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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury law firm, providing unmatched Birth Injuries legal services. Our mission is to seek justice for families impacted by birth injuries through extensive experience and specialized knowledge in the field. Having served countless clients statewide, our expertise spans from managing complex medical malpractice cases to tenaciously litigating wrongful circumstances surrounding child birth complications. The priority at Carlson Bier is not just winning cases but delivering unwavering support throughout the emotionally challenging period of dealing with a birth injury incident. Firmly anchored by client devotion and an ethical approach, our seasoned attorneys meticulously analyze every detail of each case. Drawing from substantial courtroom experience coupled with compassionate representation, we have cultivated a reputation for getting results that matter most: relief and recompense for affected families navigating against daunting odds.. Entrusting your case to us means acquiring steadfast advocates who comprehend the gravity of your situation—it’s more than just business; it’s about establishing fairness where it counts most.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Germantown Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that unexpected birth injuries can be a very traumatic and confusing time. With an extensive experience in personal injury law based right here in Illinois, our dedicated team is deeply committed to providing outstanding legal advice to families going through these tough times. Birth injuries are any damages incurred during the birthing process due to medical negligence or malpractice. This could range from miscommunication between caregivers, failure to respond appropriately during childbirth, improper use of medical instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors, among others.

There are myriad potential consequences resulting from birth injuries such as brain-related disorders including Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy, which stem from nerve damage during delivery. Similarly, physical ailments negating full mobility such as Klumpke’s Palsy cannot be disregarded either. Far too many lives get disrupted because of:

• Delayed birth leading to oxygen deprivation

• Untreated jaundice culminating into Kernicterus

• Severe bruises or bone fractures

• Negligence causing Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

All these may manifest immediately at birth or gradually over time; however it is essential for parents to closely monitor their child for any symptoms indicating a possible issue resulting from these injuries at the earliest.

Carlson Bier has been earnestly assisting families securely navigate this challenging path with minimal disruption and maximum compensation. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience dealing with difficult cases pertaining to birth injuries, harnessing this knowledge to effectively fight for rightful compensation regarding your child’s conditions.

Our proficient team of lawyers thoroughly investigates every aspect of your situation – prenatal care received by the mother, conduct of healthcare providers during labor and delivery along with post-delivery complications that might have arisen contributing towards the severity of your child’s condition.

Birth injury cases require exceptional understanding of both medicine and law; each case is unique yet interconnected requiring careful handling by adept professionals who know how medical facts translate into legal arguments. Given these complexities, it is of utmost importance for families to obtain a clear understanding and guidance pertaining to decision making. We ensure that you’re informed every step along in the process, providing comprehensive counsel based on your individual situation.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that it’s about more than just compensation—it’s about getting justice for your child and ensuring they have access to all necessary needs as they grow up. Our work is backed up by an earnest commitment towards assisting you rebuild and cope better with a challenging aftermath from such experiences.

By engaging our esteemed services, you are assured of having professional representation committed towards helping your family get back on their feet. No family deserves going through such ordeals alone; let us help bring light by guiding with actionable information and advocating fiercely on behalf of your loved one undergoing undue suffering due to someone else’s fault.

Families across Illinois have placed their trust in Carlson Bier knowing well that any case endeavored would be pursued fervently till rightful justice is served. Countless cases won haven’t been simply about courtroom victories but essentially showcasing human resilience during adversity while ushering immense faith in our effective legal systems seeking redressal.

As attorneys entrenched in passion towards serving communities across Illinois, we unwaveringly abide by requisite forum rules maintaining strict compliance without compromising on emerging victorious even amidst toughest legal battles fought.

You don’t need to carry this burden alone; the team at Carlson Bier is here to support you every step of the way! If you’ve suffered because of someone else’s negligence or failure, click the button below right away. Unravel what rights you’re entitled to under current Illinois laws and learn exactly how much compensation your case could potentially garner; this knowledge might indeed provide a beacon of hope amidst darkness!

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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 Germantown Hills

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying specialist legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Trip Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Committed to helping clients of car accidents get equitable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Crash

Providing experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Building Accidents

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to delivering professional legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to representing clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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