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When facing the severe implications of birth injuries, securing top-tier legal representation is crucial. Trusting Carlson Bier can make a world of difference to your case. As seasoned personal injury attorneys specializing in birth injuries across Illinois, we are dedicated to obtaining justice and optimal compensation for affected families. We understand how devastating it can be dealing with neonatal medical negligence–that’s why our professional team assists you every step along this difficult journey. Unrivaled in experience and knowledge, Carlson Bier possesses a sterling track record within complex injury law fields like cerebral palsy as well as obstetric brachial plexus disorders (obstetric Erb’s Palsy). Highly valued by Hegewisch residents for our result-oriented approach towards such cases, we have been pivotal in helping many families regain financial stability following unexpected complications during childbirth. While not immediately located within Hegewisch city limits per Illinois state regulations; our commitment transcends geographical distances fairly so – ensuring that reliable assistance isn’t more than just one phone call away when needed the most by anyone living there.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Hegewisch Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact birth injuries can have on a family. Our experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, based in Illinois, are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal assistance to families affected by situations that could’ve been prevented with proper medical care. We fight relentlessly for justice and pursue fair compensation for our clients who’re dealing with the life-altering outcomes of birth injuries.

As compassionate advocates representing victims of birth injuries, we aim at not only providing sound legal advice but also sharing valuable information so you know where you stand when caught in such unfortunate circumstances. Understanding the complexities surrounding birth injuries is crucial to help you make informed decisions when seeking justice.

Birth injuries refer to any harm or damage sustained by an infant during labor or delivery. These can vary significantly in terms of severity and long-term effects – ranging from minor bruises and lacerations to more severe conditions as brain damage and cerebral palsy, which may require lifelong health care management.

Several factors contribute to birth injuries:

• Medical negligence or malpractice: This covers errors made out of carelessness – like improper use of medical tools during delivery – or lack of action when required.

• Delayed childbirth: Labor that lasts for too many hours can put both the baby’s and mother’s lives at risk.

• Premature births: Babies born before 37 weeks’ gestation can have higher risks due to underdeveloped organs.

Acknowledging all known risks associated with labor and delivery is a duty every healthcare provider must adhere too proactively. Failure on their side often results in significant harm, translating into physiological struggles for infants besides causing profound emotional distress for parents alike.

Navigating these complicated legal issues demands expertise gained over years spent fighting against similar instances of negligent medical service providers resulting in painful experiences for innocent families left behind bearing these irreversible damages. At Carlson Bier- your entrusted law firm – advocacy never loses focus while addressing birth injury cases demanding intricate analysis supported by empathetic understanding of our client’s grievances.

While going through these troubling times, it’s key to remember that you aren’t alone. Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier stands by your side, offering all necessary legal counsel and support in dealing with such dire medical negligence situations. As you courageously face the unexpected challenges created by a birth injury, we tirelessly work on crafting compelling cases designed to procure just compensation for your tragic suffering.

With decades of experience consistently delivering successful results — including substantial settlements — we’re committed to guiding our clients every step of the way, shedding light on their rights as victims of medical malpractice while simultaneously preserving their dignity amid such distressing circumstances.

Arming yourself with knowledge is empowering when dealing with birth injuries. We – at Carlson Bier – pledge ourselves to bring exhaustive information concerning this complicated subject in an easy-to-understand manner ultimately fueling your quest towards justice served rightly so.

In exploring paths leading towards rightful recompensation, taking the first step always appears daunting but cast those fears aside acknowledging that high-end professional assistance waits patiently trying to uplift you from this agonizing situation inflicted upon undeserving families each day due to negligent acts engendered under careless watchfulness displayed by healthcare providers ignorant of their obligatory duties implicitly expected out of them considering extensively years destined for mastering such demanding responsibilities.

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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 Hegewisch

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing skilled legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Mishaps

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for hurts and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Incident

Offering specialist legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Head Harms

Expert in ensuring expert legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Focused on representing persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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