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When faced with the challenging reality of a birth injury, you need experienced and compassionate legal representation; that’s where Carlson Bier comes in. We specialize in Birth Injuries law, advocating strongly for families affected by such circumstances throughout Poplar Grove. Our proficiency extends beyond mere knowledge: it is underpinned by our dedicated focus on this delicate area of personal injury law. At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical, emotional and financial toll these incidents can take on a family–our aim is to alleviate as many accompanying stresses as possible. Armed with years of successful case results behind us, we exhibit true dedication and compassion when handling each individual case entrusted into our care… putting your child’s best interests at the forefront always remains our paramount concern! Trustworthy advice paired with unyielding determination to secure justice has turned countless shaken victims into victors through favorable settlements or verdicts–a testament proving why Carlson Bier could be worth considering if needing representation for Birth injuries cases in Poplar Grove.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Poplar Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of Personal Injury Attorneys specializing in a variety of legal services based right here in Illinois. We understand that one of the most challenging and emotional areas within our jurisdiction is related to birth injuries. When your child has suffered from a birth injury due to medical negligence or malpractice, it’s vital to turn to an experienced law firm you can trust.

Birth injuries encompass any harm inflicted on an infant during labor or childbirth. These could be the result of complications arising naturally, but often they are traced back directly to instances where proper protocols were not followed by the delivering physician or other healthcare professionals involved. As deeply committed personal injury attorneys, our role at Carlson Bier is to rigorously investigate such cases, identify responsible parties, and ensure that justice is served and compensation duly acquired.

We focus on several key arenas in this unique area:

• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Often occurring during a difficult delivery due to high birth weight or dystocia (labor that fails to progress), these injuries can lead to conditions such as Erb’s Palsy.

• Cerebral Palsy: Largely caused by oxygen deprivation during delivery; mismanaged fetal distress can potentially lead physicians into making decisions resulting in lasting neurological damage.

• Forceps/Vacuum Extraction Injuries: Overzealous utilization of these tools may result in severe physical injury including facial paralysis or skull fractures.

The team at Carlson Bier provides comprehensive case evaluation focusing intently on every facet involved – diagnoses recorded before the incident, sequence of events leading up till delivery, post-birth assessment — among others. Apart from carrying out extensive research for case-development purposes – every instance potentially revealing traces of professional negligence – we also consider how specific situations have affected our clients’ lives post-event; diving deep into corresponding matters like psychological trauma endured by parents along with financial burdens engendered by ongoing medical intervention for the child.

Make no mistake, birth injury cases are complex and immensely challenging. To approach one without the help of an experienced law firm can be distressing. Often these incidents devolve into medical opinion vs. medical opinion – your physician versus the hospital’s defense experts in court. It’s at times like these when you require a team that knows how to dissect complicated medical jargon, terms, conditions & argue effectively on your behalf while offering comforting support throughout these difficult times.

Furthermore, with stringent Illinois laws against misunderstood representation or malpractice claims that must strictly adhere to ‘statute limitation’ dictation; understanding this process becomes paramount to successful navigation of an already overwhelming circumstance; we understand better than anyone else – Carlson Bier is here for you every step of the way.

Juvenile birth injuries not only impose severe emotional trauma but carry with them long-lasting implications in many forms: Behavioral issues later in childhood, duration, and intensity of therapy required post-birth, extensive lifelong healthcare requirements – and unfortunately hospitals often do not accept liability easily.

You don’t have to face this daunting journey alone. The professionals at Carlson Bier are ready to fight persistently and tirelessly on their client’s behalf ensuring they receive desirable verdicts along with maximum financial compensation wherever applicable. Let our trusted attorneys take on the legal burden so you can focus on family health and healing.

Interested in finding out more about our services? Navigating through a birth injury case can be grueling both emotionally & financially but rest assured knowing there’s help around you within arms reach looking out for YOUR best interests!

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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 Poplar Grove

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Providing skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal assistance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents get just recompense for injuries and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Collision

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Injury

Specializing in supporting victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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