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Through years of devoted service, Carlson Bier has emerged as a trusted personal injury law firm specializing in birth injuries. Respected across Illinois for our dedication and commitment, we understand the anguish parents face after discovering their cherished newborns suffered avoidable birth injuries. Equipped with a team of proficient attorneys, Carlson Bier meticulously investigates each case with an empathetic approach yet pursues justice relentlessly to ensure you receive rightful compensation. Our bedrock is specialized knowledge and expertise in medically complex issues surrounding childbirth. When it comes to choosing a lawyer for your birth injury claim, consider partnering with us at Carlson Bier; we are adept at translating complex medical jargon into compelling legal arguments that resonate within courtrooms statewide. We guarantee thorough representation throughout your pursuit of truth and justice because at Carlson Bier we believe every child deserves the utmost care during his/her pivotal first steps into this world.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Washburn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in our sterling reputation as seasoned and tenacious Personal Injury Attorneys based in the beautiful state of Illinois. We wholeheartedly believe that every individual deserves expert counsel, unwavering compassion and vigorous legal representation particularly when they are grappling with the tragic aftermath of Birth Injuries.

Birth injuries can produce devastating and long-standing repercussions, not only for the innocent child but also for the distraught families left to cope with this heartbreaking ordeal. The anguish can be overwhelming when you realize these avoidable mishaps could have been averted if appropriate medical protocols had been followed during those critical stages of childbirth.

Progressing from understanding to action requires vital educational insights relating to birth injuries. There are several types which include physical injuries such as Cerebral Palsy or Erb’s Palsy; mental conditions caused by decreased oxygen levels like Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cognitive or developmental delay later recognized as Autism Spectrum Disorders and psychological trauma exemplified by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by parents following traumatic births.

These are significant points to bear in mind concerning Birth Injuries:

• Multiple factors can contribute towards birth injuries including lengthy labor, inappropriate use of delivery tools such as forceps or vacuum extractors, inadequate monitoring during labor resulting in delayed c-sections etc.

• Failure on part of healthcare professionals regarding timely diagnosis or correct treatment protocol can be classified as Medical Negligence.

• Determining culpability necessitates thorough investigation into medical records, testimonies from professionals, situational analysis from experts etc.

• Emotional distress following horrendous birth experience is another documented form of damages compensable under personal injury law.

In matters so intricate yet undeniably essential, specialized assistance forms an invaluable asset. Here at Carlson Bier we are committed to provide you with resolution imbued with justice and empathy through our comprehensive services based upon decades-long collective expertise in Birth Injury Lawsuits.

Our team of highly skilled attorneys, dedicated paralegals and supportive staff members relentlessly work together to piece together the perplexing aspects of your case. Our evidence-based approach aids in identifying key factors that may have contributed to these unfortunate circumstances; simultaneously empowering you with substantial information needed to make educated decisions about pursuing legal recourse.

Partners at Carlson Bier are fully invested not just in championing for fair compensation but more significantly in securing a future infused with appropriate provisions for lifetime needs like ongoing medical care, specialized therapies or educational services that your child would require.

You might be doubting how arduous this legal journey could potentially get; the financial implications it may have and understandably so. Contemplating such critical matters is daunting indeed hence why our firm operates on a contingency basis which implies our clients are not obliged to any upfront payment till we successfully secure the appropriate settlement for them.

Moreover, we ensure confidential consultations where our compassionate team listens attentively depicting an authentic reflection of your crisis coupled with delivering customized solutions designed explicitly around your unique circumstances.

Undoubtedly, this distressing ordeal has rocked your world beyond comprehension yet amidst the chaos lies potentiality – A chance for closure, acceptance and renewed hope encompassed delicately within justice served rightfully as invisible wrongs turned visible victories!

As advocates skilled remarkably well in navigating complex lawsuit terrains where birth injuries swirl profusely amongst roiling waters of law & medicine; rest assured knowing compassion underscores every action we take here at Carlson Bier.

The road towards healing from such deep-seated disarray starts with actionable steps taken today! Decisions made intelligently fueled by indispensable foresight complemented impeccably by revered attorney advice procured right now!

Therefore do not hesitate further! Begin this transformational journey filled with empowerment alongside us as integrity-laden guidance illuminates darkened corridors leading towards a landscape dotted gracefully with accountability accepted courageously by those in the wrong all along.

Act now! Be brave, be bold and remember that your strength lies within the power of knowledge coupled with effective representation from Carlson Bier. Click on the button below to find out how much your case is worth, because you do deserve better-beginnings blossoming beautifully amidst echoes resonating louder each day whispering gently “Justice has been served”!

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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 Washburn

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending expert legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Providing dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Collision

Providing experienced legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to extending expert legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Harm

Expert in assisting individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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