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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you are seeking reliable legal advice and support for birth injuries in Vienna, Carlson Bier is the ideal choice. Delivering results with understanding and empathy, they have a solid track record in handling such sensitive cases effectively. Born from their unyielding commitment to aiding families faced with medical negligence during childbirth, Carlson Bier focuses primarily on pursuing justice and compensation for birth injuries encountered by their clients’ newborns.

As one of Illinois’ leading personal injury law firms, their seasoned team has an extensive background in analyzing medical reports accurately to definitively establish fault lines ensuring fair accountability. Their prowess extends beyond just paper; they work relentlessly alongside field experts who can provide essential insights into complex birth scenarios that contribute towards effective case development.

At Carlson Bier’s helm is a dedicated ensemble of attorneys who leave no stone unturned when it comes to advocating your rights as victims of negligent healthcare practices during childbirth – because every family should enjoy the joyous occasion without worrying about unnecessary complications. Trust Carlson Bier’s expertise for outstanding representation in birth injury claims – where compassion meets justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Vienna Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in a comprehensive range of personal injury law areas including birth injuries, which are sometimes overlooked but devastating incidents that can impact families significantly. Birth injuries entail any form of harm to a baby during or following delivery. These occurrences can lead to life-long disabilities or medical conditions requiring extensive care and medical aid.

Significant understanding is paramount when it comes to differentiating between birth defects and birth injuries, as these two terms are not interchangeable. Birth defects typically occur due to genetic causes or other factors like prescribed medication taken by the mother during pregnancy. On the other hand, birth injuries happen during or after delivery and are often preventable circumstances caused by negligence from healthcare professionals.

Delving further into birth injuries, they encompass a wide spectrum of issues such as Brachial Plexus Injuries (resulting in weakness or inability to use certain arm muscles), Cerebral Palsy (caused by brain damage during childbirth leading to impaired muscle coordination), Perinatal Asphyxia (lack of oxygen that can cause serious cognitive impairments) among others.

• Brachial Plexus Injuries- This leads to weakened usage of certain arm muscles

• Cerebral Palsy- This results from brain damage endured during childbirth

• Perinatal Asphyxia- Insufficient oxygen supply causing critical cognitive impairments

Despite the complexity surrounding these instances of birth injuries, it’s important to note that no family should shoulder this burden alone; especially considering many cases are preventable consequences brought on by healthcare neglect. At Carlson Bier, our team consists seasoned attorneys who have significant experience in dealing with cases involving an array of different types of birth injuries. Our expertise extends beyond just legal knowledge; we offer compassionate understanding for those who entrust their claims unto us because we comprehend how emotionally draining these experiences could be.

Given that there is distinct variability in each scenario coupled with different potential complications arising over time due to these injuries, we investigate every birth injury case thoroughly and meticulously. We ensure you’re provided with a clear understanding of what pertains to your claim as well as the driver behind your child’s injury. Our attention to detail coupled with our commitment allows us to bring forward potent arguments on behalf of our esteemed clients.

An important thing to remember is that, in Illinois, legal recourse for personal injuries including birth injuries is limited by statute of limitations rules – typically two years from when the injury took place or was discovered. However, every situation holds unique variables hence it’s prudent to consult with an attorney promptly who can navigate this complex terrain effectively.

Navigating the challenging waters of medical malpractice stemming from birth injuries demands insight and expertise, qualities we are proud to extol at Carlson Bier. Further bolstered by decades of experience amassed through resolute advocacy for numerous families plagued by the grim reality of healthcare shortcomings during childbirth.

Birth injuries not only affect the child’s life but shake up entire family dynamics imposing emotional distress and unexpected financial strain. If you find yourself dealing with such circumstances, having an expert law firm at your side could be instrumental in retrieving fair restitution embedding hope into these difficult landscapes

Enlist Carlson Bier’s dedication and proficiency; leverage our comprehensive understanding surrounding nuances of birth injury cases in the state laws pertaining therein. Despite how daunting this might all seem now, reflecting upon countless success stories emerging among those feeling just like you do currently should embolden any hesitant stance about obtaining justice rightfully deserved

So don’t wait another moment pondering over your predicament alone…Instead allow us help illuminate applicable legal paths lying ahead draped within intricate entanglement awaiting skilled untangling via meticulous investigation supplemented with professional reliance-backed trust.

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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 Vienna

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending professional legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Slip Accidents

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents gain equitable payout for damages and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing professional legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to extending specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Loss

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

Vertebral Damage

Committed to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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