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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, a revered law firm in Illinois, has established its reputation as an advocate for new parents and babies who have been affected by birth injuries. Our seasoned attorneys have accumulated extensive experience navigating the intricacies of medical malpractice claims associated with these type of injuries. As experts in Birth Injuries cases, they’re equipped with comprehensive knowledge surrounding the complex legalities involved, making them optimal advocates for preserving your rights and securing due compensation. They offer quality representation inherent in their commitment to compassionate client service; it’s their dedication that helped create countless successful resolutions for families impacted by birth-related incidents all across Lake Bluff areas. With Carlson Bier present on your side throughout such distressing times, you gain more than just legal counsel – you receive staunch support from a team that deeply understands the turmoil each family confronts under these circumstances. Trust Carlson Bier’s fortitude on this demanding journey ahead; seek out our expertise to guide towards justice effectively – because every parent deserves it.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lake Bluff Illinois

Over the span of many successful years, the law firm of Carlson Bier has been unwavering in its dedication towards ensuring justice for victims suffering from the harrowing effects of birth injuries. Based in Illinois, our highly accomplished personal injury attorneys are committed to providing exceptional legal assistance and counsel with an empathetic approach befitting these tender circumstances.

Birth injuries can occur due to several reasons including medical malpractice, improper use of medical devices or negligence by healthcare professionals during pregnancy or while delivering the baby. It is a profoundly complex field within personal injury law that requires precision, expertise and comprehensive knowledge about multifaceted legal disciplines – attributes which define our experienced team at Carlson Bier.

To effectively advocate your rights and claims, it is crucial to understand the critical facets associated with birth injuries:

– Identification: Some birth injuries are evident immediately after childbirth such as broken bones or nerve damage. Others like cerebral palsy may take longer to identify. Timely identification helps shape a cogent legal argument.

– Understanding Medical Negligence: Even minor deviations from standard procedure during prenatal care or delivery can have life-altering consequences resulting in birth injuries.

– Condition Severity: The gravity of a child’s condition plays a significant role when calculating potential compensation figures. Severe conditions involving lifestyle changes, long-term treatment plans necessitate higher amounts.

Trusting your case to us means entrusting it into capable hands honed by years of experience meeting challenges head-on and striving relentlessly toward favourable outcomes. We guide you decisively through every necessary aspect — comprehending intricate medical terms, understanding tangled insurance policies we simplify these for you focusing on actionable steps aligned towards obtaining justifiable compensation.

Emphasizing strong family values in all our client relations offers us profound insights into the emotional turmoil clients face during such times—experiences that ever enrich our unyielding commitment toward securing reasonable redressal for their tribulations.

Our strategic approach goes beyond merely going after negligence in malpractice cases. We closely inspect the causal relationships between the birth injury and negligence to comprehensively establish liability, strengthening your claim before insurance companies or juries. Our skilful attorneys maintain open channels of communication throughout the process, offering clear explanations regarding legal complexities helping you make informed decisions.

With Carlson Bier’s dynamic team by your side, be assured that proper medical care, psychological support and other necessary resources are being factored into comprehensive compensation calculations ensuring not just immediate but long-term financial protection too.

Moreover, we operate with a ‘No Recovery-No Fee’ guarantee which means if we don’t secure a win for you, our services come at no cost. This confidence stems from our ingrained belief in the efficacy of our strategies coupled with a track record boasting high compensation outcomes.

At Carlson Bier, soliciting justice for birth injury victims isn’t simply about engaging legal fight but an opportunity to positively impact lives forever altered due to someone else’s misconduct or negligence—your family is worth fighting for!

In light of this ethos, would you not like to know how much your case could potentially be worth? To get started on determining this potential value today doesn’t require sharp legal acumen but merely the press of a button below. Allow us from Carlson Bier to assist you in realizing your rightful claims further showcasing why trusting us with this sensitive matter resonates well beyond conventional attorney-client dynamics—it empowers hope and fosters healing through seeking justice together.

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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 Lake Bluff

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents get appropriate recompense for harms and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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