Birth Injuries in Orland Park

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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re seeking a highly experienced birth injury attorney in the vicinity of Orland Park, Carlson Bier is your leading choice. With expert knowledge of intricate medical malpractice laws and a staunch dedication to obtaining justice for victims, our Illinois-based legal team’s expertise covers a wide array of prenatal complications and birth injuries. We understand the mental anguish that comes with this territory; hence we take on cases with utmost sensitivity, offering compassionate advice alongside zealous representation. Whether it be due to delayed C-section procedures or incorrect use of forceps, our proven track record in representing birth-related injury cases positions us as top-notch professionals equipped to handle every facet of these distressing situations effectively while ensuring maximum compensation for victims and their families.

As advocates for truth and justice, Carlson Bier remains committed towards tenaciously pursuing rightful compensation under Illinois Law whilst diligently serving communities close by Orland Park area residents. Trust Carlson Bier – where empathy meets excellence in Birth Injury Litigation.”

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Orland Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing families who have been impacted by Birth Injuries across Illinois. Our firm has deep-rooted knowledge and expertise in this critical area of personal injury law, lending a helping hand to distraught parents facing such challenges. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, it’s our aim to ensure that you thoroughly understand the intricacies related to Birth Injuries.

Birth Injuries generally refer to physical damages a newborn sustains during childbirth. These can range from mild effects like minor bruising, which heal quickly, to more severe conditions such as cerebral palsy or brain damage, potentially causing lifetime disabilities. Understanding the legal complexities surrounding birth injuries is essential for any family seeking justice and due compensation.

Carlson Bier stands by two key principles: High-quality representation and outcome-driven solutions. The law surrounding birth injuries pertains to a specific set of rules that help assign culpability should these unfortunate incidents occur. They are generally classified into two central categories:

– Preventable Injuries: These are ensuing from inadequate actions taken or improper decisions made by medical professionals during pregnancy management or childbirth.

– Unpreventable Injuries: These develop due to inherent complications beyond control despite following standard procedures during childbirth.

Your rights form a vital part of this discourse too which you must be aware of:

– Right To Information: You have every right to full disclosure about the specifics of what went wrong during labor.

– Right To Compensation: If medical negligence leads to birth injuries, affected families could claim for financial recompense.

– Right To Legal Representation: Affected parties can seek expert legal help in pursuing their cases against liable healthcare providers.

With valuable insights backing your understanding of birth injuries-related law; let’s delve into how Carlson Bier approaches these challenging scenarios.

Foremost at Carlson Bier, our team undertakes comprehensive investigation efforts fuelled by years of experience and expertise specifically honing on potential negligence signs during pre-natal care, or medical mismanagement during labor.

We believe that extensive and meticulous review of available medical records forms the foundation for a solid case. So – whether it’s about identifying if there was a lack of oxygen supply to the baby (hypoxia) causing brain damage, delayed birth leading to physical distress, inappropriate use of birthing tools resulting in trauma; our team digs deep to isolate evidential clues.

Add to this, we leverage professional networking with seasoned medical experts who can substantiate your claims with their expert testimony. We navigate through the legal maze advocating for families across Illinois- because at Carlson Bier, your fight is our fight!

On reaching us at Carlson Bier – beyond offering comprehensive information on birth injuries- we additionally carry out detailed case evaluations absolutely free! We charge you only after securing successful resolutions i.e., no win-no pay policy! This attests to one part of our core beliefs: prioritizing client welfare before company gain.

An essential aspect where victims often feel lost is deciphering “how much compensation am I entitled?” Here’s an opportunity- click on the button below and find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Accurate estimation about compensable damages can greatly aid in planning the road ahead while we lend exceptional assistance as you traverse this path towards fair remuneration.

Remember, quick action is vital since statutes of limitations apply which limit the timeframe within which these claims can be filed post incident occurrence. Reach out today- right now; let’s together ensure justice is meted & indisputable rights protected!

Carlson Bier — Empathetic Advocacy | Tenacious Representation | Unwavering Dedication toward YOUR Legal Victory! Birth Injuries may be complicated but choosing proficient attorneys need not be… Your first steps towards recovery from unjustly suffered hardships could just be clicks away.

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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 Orland Park

Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering skilled legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Extending expert legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Slip Injuries

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents gain just remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering professional legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for damages.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in extending specialized legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to representing victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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