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When dealing with sensitive birth injury cases, it is crucial to have competent representation. In these instances, many families turn to Carlson Bier for comprehensive legal assistance. Our firm stands unrivaled in its dedication to advocating for affected families as they face the significant lifetime costs of treating severe birth injuries. With an extensive background in representing clients involved with complex medical malpractice scenarios, we’ve mastered the intricacies surrounding all aspects of arising issues due to birth traumas. At Carlson Bier, our paramount focus lies on ensuring every client’s rights are protected while seeking justice and financial relief for their hardships. As established experts within Illinois law’s context concerning birth injury lawsuits, our team combines thorough investigation skills with robust legal strategies tailor-fit per case circumstances — a culture that perpetually leads us towards successful outcomes for clients facing adverse situations involving childbirth complications across Illinois territories including Hometown.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Hometown Illinois

Birth injuries are among the most devastating forms of personal injury a family can endure. At Carlson Bier, we understand the emotional and financial hardship that can transpire in these circumstances. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys specializes in handling birth injury cases throughout Illinois with compassion and expertise.

Birth injuries occur when an infant suffers harm during or immediately following childbirth due to medical malpractice or negligence. These incidents may cause lifelong disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brain damage, or spinal cord injuries amongst others.

Not every adverse outcome during labor and delivery is attributable to medical malpractice. Nonetheless, it is critical to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney if you suspect your child’s birth injury was preventable. Unintentional mistakes by healthcare providers can lead to catastrophic consequences for a newborn baby. The essential steps towards making such determination include:

• Gathering all pertinent medical records: scrutiny of any indications of negligent acts.

• Consulting with relevant medical experts within obstetrics and pediatric fields who can review these records impartially.

• Analyzing the sequence of events leading up to the birth.

These factors laid out would ascertain whether there were lapses resulting in the unfortunate event.

Arguably one might question why they should opt for Carlson Bier; our unwavering commitment has made us one of Illinois’s most reputable law firms dealing with birth injuries litigation:

• We provide free initial consultations which equip potential clients with knowledge on their legal rights without financial obligation.

• We work on a contingency fee basis meaning our fees are determined based on winning compensation for our clients – in essence you incur no legal costs unless we win!

• Most notably, our adept team genuinely cares about our clients’ well-being; we aim not only at securing monetary awards but also improved quality of life hence ensuring they benefit from optimum care related therapies concerning their type of birth injury.

Aiding families whose lives have been disrupted by birth injuries necessitates a combination of legal prowess, medical knowledge, and utmost empathy. At Carlson Bier we are more than equipped to provide such comprehensive service. Our attorneys have years’ worth of experience in litigating birth injury cases, an intricate understanding of the associated medical aspects coupled with profound commitment towards making a difference for affected families in Illinois.

With our extensive resources including collaborations with some of the most knowledgeable experts in medicine and life-care planning fields all across America – any family engaging Carlson Bier can rest assured that they’re not dealing alone with the overwhelming aftermath birth injuries impose.

Inappropriate or lack thereof prenatal care, wrong medication administration during labor; poor response to distress signs on fetal monitors leading up to labor; negligent handling of complicated deliveries – these scenarios are always heartbreaking especially since they majorly lead to permanent birth injuries which could otherwise be preventable if correct standards were adhered.

We encourage you: if you suspect your child has been victimized by substandard medical care during delivery process don’t take it lightly. You might imagine bringing a lawsuit against healthcare providers is daunting but that’s where our personal injury attorneys step in providing strong representation thus ensuring full compensation is awarded as deserved-the first stride towards recovery and seeking justice for unmerited physical and emotional turmoil imposed on you and your loved ones.

Life after suffering from avoidable birth injuries should ideally focus on recuperation rather than concerns about exorbitant bills from therapy sessions right through future special education needs, amongst many other financial pitfalls foreseeable along this bumpy journey of devastating diagnosis brought upon by provider- negligence!

At Carlson Bier we strive to elevate that burden; helping families throughout Illinois grapple successfully with these often-complicated proceedings infused simultaneously with relentless pursuit for justice. Thus take advantage today of our free initial consultation offer- Click on the button below for an evaluation into how much your case might be worth!

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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 Hometown

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending experienced legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents secure just payout for hurts and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Mishap

Providing adept legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Harms

Expert in extending dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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