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When seeking a reliable and experienced medical malpractice attorney in Illinois, it’s imperative to make a wise choice. Your best consideration is Carlson Bier, a well-established personal injury law firm specializing in medical malpractice cases. Each case is treated with utmost diligence and professionalism by our exceptional team of lawyers who possess an extensive understanding of the intricacies of Illinois laws surrounding medical negligence. Our tried-and-true approach entails meticulous investigation into each claim coupled with aggressive representation tailored to maximize recovery for the victims. We comprehend that every instance of alleged wrongdoing leads to unimaginable suffering; thus we are dedicatedly committed to recovering just compensation for your physical and emotional tribulations. With Carlson Bier’s proven track record in successfully handling complex litigation relating to wrongful diagnosis or treatment errors, you can rest assured knowing that your case will be handled meticulously by unfailingly competent legal counsel equipped with ample resources necessary for effective advocacy against any formidable opponent even if it involves a healthcare conglomerate or insurance behemoth.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are staunch advocates for the rights of individuals and families who have been wronged or endured injury due to another party’s negligence. Our expertise lies heavily in medical malpractice law—one of the most complex legal arenas within personal injury litigation—where our Illinois-based team tirelessly fights for justice on behalf of those harmed through substandard healthcare practices.

To better understand what constitutes medical malpractice, it helps to delve into such a definition where simply put, it involves an unlawful violation of professional duty or failure to perform one’s duties responsibly by a healthcare provider. Such actions—or inactions—must result in harm, damage or loss inflicted upon a patient and can encompass several scenarios including surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, childbirth injuries, medication mistakes, anesthesia complications among others.

Here are some crucial points you should keep top-of-mind when considering whether you may be facing a case of medical malpractice:

• Medical Negligence: This pertains to situations where common standard care used by others in the same profession under similar circumstances is not met.

• Causation: There has to be explicit proof that harm was done as direct consequence from actionable negligence – whether physically, emotionally or financially.

• Damages: Tangible results from neglectful action must have led to considerable suffering like disability (temporary/permanent), unusual pain, hardship/strain financially & mentally among others.

Remember though, every situation varies significantly and requires individualized review. Ascertaining if there has indeed been malpractice committed necessitates an intricate understanding of both law and medicine—a delicate blend that sets us apart at Carlson Bier with our unique familiarity across associated statutes and guidelines tied with deep links within the broader healthcare community—thereby assisting us in building robust cases for compensation claims.

Aiding countless clients over years navigate successfully through often intimidating landscapes filled by vast jargon inadvertently helped craft us perfect strategies aimed fervently towards attaining favorable outcomes every single time. Our team remains at your side throughout your ordeal – detailing risks, guiding decision-making while passionately defending your rights and ultimately, ensuring you attain the justice served by law to deserving cases like yours.

With each case carrying high-stakes consequences, acting swiftly by securing expert legal help after suspecting foul play is critical. Carlson Bier extends seasoned counsel comprising a comprehensive portfolio of diverse lawyers experienced across varied facets related to medical malpractice. We altogether pride ourselves on our personalized approach that assures you’re not negotiating complex terrain yourself—delivering targeted strategies molded specially to take into consideration unique peculiarities of individual cases brought before us.

As true champions for the rights of those victimized in acts resulting from professional medical negligence, we remain unwaveringly committed towards helping affected secure much-needed compensation that rightfully belongs to them. Make no mistake though: these fights are hard-won yearly proving just how crucial having an ally sharing robust knowledge about laws governing this field within Illinois are alongside relentless dedication, impassioned resolve and astute strategy setting abilities all amplified delivering proven results reflected consistently through history involving satisfied clients who’ve had their voices heard loud and clear.

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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 Thornton

Cycling Crashes

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

Flame Damages

Offering professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending experienced legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Damages

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents get fair remuneration for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Mishap

Extending professional legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in providing dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in defending persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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