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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the complex and overwhelming realities of birth injuries, you need a trusted partner to navigate intricate legal processes. Enter Carlson Bier, your formidable ally. Our firm possesses vast experience in handling birth injury cases across Illinois, standing as champions for families who have tragically gotten a raw deal at such an initial phase of life. We comprise expert attorneys capable of dissecting complicated medical jargon and weaving compelling narratives that resonate with judges and juries alike. At Carlson Bier, we take pride in our commitment to justice for our clients from various towns including Tamms. Leveraging aggressive advocacy alongside compassionate counsel has elevated us amongst worthy contenders when seeking recourse for birth injuries caused by negligence or malpractice during childbirth – regardless whether these entail avoidable cesarean sections, labor complications or botched deliveries causing conditions like Cerebral Palsy or Erbs’s Palsy on newborns; Carlson Bier matches your determination to attain rightful compensation equally fervently.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Tamms Illinois

The team of esteemed attorneys at Carlson Bier proudly serves across the state of Illinois, specializing in personal injury cases with a focus on Birth Injuries. Our legal professionals understand that birth injuries are not only emotionally taxing but can result in substantial medical expenses and enduring hardships for families. With our commitment to justice and comprehensive knowledge about such complexities, we strive to help you navigate these challenging times.

Birth injuries can occur due to myriad reasons ranging from medical negligence during delivery to improper antenatal care. We recognize an array of incidences termed as birth injuries such as Brachial Plexus Palsy, also known as Erb’s Palsy, Cerebral Palsy caused by oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery, perinatal Asphyxia, intracranial hemorrhage among many others. Each situation is different and requires careful review and expert analysis. Some key indicators of possible malpractice leading to a birth injury include:

– Lack of essential prenatal tests

– Delayed cesarean section

– Ignored fetal distress signals

– Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors

At Carlson Bier, we believe every family deserves fair treatment which starts with understanding your rights when faced with consequences arising out of a birth injury incident. We deem it crucial to shed light on aspects most individuals may be unaware about;

• You have a right: It is crucial to know that parents have the right to take legal action if their child has suffered any harm due to medical negligence.

• Statutory Limitations: Under the statute limitations in Illinois law, you generally have two years from when the incident occurred or was identified to file the claim.

Affirming our promise for transparency always – As rightly prescribed under Illinois’ regulations against unlawful claiming office spaces outside registered locations- Carlson Bier Law Firm clearly states its location residing effectively within Illinois yet not physically present within Tamms.

Operating efficaciously across various locations including Chicago, Rockford, Aurora among others; we continue to prioritize client service and maintain communication lines serving clients across the state.

Our commitment goes beyond providing legal assistance. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis implying the fee for our service is contingent (dependent) upon securing compensation for you. This alignment of interests between our esteemed clients and us ensures that fighting for justice doesn’t become an additional financial burden for families already grappling with tricky circumstances.

Reiterating upon delivering value, it’s essential to identify if a birth injury case qualifies as medical malpractice or not in accordance with Illinois law before proceeding legally. Carlson Bier prides itself on its team of highly experienced lawyers familiarized with rules and regulations across various regions within Illinois state boundaries making your legal journey smooth sailing throughout.

Your curiosity towards knowing what your claim might be worth indicates informed decision-making which Carlson Bier strives to support through maintaining transparency in all dealings. To further this cause, we extend an exclusive offer at Carlson Bier where our potential clients can click below to discover estimates of their specific cases – without any obligation or cost attached! Commitment combined with competence is what drives us. Allow us the opportunity to fight on behalf of you – because every person deserves justice.

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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 Tamms

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving adept legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Delivering specialist legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents get appropriate settlement for injuries and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Collision

Providing expert legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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