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When faced with the complex aftermath of a birth injury, securing the finest legal representation in Madison is critical. Look no further than Carlson Bier; we are renowned for our mastery over birth injuries litigation, providing unparalleled expertise to those immersed in such cases. With a proven record of successful verdicts, we empower families affected by these deeply personal and traumatic events to seek justice fearlessly and effectively. Drawing on years of experience litigating numerous Birth Injuries claims in Illinois state courts, our attorneys have an intimate understanding of medical malpractice laws particularly pertinent to birth injuries cases – right down to their most intricate detail. Our dedication lies not just within negotiating rightful compensation but also establishing accountability that shan’t be overlooked or forgotten for innocent lives needlessly disrupted from preventable errors. At Carlson Bier, you will find more than counsel; you discover advocates unwaveringly committed to turning your anguish into actionable triumphs until justice prevails.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Madison Illinois

Carlson Bier is a reputable personal injury law firm based in Illinois, with a particular focus and expertise on birth injuries. We understand the deep pain families face when dealing with such unfortunate circumstances. Our trusted team of lawyers is dedicated to serving victims of various types of birth injuries and it’s our mission to secure justice and fair compensation where negligence has led to these devastating outcomes.

Birth injuries encompass any form of harm or physical damage inflicted upon an infant during childbirth. They can result from numerous factors including medical malpractice, misjudgment on the part of healthcare professionals, use of improper techniques during delivery, failure in proper fetus monitoring, among others.

Significantly, there are different types of birth-related injuries that your newborn could potentially suffer:

• Brachial plexus injury: A purse-string nerve cluster affecting arm movement.

• Cerebral Palsy: Specifically attributed to brain damage before or during child delivery leading to motor function impairment.

• Perinatal Asphyxia: Severe lack of oxygen supply which might lead to lifelong organ complications.

• Infant Brain Damage: Trauma caused due to mechanical forces like compression or shaking causing lasting mental and physical challenges.

It’s noteworthy also that birth trauma does not only apply to the infant but may also involve significant physical or emotional distress experienced by the mother due to mishandling at any point in pregnancy, labor or post-delivery care.

Navigating through this complex field calls for comprehensive legal understanding and skillful representation- something Carlson Bier proudly possesses. We employ strategically-driven approaches combined with thorough preparation geared towards securing you maximum compensation possible in light of these heartbreaking situations.

However daunting it may feel we stand steadfastly beside you every step of the way whilst tirelessly fighting for your rights on all fronts; whether mediating settlements out-of-court or advocating aggressively for your case trial proceedings if need be. The sooner our professional intervention occurs after occurrence incidence more advantageously beneficial chances we stand in securing your rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we fundamentally realize monetary compensation cannot undo the physical and emotional pain impacted families go through. Nonetheless, it can significantly help ease the financial burden incurred due to medical bills, ongoing care needs or loss of income amongst other costs. Our pledge remains helping affected victims seek justice whilst mitigating such burdens to the best extent possible.

Going forward it is crucial to understand that each birth injury case carries unique characteristics and circumstances thus determining its value might be complex. However, with our robust arena expertise, we are well positioned to professionally assess your claim’s worth based on various factors including severity of inflicted injuries, cost of necessary future care alongside associated suffering and distress.

We champion a personal approach built around providing quality legal counsel while developing genuine client relations because here at Carlson Bier you’re more than just a case number. Your peace and satisfaction form the core foundation upon which our firm’s successful track record proudly stands.

If you or your loved one has experienced preventable birth injuries due to negligence, make Carlson Bier your trusted partner in the pursuit for justice. We urge you to click the button below immediately so we could begin unraveling how much claim worth lies tentatively within grasp as promised by Illinois law- an empowering step towards recovering control over your arduous circumstance without delay.

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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 Madison

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering specialist legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering experienced legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair settlement for damages and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending expert legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on providing dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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