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When faced with the aftermath of a birth injury, you need dependable legal support. Carlson Bier is an Illinois-based law firm highly specialized in Birth Injuries cases that extends its exceptional services to New Boston. The expertise of our attorneys in handling complex medical malpractice litigation brings comforting assurance during this trying time. Having secured positive outcomes for numerous clients dealing with such harrowing experiences, we confidently navigate through intricate legal processes on your behalf and strive relentlessly for just compensation. Our thorough understanding of birth-related injuries ensures your case receives meticulous attention it rightfully deserves – from investigation stages to aggressive court representation when required. We are proud allies committed to lightening your load by offering steadfast advocacy and unwavering pursuit of justice, regardless of complication or difficulty involved within each individual case. Your unfortunate circumstance requires capable intervention – choose Carlson Bier’s distinguished reputation as Birth Injury lawyers for relentless pursuit towards the resolution you seek and deserve.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in New Boston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the tremendous impact birth injuries can have on a child and their family. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are well-versed in the complexities of medical malpractice law and committed to fighting for uninterrupted justice for those affected by birth injuries. Birth-related medical conditions can emerge from various sources—whether it is negligence during prenatal care, errors in labor and delivery or lack of immediate postnatal care.

There’s an array of circumstances under which birth injuries occur; these include doctors not responding swiftly to evident complications during childbirth, like tangled umbilical cords or fetal distress shown on monitors. Physicians unable to execute a necessary cesarean section properly or misuse of Birth-assisting tools such as forceps or vacuum devices also contribute. Furthermore, mishandling newborn babies causing damages such as fractures could invoke grievances directly related to birth injuries.

Horrifyingly enough, many types of preventable birth injuries exist – including Cerebral Palsy (a movement disorder caused by damage to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth); Erb’s Palsy (nerve damages that affect movement and feeling in a baby’s arm); Intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding into the skull) often due to trauma during delivery; Facial Paralysis caused by pressure applied on facial nerves; Spina bifida characterized by incomplete closing of spine and membranes around spinal cord at gestation period just to name a few.

Some possible symptoms concerning these could perhaps materialize instantly after giving birth as inability for infants’ limbs movement; difficulties with typical reflexes i.e., sucking / swallowing / grasping; too soft or rigid muscle tone etcetera.

It is pertinent that parents recognize any unusual signs displayed by their newborn so they might consult healthcare professionals at once!

Understanding your legal rights is crucial when dealing with complex issues associated with malpractice lawsuits involving birth injuries. That’s where our team at Carlson Bier steps in. We delve into each case, leaving no stone unturned as we build a robust foundation of credible evidence that supports your claim.

Our attorneys are skilled at demonstrating the essential elements required for a successful birth injury lawsuit: The standard of care owed by medical practitioners to patients which was escorted with negligence leading to resultant injuries – causing both emotional and financial damages. Proving these crucial points requires extensive knowledge about medical procedures and standards, which is where our expertise comes into play.

Further noteworthy factor is Statute of Limitations for personal-injury lawsuits involving catastrophic Birth Injuries in Illinois – typically within 2 years from when cause of action starts (commonly date you became aware or should have known about injury) though longer tolling prejudices do apply under certain exigencies. A profound understanding about timeline restrictions ensures optimal proceedings for litigation filings, ensuring swift justice and rightful monetary compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we place paramount importance on providing personalized services; intentioned specially toward accommodating individualistic needs while also furnishing all relevant education regarding the legalities binding Birth Injury Lawsuits so you can make most informed decisions over your rights empowered!

If you believe your child’s birth injury resulted because of medical providers’ neglectful actions or lack thereof, do not hesitate to contact us today! Our proficient personal injury attorneys are dedicated towards advancing highest-quality legal representation serving with passionate commitment towards securing just compensation on behalf our esteemed clients throughout Illinois.

Value-driven advise coupled with tenacious advocacy is what distinguishes us here at Carlson Bier. Your trust placed within our firm would not merely bring tailored advice addressing particular circumstances but also assure aggressive pursuit litigating medical malpractice claims till obtaining maximum recoveries rightfully fitting any losses encountered due to probable birth injuries caused amidst negligence.

Are you ready to stand up against those responsible for causing unwarranted distress through preventable birth injuries? Place your trust in a law firm that truly understands the intricacies of personal injury law and birth injury cases. Click on the button below to learn about your potential claim’s value; at Carlson Bier, we believe in providing constant support to those affected by negligent medical practices leading to birth injuries. Begin this journey towards unprecedented justice today!

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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 New Boston

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying specialist legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents receive just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing adept legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Worksite Incidents

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

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in defending victims with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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