lifelong Expenses – Long-term physical therapy and special education costs

Engaging our legal team will elucidate on potential financial impacts while ensuring pitfalls often overlooked particularly by insurance companies are highlighted thus ensuring your compensation claim is exhaustive.

Dealing with such scenarios undoubtedly induces undesired stress circumnavigating through tedious legal jargon thereby complicating already complex proceedings. This is ambiance where our law firm bridges this divide acting as relentless advocates seeking justice for you while playing an active role in easing your burden during these challenging times. You invested trust in healthcare professionals expecting utmost competence only to find it inadvertently misplaced because of their negligence. Allow us at Carlson Bier, a proficient team of personal injury attorneys based here in Illinois, grant you reassurance enabling the focus to remain hospitably fixed on recovery schedules rather than irksome legal issues.

Within the perplexing maze of personal injury laws, every case unravels differently dictated by unique circumstances one encounters broken down into specific conditions which occurred alongside varying levels of malpractice versus degrees analysing natural births. It is here that we offer proficiency seeing us apply knowledge accrued over years practicing law culminating in favourably sizable lawsuit outcomes providing consolation answering some questions arising from unfathomable tragedies borne merely out of others’ sheer unprofessionalism.

Do not let uncertainties surrounding verdicts continue influencing overall family narrative instead take action today which could define restitution value entailed reviewing available cases for competent representation purposes. Discover tailor-made solutions equipped to address pressing concerns by clicking on the “Determine My Case Worth” button below provided exclusively on our webpage guiding immediate next steps aligning perfect starting points commencing legal battles against medical malpractice. It’s time you took firm control spearheading steps leading towards closure ensuring your loved ones obtain justice deservedly due to them brought about by unfortunate incidents marring joyous childbirth events.

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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 Franklin Park

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents receive fair compensation for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending professional legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Specializing in extending compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on defending victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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