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When dealing with delicate matters like birth injuries, you need an attorney who is experienced, compassionate and dedicated. The legal team at Carlson Bier exemplifies all those qualities and more. With considerable expertise in navigating the complexities of birth injury litigation, they work diligently to secure the best possible outcomes for their clients in Illinois. Their thorough understanding of medical norms allows them to distinguish between unavoidable complications and instances of negligence or malpractice effectively. They collaborate closely with medical experts wh sustain your case further by providing comprehensive evidence on how standard care was breached causing avoidable birth injury. Beyond technical competency, they empathize deeply with the trauma endured by families affected by these unfortunate incidents, assisting them through their legal journey patiently & sensitively. Choosing Carlson Bier means getting more than just a proficient lawyer; it’s about partnering up with an ally who understands your plight comprehensively fights for justice relentlessly when such life-altering misconduct occurs during the miraculous event childbirth should have been”. Trust our proven track record; let us champion your cause meticulously ensuring you get every bit justice deserves.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Wilsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal support for individuals and families whose lives have been irrevocably changed due to birth injuries. Drawing from our extensive experience in the field of personal injury law, we genuinely understand the traumatic effects that such events can bear upon both the child’s and the parents’ life. We believe knowledge is empowering; therefore, this page offers detailed information about birth injuries.

Birth injuries commonly refer to any harm or injury sustained by an infant before, during or shortly after childbirth. They might range from minor bruises or cuts to more severe, potentially irreversible conditions like cerebral palsy or brachial plexus injury (Erb’s Palsy). Various factors contribute towards these injuries like:

• Pre-existing maternal health complications

• Inappropriate use of medical devices during delivery

• Delayed C-sections

• Unnecessary force exerted while handling newborn babies

It isn’t uncommon for a birth injury to go unnoticed initially only to manifest later as developmental delays or learning disabilities. This makes it even more crucial for parents to be fully aware of potential symptoms linked with certain types of birth injuries.

Ensuring timely medical intervention could make a significant difference not just in terms of addressing immediate concerns but also ameliorating long-term outcomes regarding your child’s growth and development. Remember – early detection often leads to better treatment opportunities.

Navigating through all the clinical terminology and coping with emotional turmoil can indeed be challenging for anyone amid such trying situations. At Carlson Bier, we extend our expertise beyond legal aspects alone and strive earnestly to equip you with necessary resources enabling you make well-informed decisions pertaining health care services and rehabilitation options if required.

Moreover, our team is dedicated towards advocating fiercely on your behalf so that those responsible for negligent practices must bear accountability their actions ensuring justice gets served ultimately.

In many instances, successful litigation holds potential not just bringing forth closure but toward securing rightful compensation that can undoubtedly be instrumental for covering various medical or therapeutic treatments and other crucial needs of your child’s life long nurtured well-being.

In the realm of personal injury law, your right to file a lawsuit against those whom you consider at fault is commenced by ‘statute of limitations’. In Illinois, this period generally extends up to two years starting off from date on which act constituting malpractice took place. Thus, it is paramount that you consult with an experienced attorney soon as possible ensure you don’t miss any important legal deadlines.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe in compassionate representation. Our focus lies not just winning cases but toward making real differences in the lives of those whom we represent. Your fight turns into our mission and together we tirelessly strive towards seeking justice that your family truly deserves

We invite you now to click on the button below and find out what value your case could hold. Allow us bringing clarity amidst chaos enabling you make informed choices regarding next step forward in this journey. After all, ensuring justice served resonates deeply with our core ethos at Carlson Bier- because YOU matter!

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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 Wilsonville

Bike Collisions

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

Fire Burns

Providing adept legal support for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Offering expert legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Crash

Delivering specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Focused on supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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