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If you’re based in Swansea and seeking a birth injury attorney, consider the skills and experience of Carlson Bier. Specializing in personal injury law with a focus on birth injuries, our team is committed to obtaining justice for families affected by negligent medical practices during childbirth. With extensive knowledge of Illinois laws surrounding birth injuries, we can effectively navigate through complex legal procedures on your behalf. Our attorneys have successfully championed numerous challenging cases resulting from infant brain damage, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, labor complications among others; thereby securing deserved compensation for untold suffering and ongoing care costs. We aim to alleviate the financial burden faced by affected families while pursuing accountability from liable parties involved – all these without subjecting clients to excessive litigation stress or unwarranted expenses. Drawing upon our vast expertise coupled with unwavering dedication to client satisfaction proves why Carlson Bier should be your choice for experienced representation in serious birth injury matters.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Swansea Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the magnitude of emotions and anxieties new parents face when their newborns suffer from birth injuries. Birth injuries are medical issues that occur during the process of childbirth potentially leading to long-term or even lifelong consequences affecting both the child and the family emotionally, physically, and financially.

Our dedicated team of experienced personal injury attorneys in Illinois is committed to providing unrivaled legal assistance for families grappling with such demanding circumstances. We pursue a clear-cut mission: seeking justice for your child and ensuring you receive adequate compensation to handle any resulting medical bills or ongoing care expenses.

Notably, birth injuries can take various forms. Some may be due to unavoidable complications during delivery while others could be a result of medical negligence or substandard care.

• Physical Trauma: Injuries like Brachial Plexus Palsy (damage to the nerves controlling arm movement), fractures or cephalohematoma (blood pooling under the skin on baby’s head) can occur as a result of traumatic deliveries.

• Oxygen Deprivation: Leaving a baby without oxygen could lead to severe medical conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), brain damage or other neurological abnormalities.

• Infections and Illnesses: Failure in diagnosing infections timely during pregnancy can result in critical health problems about an infant’s development causing life-long complications.

In all these instances one question prevails – Could more have been done? If your answer points towards ‘yes’, then it’s time you consider getting in touch with our office at Carlson Bier. A consultation wouldn’t only provide you necessary legal advice but also ensure a thorough examination by our competent legal professionals into potential causes for birth injury claims including:

– Terrifying wrong diagnosis

– Mishandling equipment

– Ignorance whilst dealing with complications

– Improper usage of forceps/vacuum extraction methods

– Failing to monitor or interpret fetal heart rate properly.

Under Illinois law, healthcare providers are expected to uphold a standard of reasonable care. Any deviation from this could indicate medical malpractice. When that negligence results in complications or birth injuries barring harm to the mother or child, eligible families can pursue valid legal claims aiming fair compensation.

However, pursuing these claims can be immensely complex and difficult without professional assistance. It typically involves multifaceted elements like intricate medical jargon, insurance policies regulations, statute of limitation deadlines and a lot more. This is where Carlson Bier steps in to take away the pressure off your shoulders.

With years of expertise and relentless dedication we strive in providing effective representation focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients who’ve unjustifiably suffered due to such birth injuries. Moreover:

– Our numerous successful settlements bear witness to our established reputation.

– We operate on contingency meaning if no recovery is made you don’t owe us anything.

– You’re promised complete transparency and guided explanation every detail throughout your case process.

Ensuring you fully comprehend your rights as well as claim possibilities forms a significant part of our commitment towards rectifying lives disrupted by birth injuries. Your protection is not just our responsibility but also our promise at Carlson Bier.

Undeniably experiencing any form of gloom resulting from such adversities can be daunting and seem unending. However, it should never prevent one from seeking their rightful compensation which potentially enables access for quality life-care services necessary for coping up with physical disabilities caused by birth injuries…and rest assured that’s precisely what we commit ourselves at doing here at Carlson Bier – making sure Justice prevails!

If you find yourself amidst such unfortunate circumstances leading you seek out supportive legal counsel; remember – it’s about your child’s future…their deserved rights! Click on the button below now … ascertain just how much could potentially be entitled for YOUR case worth? Let us guide & illuminate your path towards seeking Justice… and easing that much into a smoother future. So, why wait…let us help!

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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 Swansea

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving professional legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in extending dedicated legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Damage

Dedicated to defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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