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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re searching for a representative to help you in cases of birth injuries, consider Carlson Bier. Highly experienced, we have made a significant impact on the lives of affected families in Gardner and across Illinois. Not only are our legal professionals specialized in achieving justice for victims of difficult circumstances like medical malpractice during childbirth, but they harbor the utmost commitment to ensuring that your rights are dutifully secured. Understanding how these traumatic events can affect not just infants but also entire families emotionally and financially, our attorneys work with an approach marked by empathy combined with expertise in this field of law practice. Further strengthening their credentials is their record of successful settlements and verdicts throughout Gardner – truly making them apt partners who promise incessant guidance through each step towards receiving the compensation you so rightfully deserve . By choosing Carlson Bier as your Birth Injuries attorney group, you invest trust where it results in desired outcomes.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Gardner Illinois

Carlson Bier is an eminent personal injury law firm dedicated to safeguarding the rights of individuals and families throughout Illinois who have been hurt due to negligence or misconduct. Our expertise spans a vast array of injuries, with one of our leading specialties being Birth Injuries. Drawing on decades of experience, we relentlessly pursue justice for those whose lives have been affected by such situations.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how distressing birth injuries can be. These are traumatic events that happen around the time of childbirth which could result in potential physical harm, emotional damage or developmental problems in the child. Despite advancements in medical science, birth injuries occur far too often and come attached with considerable anguish for families involved; it’s here where our proficiency makes a real difference.

To explore this subject further – Birth Injuries generally fall into two primary categories: ‘Birth Injury’ and ‘Birth Trauma.’ The term ‘Birth Injury’ typically refers to damage resulting from oxygen deprivation during delivery like cerebral palsy or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). On the other hand, ‘Birth Trauma’ points to damage caused by mechanical forces such as forceps deliveries or prolonged labor causing conditions like Erb’s Palsy and Klumpke’s Palsy.

When it comes to determining whether you may need legal assistance following a birth injury:

• A chief indicator might be if there were complications during pregnancy not appropriately managed by your healthcare provider.

• If improper use of birthing tools led to physical harm either mother or child.

• Detected delays in performing necessary c-sections also indicate potential negligence.

• Lack of immediate medical attention post-birth even though signs sickness exist mean grounds for seeking professional legal help.

Our highly skilled team at Carlson Bier will meticulously examine all factors surrounding your case while providing support through these challenging times. We aim not merely to serve but educate clients about their rights and options assuring they remain empowered throughout the process.

Understanding the potential causes and impacts of Birth Injuries is critical in defending your rights. Potential causes can range from medical negligence such as failure to monitor fetus well-being, misuse of delivery instruments, and insufficient training or supervision. Effects might be immediate like fractures and nerve damages; others may apparent over time like developmental delays or cognitive issues.

To reiterate,

• It’s essential to note that not all complications during childbirth constitute malpractice – generally, only those situations where there has been a deviation from recognized ‘standard of care’ could potentially qualify as negligence.

• An experienced attorney can help discern whether someone’s actions (or lack thereof) directly led to a birth injury. Making these connections is integral for building a strong case.

At Carlson Bier, we are committed towards providing comprehensive assistance tailored to meet your specific legal needs. Every family deserves justice and adequate compensation wherever sudden heartache has thrust upon them due to preventable mistakes occurring around birth.

Our philosophy bridges professional dedication with exceptional personal service ensuring you won’t face this challenging period on your own. Remember, birth injuries don’t just affect newborns but entire families too – emotionally, financially, physically – who deserve rightful compensation for physical pain along with non-economic damage such as emotional suffering or lost quality life.

No matter the circumstances surrounding your case, rest assured knowing our dedicated team at Carlson Bier will strive relentlessly for securing justice on your behalf because each case we handle isn’t merely about paying hospital bills—it’s about restoring dignity amid trying times.

Albeit heart-wrenching contemplating legal action following a birth injury must become an utmost priority particularly when noting developing anomalies over time hinting at possible damages related to Childbirth incidents showing typical signs medical negligence. This highlights further necessities hiring dedicated attorneys through which achieving rightful compensation becomes feasible facilitating better future prospects precious ones affected inadvertently by necessary medical procedures turning sour adhering towards unknown unforeseen circumstances overtly overlooked during childbirth.

By navigating this complex journey with Carlson Bier, you gain access to resourceful attorneys who guide you every step of the way combining thoughtful strategy with compassionate counsel because we believe in fighting for justice as vigorously and passionately as we would for our own family.

The initial consultation at Carlson Bier is free, making it easy for families grappling with such losses to seek legal advice without obligation. If contemplating whether to take legal action following a birth injury caused by negligence or through unanticipated adverse circumstances during delivery, click on the button below. Determine the potential worth of your case through our expert assessment and acquire greater insights into your rights and options under Illinois law aided by our deep-rooted expertise at Carlson Bier where results really matter.

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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 Gardner

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving adept legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents get fair remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Providing expert legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Damage

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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