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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the intricacies of birth injuries, navigating legalities becomes a complex task. You deserve representation who comprehends these complexities thoroughly, and precisely articulates your rights and potential compensations – this is where Carlson Bier steps in. As experienced Birth Injuries attorneys, we have served numerous clients across Illinois, including Sherman, by advocating for their legal rights with sensitivity and perfection that can only come from profound expertise. Our understanding of medical malpractice law rooted in years of practice ensures meticulous case building protecting your interests at all costs. The members at Carlson Bier steadfastly believe every child deserves fair treatment; our commitment to seeking justice reflects through our extensive history of successful settlements & verdicts on behalf of affected families throughout Illinois State. At Carlson Bier you are not just hiring a lawyer; you engage dedicated advisors helping navigate the tough road towards accountability & compensation ensuring peace during an otherwise stressful period – it’s why we’re regarded as top-notch choice among Birth Injury lawyers.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Sherman Illinois

Carlson Bier, a long-standing personal injury law firm based in Illinois, comprises a dedicated team of practitioners who are committed to securing just compensation for victims of birth injuries. Birth injuries can yield unanticipated consequences that last across one’s lifespan. Understanding these implications is pivotal, and we aim to help educate you on the nuances associated with this.

Birth injuries denote damage incurred before, during or shortly after childbirth due to medical negligence. They’re often confused with birth defects; however, it’s vital to note that birth defects occur due to genetic factors or adverse environmental conditions experienced during pregnancy whereas birth injuries typically represent instances where healthcare providers have faltered in rendering suitable prenatal care.

Key aspects of Medical Negligence related to Birth Injuries:

• Mismanagement of labor complications: The well-being of both mother-child duos hinges on how adeptly healthcare providers react under strenuous circumstances.

• Improper equipment use: When delivery assistance tools like forceps or vacuum extractors aren’t employed correctly, grave neonatal damages may arise.

• Delayed Cesarean section decision: Rapid response times can be integral in preventing severe hypoxic events which potentially lead to neurological harm.

Besides the abovementioned situations, misinterpretation or oversight regarding fetal monitoring data and incorrect treatment prescriptions also occupy considerable space under the broad umbrella term of medical negligence covering birth injuries. Our endeavor at Carlson Bier involves assisting our clients decode their specific encounters while augmenting their understanding about prospective repercussions.

There exists an array of common types of birth injuries caused by medical malpractice such as Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), developmental delays and cognitive issues. Each type represents a varying extent concerning severity and has unique symptoms along with subsequent impacts on the child’s life quality.

The processes surrounding litigation and claims pertaining to birth injury cases involve intricate legal browsers demanding profound expertise. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys pool their combined experience to maneuver the complex network of statutes and stringent timelines. We explore every possible route to verify if any breach in standard care delivery occurred that resulted in a neonate’s birth injury.

More importantly, we are committed towards alleviating the anxiety of affected families who venture into unfamiliar legal territory. Our team maintains strictly confidential client relationships; offering devoted emotional support during this tumultuous period remains our top priority while we work tirelessly to ensure your claim reaches its best potential.

Recuperating from an unfortunate incident is tough enough; dealing with concurrent legal proceedings can be downright nerve-wracking for most individuals. At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that you should focus on supporting your family through this challenging phase while letting us shoulder the responsibility tied with procuring deserved compensation necessary for therapy and rehabilitation costs.

Individual circumstances differ across personal injury cases which underscore the importance of thorough premises-specific investigation before case commencement. With years of accomplished service under our helm, utmost professionalism coupled with empathy forms the cornerstone of our services at Carlson Bier law firm.

We understand how daunting dealing with birth injuries can be – physically, emotionally as well as financially. Our commitment extends beyond mere litigation; it encompasses facilitating comprehension regarding medical negligence and its subsequent implication on your life.

By partnering with us at Carlson Bier, rest assured that you’ll receive guidance alongside relentless advocacy against those accountable for these devastating mishaps ensuring they bear responsibility for their actions.

Your journey towards justice begins here – click on the button below right now! Find out what your case could potentially be worth because you deserve absolute openness regarding every facet surrounding your circumstance without any further delay! Don’t spend another moment wondering about ‘what ifs’. Allow us to help equip you better in navigating these challenging times ahead — come find the answers with Carlson Bier today!

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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 Sherman

Cycling Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering expert legal support for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents gain fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering specialist legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Building Accidents

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Focused on assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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