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When it comes to advocating for birth injury victims, Carlson Bier stands in a league of its own. Birth Injuries are tragically life-altering and, as such, seek the expertise of attorneys adept at navigating Illinois’s intricate legal landscape while relentlessly pursuing justice and compensation for clients. As seasoned specialists anchored by years of experience handling complex personal injury cases specifically related to birth injuries, Carlson Bier offers unparallel support throughout this challenging process. The firm’s focus on comprehensive representation reaches beyond addressing immediate needs; our commitment ensures the securing of future necessities affected children may require down their life’s path. Backed by meticulous investigators and medical experts who leave no stone unturned in collecting critical evidence substantiating claims, transparency is upheld consistently – ensuring all parties understand litigation complexities every step of the way. Choosing an advocate is a crucial decision that can significantly impact outcomes so consider partnering with relentless champions who stand ready to fight; choose Carlson Bier for your strongest possible birth injuries champion! Rest assured that choosing us yields expertly handled justice pursuits beneficial not just today but also tomorrow!

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Riverwoods Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our legal team has extensive experience offering expert guidance in matters involving birth injuries. We recognize the emotional and physical tolls such injuries impose on families, and strive to secure just compensation for every client. As a reputable law firm based in Illinois, we pride ourselves on our empathetic understanding of the pain your family might be enduring due to a tragedy like birth injury.

A variety of factors can lead to birth injuries, these include mishandling or misuse of medical equipment during delivery, failure to address fetal distress promptly, improper prenatal care, persisting with natural childbirth despite clear need for a C-section among others. Such forms of negligence may result in conditions like Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus injury), Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Klumpke’s Palsy or even death.

• Evidences of malpractice could manifest as unusual physical appearance right after birth such as swelling at the back of their head or an oddly-shaped spine.

• Symptoms could track as developmental delays where your child isn’t reaching necessary milestones.

• Motor skill issues involving uncoordinated movement patterns are other indicators.

Fighting against the consequences related to any form of severe disorder that occurs through preventable birth trauma necessitates seeking out experienced lawyers who specialize in personal injury litigation.

We at Carlson Bier ensure detailed investigation of your case supported by skilled advocates backed with years of courtroom experience. Our experts will:

• Thoroughly investigate all aspects surrounding your child’s delivery

• Retrieve complete medical history

• Have independent medical professionals review records

• Interview relevant witnesses

Our comprehensive approach towards handling your case protects you against biases arising from institutionalized hierarchies within health facilities that jeopardize honest disclosure regarding medical errors committed during childbirth.

As we navigate through this journey together battling against those responsible for such agonizing calamity inflicted upon your innocent child, we assure you of our complete dedication towards winning just reparation for the physical, psychological and financial challenges your family faces as a result. The primary goal at Carlson Bier is to advocate on your behalf, negotiate settlements with insurance companies and litigate in court where necessary to ensure you’re optimally compensated.

Working with experienced birth injury lawyers can present several benefits:

• We have access to resources needed to build a convincing case

• We’re comfortable navigating complex legal arenas that may feel daunting

• Our familiarity with general rules governing medical malpractice leads us in garnering maximum compensation

Ensuring your family receives due compensation is not merely about placing monetary value on pain endured. Rather it’s about holding accountable those whose negligence caused such sorrow. Recompense also safeguards your child’s future by covering costs associated with their long-term care needs resulting from their injury.

At Carlson Bier, we passionately believe in fighting for what’s right! The pain inflicted upon your family wasn’t justified and neither should be settling for any less than what you’re truly owed. Leveraging our comprehensive knowledge base on state laws encompassing personal injuries sustained during childbirth coupled with an empathetic understanding of the anguish faced by families irrevocably shapes how we handle each case.

Discovering the worthiness of your case just got easier! All you need to do is click on the button below. After completing an initial questionnaire providing preliminary information related to alleged malpractices leading up-to/during/after childbirth that culminated into preventable birth injury, one of our dedicated team members will engage further with you. As trusted Illinois-based personal injury attorneys specializing in birth injuries within families who reach out seeking justice, at Carlson Bier, reassurance lies waiting only a simple ‘click’ 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 Riverwoods

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying specialist legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Fall Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to offering specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Committed to advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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