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When it comes to navigating the complexities of birth injury cases, Carlson Bier is your steadfast partner. Our firm excels in providing sterling legal counsel and support, armed with decades of experience in Illinois’ intricate personal injury law landscape. No one anticipates a joyous occasion like childbirth turning into an ordeal due to avoidable medical mistakes. Therefore, when that occurs, you deserve a trusted ally who can pursue justice passionately and effectively – this is where Carlson Bier steps in.

Our seasoned attorneys are renowned for unrivaled proficiency at handling various types of birth injuries including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy among others linked with medical negligence or substandard care during pregnancy or childbirth. We distinguish ourselves through our stark dedication towards amassing unwavering evidence coupled with masterly litigation skills enabling us to mount formidable representations for each client.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that every case profoundly touches lives; hence we strive beyond mere case-winning to ensuring peace following tumultuous periods from unanticipated traumatic births.

For victims seeking expert Birth Injuries lawyer services anywhere around Griggsville area but not particularly limited thereto – consider contacting us at Carlson Bier; Where we prioritize compassionate advocacy just as much as relentless pursuit of irrefutable justice on behalf of innocent children tragically affected by serious birthing injuries.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Griggsville Illinois

Representing victims of birth injuries is a common practice at Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm located in the heart of Illinois. As specialists in this area of law, our team understands that these types of cases often result from complications during pregnancy or delivery. These tragic circumstances can lead to life-altering disabilities including cerebral palsy, Erb’s Palsy or even wrongful death.

Taking legal action in the aftermath may be overwhelming for families already burdened with medical bills and emotional distress. We are committed to providing comprehensive support throughout the process and pursuing justice on behalf of affected individuals and their families.

• Undiagnosed maternal health conditions.

• Errors made during Cesarean section deliveries.

• Failure to adequately monitor fetal wellbeing during labor.

In handling birth injury cases, we meticulously examine medical records to identify each wrongdoing and untangle complex issues surrounding healthcare provider negligence and malpractice. Often overlooked details like improper use of delivery instruments, delay in performing necessary cesarean sections, lack of oxygen supply to baby and failure to detect umbilical cord complications, all contribute significantly towards proving your case.

Strong evidence critically influences case outcomes as it aids in holding offenders accountable while laying solid grounds for maximum compensation requests. With Carlson Bier representing you every step of the way ensures nothing remains unchecked which strengthens your pursuit for justice.

We also recognize that not every birth injury is immediately apparent- some signs only become discernible months after birth when developmental milestones aren’t on track according to age-appropriate norms:

• The infant does not reach certain developmental markers such as rolling over or sitting up.

• There’s marked weakness on one side or part of the baby’s body.

• The child has difficulties swallowing or sucking.

Prompt diagnosis allows immediate commencement treatment but also serves legal purposes by instating relevant statutes limitations (usually two years) more quickly thus safeguarding your right pursue compensation.

The experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier understand the delicate nature of dealing with such matters. Our primary goal is to ensure that families receive compensation for their medical expenses, ongoing therapy costs, future medical needs, emotional pain and suffering, and more as they navigate life after a birth injury.

We pride ourselves on our empathetic approach while staunchly advocating for you in court or during negotiations with opposing counsel. Moved by genuine concern coupled up with legal expertise, your family’s wellbeing becomes our duty as we make this harrowing journey alongside you.

The esteemed partnership of Carlson Bier believes in holding negligent medical practitioners accountable for their actions to prevent further mishaps from shattering lives; it’s why we are dedicated to claiming justice on behalf of those who cannot fight alone.

Remember that no amount can truly compensate the emotional strain endured but gaining some monetary remuneration goes a long way towards managing incurred costs even offering closure needed move forward.

You don’t have to face birth injury legal battles alone; allow Carlson Bier’s unparalleled experience guide you through the intricacies involved ensuring restorative justice is served.

Explore our website for informative content surrounding personal injury law – knowledge empowers individuals and equips them better to claim what’s due rightfully theirs. When ready, click on the button below – discover how much your case could potentially be worth today without delay because at Carlson Bier, we hold healthcare providers accountable preventing negligence from shattering more lives needlessly

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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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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 Griggsville

Bike Mishaps

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Extending expert legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Slip Mishaps

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for injuries and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering specialist legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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