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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with birth injuries, it is crucial to secure exceptional legal representation. Carlson Bier is your optimal choice for a dedicated and experienced Birth Injuries attorney group in Illinois. With our thorough understanding of both medical complexities and the intricacies of the relevant laws, we steadfastly advocate on behalf of families who have suffered due to medical negligence during childbirth. Our esteemed reputation comes from years delivering compassionate counsel while securing substantial verdicts and settlements for our clients. Carlson Bier is deeply committed towards helping you navigate through this challenging time by providing solid legal support founded upon empathy and expertise. We strive to alleviate any added stress by meticulously handling your case’s unique demands so you can focus on healing with loved ones by your side. At every step in pursuing justice for birth injuries, there’s no better representation than choosing the powerfully effective advocacy offered at Carlson Bier law firm.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Logan Square Illinois

Birth injuries can be devastating events, leading not only to immediate harm but also to long-term health complications and developmental issues. As a dedicated personal injury law firm located in Illinois, Carlson Bier is committed to protecting your rights and obtaining the compensation you deserve in such situations.

Birth injuries often result from negligence during pre-natal care or at delivery, manifesting as physical trauma or neurological damage ranging from minor bruises to severe disabilities. One common birth injury is cerebral palsy, which happens when there’s inadequate oxygen supply to the baby’s brain during childbirth. Other examples include brachial plexus injuries that cause arm weakness or paralysis, fractures due to forceful deliveries, facial paralysis resulting from pressure applied on an infant’s face during birth, and perinatal asphyxia where insufficient blood flow leads to organ dysfunction.

• Effects of Birth Injuries – Birth injuries have significant short-term and long-term effects on children’s health. These may include chronic pain, learning disabilities, speech disorders, behavioral problems and other cognitive limitations requiring ongoing medical attention and rehabilitation.

• Causes of Birth Injuries – They are typically caused by medical negligence such as improper use of birthing tools like vacuum extractors or forceps; failure to monitor fetal distress signals; delayed decision regarding emergency C-section; inappropriate response to umbilical cord entrapment.

• Legal Recourse – Parents who believe their child has suffered birth injuries due to healthcare provider’s negligence can take legal recourse through a civil lawsuit for damages including medical expenses, loss of future earning capacity for the child, mental anguish amongst others.

As a premier Personal Injury Group specializing in birth injury cases throughout Illinois state region (except Logan Square), Carlson Bier has developed deep expertise navigating these complex legal waters. Every case we handle is given individual attention because we understand how crucial each detail can be when establishing liability.

Decades of combined experience allow us more than just mastery over procedural aspects involved in birth injury lawsuits. Our reputation of negotiating assertively on our clients’ behalf during mediation and tenaciously fighting for their rights at trial has been integral to securing maximum settlements and verdicts.

Moreover, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge about birth injuries generally as well as specifics of their case. We offer thorough consultations where our expert attorneys guide you through understanding the medical subtleties at play, elucidate legal options available and explain potential outcomes.

However, it is important to bear in mind that each state has a unique set of laws governing how personal injury cases are legislated. They cover aspects like time limit for filing a lawsuit (otherwise known as the statute of limitations), burden of proof requirement and so forth. Illinois law particularly allows two years from when the injury was or should have been discovered to bring forth a claim which can get complex due to the invisible nature of some birth injuries apparent only when a child begins missing developmental milestones.

At Carlson Bier, your initial consultation is free because we genuinely put client needs first before anything else. If you choose us as your representative thereafter, we operate on a contingency-fee basis meaning you don’t pay unless we win. This not only demonstrates undiluted trust between attorney and client but also reinforces our commitment towards obtaining justice wholeheartedly on your behalf.

Discovering your child has suffered a birth injury can be overwhelming just thinking about navigating an unfamiliar landscape filled with medical bureaucracy while caring for an injured newborn might seem impossible right now; rest assured that with Carlson Bier by your side, you will never walk alone.

Imagine this: A brighter future where financial worries are far behind you, one where funds necessary to provide optimal care for your loved one’s special needs aren’t subject to unanticipated fluctuations but rather secured alongside compensation for emotional pain inflicted upon your family unit due these unfortunate circumstances – All owing to competent legal representation which accounted comprehensively for every facet at stake.

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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 Logan Square

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing adept legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring professional legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for injuries and damages.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Collision

Extending expert legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Focused on offering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to defending persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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