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Carlson Bier possesses an unparalleled level of experience in dealing with birth injury cases, priding itself on its ability to secure justice for babies and families who have suffered immensely. Their collective efficacy is beyond reproach, anchored by a conviction for accountability and professional clout within specialized areas of law such as obstetrical malpractice. With Carlson Bier handling your case, you are ensured compassionate representation that resonates deeply with your predicament due to their hands-on approach. This affords clients the reassurance needed during excruciating times filled with all sorts of emotional turmoil associated with birth injuries. They understand what it takes to prove these complex cases and fight unwaveringly for any family whose life has been turned upside down due to negligence or substandard medical care .Is peace of mind important as you navigate through this trying period? Then entrust Carlson Bier – uncompromising advocates rightly revered for holding accountable those responsible while seeking maximum compensation possible under Illinois law.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Woodlawn Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, home of reliable personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. Our firm prides itself on decades of proven expertise in tackling diverse personal injury cases, with a specific focus on birth injuries. We’re committed to bringing you unparalleled service coupled with unrivaled legal advise that stems from our deep understanding and knowledge base.

We understand how heart-wrenching handling birth injury cases can be; the joyous occasion of childbirth turning into an upsetting or distressing event due to medical negligence is truly devastating for any parent. At Carlson Bier, we strive not just as your attorneys but as partners dedicated to navigating this trying period alongside you.

A plethora of problems can occur during childbirth, leading to serious risks if not handled immediately and competently by medical professionals. Birth injuries fall into two categories: those that arise naturally are known as “birth traumas”, while those caused by medical mistakes during labor or delivery are termed “birth injuries”.

Some common types of birth injuries include:

– Cerebral Palsy: Often resulting from brain damage before, during or after childbirth.

– Erb’s Palsy: Typically arises when undue strain is placed on an infant’s head or neck during delivery.

– Spinal Cord Injuries: Can often occur due to instrument misuse (like forceps) or overexertion during delivery.

– Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): This situation arises due to inadequate oxygen circulation in the child’s brain either just before birth, during labor, or soon after birth.

Navigating through such circumstances requires robust legal counsel qualified in both understanding and articulating intricate details aptly—qualities we’ve come to embrace at Carlson Bier.

The impact of birth injuries goes beyond initial physical harm—it tends to leave behind psychological trauma and massive financial burdens stemming from continuous treatment requirements. The law provides a pathway for parents impacted by hospital negligence causing these potential life-altering conditions where they can rightfully seek compensation. This not only eases the financial burden but also serves as a means of holding healthcare providers accountable for their actions.

At Carlson Bier, we’ve dedicated our careers to ensuring that justice is served in these instances. Our attorneys harbor robust knowledge about medical malpractice laws and procedures within Illinois, allowing us to provide top-notch legal guidance throughout your claim process. Our client-focused approach ensures that you’re consistently updated on your case progress while we strive relentlessly towards securing justified compensation for you and your family.

Supporting you during such difficult times isn’t just our job—it’s an honor. We extend our immense network of medical professionals, expert witnesses and investigative teams towards building a convincing case against negligent healthcare providers. Past successful outcomes permit us to assure credibility and confidence to prospective clients.

Now the question arises: how much is your case worth? Various factors come into play here: severity of injury, potential long-term implications, mental anguish suffered—all form crucial components in determining the rightful amount that should be claimed as compensation.

Allow us to help understand this intricate landscape associated with birth-injury-related cases in Illinois. Take advantage of our vast experience by clicking on the button below—let’s decipher together what liability exists and how much compensation may be due.

Carlson Bier holds an unwavering commitment towards fighting for justice underpinned by genuine compassion for affected families—we’ve been there; we understand; let’s work together to ensure replication doesn’t occur elsewhere via unjust medical practices today or in future! Click the button below and let’s discern together whether justice lies waiting for you around corner too.

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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 Woodlawn

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Extending professional legal support for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

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

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents get appropriate recompense for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring experienced legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

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

Head Harms

Committed to delivering professional legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in defending individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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