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Birth injuries can be an extremely distressing ordeal for families, shaking their lives at the very foundation. When this happens due to medical negligence, you need a dedicated advocate on your side. Carlson Bier has emerged as a proven legal ally in these circumstances and is the optimal choice for birth injury cases in Illinois. What sets Carlson Bier apart from others? Our legal powerhouse comprises experienced personal injury attorneys who are adept at navigating complex birth injury cases and possess an unrivaled record of securing rightful compensations for affected families. We expertly assist with meticulous case research, superior negotiation tactics, assertive trial representation – spotlighting our commitment without borders or boundaries. Although there may exist numerous law firms professing to handle birth injuries just as effectively across locations such as Jacksonville, none match up to Carlson Bier when it comes down to passion blended with proficiency. For committed fight towards justice after experiencing a tragic event like birth injuries, remember that the key lies not in location but expertise—and that’s where we come in: Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Jacksonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the critical field of personal injury law, specifically concentrating on cases pertaining to birth injuries. As a dedicated and committed Illinois-based personal injury law firm, our extensive experience with birth injuries ensures we handle each case comprehensively and empathetically.

Birth injuries are among the most unfortunate incidents that could occur during childbirth. They can result not only in immediate physical harm but also long-term developmental issues for the child involved. Whether caused by medical negligence or unforeseen complications during delivery, it’s essential to know your rights and legal recourse in such circumstances. Here at Carlson Bier, we strive to bring clarity and justice through every step of the detailed legal process revolving around birth injuries.

•Medical Professionals’ Liability: Physicians and other healthcare professionals hold a duty of care towards their patients—this includes both mother and child during childbirth. Any deviation from accepted standards that results in injury may be grounds for a birth injury lawsuit.

•Common Birth Injuries: Several prevalent concerns closely observed under this category include cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy, skull fractures, brain bleeds or oxygen deprivation leading to HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy), etc.

•Lifelong Implications: Some consequences cannot be immediately detected but manifest over time as developmental delays or cognitive impairment; these require constant monitoring and prolonged rehabilitative treatments.

•Establishing Negligence: In many instances, establishing negligent behavior becomes crucial for validation of claims. This demands comprehensive medical knowledge paired with sound legal understanding – an area where our expertise shines brightly.

Navigating through such complex cases requires intricate knowledge of both medicine and law with a keen understanding of procedural aspects related to courtrooms across Illinois. Our team encompasses some highly skilled advocates who have handled numerous cases involving varying degrees of complexity on behalf of families impacted by birth insurance– ensuring they receive optimal compensation commensurate with their trials and tribulations.

At Carlson Bier, we realize that such incidents are often traumatic and can leave lasting impressions on the affected families. Our role as your legal representatives extends beyond merely filing lawsuits or arguing in court. We offer comprehensive support throughout– be it gathering necessary documentation from healthcare providers, arranging expert testimonies to reinforce your case, or even seek counseling if needed.

We believe our relationship with clients is founded not just on professional acumen but deep empathy for their circumstances. The essential aspect of our approach involves ensuring you feel fully informed about every facet corresponding to your case: the breadth and range of liable parties (if more than one), expected damages under Illinois law, process timeline, among others.

Navigating birth injury cases demand intricate understanding; having an experienced law firm like Carlson Bier by your side can make a significant difference regarding outcomes. Getting justice may seem challenging – but remember that you are rights-driven parents fighting for a cause!

Take control today over this unfortunate circumstance! Evolve from being victims to advocates championing rightful compensation for you and your child’s well-being. At Carlson Bier, we stand unwaveringly by your side during this strenuous journey to strive assist and help secure justice commensurate to your trials.

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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 Jacksonville

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering skilled legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending professional legal assistance for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing expert legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Trip Accidents

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for hurts and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Extending experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Specializing in ensuring professional legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Specializing in assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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