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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the emotional distress associated with birth injuries, your legal representation matters significantly. At Carlson Bier, we fully comprehend the complexities of this onerous ordeal and are committed to providing exceptional service in protecting your rights and easing stress. Our top-notch team is renowned for its relentless pursuit of justice for families affected by such incidences across Glen Carbon. Pioneers in handling intricate cases related to birth injuries, our esteemed attorneys effectively evaluate each case’s unique circumstances while asserting maximum compensation based on Illinois law reformations and advancements. Experience, skillfulness, and empathy set us apart from others in this area of litigation as unwavering advocates who deeply respect your personal experience of hardship touched by a birth injury incident.Working tirelessly towards ensuring parents’ relief,and revealing medical misconducts lie at the heart of our commitment—giving your family peace amidst trying times.Choose Carlson Bier; meet steadfast allies helping you navigate the stressful aftermaths left behind by life-altering events like severe birth injuries without compromising due fairness or justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Glen Carbon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedication to safeguarding the rights of individuals and families takes precedence in every case we handle. Our expert team of personal injury attorneys specialises particularly in Birth Injuries cases. We understand that this can be a profoundly distressing and emotional time for all involved, hence we strive not only to provide top-tier legal representation but also compassionate service that respects your circumstances.

Birth injuries are serious complications that occur during childbirth due to medical malpractice or negligence. Over 28,000 birth injuries are reported annually in the US alone, many of which result from professionals failing to follow correct procedures or adequately respond to birthing complications. The consequences can be life-altering for both child and family, potentially leading to conditions like cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or Klumpke’s Palsy amongst others.

With decades of comprehensive trial experience, Carlson Bier lawyers meticulously investigate every birth injury case – guaranteeing an aggressive pursuit of justice on your behalf. Some aspects we closely examine include:

• Evaluating the quality of prenatal care provided

• Scrutinizing labor and delivery records

• Establishing instances where prompt action was necessary but avoided

• Determining failure to perform critical tests during pregnancy

The primary goal is obtaining maximum compensation through negotiation or litigation while offering relentless advocacy throughout the challenging journey ahead.

Education plays a pivotal part of what we do at Carlson Bier. Here’s what you need to know about birth injuries:

Firstly, they’re not always immediately noticeable; symptoms may appear slowly over months or years- inclusive of developmental delays and learning disabilities. Secondly, establishing cause-effect between malpractice and damage requires medical expert opinions as it isn’t always apparent. Finally yet importantly – there’s a limited time within which legal action must be taken after discovering an alleged act/omission caused harm known as ‘Statute Of Limitations.’ In Illinois it stands at eight years following date-of-birth under current law, thereby making prompt action paramount.

While the journey to justice may seem daunting, Carlson Bier believes in standing alongside our clients every step of the way. We go beyond representing you legally- providing invaluable resources and expert advice to help alleviate some burdens you may face. Our team is responsive 24/7, ensuring all your questions are answered promptly with utmost clarity.

An essential fact for potential clients in Illinois – Carlson Bier operates a state-wide service as a personal injury attorney group. However, it’s imperative to note that regulations prohibit us from advertising our services in cities where we lack physical presence. Keeping this legislation in mind, one mustn’t infer that our office has a specific location like Glen Carbon because such stipulation wouldn’t be accurate or correct.

At Carlson Bier we are known for operating within legal jurisdictions and respecting boundaries set by regulators while prioritizing your rights above all – reflecting our commitment to upholding ethics and integrity throughout our practice.

In conclusion, if your child has suffered birth injuries owing to another’s negligence or malpractice – pursuing compensation isn’t just about financial relief; it’s about holding those at fault accountable for their actions. Let our years of dedication and legal expertise work to assure that justice is served diligently. Every case holds unique aspects that directly influence its worth; hence an evaluation will assist you better understand its potential value in a judicial context.

We cordially invite you to take the next step towards resolution and peace of mind by finding out how much your case might be worth through our easy-to-use online form. Click on the button below for an obligation-free consultation at no upfront cost- empowering yourself with vital information while considering available legal options…because at Carlson Bier: Your Justice Is Our Priority!

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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 Glen Carbon

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering skilled legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing expert legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for wounds and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending experienced legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Building Incidents

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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