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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the overwhelming occurrence of birth injuries, it’s essential to have an advocate by your side. At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., our attorneys are fervent in their pursuit of justice for families beleaguered by birth-related mishaps. Having honed their skills across Illinois, they stand ready to serve residents of Wood Dale and its nearby locales with adept legal representation tailored specifically towards cases involving newborns’ health ordeals. Our lawyers comprehend the intricacies surrounding these devastating incidents better than most, practically guaranteeing a compassionate approach paired with aggressive litigation efforts if necessary. Their stellar trial records coupled with years of experience underscore Carlson Bier as a compelling consideration for your Birth Injuries lawyer search in this region. Despite not being physically located in Wood Dale, we remain committed to assisting you without wavering quality service delivery every step along this challenging journey.To us at Carlson Bier, distance is merely geographical – it doesn’t bind our pledge to safeguarding clients’ rights and ensuring that those culpable face justice.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Wood Dale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand all too well the steep emotional and financial toll that birth injuries can exact upon parents and their families. Birth injuries, unfortunately, happen more often than one may think and can occur due to a variety of reasons including complications during pregnancy or delivery. Our Illinois-based team of seasoned personal injury attorneys have years of experience supporting victims through these trying times before bringing forward cases which seek compensation for this harm.

Birth injuries come in many forms: from fractures and spinal cord damages, to cerebral palsy and Erb’s Palsy due to nerve damage – each with its unique set of results on pediatric health. However, they are united by a common thread – negligence might be at play if the proper standard care has not been adhered during childbirth.

Handling these situations requires deep domain expertise since navigating medical malpractice law involves deciphering complex technicalities around causality, healthcare standards, insurance coverage applied to perinatal morbidity and neonatal trauma issues alike. Here is where our competency lies in being your legal ally:

• Familiarity with Medical Terminology- We understand the nuances associated with various types of birth injuries.

• Clear Communication: We explain complex legal jargon in understandable terms so you’re always informed.

• Experience: Over decades worth of experience dealing with diverse personal injury claims across Illinois.

• Network Access: Our relationships within medical community provide an upper hand when it comes to expert testimonies

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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 Wood Dale

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents receive just payout for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering expert legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Committed to advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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