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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a birth injury situation, every detail matters. It is crucial to have the most competent hands navigating you through this challenging time and that’s where Carlson Bier steps in. As a leading personal injury law firm servicing Illinois, we are distinctly equipped to handle complex cases relating to birth injuries. Our unparalleled expertise has graced numerous courts throughout Gilman city, providing resounding victories for our clients.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on proficiently championing for justice amidst traumatic experiences such as birth injuries. We possess years of experience with obstetric lawsuits and are well-versed at examining medical records accurately – an essential requirement when pursuing legal action against healthcare providers.

Our attorneys’ dogged determination coupled with extensive jurisprudential knowledge ensures your case is treated with utmost diligence while seeking maximum compensation for your suffering.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing unyielding advocacy that won’t just be effective but also compassionate towards your circumstances because we understand exactly what you’re going through.

Remember: When it comes to addressing birth injuries legal needs in Gilman or indeed across Illinois – Think competence; think compassion; think Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Gilman Illinois

Birth injuries are an area of personal injury law which deals with cases relating to medical malpractice during childbirth that result in harm or injury to the infant. At Carlson Bier, we have a team of specialized personal injury attorneys who dedicate their skills and knowledge to guide victims through the complicated legal process associated with birth injuries claims.

When it comes to instances such as these, time is paramount due to the constraints posed by Illinois’ statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits. To maximize your opportunity for justice, reach out immediately after realizing a potential case. The earlier you take action, the greater chance there will be for preserving crucial evidence.

Furthermore, our extensive experience enables us to discern between different types of birth injuries and pursue each claim accordingly. This ranges from somewhat milder complications like broken bones or nerve damage that may heal over time, up to more severe conditions like cerebral palsy or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) which can dramatically impact a child’s quality of life.

Our main areas of specialty include:

• Cerebral palsy: A permanent motion disorder caused by damage suffered at or near childbirth.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: Brain damage arising from oxygen deprivation during delivery.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Nerve damage occurring on either side of the neck potentially causing paralysis in one arm.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no amount can truly compensate for health struggles confronted by innocent newborns but securing compensation from parties responsible provides a measure of relief for covering ongoing care costs and coping better with life-altering changes.

We approach all birth injury cases earnestly since they carry profound consequences not just for affected children but also their loving families who must face immense hardships. Every client is offered individualized attention and emphasis is placed on ensuring compassionate communication throughout every step of the legal journey.

Our firm believes strongly in providing robust educational resources for potential clients as we understand that most parents grappling with the aftermath of a birth injury might be unfamiliar with nuances associated to litigation in this area.

It is important to remember that in a birth injury case:

• The hospital or care provider’s negligence must have directly resulted in the harm caused.

• Demonstrating evidence of such causal relationships requires aid from expert witnesses who can explain intricate medical facts coherently.

We exclusively utilize contingencies based model and charge no upfront fees, only collecting payment when your case results in successful outcomes underlining our commitment to assisting individuals who genuinely require legal support but might face difficulty affording it.

Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys take pride in not just being another law office; we are your supportive allies zealous about securing fairness every unjustly affected family deserves. Our dedicated team will help you navigate through complex regulations surrounding these cases, enabling you to focus solely on the well-being and future of your loved ones.

Profound consequences often follow birth injuries leading to overwhelming challenges for families left dealing with emotional distress alongside financial burdens imposed by continuous need for specialized care. During such taxing times, choose Carlson Bier as your trusted guide in undertaking this challenging journey towards justice.

We guarantee dedicating tireless efforts into thoroughly investigating potential malpractice instances and aggressively litigating against any party found liable for unnecessary pains encountered by our society’s most vulnerable members – newborns thrust into life bearing undeserved difficulties due to others’ negligence.

Finally, should you feel as though you may have a viable case around a birth injury claim, let us provide some clarity on its possible worth and firm up next steps tailor-made according to your unique circumstances. To provide comprehensive assistance understanding intricacies related approach required for triumphing over daunting adversaries usually disposal richer resources, please click the button below empowering yourself further via essential knowledge from seasoned experts devoted towards achieving justice relentlessly fighting on behalf innocent victims every day. Click below to find out how much your case is worth today.

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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 Gilman

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending specialist legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Accidents

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Crash

Extending professional legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to representing victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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