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When life takes an unexpected turn due to medical negligence, you need a reliable advocate on your side. Trust Carlson Bier as your partner in challenging such unnecessary hardship. With extensive experience in pursuing Medical Malpractice cases, we exhibit unstoppable dedication towards securing justice for our clients throughout Illinois, including Edwardsville residents. We understand intimately the immense impact malpractice can have on individuals and families – physically, emotionally, and financially. Unique among law firms for its personalized approach we stand poised to provide comprehensive legal advice tailored to each individual scenario of malpractice incidents ranging from misdiagnosis and surgical errors through birth injuries with analytical precision that identifies accountable parties effectively. So why consider Carlson Bier? Uncompromising commitment to truth mixed with persistent advocacy has shaped us into formidable fighters for fair compensation while treating every case regardless of complexity or length without losing sight of our principal mission i.e., assisting you regain control after devastating situations caused by preventable medical mistakes offering peace amidst turmoil simplifying complexities ensuring justice seizes the day!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Edwardsville Illinois

Medical malpractice is a major area of legal interest and one that our team at Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, specializes in. As trained personal injury attorneys with years of practice under our belts, we assist individuals who have suffered harm due to medical negligence or error. This encompasses a wide range of scenarios – from misdiagnoses to surgical errors – sometimes leading to serious health complications or fatalities.

The labyrinthine confines of the law can seem daunting but each client should understand their legal rights when dealing with issues such as medical malpractice claims. Therefore, let’s take a broad view on this subject, breaking it down into tangible elements for easy consumption:

• Definition: Medical malpractice is defined generally as negligence by healthcare professionals leading to patient injury;

• Grounds: The patient must prove four things in order to successfully make a claim – duty owed by the doctor; the breach of said duty; injury caused due to this breach; damage encountered because of the injury;

• Time Frame: In Illinois, there exists a two-year statute limitation from when you’ve discovered any instance of potential malpractice (specific conditions can extend this);

• Compensation: Damages awarded can cover both economic along with non-economic damages like pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment life, restricted only by some caps for noneconomic losses.

These are just tip-of-the-iceberg insights on substantiality encompassing medical malpractice laws. And while knowing your rights and legal status is vital – navigating between different facets of these laws could be complex task unaided; here Carlson Bier excels.

We pride ourselves on offering compassionate representation while perseveringly uncovering discrepancies that may potentially swing your case favorable way. Our dedicated team believes deeply in justice being served righteously for those affected adversely due to substandard care thereby guiding you through every step right from establishing credibility event’s proof assiduously working procure all rightful compensation including future earnings lost wages similar losses.

We also understand that dealing with a medical malpractice claim can be stressful and confusing, especially during such a distressing stage of your life. With our expertise and years of experience in this field guiding you every step of the way, we ensure that your journey is as straightforward and trouble-free as possible.

Remember: Medical malpractice isn’t confined to an erroneous surgery or wrong medication prescribed. It expands over any variant wherein standard care deviated causing harm patient’s wellbeing. A seasoned legal aid will be instrumental differentiating relevant pieces admissible evidence therefore standing ahead amongst others fulfilling deserved justice.

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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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Medical Malpractice FAQ​

Medical malpractice is negligence on the part of a healthcare professional that causes harm to a patient. Negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care that is expected of them.

The most common types of medical malpractice include:

  • Misdiagnosis: This occurs when a healthcare professional fails to diagnose a patient’s condition correctly.
  • Delayed diagnosis: This occurs when a healthcare professional does not diagnose a patient’s condition until it is too late.
  • Surgical errors: These errors can occur during or after surgery.
  • Medication errors: These errors can include prescribing the wrong medication, prescribing the wrong dosage, or failing to monitor a patient for side effects.
  • Anesthesia errors: These errors can occur during or after surgery.

The signs and symptoms of medical malpractice can vary depending on the type of malpractice that occurred. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Unexplained injuries: This could include injuries that occurred during surgery or injuries that were not properly treated.
  • Worsening condition: If a patient’s condition worsens after receiving medical care, it may be a sign of medical malpractice.
  • Unexpected death: If a patient dies unexpectedly after receiving medical care, it may be a sign of medical malpractice.

The treatment options for medical malpractice injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery: Surgery may be required to correct injuries that were caused by medical malpractice.
  • Physical therapy: Physical therapy may be required to help patients regain their strength and mobility after suffering an injury.
  • Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy may be required to help patients learn to perform activities of daily living after suffering an injury.
  • Medications: Medications may be required to treat pain and other symptoms of medical malpractice injuries.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice if you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional. A medical malpractice 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 Edwardsville

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving skilled legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

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

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in delivering professional legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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