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When it comes to dealing with birth injuries, Carlson Bier stands above the rest. Our law firm understands that these incidents are emotional and complex cases in Saint Anne, requiring a mix of compassion and legal expertise. It’s crucial to choose representation familiar with Illinois laws on medical malpractice related to birth procedures; a specialty within Carlson Bier’s repertoire. Our team is steadfastly dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation under Illinois law from responsible parties causing preventable harm during childbirth. We thoroughly examine each case detail, ensuring your story gets told accurately and poignantly whilst adhering strictly international legal standards of evidence presentation for optimum outcomes. Opting for our dependable service means choosing aggressive representation seeking fair justice while you focus on healing your family unit after such traumatic events. Birth Injury cases require specific skill sets that not all attorneys possess — but at Carlson Bier we’ve honed this area into an expert field second natured – competence brightly reflecting through careful attention bestowed upon every case we take up; proof positive why local residents consider us their best lawyer option concerning birth injury issues.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Saint Anne Illinois

At Carlson Bier Associates, we are staunch advocates for victims of birth injuries in Illinois. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we understand the devastating impact such injuries can have on a child and their family. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal assistance, bringing you clarity during challenging times and fighting for your family’s rights.

Birth injuries often occur due to medical negligence during the birthing process and can result in long-term physical impairment or developmental challenges. Conditions like cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brachial plexus injuries, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), amongst others are significantly life-altering health issues that originate from birth traumas. If your child has suffered any of these conditions due to healthcare professional errors or oversights, you might be entitled to significant compensation.

While no amount of money can truly compensate for your child’s suffering, an effectively fought lawsuit will help ease the financial burden associated with ongoing medical treatment and care. Here at Carlson Bier Associates:

• We offer detailed investigation: Conducting a thorough assessment of hospital records,

identifying possible signs of negligence.

• Custom approach to every case: Every birth injury case is unique; thus requires a custom-tailored strategy.

• Expert witness collaboration: Teaming up with highly respected medical experts who can testify about how the injury occurred helps substantiate claims.

• Passionate representation & advocacy: Our constant commitment towards obtaining maximum compensation allows our clients focus on what matters most – their family’s wellbeing.

What sets us apart as personal injury lawyers is our unwavering commitment to get justice for our client families while treating them warmly throughout this emotionally tough phase. With deep industry knowledge and formidable courtroom experience under their belts; Each member of our legal team is equipped to navigate complex birth injury claims aggressively while explaining every step in plain terms anyone could easily understand.

Bear in mind that pursuing a birth injury claim involves navigating intricate legal and medical issues. It, therefore, becomes crucial to engage capable lawyers who not only understand the nuances of personal injury law but are also sensitive towards your family’s emotional state. The statute of limitations in Illinois offers a specific timeframe within which these cases must be filed; thus acting quickly to initiate the process is essential.

Birth trauma lawsuits can help secure funds for ongoing and future medical expenses, special education needs, compensatory therapy costs, loss of earning capacity etc. In some instances where negligence is proven beyond doubt, punitive damages could also be won.

No family should have to endure the consequences of a birth injury alone. At Carlson Bier Associates we believe that justice delayed is justice denied – we strive tirelessly to ensure you see results as swiftly as possible while holding the concerned parties accountable.

Navigating through this complex lawsuit process might seem daunting at first glance; however please remember – You don’t need to face it alone! Explore our resourceful website further for more comprehensive insights on how we might possibly assist your family during these challenging times.

Now that you’re aware of your rights and provisions under Illinois law regarding birth injuries caused by healthcare professional’s negligence or oversight – take the next important step now…Find out how much your claim could potentially be worth. Bear in mind that each case is unique hence potential settlement amounts will vary depending upon various factors involved.

With our unmatched commitment towards achieving favorable outcomes for our clients; years-long track record doing just that speaks volumes about our capabilities. Click on the ‘case evaluation’ button below if you wish to explore further and obtain an estimate for what your case might possibly be worth…Our friendly yet tenacious legal team awaits! Be proactive: Remember every second counts when pursuing fairness and justice for your loved one!

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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 Saint Anne

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering expert legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, extending expert legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Trip Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Accident

Offering specialist legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in ensuring expert legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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