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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we are fiercely dedicated to representing families affected by birth injuries. We possess a deep understanding of the complex nature of medical malpractice law along with an unwavering commitment to seek justice for injured children. Our attorneys’ expertise in Illinois and extensive experience in the exclusive field of birth injury cases makes us your strongest ally during these challenging times.

Our background includes notable success stories and recoveries that have impacted legislation within Illinois, benefiting future generations immensely. At Carlson Bier, every case matters; hence our approach is tailored specifically to respond aggressively against institutions liable for harms inflicted upon newborns due to negligence or substandard care delivery.

Time becomes critical when it comes down to collecting evidence associated with your child’s birth injury case – partnering with us could make all the difference you need right now. Therefore, trust Carlson Bier–our superior advocacy will fight relentlessly on your behalf while treating you like family because at our firm -your fight becomes ours too! Choose alignment; choose strength: contact Carlson Bier!”

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Pearl Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re staunch advocates for families who are dealing with birth injuries. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our extensive experience and knowledge equips us to take the necessary steps in this process. Birth injuries can be devastating – the joyous arrival of a new baby clouded by unforeseen medical complications isn’t something anyone should face alone.

Birth injuries may occur through various circumstances which sometimes include negligence or medical malpractice during childbirth. The aftermath might result in long-term health issues for both mother and child – physical impairments like cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and more; mental anguish from trauma; unexpected financial burdens due to extra medical care and rehabilitation services.

• Cerebral Palsy relates to a group of neurological disorders that affect a person’s movement, balance, and posture. These could be caused due to lack of oxygen supplied to the baby’s brain during labor or delivery.

• Erb’s Palsy is associated with nerve damage done during complicated deliveries wherein the baby’s neck is stretched causing paralysis of arms.

Remember this – these conditions aren’t always due to natural reasons but at times are results of negligence and malpractice as well.

Here arises an essential question – how do you hold responsible parties accountable for such detrimental consequences? You need powerful representation in your corner against hospitals, insurance companies, nurses, or physicians whose carelessness played a role in creating these heartbreaking situations. Navigating this journey involves understanding complex legal matters where experienced attorneys like our team at Carlson Bier step in.

The core responsibility of any personal injury attorney is advocating on behalf of those harmed due to another party’s negligence: Demonstrating liability, calculating damages appropriately (whether these are medical bills you didn’t anticipate paying), not just now but also considering future expenses inflicted by life-altering birth injuries takes strategic negotiation skills cultivated through years.

Your first step towards recovery might include instructing highly specialized treatments for your child. It could involve asking for adaptive equipment like customized wheelchairs, or be as simple yet critical as in-home nursing care to ease your daily living stress.

Why is it essential that you know this? Because understanding birth injuries, the intricate laws surrounding them, and their profound impacts is integral to forming a well-rounded case. We believe in nothing less than transparency and educating our clients about what we do best – representing them powerfully and sop our client can focus on recovery while we work towards obtaining every penny required for it.

At Carlson Bier, our team of experienced personal injury attorneys offers comprehensive legal assistance with empathy at the heart of every service. We’ll walk beside you through each step of the process: from recognizing potential signs of medical malpractice to examining medical records thoroughly and ultimately winning fair compensation that you deserve.

We are here, not just as professional attorney guides but also providing emotional support during such stressful periods. You have found friends who listen – we’re willing to hear your story and apply aggressive advocacy together with sound counsel when you need us most.

So, are you ready to stand up for justice amidst these unforeseen complications? If yes, then allow our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier assist you in making informed decisions about your situation today. Unmask the truth behind neglected birth injuries; shed light on unjust practices whilst recovering damages enabling a brighter future is indeed attainable!

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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

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying adept legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Trip Accidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for injuries and damages.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Collision

Providing specialist legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Building Mishaps

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in providing professional legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

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

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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