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About Carlson Bier Associates

For those grappling with the unfortunate reality of birth injuries, Carlson Bier offers unparalleled legal expertise. This Illinois-based law firm specializes in navigating complex birth injury cases and has helped countless families secure justice and compensation with tremendous success. Carlson Bier understands the severe impact such tragedies have on affected infants and their loved ones, applying deft diligence to every case presented to them. The attorneys work tirelessly around Kenwood, ardently representing parents who yearn for accountability from liable parties that caused needless harm through negligence or malpractice during childbirth processes. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing dedicated allies passionate about protecting your rights while fighting for optimal outcomes amidst challenging circumstances. They brilliantly leverage their profound knowledge of birth injury laws specific to Illinois jurisdiction ensuring each client’s case is handled professionally with meticulous attention given to every detail refining litigation strategies as precisely needed arising your successful case resolutions expectations above ordinary measures into extraordinary attainment possibilities thus endorsing why they rank topmost consideration when seeking Birth Injury Lawyers.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Kenwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in personal injury matters, specializing in cases involving birth injuries. As experienced Illinois-based lawyers, our mission remains unyielding – to battle tirelessly in securing the justice and compensation you deserve. Of all personal injuries that any family could unwillingly encounter, birth injuries rank as some of the most devastating. These often involve long-term or permanent impacts not only on an innocent newborn but also on their immediate families.

Birth injury refers to an impairment of function or structure due to a harmful event at birth or during pregnancy. Noteworthy is that these types of trauma vary vastly ranging from physical impairments like cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation, to neurological disorders such as Autism potentially linked to medical negligence.

Having represented numerous clients throughout our practice, we’ve identified several critical factors relating to birth injuries:

• The distinction between birth defect and a birth injury: A key discernment lies within this definition; a birth ‘defect’ occurs due to genetic disposition while a ‘birth injury’ typically results from errors during labor and delivery.

• Common causes: These may include medical malpractices such as inappropriate use of birthing tools by healthcare professionals or failure by hospitals in identifying complications related to the pregnancy promptly.

• Potential long-term damages: Detrimental aftermath can reverberate far beyond initial treatments and may require ongoing therapy and rehabilitation creating potential financial strain on affected families.

Formulating an actionable case requires knowledge unfamiliar for most outside legal industries – intricate considerations must be dissected meticulously with professional keenness including applicable laws within Illinois’s jurisdiction concerning wrongful doing by doctors or health institutions involved.

Yet it’s not just about proving fault through myriad technical verifications —but about sculpturing structured arguments demonstrating impact not merely within victim’s life-span but across consequent generations too. More than understanding liability attributions under statutes abound the need for empathy —to secure future care programs as part of damages claimed and help navigate post-event stigma that can impede recovery.

You perhaps may feel overwhelmed, which is entirely normal given the circumstances. But rest assured, our team at Carlson Bier possesses not just in-depth technical know-how but an equal proportion of compassion to ardently champion your cause –help you access immediate support, pursue rightful claims against all responsible parties while ensuring minimal duress experienced during the process.

Indeed, navigating the legal maze surrounding birth injuries demands a significant investment of time and energy; perhaps more than any individual or family consumed by healing called upon to shoulder. But with Carlson Bier on your side —our commitment will match the magnitude of this task —persistently aggressive yet always thoughtful within each layer of fight we undertake for justice. It is in this promise where we stake our reputation and manifest our professional conviction: demonstrating that any challenge faced alone becomes lighter when shared.

Knowledge rightfully empowers us better decisions —henceforth perusing through this page provides an essential start point towards healing transition. Yet harnessing full benefits contained herein also involves initiating a conversation with experts who have treaded similar paths before — equipped not only by learnt theories but gained wisdom from histories turned into victories invaluable for someone standing where you maybe today.

Therefore, don’t hesitate or ponder longer over doubts paralyzing decisive action — rather take control now via directly consulting us! Nothing would give our experienced personal lawyers based all across Illinois greater satisfaction than assisting at your behest amidst these testing times. Remember – reaching out constitutes half the battle won!

Explore potential compensation possibilities concerning your situation; simply click on the button below to discover what awaits on possibly journey’s other end —where victory isn’t distant reality anymore but closer transformation onto brighter days ahead. Because every deserving case bears an equitable value awaiting rightful claimant’s reach.

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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 Kenwood

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing expert legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Offering professional legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for wounds and harm.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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