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When dealing with the intense emotions and uncertainty that accompany birth injuries, it’s crucial to have a specialized legal ally on your side. Carlson Bier has earned recognition in Illinois for its dedicated advocacy for families affected by such adversities. Offering extensive experience and unparalleled expertise in managing complex birth injury cases, our firm possesses the resources necessary to fight relentlessly on behalf of our clients. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and victims secure fair compensation enabling access to top-quality healthcare services. At Carlson Bier, we empathize with the distress you’re experiencing — which is why each case is approached individually, preserving client dignity while obtaining favorable results effectively & timely. Selecting our seasoned counsel gives you direct access to a team committed wholly towards your cause: From explaining rights through pertinent locale-specific regulations guiding these instances up until final resolution of claims – We stand beside you throughout this journey! Choosing us isn’t just choosing representation; it’s opting for peace amidst adversity, trust Carlson Bier- The leading choice for tackling birth injury cases professionally.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Near South Side Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury law firm in Illinois. Our team specializes in assisting clients with birth injury cases, ensuring that families secure the justice and compensation they deserve. Birth injuries are sadly not rare incidents; they can occur due to a multitude of reasons during pregnancy or delivery.

Primarily, our dedicated attorneys focus on providing informational support about birth injuries. Below are some critical key points about various types of these injuries:

• Cerebral Palsy: This condition results from a lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during childbirth leading to lifelong motor function difficulties.

• Erb’s Palsy: It’s an injury affecting the shoulder nerves, causing weakness or paralysis in one arm.

• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): Here, diminished blood flow deprives the baby’s brain of essential oxygen.

• Bone Fractures: During labor and childbirth bones may fracture under pressure particularly collarbones.

These briefly mentioned critical conditions merely scratch the surface of potential birth injuries and their causes. Our experienced legal professionals at Carlson Bier work tirelessly to provide detailed guidance and help you navigate these complex legalities.

Obstetric negligence can often be attributed as core reasons behind most birth injuries. Medical practitioners failing to detect fetal distress signals promptly, making incorrect decisions under pressure regarding Cesarean sections, or improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors – all such scenarios have possible legal ramifications that Carlson Bier is equipped to handle expertly.

The medical bills resulting from severe birth injuries along with emotional trauma can be overwhelming for any family – precisely why it becomes crucial to procure adequate financial compensation through rightful litigation by skilled lawyer representation with extensive experiences like ours at Carlson Bier.

Our commitment goes beyond enforcing legal rights; we strive also for awareness around preventable errors leading up to birth injuries and advocate diligently for patient safety measures fostering better healthcare practices across Illinois state hospitals and clinics.

Emphasizing the crucial importance of hiring a specialized attorney like one from Carlson Bier, benefits are many – Not only do our lawyers possess expert-level understanding of birth injury law intricacies; they routinely handle such cases, which has equipped them with a realistic perception of their worth. They facilitate navigating insurance policies helping find potential reimbursement routes and most importantly, we craft assertive legal strategies customized to every unique case.

Birth injuries can have lifelong ramifications on not just the child but also on parents. The effects are often emotionally draining and financially burdensome, sometimes tearing families apart in severe cases. If your family experienced such tragic circumstances due to medical negligence at childbirth, advocates at Carlson Bier extend unwavering support through dedicated expertise ensuring you receive rightful compensation for all damages suffered.

Our doctrine is simple – We fight for what’s right! As each case differs greatly from another so does their value assessment. It is important that if you suspect any form of negligience leading up to a birth injury to contact us as soon as possible- time limits may apply when making claims which emphasizes the critical need for urgency.

So why wait? Assert your rights today and engage with seasoned litigators aiming solely towards securing justice for victims of preventable tragedies caused by medical negligence during birth-related processes. Click below to get started — Let’s discover together how much your potential claim could be worth.

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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 Near South Side

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving skilled legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents get reasonable payout for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Providing adept legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

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

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in advocating for victims with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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