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Helping families to find justice who have been afflicted by the hardships of birth injuries, Carlson Bier is an attorney group rooted deeply in compassion and proficiency. Our commitment to serving victims of birth injuries transcends locality; we firmly believe that every family deserves undivided attention from a team with unmatched legal expertise. Serving the community of Pearl City while legally based elsewhere, our top-performing attorneys keenly understand Illinois’s specific laws surrounding these sensitive cases. Justice isn’t simply won—it’s earned through tireless work over time—and deciding on representation can be overwhelming during this period of uncertainty and pain. Let us assure you that choosing Carlson Bier will empower your fight for justice as we navigate each complex aspect together, focused singularly on achieving fair compensation for you and your family’s suffering due to medical malpractice or negligence causing a birth injury—an outcome only possible with proficient dedication alongside experience like ours at hand.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Pearl City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys specializing in birth injuries. As experts in this unique field of law, our mission is to provide thorough and enlightening content on the critical aspects associated with birth injuries.

Birth Injuries, although unfortunate, can sometimes occur as a result of medical negligence during labor or child delivery. These traumatic events can lead to long-term health consequences for both mother and baby that need legal redress.

• Timing is crucial: A delay in acting could cost you rightful compensation. Prompt action after a birth injury incident ensures all necessary evidence for your case is preserved intact. It also allows us to promptly initiate negotiations or litigation against the responsible parties.

• Scope of damages: Birth injuries may warrant economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cater for quantifiable financial losses such as past and future medical expenses or lost income due to taking care of an injured child over time. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering among other less tangible impacts.

• Proving negligence: It’s important to understand not all birth injuries result from negligence. However, if the healthcare provider failed to exhibit standard care leading up to the injury,i.e., their actions deviate from what another qualified professional would have done under similar circumstances,your claim holds valid grounds towards proving negligence.

Birth injuries encompass various physical traumas potentially suffered by infants during childbirth including but not limited to Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy), Cerebral Palsy,skeletal fractures, facial paralysis, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and more.

Understanding these specific conditions aids in pinpointing where exactly medical professionals erred which subsequently informs our litigation strategy. Needless to say, expertise on understanding complications arising from delayed c-sections,fetal distress signs ignorance,breech births mishandling,and misuse of extraction tools are part & parcel of our mandate at Carlson Bier.

Undeniably, birth injury lawsuits hold a reputation for complexity. They require advanced medical knowledge to accurately interpret and present substantial evidence of fault effectively in court – a task our highly capable legal team is equipped to handle with utmost efficiency. We understand battling for justice on behalf of your injured one can be emotionally draining;hence, we’re motivated to ease this burden by offering timely assistance and representation that you rightfully deserve.

Our advocacy revolves around tenaciously fighting towards ensuring our clients get duly compensated while observing the highest level of professional integrity throughout the process. Our past wins testify their own stories of diligently pursued litigation aimed at securing maximum compensations which contribute remarkably towards catering for the victims’ long-term care and rehabilitation needs.

With Carlson Bier’s proven track record in handling birth injury cases in Illinois,you are assured proficient representation from an experienced and dedicated legal team committed to obtaining just compensation corresponding to your child’s specific circumstance.The depths of our knowledge stretch beyond providing standard legal services.We continue pioneering innovative strategies geared towards most efficiently serving our client base while respecting each individual’s unique requirements.

Carve out a moment to seek insight into how we can specifically assist you by clicking the button below.Evaluate what your case might be worth under seasoned professionals’ guidance while acclimating yourself with our uncompromised dedication as well as attention-to-detail approach throughout the process.Harness Carlson Bier’s unrivalled insights gained through years within frontlines relentlessly representing birth injury victims & families across Illinois.Rest assured knowing when it comes down representing your interests before insurers,courts or during settlements negotiations,no stone remains unturned.Levitate expectations higher toward witnessing unparalleled commitment reflected not only via words,but more importantly-by actions.Carlson Bier:Where professionalism meets compassion-embodying unwavering persistence until justice prevails.

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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 Pearl City

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Offering professional legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering expert legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Incidents

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents gain just remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring specialist legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in defending individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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