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Navigating the devastating aftermath of a birth injury can be overwhelming. Carlson Bier, trusted specialists in this complicated and sensitive area, make it easier for Washington families to pursue justice. Birth injuries demand a dedicated legal representative who understands both medical complexities and intricate laws associated with these cases. That’s where we come in – our experienced team upholds your rights through proactive advocacy from start to successful case resolution.

At Carlson Bier, we empathize with families affected by birth injuries – gestational diabetes mishandling or negligence during delivery that resulted in cerebral palsy or erb’s palsy; each case is unique but deserves equal attention. Our skilled attorneys provide comprehensive guidance coupled with an aggressive pursuit of compensations owed to you.

Choosing us implies choosing relentless fighters committed entirely towards your cause until satisfactory compensation has been obtained on behalf of damaged loved ones due to another party’s negligence. If you seek compassionate yet tenacious representation surrounding birth injury litigation within Washington, consider calling upon the professionals at Carlson Bier today – because every child deserves a fighting chance.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Washington Illinois

Birth injuries represent an unfortunate event which can have devastating and enduring impacts on both the newborn baby and their family. Potentially caused by medical negligence, birth injuries warrant immediate attention from legal experts who understand how deeply these damages can affect your life. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to putting forth our extensive knowledge in personal injury law to assist those grappling with the aftermath of birth injuries, deploying a compassionate yet strategic approach towards your case.

We begin by reassuring you that seeking legal help is not about blaming healthcare professionals for job hazards; it concerns making sure such incidence becomes a defining moment towards safer childbirth procedures. In Illinois where over 1400 cases of birth injuries are reported annually – each resulting in physical disabilities, lifetime financial drains, emotional stress among others – we find our mission at Carlson Bier even more impactful: Pursuing justice for distressed families while contributing to public health standards.

So what exactly constitutes birth injury scenarios? It’s crucial to note that not every unfavorable birth result indicates a negligent action from health practitioners. Birth injuries span several conditions including but not limited to:

• Cerebral palsy

• Brachial Plexus Injuries (typically Erb’s Palsy)

• Perinatal Asphyxia

• Spinal cord trauma

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

These may result from missteps like delayed C-sections, improper use of birthing tools or failure to detect signs of fetal distress appropriately amongst others.

At Carlson Bier, our team brings together decades-long experience battling complex circumstances surrounding birth injury incidents. We delve into every minute detail relevant to your case—medical records before and after delivery session, reactions taken when complications were noticed during labor process—to uncover any potential neglect traceable to your situation.

Remember that Illinois state laws require proving four key elements before pegging liability on involved healthcare workers– Duty (the doctor’s obligation), Breach (violation of standard procedures), Injury (clear-cut harm to the newborn) and Damages. We ensure our evaluations are comprehensively thorough given the dense evidence needed to win a birth injury case.

We understand that these legal undertakings can be overwhelming, which is why we provide undeterred support throughout this emotionally intense period. Our commitment stays firm; fighting for fair compensation covering medical costs, rehabilitation programs, special education needs and more.

At Carlson Bier, you don’t just get a team of seasoned lawyers but also an empathetic partner assuring your voice gets heard with utmost importance. Personalization sets us apart—your struggles foster our resolve as we work on shedding proper light onto unjust birth injuries in courtrooms.

What about financial pressures during your decision-making process? Well, please cast those worries aside. At Carlson Bier, our consultations are free – honest advice at no initial cost – as we operate under contingency based fees. What does this mean? You only pay us when victory is achieved and rewarded accordingly by the courts or relevant insurance companies.

Indeed acknowledging that what should have been a memorable celebration has morphed into a nightmare demands courage and can take time. But remember it’s important to act quickly due to the “statute of limitations”; Illinois law stipulates that filing must occur within eight years after childbirth for birth injury matters specifically.

Are you still hesitant? Let’s help clear away doubts: Inflicted loss caused by healthcare professionals during one of your life’s most sensitive moments wasn’t your fault– not your child’s either! It was an unfortunate incidence stemming from professional negligence, deserving apt justice pursued by experts who care beyond courtroom triumphs—a unique blend delivered stunningly at Carlson Bier.

Hence come forward because delaying could cost you dearly in terms of eventual compensatory awards. Click on the button below now to receive an accurate estimate regarding how much your case stands worth while being sensitively nurtured by us at Carlson Bier— your passionate advocates against birth injuries in Illinois.

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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 Washington

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing specialist legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering specialist legal support for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for injuries and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Offering expert legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

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

Brain Injuries

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to defending clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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