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When faced with the heart-wrenching circumstances of birth injuries, seek advice from Carlson Bier, seasoned attorneys focusing on birth injury cases in Illinois. Standing strong for families grappling with complex legal matters, we help navigate these trying times, ensuring fair compensation that addresses both immediate and long-term needs. We understand Steger’s community standards for healthcare – a firm understanding that enhances our representation ability by incorporating local nuances into our strategies. Our adeptness at procuring comprehensive expert opinions propels our success rate while dealing with intricate birth injury disputes. Carlson Bier believes that no family should shoulder the financial burdens caused by medical negligence alone; we direct every resource to advocate for your right to reparation fervently. Championing client rights over decades has solidified us as a reliable ally within the realm of Birth Injuries law practice not just within Illinois but beyond its borders too. Rest assured in choosing Carlson Bier – relentless vanguards committed to obtaining justice amidst life’s most challenging chapters.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Steger Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law firm. As distinguished personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we provide comprehensive legal assistance and consultative services specifically designed for clients dealing with birth injuries. The significant emotional and financial toll carried by families who’ve experienced a birth injury is immeasurable; our mission is to empower and guide these individuals through their difficult journey, offering unwavering support while seeking redress on their behalf.

Birth injuries can occur due to various factors such as medical negligence, obstetrical malpractice or hospital errors during pregnancy or delivery stage. These may range from minor issues that resolve with time, to severe life-threatening conditions requiring lifelong care.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Damage to the bundle of nerves controlling movement and feeling in the upper arm.

• Cerebral Palsy: Most often caused by brain damage occurring before or during childbirth causing impaired muscle coordination.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A condition triggered when an infant’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen around the birthing process.

• Medical Negligence: Failure among healthcare providers to properly monitor fetal distress can result in devastating injuries.

Our seasoned team takes a hands-on approach showing real understanding of medical complexities attached to birth injuries. We believe every injured child has a valid right for compensation ensuring lifelong needs like medication, therapy sessions, equipment purchases are sufficiently covered.

What differentiates us at Carlson Bier is our commitment towards fighting tooth-and-nail for every client. We have amassed refined insights into how insurance companies operate enabling us negotiate with strength and tenacity towards maximum compensation you rightfully deserve.

As your trusted partner navigating this complex landscape together, we work tirelessly reviewing all evidence -medical records, witness statements- coordinating expert testimonies if required and exploring all potential legal avenues-recovering countless settlements successfully over the years putting smiles back on deserving faces against odds previously painted hopeless.

Yet another hallmark feature embedded within our service is our Setting Expectations Phase. Here we explain with crystal clear transparency what clients can realistically expect from legal proceedings – the time frames, the process involved and potential outcomes.

We’re upfront about costs, operating on a contingency-fee basis: if we fail to succeed in your case you owe us nothing. We carry all risks of litigating never compromising on quality ensuring you get honesty every step of our journey together.

Even more so Carlson Bier prides ourselves on exemplary customer care-steering our legacy. Clear communication hinges at that thick line separating success from failure in any legal undertaking; vowing never take anything for granted-we keep clients updated consistently keeping no hidden secrets.

While navigating through trying times dealing with birth injuries doesn’t need to be faced alone let Carlson Bier shoulder burden guiding your family towards deserved justice every step of the way offering moral support reminding each client they are truly valued appreciated and represented by real people possessing solid devotion towards their mission.

The truth is one personal injury verdict or settlement could significantly change a person’s life forever as long as done properly and correctly. For this reason it’s important acting quickly within statues limitations applicable preserving all rights under your case’s framework introducing significant evidence under specific deadlines minimizing chance for error while getting ahead avoiding complications down the line further complicating matters unnecessarily

Remember, an ally like Carlson Bier provides much-needed strength during overwhelming moments following birth injures offering respite where find none elsewhere along them storm clouds hovering over future weathered into brighter tomorrows moving forward together hand-in-hand side-by-side

Not sure yet? Discover directly how we might assist recover compensation sought relieving financial pressures enduring throughout painful ordeal pressing button below discovering precisely much potentially worth leveraging experience expertise successfully pursuing countless cases before similar nature tackling intricacies passionate dedication bundled alongside genuine empathetic approach dealt.birth injury cases providing you best opportunity maximum payout deserved seeking measure peace calm amongst raging uncertainty-life robbing birth injury situation. Remember at Carlson Bier, your victory is our victory; guiding you towards regained hope kindling spirits granting better tomorrow where sun shines brighter easing pains felt yesterday. Click the button below today finding out how much your case’s worth awaits. Let Carlson Bier be the helping hand navigating this tumultuous journey seamlessly providing comfort and reassurance that we are with you every step of the way.

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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 Steger

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering specialist legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Focused on helping victims of car accidents gain just recompense for harms and damages.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Collision

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

Building Crashes

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

Neurological Injuries

Focused on providing specialized legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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