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Experiencing a birth injury is an emotionally traumatic event for any family, and you shouldn’t have to navigate this difficult time alone. Carlson Bier, renowned as a top-tier personal injury law firm in Illinois, has the expertise and empathy needed during these trying times. With years of legal experience focusing on birth injuries cases, our team knows the nuances of medical law intricacies to meticulously represent your case with elite professionalism. Our attorneys’ primary mission is providing outstanding legal representation while advocating tirelessly for justice and ensuring victims’ rights aren’t compromised. Having successfully secured numerous settlements in favor of their clients over many decades establishes them as the sound choice when seeking legal counsel relating to birth injuries within Park Forest’s vicinity. Choose Carlson Bier: trusted allies fighting diligently for those impacted by tragedy due to negligence during childbirth—their stellar record speaks volumes about their dedication towards mitigating your stress while maximizing deserved restitution.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Park Forest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities and profound emotional toll that birth injuries can generate. Recognized as leading personal injury lawyers in Illinois, our adept team carries years of experience providing legal help to families whose childbirth process was marred by unfortunate incidents due to medical malpractice.

Birth injuries often occur under circumstances where adequate precautions may not have been taken or hospital staff may have failed to act responsibly during delivery. The repercussions are life-changing, causing immense physical distress for newborns and substantial emotional pain for their respective families. Such instances include but are not restricted to forceps or vacuum extraction-related injuries, failure to monitor fetal distress signs accurately or negligent estimation of gestational age leading to premature birth issues.

Our knowledgeable attorneys at Carlson Bier offer a complex understanding of these scenarios. Every case is diligently assessed – we probe into your concerns thoroughly assessing elements like validity of claims, identifying possible defendants (healthcare providers/hospitals/etc.) and rigorously reviewing medical records around labor duration amongst others – forming a comprehensive litigation strategy. With an unswerving commitment towards justice, our client-centric approach ensures that every neonatal injury case receive aggressive representation never compromising on obtaining optimum compensation deserved.

Through our collective expertise we typically address:

• Birth injuries inflicted due to negligence: Including Cerebral Palsy originating from oxygen deprivation at birth; Erb’s palsy caused by brachial plexus damage; irregular functioning arising out of traumatic brain injuries

• Instances when physicians neglected monitoring indications suggestive of fetal distress culminating in catastrophic consequences

• Medication errors occurring prenatally producing harmful effects

• Situations showcasing delayed intervention predominantly cesarean section deliveries

However daunting birth injury cases might seem initially with numerous intricacies involved backed with indifferent responses from healthcare facilities/insurers – remember this: You Are Not Alone.

Carlson Bier exerts relentless efforts ensuring victims secure utmost settlement – covered aspects involve tangible components such as direct financial losses (medical bills/special needs support) and intangible aspects majorly pain, suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of life quality.

Navigating through birth injury claims might seem strenuous but partnering with Carlson Bier means acquiring valuable allies standing by your side every step of the way. We help distill complex legalese into comprehensible explanations aiding informed decisions. Our refined advocacy skills together with empathetic understanding ensure clients’ rights remain preserved as we tirelessly fight for their cause.

While our firm stands committed to supporting families grappling with such incapacitating situations – it’s crucial for every caregiver or parent touched by these instances understand: Birth injuries are often preventable. Therefore, if negligence from healthcare staff has disrupted your family life causing undue harm, rest assured you have legal reinforcement available that you can trust completely – Carlson Bier.

Helping families heal while advocating on their behalf is coupled with a deep sense of purpose at our firm; we truly believe in empowerment through education – enriching society one case at a time. By taking immediate action on your birth injury claim now would mean extending an opportunity towards obtaining rightful deserved compensation; setting the path right which should have never been impacted adversely after all.

We invite you to reach out and receive professional analysis pertaining to any concerns around birth injuries from expert attorneys who genuinely care about each client’s well-being.

Take the much-needed step today – click on the button below seeking free consultation truly assessing what your case is worth because surely – nothing compensates more than happiness prevailing in a contented family.

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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 Park Forest

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving specialist legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring professional legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

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

Fall & Trip Accidents

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Committed to assisting patients of car accidents obtain just settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Accident

Providing experienced legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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