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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with birth injuries, entrust your case to Carlson Bier. As seasoned attorneys specializing in personal injury law, particularly in the area of birth trauma, our team garners both the knowledge and experience necessary to handle these complex matters. Our compassionate approach ensures we are sensitive to each client’s unique situation and emotional concerns while ardently representing their interests with absolute professionalism.

In no uncertain terms – circumstances surrounding birth injuries typically require legal proficiency that only specialized legal teams like ours can provide. We have a record of obtaining substantial settlements for families affected by such traumatic experiences.

Choosing us means outstanding representation from dedicated professionals committed to helping you navigate through every stage of litigation process; thereby providing assurance during these distressing times.

As impactful as any geographical location might be on a case needs not distract us; when it comes to offering services for individuals dwelling within New Lenox or even beyond its borders, trust that Carlson Bier will effectively advocate for you without compromise on standards or expectations.

All across Illinois –and especially where you reside- excellence is what defines our practice at Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in New Lenox Illinois

For over three decades, the Carlson Bier Attorney Group has been dedicated to providing uncompromising representation for those whose lives have been profoundly affected by birth injuries. Restoring hope and advocating for justice are keystones of our legal services. Based in Illinois, we bring professional knowledge, personal understanding and compassion in every case because we believe that your fight is our fight.

Birth injuries are medical complications that occur at or around the time of birth and can result in long-term physical or cognitive impairments. While some are unavoidable, many birth injuries are preventable if healthcare professionals adhere strictly to standardized care protocols. Understanding key factors involved in birth injury cases helps equip individuals with the tools they need to embark on their journey towards justice.

Notably,

• A range of events could possibly be causative agents for a birth injury; it may stem from medical negligence during pregnancy management, incorrect use of delivery instruments or inadequate response combination to birthing emergencies.

• Some common types of birth injuries include Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy), Cerebral palsy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) among others.

• Each type of injury can drastically differ in symptoms and severity

• The repercussions emanating from these situations can strain families emotionally and financially due to ongoing treatment costs or long-term impairments

At Carlson Bier Attorney group, we understand this immense burden imposed on families and strive relentlessly to ease your worries by carefully investigating potential medical malpractices leading up to an unfortunate outcome.

So why choose us?

We prioritize transparent communication during all phases of legal proceedings and equip you with regular updates so you’re never left wondering about progress made. Our team combines detailed analysis with experienced insight enabling presenting highly persuasive arguments before a court while-you as the client- sit comfortably knowing you have a formidable advocate by your side.

Moreover,

• We operate on contingency basis; meaning untill there’s a successful recovery, you would not pay any professional service fee.

• Decades of experience lends us unique perspectives about the medical field and potential negligent practices adopted by some health professionals

• Every case is approached in uniquely strategic ways formulated from thorough research and consultation. This ensures your case has every impactful element needed to maximize compensation

We’re always intent on achieving optimal results for clients ensuring they receive appropriate compensation for birth injuries; since we believe no one should weather these torturous circumstances unsupported.

The road to recovery following a birth injury can be arduous but Carlson Bier Attorney Group impels progress towards justice thus lightening the burden imposed on affected families. Our unwavering dedication if complemented by your confidence can pave the way to victory against unchecked medical negligence during childbirth.

Therefore, if you or someone close has been personally affected because of preventable birth injuries as result of medical malpractice or negligence; Click the button below to discover how much your case may potentially be worth. Remember, at Carlson Bier Attorney Group, seeking justice isn’t just our duty- it’s our promise.

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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 Lenox

Bicycle Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving adept legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

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

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Incident

Providing expert legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to extending expert legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in representing individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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