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Birth injuries can be a deeply traumatic experience, impacting the lives of families in unimaginable ways. Carlson Bier understands this more than anyone. With an exceptional record in birth injury litigation cases, we are well-positioned to fight for justice for your family too. We service Lawrenceville and its surroundings where our expertise is revered and trusted by countless clients. Our dedication is unmatched; hinged on a deep-seated desire to shield you from further harm while ensuring that those responsible take full accountability for their actions or negligence that led to these devastating outcomes. Our team will give personal attention to your case while leveraging an arsenal of resources at our disposal all aimed towards victory most agreeably beneficial for you and affected loved ones . You need not face such overwhelming times alone; allow us at Carlson Bier guide you through legally recuperating both emotionally and financially from the hurt emanating from birth injuries.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lawrenceville Illinois

Birth injuries are deeply distressing events that occur during the delivery process as a result of negligence or malpractice, and can lead to life-long consequences for both the child and their family. As an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, Carlson Bier specializes in litigating these complex cases, advocating earnestly on behalf of families affected by birth injuries.

Understanding the types of birth injuries is crucial for assessing your situation. Birth traumas may include Cerebral Palsy–a condition often resulting from a lack of oxygen to a baby’s brain during delivery; Erb’s Palsy–which generally arises due to nerve damage in the shoulder area causing weakness or paralysis; Caput Succedaneum–caused by excessive pressure on the baby’s head during delivery leading to scalp swelling, and others like Fractures or Bruises.

Every case has unique variables— thus we believe it is our responsibility at Carlson Bier to evaluate each individually with attention towards meeting the specific needs and circumstances of our clients. Critical considerations when examining a potential birth injury claim include:

• Confirming if the damage occurred during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or postpartum.

• Evaluating whether timely diagnosis or proper medical care was rendered.

• Determining if there were noticeable signs ignored by medical staff.

• Assessing if delayed action resulted in preventable harm.

Having an understanding that proving liability involves demonstrating how a deviation from standard care amounts primarily contributed to the injury is crucial for legal success. At Carlson Bier, we task ourselves with meticulously investigating all aspects of your claim–unraveling every detail about what transpired and who was responsible.

As seasoned professionals known for providing top-tier legal counsel in Illinois, we are committed not only to achieving justice but also ensuring you’re remunerated adequately for damages suffered—whether they be emotional distress, present/future medical costs associated with treatment/rehabilitation of the injury, or loss of earning capacity.

Often, the road to recovery after a birth injury is fraught with complexities—legally, financially, and emotionally. It’s why we at Carlson Bier go beyond providing just legal representation; we offer comprehensive support crafted from years of experience in this field–guiding you along every step and simplifying the often daunting process associated with these claims.

Partnering with us comes with certain advantages:

• An empathetic approach to personal representations that respects your unique circumstances.

• Expertise drawn from a wealth of combined experience defending clients against formidable adversaries like insurance companies or healthcare chains.

• An unwavering commitment to securing maximum possible compensation for damages suffered.

At Carlson Bier, we adopt an aggressive yet calculated approach towards ensuring justice—never backing down until our clients are accorded what they rightly deserve. Firmly grounded in Illinois law practice, our familiarity with local regulations works to your advantage as it enriches our understanding of how best to serve you given prevailing legislation concerning personal injuries.

When dealing with something as critical as a birth injury claim – one that could define your child’s future – you need more than just an attorney; you need reliable allies dedicated to securing justice on your behalf. Permit us at Carlson Bier to avail ourselves not merely as your lawyers but also friends during these challenging times.

No family should have to shoulder alone the overwhelming burden wrought by birth injuries resulting from neglect or improper care too many face. At Carlson Bier, we stand firm behind each client guiding them through their judicial journey while fiercely safeguarding their rights and interest at all turns.

As professional advisers educated thoroughly about Illinois laws regarding birth injuries, allowing us into your world guarantees proficient guidance and relentless pursuit for justice customized fittingly around individual needs – never wavering until rightful compensation has been secured.

We don’t merely provide services based on contractual obligations but extend nurture built upon genuine empathy for aggrieved families encountering such tragic experiences. We appreciate that each case is uniquely personal hence treating it with the importance and attentiveness it duly merits.

With an unfaltering devotion towards ensuring justice prevails, Carlson Bier takes pride in being your trusted ally availed to walk this daunting path right alongside you–consistently furnishing professional yet compassionate counsel rooted in years of practice within Illinois legal landscapes.

We encourage you to take the next step today—click on the button below to ascertain just how much your case could be worth. No family should struggle alone under the weight of a birth injury’s profound consequences – allow us at Carlson Bier to champion for you with fervor equaling our expertise.

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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 Lawrenceville

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Giving adept legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Trip Injuries

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring specialist legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Harm

Specializing in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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