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The path to justice and well-deserved compensation, in cases of birth injuries, requires not only unwavering determination but also legal proficiency. Reflecting these principles, the law firm Carlson Bier has proven its mettle through an impressive track record in successfully representing families affected by birth injury-related claims across Illinois. With a deep respect for our clients from Rosiclare and commitment to their best interest at heart, we focus on applying our extensive knowledge of personal injury law towards providing top-tier legal service that would have long-lasting impact on the quality of life for those involved. Offering compassionate care coupled with rigorous advocacy is our signature approach; bringing light into lives marred by preventable medical errors. Birth injuries demand meticulous attention which Carlson Bier guarantees along each step of your journey – assessing specific case details intricately to ensure optimal results are achieved through strategic litigation or negotiation methods. Emblazoned within our purpose is helping you regain control after such a devastating event- reach out today & let us forge this remarkable recovery together with Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Rosiclare Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law firm, home to some of Illinois’ most trusted and skilled personal injury attorneys. Our team is dedicated to representing victims who have suffered from different forms of negligence, including birth injuries. Birth injuries can be devastating for families as they often lead to permanent damages that drastically change a child’s quality of life. We are well versed in the complex laws surrounding this challenging area and will strategically advocate for you every step of the way.

Birth injuries are typically caused due to medical malpractice before, during and immediately after childbirth. These circumstances may include but not limited to: excessive force during delivery, lack of oxygen supply caused by delayed C-sections or failure to respond appropriately to signs of fetal distress among others. Proving these cases require a thorough investigation into all aspects of your prenatal care and childbirth process – an endeavor which the Carlson Bier legal team is extensively experienced in.

There are numerous types of birth injuries; each with unique symptoms, treatment procedures and long-term effects. Common examples that we handle usually involve Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb’s Palsy), Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Cerebral Palsy, bone fractures or Caput Succedaneum.

• Erb’s Palsy: A condition characterized by paralysis in one arm resulting from damage done to the upper group of arms’ main nerves

• HIE: Lack or inadequate flow/amounts of oxygen leading up brain dysfunction or death

• Cerebral Palsy: A disorder that affects movement coordination and muscle tone

• Bone fractures: Typically occur during traumatic births

• Caput Succedaneum: Severe swelling on the scalp occurring mostly because vacuum extraction applied

We consider it our responsibility at Carlson Beir law firm not only provide clients with robust representation but also empower victims through understanding their circumstances better hence enhancing their ability make more informed decisions. While monetary compensation cannot ultimately cure these injuries, successful litigation can cover medical expenses, secure rehabilitation services, assistive devices and fund ongoing care necessary for the child’s development and support.

Given this complexity of birth injury cases, choosing competent legal representation is crucial. At Carlson Bier law firm we are not only equipped with specialized knowledge needed to navigate specific laws surrounding birth injuries in Illinois but also an extensive network of medical experts who provide insightful testimonies on how such injurious incidents occur and the impact they have on your child’s life.

As a client-focused practice, our attorneys work closely with families from start to finish. We carefully listen to bewilderments or worries prompting as many questions necessary ensuring you grasp each aspect regarding your case. Further, whether settling outside court or going through full trial proceedings, rest assured our team tirelessly strives towards securing the maximum possible compensation you deserve.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at handling your legal battle.However; being deeply compassionate about our clients’ plight we go beyond ordinary service provision offering moral support whenever weigh of these adversities feels overwhelming. It’s indeed more than just ‘plain business’ for us—it’s personal!

Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with how Carlson Bier can help with your birth injury case, it’s time for us to learn about YOU. By simply clicking the button below, you can find out potential value of your case without any commitment on your part whatsoever. Don’t let another day go by without seeking justice for your little one—contact us today knowing well Carlson Beir is here every step of the way championing rights enchained in negligence birth injuries incidences!

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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 Rosiclare

Pedal Cycle Collisions

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

Flame Burns

Giving expert legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending expert legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Tumble Occurrences

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding victims of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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