...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Birth Injuries in Golconda

Birth Injuries Trial Lawyers
Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the repercussions of birth injuries, it is crucial to secure legal representation with deep understanding and unparalleled expertise. In such trying circumstances, Carlson Bier emerges as a top choice in Illinois. Our firm specializes in personal injury law, bringing experience and proven success specifically within the realm of birth injuries cases. We approach every situation with compassion while zealously fighting for your rights. Birth injuries can be legally complex scenarios but rest assured that our team at Carlson Bier has navigated these intricate waters successfully on multiple occasions. Regardless of where you reside in Illinois including Golconda area; our reach extends throughout this beautiful state because justice knows no boundaries or zip codes! Don’t let distance deter you from seeking quality legal representation -Our commitment to servicing clients statewide reverberates through everything we do. Choose Carlson Bier – Your go-to source for expert Birth Injuries counsel across Illinois.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Birth Injuries Lawyers in Golconda Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to representing our clients who have experienced the adverse and often devastating consequences of birth injuries. As a dedicated personal injury firm based in Illinois, we understand the emotional trauma and financial burdens that accompany such unfortunate circumstances.

Birth injuries encompass many different types of injuries caused by complications during pregnancy or delivery. While some factors may be unavoidable due to natural causes, others can result from medical negligence or malpractice. It is crucial for every parent and guardian to understand these different scenarios so they can take proactive steps when handling potential medical mistakes that could lead to life-altering conditions for their newborns.

Some common birth injuries include:

– Brachial palsy (Erb’s Palsy & Klumpke’s Palsy)

– Cephalohematoma

– Caput succedaneum

– Brain Injuries (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)

– Facial Paralysis

– Fractures

– Spinal cord injuries

It’s important for parents to recognize signs of possible birth injuries which may appear immediately after birth, or manifest over time as developmental delays. They may range from physical symptoms like infant seizures, indifference to pain or touch, difficulty swallowing/breathing; cognitive issues such as learning difficulties or speech problems; and behavioral disorders such as ADHD.

Medical professionals bear the responsibility of diligent prenatal care, controlling childbirth risks, practicing safe delivery techniques while ensuring preparedness for emergencies. Their failure in any aspect can directly impact an innocent life with potentially preventable mishaps.

You might ask: “What constitutes medical malpractice?”

Here are few critical elements in a medical malpractice case:

* Duty owed – The healthcare provider must owe a duty towards the patient.

* Breach – The healthcare provider breached this duty through negligent action or omission.

* Injury – The breach led directly to an injury.

* Damages – Proof that the injury caused resultant damages, physically, emotionally or economically.

Navigating the intricacies of medical law and handling extensive paperwork for claiming compensation needs professional expertise. We at Carlson Bier have a long and successful history in dealing with personal injury cases, including birth injuries. Our dedicated team of experienced attorneys will comprehensively examine the contributing factors to your child’s injury, applying our legal skills to determine whether malpractice has occurred.

Remember, every situation is unique. We understand the challenges you as parents are going through and want to reassure you – you’re not alone in this journey! With Carlson Bier assisting you at every stage of litigation, we can help secure due justice for your family’s pain and suffering.

As responsible practitioners servicing Illinois residents’ legal needs, we would also like to clarify that we do not claim physical presence in cities where we do not possess an office location as it stands against Illinois law. However, please be assured that irrespective of where you are based within the state, our accessibility extends throughout Illinois.

Personal birth injury battles extend beyond just financial compensation; they represent a necessary step towards preventing such incidents from recurring by holding healthcare providers accountable for negligence. Exploring options for respite might seem daunting whilst adjusting to new circumstances occasioned by a birth injury; nevertheless, timely action is vital for maximising chances at rightful recompense.

Above all else—you must prioritize your child’s health and wellbeing over everything else—the rest can follow suit from thereon forward with adequate support systems like ours!

Here’s something valuable: You might be wondering what worth does your case hold? Begin moving towards seeking well-deserved reparations now! Simply click on the button below to evaluate how much could potentially be claimed in light of your misfortunes – remember: knowledge is power! At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe in delivering value-driven outcomes that genuinely make a difference—because everyone deserves justice served rightfully.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Golconda Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Golconda

Areas of Practice in Golconda

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying expert legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering professional legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Trip and Slip Accidents

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

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents get reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​