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Birth injuries can have severe, long-lasting impacts on not only the child but also the entire family. Choosing qualified and compassionate legal representation is crucial in these delicate situations. This is where Carlson Bier steps into the picture; a dedicated personal injury law firm with proven expertise in handling birth injury litigation cases across Illinois. Our professional team of committed attorneys deeply understands both the physiological aspects of birth injuries as well as their legal intricacies, offering tenacious advocacy for victims and their families to ensure they receive due compensation for lifelong care that might be required.

With an empathetic approach paired with our formidable negotiation skills, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to pursuing justice for you and your loved ones who keenly feel the ramifications of such unfortunate circumstances –– ensuring your needs are met holistically during this challenging time.

Choose Carlson Bier if you seek top-tier representation from lawyers unafraid to fight ferociously against negligence within hospital settings regarding childbirth occurrences––for lifting burdens off hearts so bereaved families can focus solely on healing together.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in South Barrington Illinois

At the distinguished law firm Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being dedicated personal injury attorneys who put clients first and strive for results that matter. A specific area of our expertise lies in litigation concerning traumatic birth injuries – a complex and emotionally charged domain which requires extensive knowledge and sensitive handling.

Birth injuries can occur due to various reasons such as complications during pregnancy, labor or delivery, negligence by medical professionals, inadequate prenatal preparation, inexperienced staff handling deliveries among others. We comprehend every angle of these intense situations; our mission is to take the burden off your shoulders by providing legal assistance tailored to your unique needs.

In understanding birth injuries, it’s crucial to differentiate between birth injuries and birth defects- something we pay keen attention to whilst crafting relevant case strategies. Birth injuries arise from complications during childbirth while birth defects stem from conditions developed during gestation. It’s critical to note this distinction since liability and potential compensation could significantly vary depending on this categorization.

Following are some noteworthy elements in dealing with cases around birth injuries:

• Evaluating Medical Malpractice: Our proficient team excels at examining whether the standard of care was breached by healthcare providers leading up-to or during childbirth. Often tricky waters to navigate through, we invest detailed analysis in order to substantiate malpractice claims.

• Assessing Case Merit: No two cases are identical; several factors influence its strength including concrete evidence about harm done specifically due to medical negligence.

• Special Damages Claim: These include monetary losses directly linked with the injury like ongoing medical expenses or income loss.

• General Damages Claim: Less tangible but equally significant consequences like physical pain/emotional distress fall under this category.

The emotional toll associated with a child’s birth injury can be overwhelming for any family. At Carlson Bier Law Firm, we believe that part of our role also encompasses patient listening and compassionate counselling along the gruelling path towards justice – reinforcing hope amidst adversity every step of the way.

Now, why choose us as your legal representatives?

At Carlson Bier, our approach is comprehensive and methodical. Decades worth of experience has honed our skills in dealing with medical institutions, having difficult conversations with healthcare professionals and persevering patiently through lengthened court proceedings. From initial consultation over understanding birth injury nuances till the final verdict, we will stand by you – believing in your case sincerely whilst ardently representing your interest.

Illinois law does not permit advertising a city-based office unless physically located there; hence we humbly abstain from claiming to be personal lawyers located specifically in South Barrington or any other city for that matter. We assure you that irrespective of geography, our commitment to clients remains steadfast. Your pain becomes our purpose, driving us towards securing a favourable outcome for you and against those unjust.

Lastly bear in mind – understanding the financial implications of such unfortunate incidents can be daunting but essential nonetheless. It’s crucial to gauge the potential worth of your case before embarking on this journey towards seeking justice & reclamation. Hence it’s only sensible to take full advantage of every expertise available at your disposal

To get a clear perspective about how much your birth injury case could potentially value at – go ahead; hit the button below right now! Every bit of information counts here; arm yourself thoroughly – start exploring what lies within reach when guided by professionals at Carlson Bier Law Firm- Trust Us, Trust Fairness!

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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 South Barrington

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering professional legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents secure fair remuneration for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Providing expert legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to offering professional legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Specializing in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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