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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the traumatic aftermath of a birth injury, turn to Carlson Bier for outstanding legal representation. Boasting an exemplary track record in Illinois, our expertise are second to none when it concerns matters on Birth Injuries law. We fully understand the complexity and sensitivity that surrounds such cases, which is why we work diligently towards obtaining just compensation that rectifies your pain and distress. At Carlson Bier, we fervently believe in compassionate advocacy for every family impacted by birth injuries – no case is too intricate or arduous for us to handle. With rigorous investigation processes coupled with strategic litigation skills honed over years of practice, rest assured you will be placing trust in unwavering professionalism and dedication at every step from start through resolution. If you’re seeking astute guidance matched by meticulous service delivery tailored specifically around your needs anywhere within reach across Illinois state line , consider enlisting services from the esteemed Carlson Bier attorney group – leading specialists adeptly versed in Birth Injuries law.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in New City Illinois

Carlson Bier is a leading law firm in Illinois that specializes in personal injury cases, particularly those involving birth injuries. Comprised of highly skilled attorneys who are renowned for their compassionate yet aggressive representation, our primary aim is to secure the desired results for our clients who have suffered due to others’ negligence.

Birth injuries can encompass a broad spectrum of complications and mishaps occurring during childbirth. Tragically, many such instances are attributable directly or indirectly to incompetent medical practices or negligent handling by healthcare professionals. Varying widely from mild conditions that resolve shortly after birth to more profound issues that lead to lifelong disabilities, these birth injuries drastically affect not only the newborn but also plunge families into emotional turmoil and financial instability.

• Brain Injuries: Ranging from minor concussions to severe traumatic brain damage often caused through asphyxia (lack of oxygen), which could result from improper use of delivery instruments or failure to intervene promptly when signs of fetal distress are visible.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries: These affect nerves controlling arm movements resulting commonly from inadequately handled shoulder dystocia and can leave the child’s hand limp or paralyzed partially/fully.

• Fractures: Often caused when excessive pressure is applied during delivery usually concerning arm and collarbone fractures.

At Carlson Bier, we understand these complexities involved in assessing the true impact of a birth injury case comprehensively. Our team critically evaluates medical reports, connects with medical experts for boosting the litigation processes if required, firmly advocates for your rightful compensation while ensuring you’re constantly updated about your case progress.

It’s crucial noting here that time limits exist for filing lawsuits related to personal injuries under Illinois State Laws – termed as “Statutes of Limitations”. Typically, you’ve two years post-incident discovery date; however certain exceptions apply especially where minors (under 18 years) are concerned extending this limit until their 8th birthday mostly. Therefore it’s advisable to seek legal assistance as soon as possible.

The developmental delays or cognitive impairments from such injuries often can’t be immediately noticed until your child reaches specific developmental milestones – hence the urgency for involving us at Carlson Bier. Beyond recovering hospitalization costs, we strive for ensuring funding is available to look after all current and potential future requirements that might come your way owing to this traumatic period.

Last but not least, many families have concern about how much their case could possibly worth taking forward legally? That’s where our law firm shines given its experience in handling countless birth injury cases over time. Every case specifics vary widely dictating the compensation amounts involved with some ranging in millions of dollars too.

Remember, no amount of monetary compensation can reverse these life-altering impacts on lives affected; however it brings relief bearing financial burdens increasingly imminent post such incidents besides holding responsible parties accountable for their negligent actions – sending a strong deterrent message against any possible recurrences.

Rightfully pursuing justice on behalf of your loved one doesn’t need investing huge sums upfront; instead, Carlson Bier operates on a contingency fee basis whereby we get paid only when you win through judgment proceeds or successful settlements.

With this expansive overview about Carlson Bier and birth injuries generally, we hope you’re better equipped understanding this traumatizing issue better besides knowing who should ideally represent your best interests- undeniably us! We invite you to take decisive action today by clicking the button below that would allow assessing worthiness of your distinctive case absolutely free using insights garnered over years serving clients just like yourself in Illinois state’s various quarters.

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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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Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering expert legal advice for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Committed to helping victims of car accidents gain appropriate payout for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Accident

Providing adept legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Construction Incidents

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Focused on assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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