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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the devastating aftermath of birth injuries, trust Carlson Bier to stand at your side and fight for justice. As a top-rated personal injury law firm in Illinois, we specialize in handling complex Birth Injuries cases with compassion and professional insight. Our experienced team is dedicated to unravelling the intricacies of each case, leveraging extensive courtroom knowledge to seek rightful compensation parents truly deserve. While offering empathetic guidance throughout every challenging step, our unwavering commitment ensures families feel supported amidst adversity. Choosing Carlson Bier means opting for skilled attorneys possessing a proven track record dealing with Birth Injuries negligence claims close to Saint Libory area where you reside; making us ideally placed on accessibility grounds without implying physical presence there– mindful of strict Illinois regulations while emphasizing dedication towards clients’ needs regardless of geographical constraints. At Carlson Bier, we believe in transforming lives tarnished by medical negligence into stories of perseverance as they begin their critical voyage toward recovery powered by due justice rendered.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Saint Libory Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys understand the complexities and emotional toll that birth injuries can pose on a family. Based in Illinois, we specialize in battling such cases to ensure you get your rightful compensation.

A birth injury is any form of harm or health complication that an infant sustains during delivery. These adverse events may lead to devastating long-term medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or brain damage due to lack of oxygen (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy). The immediate aftermaths could involve seizures, biological dysfunctions or difficulty in feeding and breathing.

Many birth injuries stem from medical negligence – it might be improper use of birthing tools like forceps or vacuum extractors, delayed C-sections, ignoring signs of fetal distress on heart rate monitors or directionless handling of high-risk deliveries involving prematurity or oversized babies. It’s also possible for hospital-acquired infections from unhygienic surroundings to infect a newborn.

The following are important points to remember about birth injuries:

• Birth injuries aren’t always manifest immediately after childbirth; symptoms and related complications can surface months later.

• Medical practitioners have a legal duty to provide responsible maternity care – failure leading to infant harm equates negligence.

• All families impacted by a birth injury caused due to medical malpractice have the right for financial restitution encompassing past/future medical expenses, non-economic damages from mental anguish inflicted plus loss in quality life aspects.

Path towards compensation begins with identifying whether substandard care occurred within the premise of ‘medical standard practice’. At Carlson Bier, we engage with expert physicians who objectively assess if adequate care was extended during your pregnancy term ending up into avoidable complications or not.

Beyond this analysis phase comes the pivotal role played by our experienced lawyers familiarized with all nuances surrounding birth injury laws and regulations; they meticulously prepare your case ensuring every shred of evidence pinpointing liability is accounted for. Remember, birth injury cases can get complex– involving critical medical minutiae and statutes of limitations. Hence, the importance of partnering with a seasoned legal team like Carlson Bier cannot be overstated.

Considering each case’s unique circumstances, we painstakingly adopt a personalized approach that derives maximum possible compensation from those accountable. This involves evaluating lifetime care costs linked to your child’s specific condition in real-time dollars then translating this into a potential settlement value or jury verdict.

Carlson Bier prides itself on its perfect mix of empathy and legal proficiency – we fight unflinchingly while you focus solely on nurturing your family back to emotional wellness. So if you’ve been grappling with the unfortunate reality of a birth injury owing to suspected medical negligence in Illinois, allow us at Carlson Bier to guide and represent your quest for justice confidently.

Why not take the first proactive step right here? Click on the button below; our quick case evaluation tool estimates how much is potentially due to you. Oh and remember… it’s absolutely free! Let one who knows best address all grey areas lingering within you surrounding strength of your claim or mannerisms leading court proceedings when battling large hospitals/malpractices insurers in Illinois – it’s more than mere words, it’s our promise! Remember – an informed decision nudges closer towards closure.

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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 Libory

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering adept legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair payout for hurts and losses.

Bike Crashes

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

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Damages

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on representing persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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