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In matters regarding Birth Injuries, it’s crucial to consult with experienced legal professionals who are thoroughly versed in this complex area of law. For Mount Prospect residents or those in its surroundings, Carlson Bier confidently positions itself as a leader and top choice for representing birth injury cases. Our firm is highly reputed for standing up relentlessly in pursuit of justice and fighting passionately on behalf of our clients’ rights. With a formidable track record that includes numerous successful settlements and verdicts involving Birth Injuries, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate yet aggressive representation that seeks the maximum level of compensation possible under Illinois Law. Standing firmly behind every case is the acumen and professionalism that mark each member at Carlson Bier—a clear symbol of our commitment to help you navigate through these unsettling times while ensuring both your future financial stability and peace-of-mind remain intact throughout this process.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Mount Prospect Illinois

At Carlson Bier Law, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate through the often stressful and complicated arena of birth injury litigation. As a trusted personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we understand the fear, confusion, and anger associated with potential birth defects caused by medical negligence. We’re committed to fighting tirelessly for your rights – ensuring that you receive the proper compensation and justice that you rightfully deserve.

Birth injuries can occur due to a multitude of reasons; these may include, but are not limited to physician error during delivery, improper use of medical equipment or inappropriate responses to birthing complications. The result of such negligent actions can lead to devastating disabilities like cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy amongst other physical or cognitive impairments. Not only do these conditions pose enormous challenges on the affected child’s development but also inflict financial strain on the family due to mounting medical bills and care expenses.

In dealing with such times of adversity:

• Understanding your legal entitlements is critical.

• Seeking skilled legal representation ensures a smoother journey towards seeking justice.

• Identifying key signs of birth injuries aids in building a solid case against those at fault.

Addressing specific points related to birth injuries further strengthens your understanding:

– Cerebral Palsy: This condition results from an injury to the infant’s brain around the time of birth which disrupts normal muscle coordination. Symptoms may include involuntary movements or decreased motor skills.

– Erb’s Palsy: Caused mainly by damage dealt during childbirth processes, this condition affects motion and sensation in arms leading possibly even towards paralysis.

With decades worth collective experience as staunch advocates for patients’ rights within probably one of life’s most vulnerable moments – birth proceedings – Carlson Bier Law tailors its approach directly upon individual client requirements necessitated by complex circumstances surrounding each unique case eventually creating aspects favourable towards winning successful settlements.

Our attorneys conduct thorough investigations into all details concerning alleged malfeasance including routine consultations with medical experts, meticulous examination of all related record documentation while ensuring utmost confidentiality as per our binding attorney-client relationship. We’re skilled negotiators in settlement discussions with insurers yet unafraid to contest matters in a court environment if necessary – all this done for reclaiming maximum compensation owed to you.

To decipher potential signs of a birth injury and evaluate your eligibility towards litigation, reaching out timely is crucial because Illinois law imposes statute limitations upon personal injury cases – often two years from date of occurrence. Our skills at preserving valuable evidence corroborate allegations by proving negligent care clearly leading towards birth injuries.

The journey towards justice needn’t be traveled alone; Carlson Bier Law stands alongside you every step of the way keeping you informed, having realistic discussions about possible outcomes whilst constantly reassuring that we tirelessly work for securing rightful justice.

Childbirth incidents now result possibly in devastating setbacks but they don’t define life’s entirety. Allow us to propel action against responsible parties welcoming accountability upon their actions which disrupted a joyous childbirth moment turning it into distressful despair.

Your path toward financial recovery for treatment expenses starts here at Carlson Bier Law firm where commitment towards thorough case management combines compassionately with achieving successful results displaying eventual relief on client faces time after time. In order to understand how much your unique case may be worth or simply gain further insight into the scope of our services just click on the button below! The team at Carlson Bier looks forward to serving you as your reliable personal injury attorneys within Illinois State jurisdiction ambit.

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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 Mount Prospect

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending adept legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Trip Incidents

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents receive fair compensation for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Accident

Delivering adept legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in ensuring expert legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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