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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the sensitive issue of birth injuries, you want an experienced and compassionate team on your side. Carlson Bier, a trusted name in Illinois’ legal community is ideally suited to handle such complex cases. Our dedicated attorneys offer comprehensive representation for families navigating these devastating circumstances, offering extensive experience litigating medical malpractice claims concerning birth injuries. Clients from all corners of the state including Tonica area communities appreciate our strong commitment to obtaining justice and necessary compensation for victims of negligent prenatal care or improper delivery techniques which result in preventable harm to infants. At Carlson Bier we truly empathize with the painful journey birth injury victims endure; hence we resolve all possible legal avenues in fighting obstetric negligence that caused undue suffering. To better serve clients statewide, consultations are readily available via virtual platforms without any obligation thus reaching out across geographical barriers seamlessly supporting those affected by tragedy during childbirth ensuring they aren’t alone facing their fight towards justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Tonica Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the harrowing ordeal that families go through when a child sustains injuries during birth. Or firm works tirelessly to bring justice and compensation for these tragic circumstances. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we possess extensive experience handling birth injury cases with proficiency and sensitivity.

Birth injuries can occur due to various reasons, like insufficient oxygen supply during childbirth or possibly medical negligence. A few common types of birth injuries include:

• Brachial Plexus Injuries – These are often resultant from shoulder dystocia or excessive pressure applied on the baby’s head.

• Cerebral Palsy – This condition might stem from a lack of oxygen to an infant’s brain during delivery.

• Fractures – Sometimes during stressful deliveries, fractures to critical parts like collar bone can occur.

The gravity and long-term impact of such injuries underline why skilled legal representation is essential in securing full and fair compensation for affected parents and their children.

At Carlson Bier, our team of dedicated lawyers painstakingly examines every detail surrounding your case. We strive not only to discover possible reckless actions leading to the injury but also establish solid proof substantiating claims against potential culprits; this could range from hospital staff making errors on duty or improper use of birthing tools by a healthcare professional.

Being awarded punitive damages largely depends on showcasing clear evidence of negligent acts by responsible parties causing distressingly preventable harm. Our seasoned attorneys approach each instance with surgical precision to hold liable institutions accountable for their mistakes.

Enduring the aftermath of a birth injury without taking legal action means you may needlessly bear financial burdens for costly ongoing medical care, physiotherapy sessions besides suffering emotional trauma as you watch your innocent child grapple with irreversible physical hardships daily; all consequences coming together potentially impacting the quality of your life severely and unfairly so too!

We ensure our clients understand everything about their rights under Illinois law which recognizes economic (like present and future medical expenses, lost wages) and non-economic (like pain, suffering or loss of normal life) damages. We take meticulous steps to ascertain these losses accurately for robust reparation claims that truly reflect the magnitude of distress inflicted upon your family.

In our journey advocating birth injury victims’ rights, we have persistently championed claims against formidable healthcare entities. This seasoned experience makes us well-poised to tackle stringent regulations, prompt investigations effectively and ensure prompt compensation disbursement; pillars providing much-needed encouragement to families during their testing time.

And because we understand the monetary constraints such unfortunate events can bring about in a family’s future planning, Carlson Bier operates on a no-win-no-fee mandate guaranteeing our legal services absolutely risk-free if you choose us as your representatives in this daunting fight for justice!

Navigating complex litigation procedure can be intimidating without trusted legal allies like those at Carlson Bier safeguards. That’s why we cordially invite you for a free consultation so you can get all factual insights needed for making an informed choice about moving forward legally with your heartrending situation.

Therefore don’t stay silent! Take that vital step toward seeking deserved redressal by clicking on the button below where our team is ready to evaluate your case discreetly and dutifully providing unmatched legal guidance throughout Illinois aiming steadfast at securing maximum possible claim amount rightfully due to your family.

Remember…you deserve so much more than mere words of sympathy. So lets convert this life-altering catastrophe into an opportunity for hope & recovery together via rightful compensation which rests only one click away…Onwards toward Justice & Beyond with Carlson Bier!

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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 Tonica

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving specialist legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents obtain fair payout for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to offering professional legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to representing patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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