...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Birth Injuries in Lake Zurich

Birth Injuries Trial Lawyers
Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

With a sterling reputation and outstanding record for legal excellence, Carlson Bier is unsurpassed in the field of Birth Injuries. Serving Lake Zurich and surrounding communities with unwavering dedication, our firm excels at obtaining favorable results for families profoundly affected by birth injuries. We comprehend that dealing with such issues can be overwhelming – emotionally and financially. That’s why we offer comprehensive assistance, providing both legal advice and emotional support. Our exceptional lawyers possess vast experience in pursuing compensation claims, aiming to alleviate your financial burdens stemming from exorbitant medical bills or loss of income due to childcare requirements or rehabilitation needs. Backed by considerable knowledge in medical terminology, procedure protocols, and state laws paramount to these personal injury cases; we diligently evaluate negligence extent on a granular level while working tirelessly towards securing maximum recovery for you. If you’re seeking diligent advocacy combined with compassionate understanding amidst an agonizing situation like Birth Injuries — opt confidently for Carlson Bier—your staunch ally during this challenging time.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lake Zurich Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a distinguished personal injury attorney group based in Illinois who specialize in birth injury cases. Birth injuries can have devastating, life-altering consequences on both the child and the parents involved. They frequently occur due to medical errors or negligence during pregnancy or delivery. The trauma can cause physical disability, developmental issues, or even death. It’s crucial to understand that these incidents are not always unavoidable accidents; sometimes they are preventable mistakes made by healthcare professionals.

There are several types of birth injuries including but not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury), Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), intracranial bleeding and bone fractures. Recent studies show that for every 1,000 live births in America there are between 6-8 babies who suffer from a birth injury.

• Cerebral Palsy is a disorder affecting muscle tone, movement, and motor skills caused by brain damage before or at birth.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Erb’s Palsy affects nerves controlling muscles in the hand and arm leading primarily to paralysis of the arm.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy occurs when an infant’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen leading often times to mental/physical impairments.

• Intracranial Hemorrhage is internal bleeding within the skull which can be fatal if not treated immediately.

When medical professionals neglect standard procedures or fail to address complications appropriately during childbirth it may amount to medical malpractice. Therefore families affected by such situations have a right to seek legal compensation for medical expenses, future care costs, pain and suffering plus other damages.

Navigate this complex legal terrain with us – at Carlson Bier where our experienced personal injury attorneys will walk you through the intricate process ensuring your rights aren’t trampled upon while seeking justice for your loved one.

We’ll tirelessly investigate all aspects of your case, gathering crucial medical records, consulting with renowned experts if necessary just to build a robust claim. Our team is passionate about ensuring you receive the maximum compensation owed as we understand no amount can make up for the pain caused but it can aid in handling the future financial implications from this traumatic event.

We’ve successfully represented numerous families who wrongly bore the burden of preventable birth injuries over years winning substantial verdicts and settlements for them. Such victories not only confer financial relief on clients but also brings attention to negligent practices encouraging positive changes within our healthcare system.

Working on a contingency basis means that there are no upfront or hidden costs at Carlson Bier. We only collect fees after securing a favorable settlement or verdict in your favor guaranteeing that you’re under no obligation to pay if there’s no recovery.

Indeed, dealing with such an emotionally draining situation might seem overwhelming especially when facing large insurance companies and hospital legal teams. But rest assured, with us on-board as your advocates we’ll ensure these powerful entities don’t take advantage of your vulnerability.

Let us tackle the complexities so you could focus more on healing and less on paperwork because aiding families through daunting times is our job – one we take very seriously at Carlson Bier.

Remember, understanding birth injury laws can be difficult due to ever-evolving regulations coupled with specific time frames (statutes of limitation) within which lawsuits should be filed making it important to act quickly when negligence is suspected.

Imagine having a team that ardently believes in delivering impactful results fighting dedicatedly towards achieving best conceivable outcomes for you? That’s what partnering with Carlson Bier essentially entails!

Don’t hesitate! Reach out today and click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth…it’s free and confidential thereby committing you to nothing until YOU DECIDE after gauging what we uniquely offer compared primarily others…others whose wants may supersede YOUR NEEDS…So let US, HELP YOU in one of your life’s hardest chapters! Choose Carlson Bier the attorneys who not only fight hard, but also fight smart for what you rightfully deserve.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Lake Zurich Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Lake Zurich

Areas of Practice in Lake Zurich

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying professional legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering professional legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

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

Slip and Slip Accidents

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for damages and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Truck Accident

Extending professional legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Building Mishaps

Focused on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​