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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one face the devastating aftermath of a birth injury in Lebanon, look no further than Carlson Bier. This distinguished Illinois-based law firm is renowned for its expert handling of complex Birth Injuries lawsuits. Their team of skilled attorneys bring decades of experience to bear on each case they undertake, ensuring that their clients receive compensation commensurate with their suffering and future medical care needs. The dedication and legal prowess demonstrated by Carlson Bier have brought them considerable success representing victims experiencing both emotional trauma and physical pain due to preventable birth injuries. Clients find peace in knowing that when they partner with Carlson Bier, this esteemed group does not just aim for a favorable verdict but strives for justice itself. They understand the gravity these situations hold for families affected by such tragedies; hence they work relentlessly towards eliminating any added pressure from legal processes more so than necessary—the essence distinguishing them as an authority dealing with Birth Injury lawsuits worthy of consideration in any circumstance within Lebanon’s jurisdiction.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lebanon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in delivering dedicated and thorough representation for victims of personal injury scenarios, with a key emphasis on Birth Injuries. These incidents unfurl at the time of birth or immediately thereafter as a result of medical negligence or error. They can forever alter the course of life for an infant and their family, leading to lifelong challenges. Our proficient legal team is dedicated to securing families’ rights affected by such circumstances and works spiritedly to ensure optimal financial compensation.

Birth injuries can occur due to various causes ranging from lack of sufficient oxygen supplied during childbirth (asphyxia) to trauma resulting from improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors. A few other instances that could lead to these unfortunate outcomes include:

– Premature delivery induced unnecessarily by healthcare professionals.

– Delayed birth resulting in fatal complications

– Infected mothers not receiving appropriate treatment.

– Misreading signs which result in incorrect procedures being followed

Indeed, every case involving a birth injury is distinct; however, they collectively share a common thread – preventable damage inflicted upon innocent lives. To elucidate further:

– Cerebral palsy: This permanent condition occurs owing to brain injury occurring while birthing and may restrict movement and postural development.

– Brachial Plexus Injuries: Damage caused due to excessive force applied during childbirth often results in nerve damages impacting arm movement.

– Intellectual and Developmental disorders: Resulting from lack of oxygen supply during labor amongst several other possible issues, causing restrictions on overall cognitive ability growth.

In conjunction with physical ailments, birth injuries extend beyond into enormous financial burden put on parents for addressing long term care needs for their children afflicted by these avoidable tragedies. Here at Carlson Bier, our comprehensive understanding of such adversities endured by families enables us towards legally establishing liability against guilty parties involved.

Our competent attorneys possess an extensive repertoire satisfying legal specifications associated with Illinois law governing unwarranted birth injuries constituting malpractice. They strive relentlessly to impart an exhaustive investigation into each specific case ensuring every detail is deciphered meticulously. Furthermore, our esteemed counsel anticipates and prepares for all potential defenses from culpable medical experts or institutions that may sway the court against your rightful claim.

It’s quintessential you understand that claiming compensation won’t reverse time nor erode the emotional stress borne henceforth. However, it will indeed provide significant relief in managing ongoing as well as future financial obligations attributing to necessary medical care and rehabilitation costs.

Embarking on this journey towards justice could seem daunting undeniably but having a committed law firm by your side can ease substantial uncertainties from this equation. Carlson Bier, with its proven track record focusing exclusively on covering personal injury-related litigations promises unyielding advocacy for your cause.

You don’t have to tread through these overwhelming times single-handedly. Cooperating with us means teaming up with seasoned attorneys profoundly adept at thorough investigation procedures requisite in securing full financial recovery legitimately due; providing an assuaging assurance against formidable adversaries — insurance companies adopting aggressive tactics denying just recapitulation.

We encourage readers herein seeking guidance through tumultuous times stemming from unwarranted birth injuries dealt to their children to reach out for assistance we humbly offer at Carlson Bier, Illinois. The first step of turning these harrowing times around commences here by clicking on the button below – enable us in discerning how much rightfully owned financial reparation we can dedicate ourselves in procuring justifiably for your case. We hold steadfast solidarity with every afflicted family whilst restoring order disrupted by controllable yet unfortunate detours of life thrown unforeseen along a joyous path towards parenthood.

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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 Lebanon

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending expert legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Extending professional legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents secure equitable compensation for injuries and losses.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering professional legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Expert in extending dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to defending patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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