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When dealing with an emotionally charged situation like birth injuries, it becomes mandatory to choose a professional attorney group that assures rightful justice. Carlson Bier, renowned for its proficient services in the realm of personal injury law, is your trusted partner in such crucial times. Specialized in birth-injury lawsuits, our experienced attorneys passionately dedicate their skills and knowledge towards achieving your legal rights. Strategically handling intricate cases across Illinois including Manteno area, we understand the regional complexities and preferences well. With Carlson Bier on board as your birth injury lawyers, you are ensured meticulous attention to details right from initial consultation through resolution of your case. Our praiseworthy track record has earned us a reputation for being relentless advocates who combine compassion with aggressive representation when it matters most- ensuring families affected by negligence during childbirth receive appropriate compensation they deserve. Trusting Carlson Bier means stepping toward manifest justice; decide today to make tomorrow better!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Manteno Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling personal injury cases with particular expertise in Birth Injuries. Based in the heartland of Illinois, our firm is committed to providing valuable, comprehensive information to guide and support families affected by such devastating circumstances.

Birth injuries refer to any form of harm or damage that a newborn infant may sustain during the process of labor and delivery. These can range from minor injuries that resolve without treatment, to more significant damages that result in serious medical conditions or life-long disabilities. Here are some key facts about birth injuries:

• They are often preventable: Many birth injuries occur due to medical negligence which could involve lack of proper care during pregnancy, failure to recognize distress signals during childbirth, or inappropriate use of birthing tools.

• They can cause a variety of physical and mental complications: This might include cerebral palsy, Erb’s Palsy (a paralysis caused by injury to arm nerves), cognitive impairment or even developmental delays.

Our role at Carlson Bier is to provide high-quality legal support for families grappling with birth injuries caused by negligent medical practices. Armed with experience and legal acumen honed over years of working on similar cases, our team provides insightful counsel and compassionate representation for those seeking redress through the courts.

We strongly believe in standing alongside parents as they navigate through this deeply challenging time. Our intention is not only secure fair compensation but also assist them gain closure from these traumatic experiences. As part of our commitment towards creating an informed client base, we routinely offer education about both basic facts concerning birth injuries as well as recent updates within related case law.

Understanding your child’s condition and its causal factors forms a critical component ensuring you’re able receive appropriate compensation while also holding liable parties accountable for their negligence. Furthermore, awareness about how various types of doctors’ errors could potentially contribute towards severe health problems such as hypoxia (lack baby’s oxygen supply), forceps/vacuum extraction injuries or undue delay in performing a necessary C-section allows you to better protect your rights and claims.

It’s also worth noting that the statute of limitations for injury cases in Illinois is two years. Therefore, we encourage anyone suspecting medical negligence leading to birth injuries to reach out early to legal professionals like us who possess intricate knowledge of such time-sensitive matters.

In conclusion, our professional team at Carlson Bier law firm, while based firmly within the realm of personal injury practice, believe deeply in offering both stellar legal support as well as constructive guidance about birth injuries which are closely interlinked with obstetric malpractice. We understand how crucial it is for distressed families to feel fortified by thorough understanding about their predicaments and passionately strive towards augmenting this via our detailed educational resources.

The journey towards justice need not be traversed alone. Your invaluable ally stands but a click away. If you’ve been affected by such an unfortunate event, let Carlson Bier navigate this tumultuous path on behalf of you and your loved ones.

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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 Manteno

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing expert legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

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

Products Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Trip Mishaps

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents obtain fair compensation for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Offering specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to delivering expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Focused on defending individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure settlement.

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