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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the legal complexities associated with birth injuries can be a daunting task. At Carlson Bier, we understand these challenges providing you with committed and experienced Birth Injuries attorneys. We emphasize on personal attention to each case while using our profound expertise in the field to deliver justifiable outcomes for victims of birth injuries. Respecting every unique scenario, our efficient team crafts individualized strategies that best represent your rights and interests–ensuring maximum compensation possible under the law. Choosing Carlson Bier isn’t simply about experience or proficiency; it’s about compassionate representation when it matters most—a beacon of hope during your family’s challenging times. Don’t face this battle alone; allow us at Carlson Bier in handling everything that follows after such unfortunate incidents so you will not be burdened by additional stress or uncertainty during your path towards recovery and justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Thompsonville Illinois

Understanding the complexities surrounding birth injuries can be overwhelming. As Carlson Bier, we are a renowned personal injury attorney group situated in Illinois and dedicated to providing meticulous legal support in cases related to birth injuries. We extend our expertise and knowledge to help you grasp these disorders and navigate through ensuring justice is served.

Birth injuries can occur either during pregnancy or childbirth, resulting from a series of factors such as medical negligence, inappropriate use of delivery tools, or undue delay in performing a necessary c-section. Some common types of birth injuries include cerebral palsy, brain damage due to lack of oxygen (hypoxia), bone fractures, brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s Palsy), infection-related damages, spinal cord injuries and more.

Behind these technical terms lie severe consequences for the child that may involve physical incapacity or cognitive dysfunction. These implications often necessitate significant financial resources for medical treatment over several years. Given the gravity of such situations, it is crucial to have experienced professionals like us by your side who can move forward appropriately with legal proceedings.

• Precise analysis: Our attorneys perform an exhaustive examination of each case detail to establish whether the birth injury resulted from medical negligence or otherwise.

• Legal procedures: Armed with substantial evidence against possible malpractice involvement, we expertly tackle every step within the legal proceedings from filing suits to representing clients in court.

• Damage calculations: To ensure compensation commensurate with suffering endured on account of physical distress, emotional trauma and financial strain – our team performs intensive analysis for precise damage calculation.

• Negotiations & Settlements: Guided by case specifics and client interest – whether they prefer swift closure through out-of-court settlement or wish to proceed till trial – we craft robust strategies accordingly.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no amount of recompense can undo the hardship faced due to a birth injury; nevertheless – securing justice serves as essential closure facilitating slow yet steady healing. Hence, our service philosophy centers around empathetic client relationships whilst retaining zealous advocacy for their rights.

It’s worth noting that many are often wary of legal costs involved in pursuing a birth injury case. With us, clients can put those concerns to rest as we operate on a contingency basis – meaning we get paid only when you win. Furthermore, your first consultation with us is absolutely free of charge; this offers an opportunity to discuss your case without any financial commitment initially.

The journey towards justice begins by asking the right questions and seeking appropriate legal advice. Here at Carlson Bier, remember that you’re not alone. Our seasoned attorneys stand ready to guide you through these challenging times and ensure your child’s future is secure.

In line with keeping our promise of transparency, honesty, and integrity, we would like to clarify we are based in Illinois but not specifically located within Thompsonville per se; therefore legal stipulations from the state law restrict us from stating otherwise.

Now that you have critical insights into birth injuries – their implications and how we aid in securing justice – isn’t it time to calculate what fair compensation looks like? For evaluating how much your case is worth under the prescribed laws of Illinois, simply click on the button below. At Carlson Bier – where your pain counts – together, let’s turn miscarriage of medical duty into meaningful 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 Thompsonville

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering expert legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Focused on advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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