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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronting the unimaginable challenges of birth injuries, secure the unrivaled experience of Carlson Bier to guide you. Not all personal injury attorneys possess their extensive proficiency in handling complex birth injuries cases; but within Illinois, they are considered at the forefront due to their successful history and relentless advocacy for injured newborns and distressed families. With an unbroken commitment to justice, seasoned negotiation skills, and a profound understanding of Illinois law concerning medical negligence—Carlson Bier is your brightest beacon amidst these dark times. They dissect each case persistently from multiple angles to ensure maximum compensation can be achieved on behalf of suffering infants and parents alike. Trust in Carlson Bier’s sincere empathy towards your plight amplifying their rigorous pursuit for rightful redressal — because compassion isn’t optional when representing clients burdened by such emotional tribulations as major health setbacks from childbirth complications. Don’t navigate this adversity alone — latch onto hope with Carlson Bier’s unparalleled expertise.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lakewood Illinois

Born from a dedication to professionalism and client-focused excellence, the Carlson Bier law firm prides itself on providing superior personal injury representation. Among our array of specialties, we place heavy emphasis on cases related to Birth Injuries.

Birth Injury law covers incidents where negligence or malpractice during pregnancy or childbirth results in harm to the mother or baby. These traumatic events might originate from improper prenatal care, errors during delivery, or insufficient attention to newborns’ health. Our attorneys possess an in-depth understanding of these complicated matters. Not only do they navigate through tricky medical terms, but they also employ their comprehensive legal knowledge and substantial trial experiences to protect your best interests.

Key points related to birth injury litigation that every prospective client should be aware of include:

• Demonstrating Negligence: To prevail in a birth injury lawsuit, you must prove that a healthcare provider acted negligently – failing to provide the standard level of care expected from any reasonably competent practitioner under similar circumstances.

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, parents typically have eight years from the date their child’s condition is discovered (but no more than 22 years after the child’s birth) to initiate legal action.

• Damages Available: Recoverable damages often include costs for lifetime medical treatment, loss of potential earnings if disability prevents employment later in life; alongside non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dealing with a birth injury can be wreaking havoc emotionally and financially. Hence we are committed to ensuring clients receive rightful compensation they deserve while striving towards making this process prompt yet thorough.

Our experienced team meticulously explores each case’s unique circumstances without overlooking details. From gathering essential evidence like medical records & expert testimonies gathered using our vast network connections across various sectors – both contribute demonstratively in strengthening your stand against healthcare providers who failed you during this vulnerable phase.

Capability defines us while compassion drives us at Carlson Bier – we consider litigations more than a professional obligation; rather, it’s our mission to fight for justice. Significantly so in instances where the harm came at such a delicate juncture of your life – when you were expecting joy but got inflicted with lasting sorrow.

We firmly believe that knowledge empowers and emboldens individuals. Hence as part of our commitment to clients and community service, Carlson Bier aims to not only ensure rightful diligence towards each case we undertake but also provide comprehensive insights around legal struggles they are battling with.

As intimidating as birth injury lawsuits may seem, rest assured you won’t face these challenges alone—the moment you choose us to represent your case. Sharing an informed understanding about critical aspects related to your claim lends clarity over what seems inherently complicated—making the litigation process less daunting while keeping you involved every step along the way.

Choosing Carlson Bier means working with a team brought together by sheer dedication towards defending rights of patients failed during medical care processes & holds global recognition for personal injury representation competency. While based out of Illinois, please note that we do not have a firm located in Lakewood.

If any misfortune has constrained you into an ordeal like this – Let’s Talk! Instead of worrying about how much will this lawsuit cost or how much damages are worth? We invite you to click on the button below – connect with someone from our dedicated intake team invested wholeheartedly towards injured victim assistance. Together let’s unravel what went wrong and determine how much is your case truly 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 Lakewood

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

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

Scald Injuries

Offering specialist legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for injuries and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring professional legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Expert in ensuring expert legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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