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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re searching for expert legal representation in Winfield for matters involving birth injuries, look no further than the distinguished Carlson Bier. With a strong foundation of success and an impeccable reputation, we specialize in handling complicated cases pertaining to birth injuries. Our expertise extends to ensuring that families get compensation they rightfully deserve due to medical malpractice leading to such unfortunate circumstances. Uniquely armed with decades of experience and comprehensive knowledge of Illinois laws, our firm is deeply committed to championing your rights. We consistently prove this by delineating complex jargon into terms our clients understand; thereby helping them make informed decisions about their case. At Carlson Bier, we believe that every child deserves a fair start in life and stand beside those who have been wronged during childbirth due to negligence or lack thereof from medical practitioners. In the pursuit of justice within Winfield’s community boundaries, remember – your best choice will always be Carlson Bier.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Winfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact and complexities that birth injuries can have on a child’s life and their families. Our dedication is rooted in providing comprehensive legal representation to our clients throughout Illinois who are dealing with these challenging circumstances. We’re not just personal injury attorneys: we’re compassionate allies by your side every step of the way.

Birth injuries – a grave matter impacting innocent lives – occur largely due to medical negligence or malpractice during pregnancy or childbirth. Although various factors may lead to such staggering misfortunes, it’s essential to comprehend some common causes. Medical professionals might err while using surgical tools like forceps or vacuum extractors, potentially causing severe harm. Incorrect handling of complications such as breech deliveries may also result in injury. Additionally, sometimes failure to diagnose the need for a cesarean section leads to traumatic situations.

Severe repercussions often follow these heartbreaking mistakes. Our focused approach covers understanding this multitude of physical and developmental issues resulting from birth injuries that could affect an infant:

– Cerebral Palsy: This is caused by brain damage pre-birth or during delivery leading to muscle control impairment.

– Brachial Plexus Injuries: They adversely affect arm and shoulder mobility.

– Perinatal Asphyxia: This condition arises due to oxygen deprivation leading possibly to lifelong complications.

– Intracranial Hemorrhage & Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Both stem from head trauma during delivery possibly culminating into significant brain damage.

Armed with extensive experience, our team of dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier thoroughly investigates each case uncovering critical details necessary for your claim’s success. The well-being of our client’s loved ones remains paramount for us; hence we strive relentlessly towards achieving justice through financial compensation suitable per the level of suffering endured.

Your journey along this extensive legal road doesn’t have to be strenuous or intimidating when you trust our skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier to represent your case. The misconduct involved with birth injuries is severe, and the responsible parties ought not to escape accountability. We deeply believe in the importance of diminishing such medical failures by holding liable entities directly accountable for their actions, ensuring we create a safer future for other families.

Easing out this legal process for our clients is part of our commitment as personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier. Consequently, we offer a no-obligation consultation entirely free of charge, granting you an opportunity to discuss potential legal routes tailored specifically to your unique situation.

Although some may delay taking legal action due to financial strain worries, it’s essential that justice isn’t stalled or impeded because of monetary concerns. To counteract this anxiety, we operate on a ‘no win-no fee’ basis- meaning you don’t owe us anything until we secure a victory in your favor.

In acknowledging how stressful dealing with birth injuries can be, our firm maintains its deep-seated pledge towards upholding compassionate and powerful representation combined with personal attention every step along the way – translating into maximized recoveries for those impacted by these unfortunate incidents.

Finally yet importantly: if you’re contemplating legal recourse related to a devastating birth injury suffered by your loved one – help is just one click away! At Carlson Bier, through providing quick responsiveness coupled with an expertise borne of years serving Illinois residents allows us perform effectively under exacting law system pressures obtaining the rightful compensation owed to you.

Assessing possibilities pertaining uniquely to each individual case equips us better while tackling courtroom proceedings aimed at achieving deserved recompense meant ideally to cover resulting expenditure plus distress caused collectively. Thus don’t wait! Stand up against medical negligence causing untold harm – now might be the ideal moment towards securing experienced representation committed wholly unto aiding your pursuit enduringly till justice prevails!

Click on the button below right now and let Carlson Bier evaluate how much your claim could potentially be worth. Remember, there is no obligation, and you won’t owe a thing until we win for you. Begin your journey toward recovery and justice today with carbohydrate Bier by your side.

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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 Winfield

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing skilled legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering professional legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Slip Incidents

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure just compensation for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Incident

Delivering professional legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on providing dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Expert in advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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