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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the heartache of a birth injury, selecting an experienced attorney is essential in ensuring your case receives the justice it deserves. Carlson Bier offers a focused approach to birth injuries legal cases, providing Ogden residents with exceptional expertise regardless of case complexity. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, our special interaction within this area enables us to understand deeply rooted issues that could impact litigation while rendering utmost compassion and support throughout these troubling times. Our client testimonials speak volumes about our high success rate due to our dedication towards obtaining max compensation for those affected by negligence or misconduct during childbirth. We assure you; Carlson Bier’s professional pool is equipped not only with powerful resources but also profound knowledge surrounding Illinois Birth Injury Law—a combination committed to achieving successful outcomes for our clients hailing from Ogden and beyond.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Ogden Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that birth injuries can be an enormously traumatic event in the lives of families. The joy and expectation surrounding childbirth can quickly turn to fear and uncertainty when a child suffers a personal injury during birth. We are here to provide you with comprehensive legal solutions as experienced Illinois-based birth injury attorneys.

Birth injuries can occur due to several reasons, including delivery complications or medical negligence. In some cases, physicians could fail to detect or respond proficiently to conditions such as irregular heart rates in the baby during labor, thereby leading to injuries at the time of delivery. Yet other birth injuries may stem from improper handling techniques used by doctors and nurses during childbirth.

There are specific types of birth injuries too that some children suffer from; these include cerebral palsy (a neurological disorder affecting movement), seizures, spinal cord damages or even issues related to vision or hearing loss. If your child is dealing with any aftermath of such malpractice-related consequences, we at Carlson Bier stand ready to secure justice for them – and you.

• Cerebral Palsy: This is caused due to brain damage before or during birth. Symptoms might not appear until months after the child’s birth and can include impaired muscle coordination.

• Seizures: Newborns experiencing seizures typically do so within 48 hours post-birth. Seizures could imply there was a lack of oxygen delivered to the baby’s brain.

• Vision & Hearing Loss: Some babies develop such sensory impairments if they were subjected to unreasonable force or delay in treatment during their delivery process.

Realizing your newborn has suffered an injury at—or shortly after—birth is devastating; understanding that it possibly occurred due to someone else’s carelessness can be overwhelmingly distressing. However, getting burdened under this heavy emotional toll should not deter you from seeking deserved compensation for your pain through judicial channels.

Accordingly, our service philosophy goes beyond simply representing clients – we believe in providing a caring and relatable connection to our clients. We cannot undo the unfortunate incidents that led to your child’s suffering, but we can assure you of dedicated professional assistance aimed at getting some measure of justice for what happened.

Medical malpractice suits – such as infant injury cases – are complicated and necessitate experienced hands for successful navigation. At Carlson Bier, our knowledge goes beyond textbook legalese; our expertise is rooted in countless hours spent listening to victims, understanding their pain, strategizing solutions uniquely designed around each case’s specifics.

The Carlson Bier team is based out of Illinois and abides by all Illinois law mandates. While we sympathize with parents nationwide who have endured childbirth related-agonies, our services currently serve primarily within Illinois jurisdiction. With an unwavering commitment to justice delivery, accurate legal acumen at your disposal round-the-clock contact accessibility, rest assured you’re not alone on this journey – we’ll be there every step of the way.

Birth injuries leave lasting scars; they impose physical handicaps upon innocent beings while also inflicting untold emotional distresses upon entire families. Realize that such challenges should not define a lifetime though – it’s crucial to remember that help is available…legal help which means securing monetary compensation…compensation that could fuel better medical treatments and therapies geared towards easing those imposed hardships.

Take the first step towards seeking justice today. Provide us with detailed circumstances surrounding your unique situation by clicking the button below this content segment. Let Carlson Bier get down to doing what we do best: expertly maneuvering through intricate personal injury litigation processes on your behalf—striving tirelessly until just recompense restores balance into disrupted life equilibriums.

See how much value lies hidden beneath layers of legal complexities associated with birth-injury situations…Click on the button below now to unveil how much might become rightfully yours as financial redress for all those sleepless nights experienced under the strain of birth-related medical adversities.

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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 Ogden

Bicycle Mishaps

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

Burn Wounds

Offering adept legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Stumble Injuries

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents gain equitable payout for injuries and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring adept legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Expert in providing expert legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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