...

Birth Injuries in Greenview

Birth Injuries Trial Lawyers
Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

In the harrowing aftermath of a birth injury, you may find yourself grappling with distressing questions. With Carlson Bier, we offer seasoned legal expertise to families contending with such daunting concerns in Greenview. As leading Birth Injuries attorneys in Illinois, Carlson Bier distinctly understands these complex cases and fights tenaciously for justice. Our team’s work hinges on thorough investigations that use medical records to expose negligence or malpractice that resulted in traumatic birth injuries. Whether it involves Erb’s palsy or cerebral palsy, our approach not only advocates for your child’s rights but also seeks sustained financial support for required long-term care. We go above and beyond an average law firm; we are trusted allies during this emotionally overwhelming time – providing guidance every step of the way until desired outcomes are obtained. Trust is crucial within attorney-client relationships; by choosing Carlson Bier as your Birth Injuries attorney, you select unwavering dedication to justice paired with compassionate consideration of individual circumstances.

About Carlson Bier

Birth Injuries Lawyers in Greenview Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves as a leading Personal Injury Law Firm based in Illinois. As experts in the field, one of our specializations is managing cases related to birth injuries. Birth trauma can be a distressing event for parents and the child itself may suffer acute or long-term consequences. This is why legal advocacy and support are crucial during these challenging times.

Birth injuries occur due to complications during labor or delivery resulting from medical negligence. Such mishaps might include instances where healthcare professionals fail to identify neonatal distress promptly or effectively manage difficult birthing conditions. Other scenarios involve applying excessive force when performing interventions like vacuum extraction procedures or not taking necessary precautions under high-risk conditions such as breech deliveries.

Detecting birth injuries immediately after delivery isn’t always possible since symptoms might be subtle at first but could later develop into severe impairments affecting your child’s motor skills and cognitive abilities. These range from cerebral palsy, brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s Palsy), Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), intracranial hemorrhage to fractures.

The key points you should familiarize yourself with surrounding this issue are:

• Determining Fault: Proving that the healthcare provider’s negligent actions directly resulted in the birth injury sustained by your baby.

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, parents have eight years from the date their child was born to file a lawsuit concerning birth-related medical malpractice.

• Potential Compensation: You could potentially recover compensation for past, present & future medical bills; physical therapy; psychological counseling; home accommodations; loss of income or earning potential along with pain & suffering endured by both parent and child.

Here at Carlson Bier, we understand pursuing a birth injury case might seem overwhelming while caring for an injured newborn which is why engaging professional legal help eases this burden tremendously allowing families ample time to work on their recovery. Our highly experienced team of lawyers are dedicated to seeking justice and compensations you rightfully deserve.

Moreover, our expertise does not stop at guiding you through the legal intricacies of your birth injury case only. We also believe in supporting families beyond courtroom battles; hence we work closely alongside medical professionals, therapists, life care planners, and financial experts who can aid your family adapting to new scenarios such as long-term care plans or special education programs making sure your child’s future remains as bright as possible.

In this regard, Carlson Bier puts a primary focus on securing rightful compensation for families affected by preventable birth injuries caused by medical negligence. Our commitment and extensive experience handling complex birth injury cases has earned us recognition across Illinois ensuring your child’s chances at a more fulfilling life is never compromised due to unfortunate circumstances.

We invite you now to take action towards safeguarding your rights and those of your injured child by consulting with our expert attorneys here at Carlson Bier today. Take advantage of our free consultation service where we evaluate the specifics surrounding your case providing clear advice about the strength of your claim along with outlining potential timeframes & procedures involved.

To find out more about how much compensation you could potentially recover from a successful lawsuit or gain insights into any other relevant aspects concerning birth injuries claims do not hesitate to move along to utilize beneficial resources that we have included below this page.

Finally, embark upon taking steps necessary towards securing peace-of-mind and certainty amidst these trying times equipped with information obtained from trusted sources here at Carlson Bier – never underestimate what competent legal representation combined with strong determination can achieve in ensuring brighter futures despite unfavorable pasts…Click on the button below now to determine precisely what worth lies within potential settlements awaiting discovery concerning your unique birth injury case – because every moment matters when striving for justice!

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 Greenview Residents

Links
Legal Blogs

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 Greenview

Areas of Practice in Greenview

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying skilled legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Providing specialist legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for harms and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on delivering professional legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Dedicated to assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer