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Through extensive experience and an impeccable track record, Carlson Bier has proven its dedication to supporting families navigating the complex field of birth injuries litigation. Mound City residents seeking such expert legal representation will find our unwavering commitment invaluable. Birth injuries can be distressing for affected parties; therefore it’s vital that you trust a competent firm like ours to fight for your cause effectively. At Carlson Bier, we strive tirelessly to achieve justice in every case undertaken while providing comprehensive guidance throughout each step. Our expertise spans across an array of birth injury categories – cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), preterm delivery complications, and many more stark realities that merit justice. We blend skill with empathy as we assist you through these challenging times – pushing boundaries and setting precedents in the pursuit of justified compensation for inflicted harm on innocent lives due to medical negligence. Choose Carlson Bier – dedicated advocates striving for Justice Serving Families Affected by Birth Injuries.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Mound City Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your dedicated personal injury law firm in Illinois. Our experienced team of seasoned attorneys has an unparalleled commitment to assist victims of negligence, focusing on the complex and sensitive area of Birth Injuries. We understand the emotional distress and physical damage that such injuries can bring not only to the child but also to their families.

Holding incomparable expertise in this area, we provide a detailed understanding of birth injuries- what they are, how they happen, and more importantly, how legal actions can be pursued if you suspect medical negligence is involved. Birth injuries may occur due to many reasons; primarily resulting from medical malpractice during or after delivery. The consequences could range from minor temporary conditions to severe disabilities.

Firstly, Erb’s Palsyis a common birth injury caused by complications during difficult deliveries like shoulder dystocia – when a baby’s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother’s pelvic bone.

Secondly, another avenue of concern is Cerebral palsy; it occurs due to oxygen deprivation at any stage during pregnancy or childbirth. This situation often leads to lifelong cognitive and mobility issues.

Thirdly, Skull Fractures – although infants’ skulls are flexible with soft spots known as fontanelles that help maneuverability during labor but improper handling can indeed lead to fractures.

Gaining knowledge about these injuries enlightens one about potential risk factors aiding prevention while sensitizing individuals towards the necessity of appropriate legal measures for redressal against wrongful medical caregiving experiences.

At Carlson Bier our sincere belief remains in empowering individuals through education about their rights and ensuring that negligent parties are held accountable for errors leading to irreversible trauma and suffering. Through professional assessment our legal experts would meticulously compile compelling evidence supportive of your case establishing liability while justifying fair compensation commensurate with incurred losses- monetary and non-monetary alike.

By partnering with Carlson Bier – you gain access not only to legal experts proficient in dealing with birth injuries claims but also a team that empathizes with your predicament. We strive diligently in improving negotiation tactics, mountains of paperwork or seemingly intimidating court proceedings thus bringing some much-needed relief to impacted families by getting them the justice they rightfully deserve.

Our firm’s exemplary winning track record is a testament to our pledge towards ensuring victim families are adequately compensated thereby facilitating better life quality. Consequently, it alleviates the extra stress caused by additional medical expenses, therapy costs, and income losses due to incessant care-taking demands.

The Carlson Bier promise extends well beyond proficiently handling your case as we firmly believe that every client deserves personalized attention– because you matter! Rest assured with us at helm adversity is countered head-on – meticulously strategizing essaying well-laid-out legal pathways towards rightful compensation. We represent victims on a contingency basis warranting our fees are paid only when successful- hence no upfront expenditure levied upon embattled family’s needlessly increasing worries about increased financial load any further.

We understand that each case holds unique intricacies mandating individualized strategic planning and execution uniquely calibrated for an optimal outcome. For this reason, availing expert legal advice right after identifying these unfortunate occurances becomes crucial.

If you suspect your child has suffered from a birth injury due to negligence – reach out today! Click on the button below now-get an estimation of probable worth of your case through thorough professional evaluation aiding initiation of justified lawful proceedings against erring entities expeditiously; besides promptly activating requisite remedies potentially assuring better future prospects for afflicted children enduring horrid aftermaths such incidences often leave behind their shocking wakeful trails.

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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 Mound City

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying professional legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing professional legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Incident

Offering expert legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on delivering specialized legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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