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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing medical malpractice complexities, having the right legal representation is critically important. Make Carlson Bier your number one choice for skilled advocacy and strategic assistance that values justice and optimum outcomes above all else. Our renowned team of attorneys specializes in Medical Malpractice law, demonstrating superior knowledge and exhaustive experience with Illinois state regulations, making us a top contender within the region’s judicial landscape. Whether you’ve encountered misdiagnosis or other forms of health-related negligence impacting your life adversely, Carlson Bier provides exceptional legal services wrapped in sincerity and integrity. We strive to cause positive change for our clients by seeking fair compensation on their behalf while acting as their steadfast support throughout daunting litigation processes. Trust us to understand the intricacies pertaining to Illinois’ extensive Medical Malpractice laws better than anyone — we are particularly dedicated towards perseverance ensuring just resolutions for South Jacksonville residents affected by Medical Malpractice indiscretions.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in South Jacksonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we dedicate our efforts to providing top-tier legal representation in personal injury cases – particularly those involving medical malpractice. We’re proud to be an Illinois-based firm with a long track record of delivering exceptional results for victims. Our main differentiator is the unrelenting pursuit of justice and compensation that our injured clients fully deserve.

Medical malpractice can wreak havoc on a patient’s life and cause unbearable emotional turmoil on loved ones. Understanding what exactly it entails, however, can often seem like navigating murky waters. In essence, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or provider fails in their duty of care towards a patient, leading to harm or injury.

Key things you should know about medical malpractice include:

• It involves negligence: A healthcare provider may be found liable if their conduct departs from accepted standards of practice.

• Causation is crucial: For successful litigation, it must be proven that the professional’s negligence directly contributed to the patient’s harm.

• It isn’t limited to doctors: Nurses, therapists, hospital staff – virtually any health worker involved in your care could potentially commit medical malpractice.

If you or someone you love was impacted by such missteps, allow us at Carlson Bier put our extensive experience in this field at your service. Backed by robust legal acumen and sharp insights into Illinois’ law interpretations around medical matters, we go above and beyond in scrutinizing every facet of your case.

Our attorneys work intensely on understanding the specifics of your situation– conducting comprehensive investigations and compellingly presenting evidence that corroborates your claim. We patiently elucidate all possible courses of actions best-suited for your case while empathetically handling these distressing circumstances.

As Estonia Cain aptly said – “Justice will not serve itself”, vigilantly fighting for patients’ rights forms the backbone of our services at Carlson Bier. We highly prioritize clarity throughout proceedings so expect frequent updates about how relevant legal mandates apply to your case and potentially affect the outcome.

Partnering with us, you can expect unwavering commitment towards safeguarding your rights and securing optimum results. Benefits of engaging our seasoned attorneys include:

• Expert representation: We’ll meticulously litigate your claim while mitigating potential hurdles that could hamper proceedings.

• Monetizing damages : Besides pursuing compensation for actual harm suffered, we will also seek redress for the future impacts of your injuries on quality of life.

• No upfront costs : Our remuneration is purely contingency-based -you pay only if we win your lawsuit.

Carlson Bier’s team is hyper-focused on leveraging every avenue possible in pursuit of justice. Decades worth of handling complex medical malpractice cases across Illinois have honed our abilities to fight tenaciously and intelligently for what you deserve.

Now that you’re more familiar with what medical malpractice entails and how Carlson Bier can be of assistance – it’s time to take action. Every second spent contemplating whether or not file a claim equates to lost opportunities at obtaining deserved reimbursement.

Therefore, we encourage you to capitalize on our free initial consultation offer. Click the button below right now – let’s learn more about the specifics surrounding your circumstances so we can competently evaluate how much your case may potentially be worth! Don’t suffer in silence; stand up for justice today by placing Illinois leading personal injury lawyers in charge of handling your medical malpractice case!

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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 South Jacksonville

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending skilled legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Accident

Providing experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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