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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the challenging and delicate situation of birth injuries, trust in Carlson Bier, an accomplished law firm well-versed in personal injury litigation. Rooted in Illinois, we understand the state’s unique legal landscape and are committed to your needs. Our team is equipped with a profound understanding of both the emotional toll and complex medical intricacies that accompany such cases. Birth injuries require not only expert legal counsel but also compassionate guidance —this encapsulates our practice at Carlson Bier completely. We meticulously build strong cases for unaffected presentation before a court or negotiation table alike, which highlights our high success rate. Specializing specifically in birth injury cases allows us to keep abreast of latest updates within this field thereby ensuring top-notch advocacy services for every client’s particular circumstance -a commitment we consistently honour. Trusting Carlson Bier means obtaining diligent representation coupled with heartfelt support—essential ingredients needed for taking on adversities associated with birth injuries confidently.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Romeoville Illinois

Among the many turbulent experiences any parent can be faced with, birth injuries to their newborn child ranks high. At Carlson Bier, we understand this difficult period and ensure our clients get the best legal expertise they need in pursuing justice for their infants. Birth injury is an intricate area of medical malpractice law that borders on physical harm caused to a baby during or after childbirth. Such injuries often arise due to medical negligence, ranging from improper use of delivery tools like forceps or vacuum, failure to detect fetal distress symptoms, flawed execution of cesarean section (C-section), amongst others.

The implications of birth injuries are diverse and far-reaching. In some cases, these impacts could range from transient problems like fractures which recover swiftly over time, while other babies may have lifelong complications such as cerebral palsy or erb’s palsy. It’s truly harrowing to think about such possibilities; however, Carlson Bier is dedicated providing guidance through these challenging times.

We believe education is vital when it comes to navigating concerns surrounding birth injury lawsuits. You’re not just hiring attorneys who process your claims; you’re partnering with dedicated professionals who educate and guide you every step of the way.

• Understanding Causation: One fundamental factor integral in birth injury claims is proving causation. This essentially entails demonstrating how a caregiver’s neglect resulted in infant’s injury.

• Time Is Of The Essence: Illinois State law allows only two years from discovering the injury for filing suit. Quick action can critically influence case outcomes.

• Expert Witness Testimonies: Expert witness testimonies significantly support birth injury lawsuits given the complex nature where specialized knowledge sets out critical facts before jury.

• Suitable Compensation: Parents can seek compensation covering lifetime medical costs including diagnosis expenses, therapy sessions cost along with extended support services necessary for their injured child.

It does feel overwhelming sorting out these complications while coping emotionally too–that’s where Carlson Bier comes into play! We understand the tribulations you face and dedicatedly work by your side, ensuring legal matters progress while you have time to focus on family. Our attorneys will amass evidence, speak with medical professionals and chart out the perfect legal strategy that champions your cause.

At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency-fee-basis. What does this mean? Simply put, we only get paid if we win or settle your case. We bear all upfront expenses such as filing fees, getting hold of medical records and consulting witnesses which minimizes any financial risks for you.

Carlson Bier boasts seasoned personal injury lawyers who combine knowledge, experience and dedication to offer you best-in-class legal representation in Illinois. Let us make a difference by putting our resources & expertise at your disposal through one of life’s most challenging chapters. We pledge to relentlessly pursue justice in every birth injuries case we undertake providing compassion, attention to detail innate sensitivity these situations warrant.

Remember: The scars don’t just stay with babies but it affects entire families going through unimaginable distress so let us help navigate complex domain of medical malpractice law together: You focus on healing; We take care mounting legal challenges!

Now that you are aware of the depth of expertise available at Carlson Bier along with insights into dealing with the repercussions of birth injuries from a legal perspective, why not discover how much your lawsuit could potentially yield in terms of compensation? All you need do is click on button below for an evaluation tailor-made for your unique situation & worthiness assessment – It’s time to convert pain into persistence for justice!

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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 Romeoville

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering professional legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Stumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents get just payout for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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