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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex realm of Birth Injuries law, Carlson Bier stands as an astute choice for comprehensive legal representation. With a sterling reputation earned through dedication and exemplary skills, they represent families bravely navigating the aftermath of birth injuries. Their attorneys are versed in intricate medical theories and court procedures associated with such cases, ensuring your case receives its deserved attention and clarity. Having helped hundreds cope with potentially life-altering circumstances, this team understands client needs like no other does; they work tirelessly to ensure you’re rightfully compensated for pain or loss suffered due to negligent maternity care. For residents in Manhattan seeking resourceful Birth Injury lawyers keen on championing their cause with tenacity rooted in empathy and utmost professionalism; extending from Illinois’ soils yet firmly grounded within local needs – look no further than Carlson Bier.. They do not just offer legal expertise; they provide solace amidst adversity by hand-holding clients on every step towards justice and healing.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Manhattan Illinois

Birth injuries typically occur during the process of childbirth and can range from mild to severe. At Carlson Bier, a distinguished law firm based in Illinois, our team of highly experienced personal injury attorneys possesses a vast knowledge combined with an unparalleled understanding of birth injuries.

The complexities intertwined within birth injury cases are often overwhelming for families who have suffered through such traumatic experiences. Our elite legal team at Carlson Bier recognizes this difficulty and is committed to providing comprehensive clarity. Birth injuries can manifest through various conditions, some of which include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries (like Erb’s Palsy), brain ischemia or hemorrhage, spinal cord damages etc. The primary objective when representing you is to ensure that we provide lucid detailing on how these factors come into play.

– Cerebral Palsy might permanently affect muscle coordination and body movement.

– Brachial Plexus Injuries can potentially cause limb weakness and loss of motion.

– Brain Ischemia or Hemorrhages usually lead to severe developmental delays.

– Spinal Cord Damages may result in total/partial loss of sensory or motor functions.

Each birth injury case holds unique grounds that demand accurate evaluation, meticulous preparation, aggressive representation, and strategic execution – all qualities that encapsulate the core values at Carlson Bier. Identifying negligence lies at the epicenter when addressing circumstances underpinning birth injuries. This includes medical errors like misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis resulting in improper treatment; errors made during labor due to poor monitoring; medication mistakes causing adverse side effects – these scenarios unfortunately contribute towards these unwanted consequences.

The evident emotional turmoil accompanied by financial strains associated with caring for an injured child creates a daunting reality for many families affected by such incidents. Our dedicated attorneys firmly believe that the responsible parties should fundamentally bear these additional costs rather than distressing already burdened shoulders further more.

At Carlson Bier, we adopt a results-oriented approach aimed at maximum compensation benefits for our clients, securing the necessary resources required to manage long-term medical care and unforeseen costs. This consolidates vital support for therapies, treatments, home accommodations, specialized education programs, and other services essential for improving your child’s overall quality of life.

Our law firm’s commitment extends beyond the legal confines – we are devoted to facilitating every possible avenue leading towards healing your family. Representatives at Carlson Bier provide steadfast guidance through each procedural aspect related to birth injury compensation claims. We place strategic emphasis on effective negotiations towards achieving a full and fair settlement – if court trials become inevitable, trust us to fight fiercely on behalf of your family under any given circumstance.

Birth injuries tend to cast lasting shadows filled with confusion, frustration, financial distress among families who must courageously learn how to navigate new challenges daily. At Carlson Bier, we shoulder this journey along our clients by ensuring that you gain access towards the justice rightfully deserved while also paving ways aiming at brighter futures ahead.

We invite you today to join hands with us at Carlson Bier – our dedicated team is eagerly prepared towards representing your best interests zealously above everything else. Unearth vast potential residing within your case – simply click on the button below as an essential first step. Discovering how much your birth injury case could be potentially worth marks the beginning of this pivotal journey forwards alongside Carlson Bier – delivering dependable expertise guided by compassion behind every legal milestone accomplished together.

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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 Manhattan

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending specialist legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get just payout for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring expert legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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