Birth Injuries in Mazon

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About Carlson Bier Associates

When enduring the distressing aftermath of birth injuries, turn to Carlson Bier for empathetic and stalwart legal representation. Our Illinois-based law firm has excelled in championing clients’ rights within this complex injury field by leveraging our deep expertise and perseverance. We acknowledge that navigating these situations can be emotionally charged; hence, we endeavor to make your journey less strenuous through proactive mediation. By meticulously analyzing each case’s specific circumstances, we craft an individualized strategy designed for successful resolution while maximizing compensation recovery scope.

Our attorneys are adept at tackling diverse birth injuries cases ranging from misdiagnosis during pregnancy to wrongly-interpreted lab results leading to fatalities or irreversible baby harm. Their profound knowledge of city-specific regulations enables them to employ perceptive approaches when pursuing litigation.

As a community-rooted entity spanning decades of service, Carlson Bier not only understands Mazon’s unique demographics but also values its residents’ pursuits towards justice following such sensitive incidents as birth injuries. Additionally, our network extends beyond doing diligent case preparation work – it encompasses supporting each client comprehensively throughout their legal journey.

For exceptional competence coupled with authentic compassion in advocating for those affected by Birth Injuries – trust only Carlson Bier!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Mazon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that one of the most harrowing experiences a family can face is dealing with a birth injury. Medical professionals are charged with ensuring the safe arrival of your child into this world and when they fail to uphold their duty, causing harm or trauma to you or your baby, the aftermath can be devastating. We are here for you during these trying times, providing comprehensive legal services, impeccable representation, and unwavering support as we fight for justice on behalf of your loved ones.

As specialists in birth injury law within Illinois jurisdiction, our team at Carlson Bier has accrued years of experience navigating complex medical malpractice cases. If your child’s birth was marred by issues such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s Palsy), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy(HIE), or any other birth-related complications caused by negligence or insufficient care – know that our formidable legal prowess is at your disposal.

• Birth injuries might involve physical damage during labor due to inappropriate use of birthing tools like forceps or vacuum extractors.

• Other severe consequences can stem from undertrained staff failing to monitor fetal distress signals effectively.

Trust us in handling delicate matters concerning medical jargon and technicalities; we’ll cut through complexities so you don’t have to. Our firm believes in empowering clients through knowledge sharing – guiding them until they become well-versed about their rights in a personal injury case.

Understanding how preventable errors occur is pivotal. For instance:

• Delayed C-sections: This occurs when healthcare providers act too slowly responding to risk indicators which could lead to perinatal asphyxia – an oxygen shortage harming a child’s brain development.

• Incorrect Medication Dosages: Overdose or wrong medication administration may induce forceful contractions leading to neonatal seizures.

• Neglecting Standard Tests: Missing necessary tests could cause undetected maternal infections posing risk to newborns.

The repercussions of birth injuries can ripple across your child’s lifetime – requiring ongoing therapies, surgeries, and care. Therefore, it’s crucial that parents understand the depth of these issues and navigate through the complex medical malpractice claims process. Carlson Bier is unyielding in its pursuit for rightful compensation to manage long-term or permanent damages related to birth injuries – we don’t back down until our clients get justice they rightly deserve.

As committed advocates serving you in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier uphold absolute transparency with our esteemed clients. Delivering comprehensive legal knowledge alongside ardently representing your interests is ingrained into our modus operandi since day one.

• We offer free consultations: Empowering you with tailored guidance before stepping into any binding contracts.

• No up-front fees: We operate on a contingency fee basis because we believe obtaining justice should not be commoditized.

• Customized strategies: Every case receives exclusive attention deserving- no cookie-cutter solutions here.

At Carlson Bier, we go above and beyond just settlement figures; offering solace during tumultuous times and standing as unwavering pillars of support when you need us most. Your fight becomes ours, blending empathetic accompaniment with litigation savviness necessary for succeeding in an often-hostile courtroom environment.

Indeed, birth injury cases can be legally intricate with emotional undertones. Trust us to guide every step of yours ensuring proper redressal while treating sensitive matters delicately & respectfully. Ready to take the next step towards securing substantial recompense promptly? Let Carlson Bier walk this path together with you – right by your side till we fetch desired results from those who’ve caused avoidable heartache.

Our promise echoes commitment – not just in words but actions too. Pledging unrivaled expertise paired with comforting client interactions makes us stand out amidst myriad law firms cluttered over Illinois legal landscape. Standing as your sturdy lighthouse guiding you through murky legal waters- it’s time you feel the Carlson Bier difference outshining rest.

Curious to know what your case might worth? Click on the button below and embark on a journey towards rightful justice with Carlson Bier – where we value not just clients but cherished relations too. Take first stride confidently knowing you are backed by stalwarts who live by their promise defending both – your rights and interests relentlessly.

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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 Mazon

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing specialist legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents get reasonable compensation for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Incident

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in providing expert legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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