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Navigating the aftermath of a birth injury can be an intricate and overwhelming process. But, not when you have Carlson Bier by your side. Serving Hickory Hills diligently, they comprise attorneys with an impeccable record in handling birth injuries cases. Their abilities go beyond offering legal advice; their tenacity and dedication ensure that those affected receive the compensation they deserve to face ensuing challenges head-on. Trusting them means investing in expertise built over years of exhibit-worthy victories involving both complicated and straightforward births injury incidents encountered by Hickory Hills’ residents. Rest assured as they aim toward problem-solving while always prioritizing their clients’ requirements. Choose Carlson Bier because here every case is met with knowledge-impacted strategy to negotiate or litigate as needed during this rigorous journey toward justice for your child’s care, treatments, therapy sessions even surgeries if required after a tragic occurrence at birth . Entrust yourself into hands who understand how much it matters to give the best possible life despite circumstances involved – Choose resilience – choose understanding – choose solidarity – Choose Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Hickory Hills Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, esteemed Illinois-based personal injury attorneys specializing in birth injuries. Birth injuries can be a devastating event for any family, and we strive relentlessly to ensure our clients receive the justice they deserve. With profound experience in this arena, we understand that these deeply personal issues require careful handling – during such instances you need more than just an attorney, but a compassionate advocate dedicated to protecting your rights.

Birth injuries could occur due to various reasons such as labor complications ormedical negligence. Some might result from unavoidable circumstances but sadly, many stem from avoidable errors committed by medical professionals. The medical field is ever-evolving so it’s crucial for health-care providers to stay updated with latest knowledge and standards of care. When they fail to meet these standards causing harm – it is legally classifiable as negligence.

Here are some common types of birth injuries:

• Cerebral Palsy: A neurological disorder primarily affecting body movement and muscle coordination caused by damage to the brain before or during birthing process.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erbs Palsy): These involve damage to the network of nerves leading from spine down the arm often causing loss of motion / weakness.

• Oxygen Deprivation: This can lead severe brain damage if newborns aren’t immediately treated

At Carlson Bier, we perform rigorous investigations using top experts in relevant medical fields to establish proof of negligence where applicable and take suitable legal action. We firmly believe that families shouldn’t bear burden resulting from someone else’s error kindness when welcoming new life into world!

However daunting pursuing legal action may seem, under Illinois law you’re well within your rights as parent or guardian of injured child take recourse on their behalf hold responsible parties accountable actions—an invaluable step towards securing future financial needs related necessary treatments therapies might be required addition recovery pain suffering endured.”Navigating complex intricacies build solid case time-consuming emotionally taxing challenge this phase—which why must rely proven expertise advance confidently direction justice.

After sustained birth injury, Illinois law provides opportunities for pursuing economic damages (past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings) and non-economic damages like pain, suffering, emotional dismay. The State doesn’t impose caps on the amount you can recover – which underlines the importance entailing effective legal representation that understands how to maximize potential compensation.

Aside from this extensive range of services, our firm is committed towards building strong attorney-client relationships founded on compassion and trust—hallmarks Carlson Bier’s pledge towards you. We understand every each story unique; consequently tailored strategy put place fit individual needs while navigating complex process claiming compensation from guilty parties.

At Carlson Bier we’ve dedicated our practice providing victim best possible outcomes helping them secure rightful compensation cushion their financial hardship promote healing times adversity. Birth injuries not only affect today—they echo lifetime offering experienced compassionate hand let experts shoulder legal burden allowing focus most important matter here – nurturing your child’s development rehabilitation.

One key aspect understanding value case factors play role reaching final figure calculating worth guided by Illinois law circumstances impacting final sum include but limited things past future medical costs result treatment therapies medicines home care needed severity nature injury itself impact affected person’s life expectancy vocational prospects validity negligence claim based largely upon expert opinions more.

Your journey justice begins first step entrusting case hands equipped handle complexity gives assurance expertise compassion intersection where meet mission: “Bringing Hope Healing Lives One Case at Time.” We encourage all victims birth injuries their families reach out us free initial consultation give us opportunity demonstrate invaluable addition will fight.”

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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 Hickory Hills

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

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

Slip & Fall Accidents

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Accident

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Committed to providing compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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