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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in addressing cases of Birth Injuries with an unmatched level of expertise and compassion. Our team staunchly advocates for those who have suffered due to medical negligence during childbirth at Heritage Lake. We bring a profound understanding, meticulous attention to detail, and relentless determination that sets us apart as leaders in this field. Our exemplary track record shows our unwavering commitment to securing justice for families affected by such devastating events.

As an attorney group known throughout Illinois, the decision-makers from family courts respect our professional delivery– giving your case the compelling voice it deserves.

Our dedicated lawyers work relentlessly on every nuanced aspect right from reviewing medical records to settlement negotiations or fight till trial if necessary. Retaining Carlson Bier for Birth injury cases gives you access to legal representation characterized by integrity and professionalism without equal.

Choosing us equals opting for decades of experience combined with passionate advocacy centered around your needs; ensuring that no stone goes unturned in seeking restitution on behalf of affected families at Heritage Lake. Trust Carlson Bier – when swift action meets strategic thinking; true results follow.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Heritage Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our group of professional personal injury lawyers specialize in a myriad of areas including one key area that often witnesses considerable litigation: Birth Injuries. Understanding the complexities, nuance and emotional difficulty birth injuries can bring to families is paramount for us. Not only do we comprehend the legal aspects involved in such cases, but we are also acutely aware of the psychological toll they carry.

Birth injuries can occur due to a variety of reasons and encompass different types – it could be as a result of negligence or lackadaisical care from the healthcare representatives, or unforeseen complications during childbirth. They range from mild, temporary harm to severe lifelong disabilities. It’s essential to know that if your child’s birth injury was preventable and was likely caused by medical malpractice, you have an undeniable right to fight for justice and compensation through legal channels.

Key elements to consider while evaluating birth injuries include:

• Defining whether the birth injury falls into any particular type like Brachial Plexus Palsy (impact on baby’s arm movement), Cerebral Palsy (affects muscle control), Caput Succedaneum (swelling/scalp discoloration), Fractures during delivery etc.

• Identifying if the hospital staff followed protocols such as monitoring fetal heart rate vigilantly or providing timely Cesarean sections when required

• Determining if there were risky maternal health conditions like infections or high blood pressure that were not managed appropriately

Our professional attorneys at Carlson Bier work diligently with detailed examinations into any potential oversights/mistakes made by medical practitioners during childbirth. We leverage our comprehensive understanding of Illinois law combined with extensive experience in dealing with similar cases to present strong arguments backed by solid evidence.

Residing in Illinois allows for certain provisions laid down by state & federal laws guarding against medical maltreatment which becomes crucial for birth injury litigations. For instance:

• Under Illinois law one cannot file a birth injury lawsuit more than eight years after the child’s injury.

• The law also only allows two years from realizing you have a case to take legal action against a negligent party based on medical malpractice

• Illinois was one of the first states in U.S that passed legislation permitting families to argue for non-economic damages like distress, pain and suffering

At Carlson Bier, we ensure navigating through all these technicalities becomes smooth and effortless while you focus on what is more important –taking care of your loved ones.

Addressing birth injuries requires not just sympathy but actionable empathy. This includes obtaining successful verdicts leading to commensurate compensation assuring you are fairly covered for associated costs such as therapy expenses, education services, medical equipment provisions etc while ensuring potential future expenditures related to the birth injury are duly factored in.

As an Illinois based firm, Carlson Bier takes prideso much pridein our committed service towards maintaining integrity & confidentiality throughout your case proceedings. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys remain accessible consistently providing updates on every major development along with insightful consultation wherever required.

We understand that this process can be daunting and it may seem challenging understanding how much your case could potentially be worth. To assist with this pivotal question Carlson Bier invites victims of Birth Injuries, who reside within Illinois or involved with healthcare providers in the state,to reach out today simply by clicking on the button below. Make use of our free consultation offer that is available right now enabling you determine where you stand legally &, most crucially how much your case could possibly yield. Stand up for justice today!

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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 Heritage Lake

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying skilled legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for wounds and losses.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring professional legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to delivering specialized legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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