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If you’re seeking representation for a birth injury case in Lewistown, Carlson Bier should be your first choice. With a distinguished track record in handling delicate cases like this, Carlson Bier exhibits unrivaled expertise and passion. Birth injuries can deeply impact families’ lives, which is why our proficient attorneys work doggedly to advocate for rightful compensation. Not only do we provide excellent legal advice; we extend vital support during such emotional times. We’ve garnered respect throughout Illinois by understanding the unique nuances of each case and meticulous preparation that leads to positive outcomes– no matter how complex or challenging your situation may be! Turning to us ensures that you have skilled negotiators addressing every aspect of your claim optimally from medical costs to quality-of-life alterations affecting an injured child’s future needs and potential losses. At Carlson Bier, you gain more than just legal assistance—you’ll find compassionate allies who genuinely care about bringing justice to those harmed due to birth injuries!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Lewistown Illinois

Front and center at Carlson Bier, we are a trusted law firm that specializes in personal injury cases. We serve Illinois, concentrating on the complex and delicate matters of Birth Injuries. Our primary interest is to ensure every baby’s birth comes with joy instead of sorrow, but for when things don’t pan out as they should, you’ll find our expert attorneys ready to fight on your behalf.

Birth Injuries refer to the physical harm or damage that can occur during either delivery or prenatal care. Tragically, these types of injuries often result from negligence or mistakes made by medical professionals during childbirth. At Carlson Bier, we believe understanding Birth Injuries is paramount for mothers-to-be and families experiencing this dire situation.

+ Some commonly witnessed issues include Brachial Plexus Injuries (BPI), Cerebral Palsy (due to lack of oxygen causing brain damage), Perinatal Asphyxia (oxygen deprivation leading to severe complications or fatality), Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) where new-borns suffer major neurological dysfunction due to prolonged shortage of oxygen during labor or post-delivery procedures.

+ Other potential claims could lie in wrongful diagnoses and questionable treatment methods that exacerbate existing conditions: for instance-Prenatal Eclampsia not aptly controlled may lead to preterm deliveries- again heightening chances for significant infant distress.

Our caring team responds swiftly and tactfully into deciphering what went wrong whilst aiming towards securing maximum compensation for your family’s suffering. Alongside sorting through extensive medical records and reports, intricate factors like hospital protocols will be brutally scrutinized looking out for minute glitches causing catastrophic repercussions- so justice prevails!

What sets us apart? Here at Carlson & Bier:

• Every case receives meticulous attention from an adept attorney unit drawing effective strategies: Be it negotiating with insurance providers staunchly refusing rightful coverage amounts or filing lawsuits against negligent health-care professionals.

• As staunch advocates, we’re committed to alleviating your undue pressure and strife: Our dynamic collaboration doesn’t end in securing just a financial settlement, but we equally navigate you through the frightening medical terminologies aiding sound understanding of monumental decisions concerning future therapies or alternate arrangements aplenty.

• You pay nothing unless we win! – To ensure everyone can access top-quality legal services when they need it most, our contingency-based working policy means till the moment we’re successful in realizing your bounty- rest assured there’s no bill coming your way.

Always remember – with us on your side, this strenuous journey becomes orders less daunting and alternatively instills hope that better times lie ahead. Throughout these episodes, you’ll witness how Carlson Bier elevates itself beyond just lawyer-client relations; rather fostering an eternal relationship based on mutual trust, empathy moving towards shared goals/beliefs within every individual who encounters such grim circumstances.

We believe forewarned is forearmed. Arming yourself with knowledge about Birth Injuries will not only guide you through possible or current situations but makes you an informed participant within the legal process too. This guides rational decisions without feeling overwhelmed amidst turbulent health eruptions having devastating consequences as experienced by innocent prey falling victim owing to others’ negligence while incorporating birth story joyously turning into nightmares instead.

After extensive reading and gathering much-needed insight surrounding this strenuous journey many unexpectedly undertake following Birth Injuries including potential compensation claims thereof- surely prompts lingering queries demanding clarification? Well wait…no more! Here at Carlson Bier – We encourage making full use of our vast acumen amassed over years dealing exclusively within personal injury space popping up crucial exceptions for cases similar as yours- all done minus any hassles taking precedence over providing quality service once entrusted upon us.

Ready to uncover what might become one unique claim attracting maximum potential recovery during these trying times? Spearheading your quest to know better helps align our core mission ensuring no stones unturned when dealing with us.

Remember, it’s not just about a successful case resolution – It’s about securing the future of those you hold dear even under dire circumstance-providing a blanket of safety and well-being undeterred by such unforeseen occurrences due to negligent medical practices.

Your journey towards healing begins here! Embarking onto this first step impels moving towards brighter tomorrows ahead while we dutifully look after your interest making sure justice perseveres always. Click on the button below to find out how much your case is worth, surrounded by hope at every juncture – We’re Carlson Bier, where compassion meets justice!

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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 Lewistown

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending expert legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering experienced legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Semi Crash

Delivering adept legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Focused on providing professional legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in representing patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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