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Birth Injuries in Oakwood Hills

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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing the distress of a birth injury can be overwhelming, but the attorneys at Carlson Bier are here to vigorously advocate for your rights. Our compassionate team understands the intricacies and implications surrounding such personal ordeals in Oakwood Hills. As experts in Birth Injuries law, we’ve spearheaded numerous cases related to newborn traumas and obstetric negligence that have led to life-altering consequences for innocent children. Knowing that justice prevailed provides unparalleled comfort. Carlson Bier is committed to supporting families through this tumultuous time by seeking fair compensation that will cater for proper medical care now and years down the line as dictated by Illinois Law. Acknowledged extensively within legal circles across Illinois, our dedication is affirmed by solid victories spanning many decades representing clients with birth injuries claims. Ours isn’t just about winning cases; it’s about molding futures where optimism thrives despite previous adversities faced by parents and their new-borns from unfortunate incidents at child-birth.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Oakwood Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we practice personal injury law with a major emphasis on birth injuries. As an esteemed Illinois-based Law firm, our primary purpose is to provide outstanding legal aid to those affected by this type of incident. Birth injuries are calamities that occur during the process of childbirth and can drastically alter the trajectory of a newborn child’s life.

Birth injuries may result from inadequate standard care delivery, medical errors or negligence during pregnancy, labor or post-delivery care. Common examples include cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation, brachial plexus injuries resulting in Erb’s Palsy, fractures because of traumatic births, infections left untreated leading to severe complications and many others incidents where immediate diagnosis was not provided, resulting to irreversible damages.

While each case varies based on circumstances, parents can typically sue for medical malpractice if the healthcare professional failed to:

• Abide by standard protocols during pregnancy and delivery

• Monitor fetal signs accurately

• Respond aptly to any distress indicators

• Use equipment correctly when delivering

These lawsuits serve multiple purposes. Firstly, they seek compensation for the physical and emotional trauma endured by both child and parents. Secondly, they help cover long-term costs like specialized education needs, therapy sessions or advanced health treatments required—the expenses connected with raising a child who has suffered a birth-related injury often multiply over the years.

Navigating through this complex legal landscape is challenging without experienced guidance which is why at Carlson Bier we are committed to helping families obtain justice against such preventable disasters. We understand that these situations carry heavy emotional burdens; hence we embrace both compassionately supporting you while fiercely advocating your interests.

Our previous case victories speak volumes about our relentless dedication towards pursuing optimal results for our clients faced with birth injury cases. With decades of collective experience under out belt coupled with deep-rooted knowledge in Illinois laws pertaining to medical malpractice related specifically around birth injuries—our expertise assures comprehensive legal representation.

At Carlson Bier, our experienced personal injury attorneys are attentive listeners who will elucidate all viable options and guide you through every step of this intricate process with empathy. Despite the challenging nature of these claims, our law group is equipped to handle even the most complex birth-injury cases including but not limited to:

• Cerebral Palsy

• Erb’s palsy

• Cognitive or Motor Delay

• Neonatal Stroke

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Determining compensation in any particular case can be a convoluted ordeal, heavily dependent on weighing factors such as severity of injury, escalating medical costs and lifelong impact stemmed from this unfortunate episode.

We assure you that with competent counsel at your side any uncertainties pertaining to appropriate damages worth pursuing—economic, non-economic or punitive can be thoroughly explored so that adequate restitution is sought for ensuring best possible quality life for your child.

In times where everything might point towards despair—it is important to remember there’s potential help available. If your child has suffered because of possible negligence during childbirth—you have the right to seek rightful retribution. To learn more about how much your case might potentially be worth—we encourage you click on the button below. Be assured, here at Carlson Bier; we bring knowledge along with compassion—a guiding light helping families navigate through their darkest hours.

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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 Oakwood Hills

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Offering expert legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering specialist legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in providing specialized legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Expert in representing patients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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