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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the difficult aftermath of birth injuries, families in Morrison rely on Carlson Bier for legal guidance. As dedicated and experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our specialty lies directly within birth injury cases. Our focus is two-fold: pursuing justice for your family while ensuring you receive adequate compensation to cover future medical costs.

Birth injuries can have serious lifetime implications; understanding this profound responsibility has driven us to develop a deep expertise in this crucial area of law. At Carlson Bier, we tackle complexities associated with these unique cases utilizing years of experience, coupled with an empathetic approach that sets us apart from other law firms handling similar matters.

We provide every client individualised attention and deploy innovative strategies tailored specifically to their case’s requirements. Despite not physically located in Morrison city proper ,it is our mission to serve all Illinois residents fighting Birth Injury Cases . Trust us at Carlson Bier when utmost professionalism married with compassionate support is critical as you navigate your legal journey following a birth Injury ordeal.. Let it be known – when it comes down to an attorney group who cares about the people they represent, look no further than Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Morrison Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a trusted bastion of Illinois personal injury law with a firm focus on representing victims and their families who have sadly suffered Birth Injuries. We have dedicated decades to securing justice in even the most complex birth injury cases, demonstrating our prowess through relentless advocacy and precise advice.

Birth injuries can lead to life-altering implications for both children and families. They often arise from medical oversights during delivery such as delayed C-sections, improper use of medical equipment leading to physical trauma or insufficient oxygen supply causing neurological damage. There are various types of birth injuries that an infant could suffer including but not limited to:

• Brachial Plexus Injury: This occurs when the nerves connecting the spinal cord to the shoulders, arm, and hand get damaged.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A brain dysfunction caused by reduced Oxygen supply at birth.

• Cerebral Palsy: Majority times linked directly back to birth complications causing impairment affecting muscle coordination.

• Infant Brain Damage: Any harm inflicted upon the infant’s brain before, during or after childbirth.

Through our platform at Carlson Bier we seek to empower clients with information on their entitlements in regards of the law while assiduously fighting for every right they deserve. It is undeniably painful dealing with birth injuries owing more so if such injuries happen due to the negligence of a professional you entirely depended upon. You might be questioning what your legal options are now?

Essentially your claim will encompass issues like compensation for any financial losses experienced till date & anticipated ones into future as part of ongoing treatment including physical therapy or speech pathology sessions for child development support etc. Also not forgetting compensation towards emotional suffering or loss in quality of life witnessed post-injury. Parents may also pursue claims relating lost wages taking care of their injured child.

Our role at Carlson Bier engulfs working alongside esteemed professionals; reviewing all medical records meticulously and probe deeper into the circumstances leading to birth injury for identifying the liable parties. Afterwards ensuring your rights be it against all those responsible; a hospital, doctor or nurse etc are well defended.

In order to make an informed decision about taking legal recourse, even more importantly knowing when you should do it is crucial. Time limits or Statute of Limitations plays a pivotal role in Illinois’s personal injury law where depending on situational context you could have between one-six years post-injury discovery or two-years following someone’s demise due to such injuries to lodge your case. Filing past these established timelines could mean forfeiting any chance of compensation hence placing importance in seeking not only immediate but also expert advice from specialists like us at Carlson Bier.

The purpose here is merely not just ascertaining if there was negligence involved but providing this insight with an empathetic understanding too. From Carlson Bier Channeling our compassion for what you’re going through and parlaying that into aggressive action on your behalf while standing besides you throughout is more than just professional commitment but a heart-felt obligation towards achieving justice together!

Birth Injury cases can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to handle it alone. We will take the burden off your shoulders and walk the road along with you because we believe in turning harrowing birth experiences into hopeful future stories. We encourage all visitors navigating through our website today dealing with such tough situations firsthand, click on the button below right now! Discover how much value a claim may bring based on individual case background by talking directly with us at Carlson Bier – Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys serving across Illinois territories!

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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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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 Morrison

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing expert legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for hurts and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Extending experienced legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Focused on providing dedicated legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in representing patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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